Journal 072512 - Martin County Journal

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“Celebrating the rich history of Martin County and the people who make it great”
Martin County
JOURNAL
Year Three, Issue Thirty
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
20 Pages
Loved one’s passing gives rise to hope - Ryan’s Hope
BY COuRTNEY HuGHETT
Martin County Journal Publisher
One Shoals’ family’s grief has turned into
new hope – Ryan’s Hope. Ann Stewart lost
her son, Ryan Baker, in November of 2010.
He was only 20. Ann, along with her daughter, Mandi, wanted to come up with a way to
honor Ryan and keep his memory alive.
Their idea turned into Ryan’s Hope – a charity organization that raises money to provide
children in Shoals with clothing, shoes, coats,
and toys for Christmas.
Last year was the first Ryan’s Hope benefit.
With the money raised from the event and
from other monetary donations throughout
the year, Ryan’s family was able to help 23
children in Shoals receive much-needed
clothing and a little something under the tree
for Christmas.
“Ryan loved Christmas, we all do,” said
Ryan’s Grandma Norma Baker.
“He loved the whole thing, the family dinners, buying presents, receiving presents, and
opening them,” added his mom.
One year, Ann explained, a woman she
knew could not afford to buy gifts for her
young children for Christmas. After speaking
to the church congregation, enough was collected to surprise the kids with gifts. Ann,
along with Ryan, delivered the gifts and Ann
recollects that Ryan insisted on being the one
to knock on the door so he could see the faces
of the children when they saw their presents.
When Ryan and Ann had left the house that
day, she remembers he said, “No child should
have to go without Christmas.”
Ann said that the family at first considered
establishing a scholarship in Ryan’s name.
She said that despite Ryan being a fun-loving
kid, he never had much interest in school.
She said he did however have a fondness for
children and making them smile, have fun
and enjoy life. He also loved the Shoals community. This is when the family decided to
create Ryan’s Hope which works in conjunction with the Angel Tree Program that was already in place at Shoals Schools.
Ryan’s mom says he was a shy person and
preferred to say behind the scenes. She said
he would probably be very pleased with what
they were doing with Ryan’s Hope, just not
having any attention brought to him. “He
would say, ‘Mom, what do you think you are
doing plastering my name everywhere?’”
Ann said.
This year, Ryan’s Hope benefit will be held
Saturday, August 4 at the Shoals American
Legion. The dinner, consisting of BBQ pork,
potato salad, slaw, drinks and dessert, will
begin at 5 p.m. Dinner is donation only. The
silent auction will be held from 5 p.m. to 7
p.m. and Sandrock will perform starting at 8
(See ‘RYAN’S HOPE’ on page two)
-Photo by Courtney Hughett
The family of the late Ryan Baker is shown above surrounding his portrait. In the
front row, from left to right, are Mary Ellen Baker (Ryan’s aunt), Kevin Stewart
(Ryan’s dad), Ann Stewart (Ryan’s mom), and Mandi Stewart (Ryan’s sister). In the
back row, from left to right, are Billy Dean Baker (Ryan’s uncle), Bryce Baker
(Ryan’s cousin) holding Mason Lake (Ryan’s nephew), and Norma Baker (Ryan’s
grandma).
WestGate celebrates seven years
The WestGate @ Crane Technology Park
celebrates its seventh year of growth this
month, dating back to July 2005 when thenIndiana Secretary of Commerce Mickey
Maurer and other officials of the Indiana
Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)
met with county officials to determine whether to expand a
state certification for
Daviess County into
adjoining areas in
Greene and Martin
counties.
“In March 2004 the State of Indiana certified as a state technology park in Daviess
County a few hundred acres of hard-scrabble
bean and corn fields,” said Ron Arnold, executive director of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation. “The area
in the three counties was dotted here and
there with abandoned army barracks, a former elementary school and burnt-out trailers,” added Kent Parisien, president of the
WestGate Authority. “But the vision was
clear,” he continued. “We were to develop
this rural land to mirror the state-of-the-art
technology growth that was occurring a few
hundred yards away at one of the U.S. Naval
Sea Command’s [NAVSEA] international
crown jewels, the $2 billion Naval Surface
Warfare Center [NSWC], Crane Division.”
According to Arnold, it was a tall order,
given that the NSA Crane facility (which includes the NSWC Crane operation) was then being
threatened by the
Pentagon’s 2005
Base Realignment
and Closure (BRAC) process and assets were
few. Vic Lechtenberg, now the interim
Provost of Purdue University and then the
university’s Vice Provost for Engagement,
was at the WestGate meeting with other Purdue officials and expressed the university’s
support. “Mr. Maurer noted that he was impressed with the potential the region offered,
and agreed to support the process to bring the
counties together and form the first multicounty certified tech park,” Arnold said.
(See ‘WESTGATE’ on page two)
Martin County’s jobless rate moves to 6.8 percent
BY COuRTNEY HuGHETT
Martin County Journal Publisher
My “fair” ladies
Last Friday night, the 2012 Miss Martin County was crowned at the 4-H Fair. Addison Dant, daughter of Tony and Aundie Dant, shown above in front, was given this
year’s honor. In the back row, at left, Allison Kiser, daughter of Steve and Lynn Kiser,
was named first runner up and Sarah Richer, at right, daughter of Dale and Carol
Richer was named Miss Congeniality. 4-H results and more queen photos can be
found starting on page 14.
Martin County saw a slight jump in unemployment last month moving from 6.1 percent in May to 6.8 percent in June pushing
the county down in the state rankings from
85th place to 83rd, tied with Wells County.
In June, the county had 5,569 residents in
the workforce with 376 of them without jobs.
In May, there were 5,615 residents in the job
market and 345 were unemployed. In June of
last year, Martin County had a jobless rate of
7.1 percent with 5,692 residents in the workforce and 403 of them unemployed.
Daviess County fell even further out of the
top spot in the state in June where they had
been for many months. The county’s jobless
rate for June was 6.3 percent, up from 5.6 percent in May moving them to 89th place in the
state out of the 92 Indiana counties for the
lowest unemployment.
In June, Daviess County had 14,962 resi-
dents in the workforce with 944 of them unemployed. In May there were 15,296 citizens
in the job market with 860 of them without
jobs. In June of last year, the county’s jobless
rate was also 6.3 percent with 15,265 residents in the workforce and 962 of them unemployed.
Dubois County held on to the 92nd spot in
the state and had the lowest jobless rate again
in June despite a slight increase from 5.4 percent in May to 5.8 percent.
In June, Dubois County had 21,864 residents in the job market with 1,263 of them
without jobs. In May, there were 21,963 citizens in the workforce with 1,191 of them unemployed. Dubois’ unemployment rate in
June of last year was also 5.8 percent with
22,258 residents in the workforce and 1,292
of them unemployed.
Orange County also saw a small increase
in their jobless rate for June, increasing from
8.7 percent to 9.3 percent pushing them up
(See ‘RATE’ on page two)
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RYAN’S HOPE
(Continued from page one)
p.m. numerous items will also be raffled off
throughout the night and Ryan’s Hope t-shirts
will be available for $15 and bracelets for $1.
Last year’s Ryan Hope benefit was well attended. Around 150 people attended the dinner provided. With the proceeds, 23 Shoals
children each received two outfits, socks, underwear/diapers, pajamas, shoes or boots,
coat, hat, gloves, a game and a toy. The family hopes to double that this year.
With last year being the first ever event, the
family had collected 42 silent auction items,
mainly from Loogootee, Shoals, and French
Lick businesses. This year many more items
have been collected including a guitar, a football signed by the Colts, a Thirty One tote
bag, Six Flags tickets, Cincinnati Reds box
seats, Big Splash Water Park tickets, tools,
Harley Davidson apparel, Scentsy items, a
round of golf with cart rental included, a
Shoals Jug Rock yard silhouette, Bath and
Body Works items, Party Lite items, Mary
Kay, Sassy Girls jewelry, and gift certificates
from a variety of local businesses that offer
food, hair cuts, fitness, gas, wood carvings,
wine, and more.
Ann said that to be a recipient of Ryan’s
Hope gifts, a child must live in the Shoals
School District and an application must be
filled out and returned to her. Applications
are sent home with each student who attends
Shoals School. Children must be 12 years of
age and under and the families must meet income guidelines.
WESTGATE
Seven years later, the Local Economic Development Officials (LEDOs) involved in
the WestGate are pleased to report that the
state’s confidence and subsequent investments have been well rewarded.
Now home to more than 12 national commercial defense companies and more than a
quarter of a million square feet in all-new
construction for mixed-use, office and industrial facilities, “the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park represents a true success story
for the state of Indiana,” according to
Parisien. The park supports a combined payroll of nearly 1,400 technology professionals,
engineers and scientists for NSWC Craneand WestGate-related jobs throughout the region, and has itself created more than 400
high-impact, high-paying jobs for the area.
Total public and private investments for projects completed, soon-to-be completed and
soon-to-be announced have crested over $75
million for the WestGate facility, creating a
high velocity of funding through the region.
Initial serious concerns over wastewater
and other infrastructure for this remote facility have long since been overcome by local
authorities with construction of all-new capacity and roads. The 400-acre park will
soon be much more accessible and less remote, when it enters a new era with the opening of the I-69 interstate extension. This new
interstate will help create the possibilities of
new industry clusters for transportation, distribution and logistics, especially considering
that the Navy-led joint military facility is already one of Indiana’s top logistics operations.
The all-new 64,000-square-foot WestGate
Academy will open this fall, bringing with it
the opportunity to bring back to the region
international technology conferences and
seminars put on by or associated with NSWC
Crane, as well as comprehensive training
programs. A high-end franchise hotel will
soon begin construction in the park, as will
the $12 million game-changing Battery Innovation Center (BIC). The BIC is expected
to attract and create a whole new energy-development related national cluster for the region, complementing the work performed by
NSWC Crane, according to Parisien.
Creating hundreds of jobs, attracting multiple millions of dollars in investment, and
literally transforming a region, “the WestGate truly has become an Indiana economic
powerhouse,” said Charles Selby, executive
director for the park.
For more information, please visit
www.westgatecrane.com.
For this year’s dinner and auction, Ann said
they can still use volunteers. For the dinner
they also need chips, desserts, small dessert
plates, and any other paper goods such as
cups, napkins, and eating utensils.
Anyone wishing to donate an item to have
auctioned off at the event or one of the items
listed above, should call Ann as soon as possible at 812-709-9338.
Ryan’s sister Mandi hopes to see Ryan’s
Hope Charity grow and expand possibly
even to include helping older kids and the
family wants to be able to help as many children as possible.
Anyone who would like to make a monetary donation but cannot attend the benefit
can drop it off at Old National Bank under
the name Ryan’s Hope.
“Ryan had exuberance for life, he loved his
family, and he had an infectious laugh and a
smile that lit up the room,” said Ann. With
Ryan in her heart every minute and her love
for him just as strong as always, she, along
with the rest of the family, wants to see the
children they help smile too and get a bit of
joy through Ryan. This way his memory can
live on forever.
est unemployment for June were Fayette
County at 11.4 percent, Vermillion County at
10.6 percent, Wayne County at 10.5 percent,
Vigo County at 10.4 percent, and Grant and
Sullivan counties at 10.3 percent.
For the eighth consecutive month Indiana
added private sector jobs, with June’s increase totaling 1,400. For 2012, the rate of job
growth in the Hoosier state (1.5 percent) continues to far exceed the US average (0.9 percent). Since July 2009, the low point of
employment, Indiana has added 140,400 private sector jobs and has significantly outpaced the national rate of growth during this
period, (6.0 percent versus 3.3 percent).
“Manufacturing continues to lead the
charge in Hoosier job growth, adding 2,800
jobs in June and 15,100 for 2012,” said Scott
B. Sanders, Commissioner of the Department
of Workforce Development. “Of the 140,400
private sector jobs Indiana has added since
July 2009, almost half (60,300) have come
from this sector alone.”
While the Professional and Business Services (4,700) and Financial Activities (1,200)
sectors also showed significant increases in
June, Indiana’s unemployment rate crept up
0.1 percent to 8.0 percent. However, unemployment in the Hoosier state is still below
the national rate of 8.2 percent and has remained so for 3 consecutive months. In June
the unemployment rates of all of Indiana’s
neighbors either increased or remained stagnant, with the exception of Ohio. This month
marks the first increase in Indiana’s unemployment rate in nearly a year.
RATE
one in the rankings to 25th place tied with St.
Joseph and Parke counties.
Last month, Orange County had 10,170
residents in the workforce with 946 of them
unemployed. In May, there were 10,157 citizens in the job market with 883 of them without jobs. The county’s jobless rate in June of
last year was 10.1 percent with 10,381 residents in the workforce and 1,045 of them unemployed.
The top five spots in the state for the lowest
unemployment for June were Dubois County
at 5.8 percent, Hamilton County at 6 percent,
Boone County at 6.2 percent, Daviess and
Bartholomew counties at 6.3 percent, and
Warren County at 6.4 percent.
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OBITUARY
BETTY FuRRER
Betty K. Furrer died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday,
July 22, 2012 at Martin County Health Care
and Rehab Center. A resident of Loogootee,
she was 89.
She was born July 12, 1923, in Eccles,
West Virginia; the daughter of James P. and
Ora Frances (Wells) Keatley. On April 21,
1954, she married John Harding Furrer, and
he preceded her in death on September 14,
1996.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cats,
dogs, jewelry and being with her children
and grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter and son-inlaw, Susan and Matt Harshaw of Loogootee;
son and a daughter-in-law, David and Juanita
Furrer, and son Jerry Furrer, all of Mansfield,
Ohio, a brother, James Keatley, of Snyder,
Colorado, and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents
and her husband.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today,
Wednesday, July 25 at Brocksmith-Blake
Funeral Home in Loogootee. Following the
service, there will be visitation from 4:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Online condolences may
be made at www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.
JEAN TRAMBAuGH
Jean Trambaugh died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the Loogootee Nursing
Center in Loogootee. A resident of that city,
she was 87.
She was born May 4, 1925 in Montgomery; the daughter of Pearl and Gertrude
(Nolan) Guy.
She married Howard J. Trambaugh on
February 3, 1948 and he preceded her in
death.
Jean retired from Larking Brothers in Loogootee after 21 years as a clerk and buyer.
She was a member of St. John Catholic
Church in Loogootee where she had been a
greeter and served on the funeral meal committee. She had attended St. John’s High
School and was a lifetime member of the
Loogootee American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She was also the past president of the
Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, cooking, playing cards and spending time with
her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by three daughters, Cathy
and husband Allen Dosch of Jasper, Maggie
and husband Norb Fuhs of Loogootee, and
Linda and husband Randy Kaiser of Loogootee; three sons, Tom Trambaugh Bill
Trambaugh and Mark Trambaugh, all of
Loogootee; 17 grandchildren, 32 great
grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents,
Pearl and Gertrude (Nolan) Guy; her husband, Howard J. Trambaugh on February 12,
2010; one grandson, infant Anthony Dosch;
and six sisters, Wini Aytes, Bea Engleman,
Helen Crane, Dorothy Gutgsell, Joyce Inman
and Betty Spears.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated
Monday, July 23 at St. John Catholic Church
in Loogootee. Burial followed in Goodwill
Cemetery in Loogootee.
Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee was in charge of arrangements.
MICHAEL D. BIRD
Michael D. Bird died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Loogootee. A resident
of that city, he was 72.
He was born June 6, 1940 in Brooklyn,
New York; the son of Otto and Evelina
(Polk) Bird. He married Diane V. (Dickerson) Bird on August 18, 1962 and she survives. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph
Catholic High School in South Bend and a
1961 graduate of Notre Dame University and
received his Master’s Degree in Education
from Indiana University in 1986.
Michael joined the Navy in 1962 and went
to OCS (Officers Candidate School) in Newport, Rhode Island, and went on to serve in
Japan. He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran
where he served on the LST Washtenaw
County 1166.
After serving in the Navy, Michael lived in
Martin County
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Oakland, California;
Belleview, Washington; and Santa Ana,
California. In 1975 he
moved to Shoals and in
2000 moved to Loogootee.
Since 1998 he managed the Lakeview
Golf Course north of
MICHAEL BIRD Loogootee and prior to
that he taught at the Indiana University Student Academic Center in Bloomington.
He is survived by his wife, Diane V. Bird;
two sons, Martin Daniel Bird of Noblesville
and Eric Jonathan Bird of Odon; two daughters, Michele Suzanne Bird of St. Louis, Missouri and Danielle Catherine Voeller of
Kirkland, Washington; four brothers, Bill
Bird of Prescott, Arizona; Tony Bird of Noblesville, Chris Bird of Ashland, Oregon; and
Barry Bird of Rockville, Maryland; three sisters, Kate Bird of Frederick, Maryland; Evie
Haas of Mequon, Wisconsin; and Sarah
Peczkowski of South Bend; grandchildren,
Lucas Bird, Ian Bird, Naomi Voeller, Leah
Voeller, Jane Voeller, and Sheryl Flasch.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Otto and Evelina (Polk) Bird.
There will be a Celebration of Life service
held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28 at
Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may
be made to the charity of your choice.
DONALD D SPRuELL
Donald Spruell died at 3:40 a.m. Friday,
July 20, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital and
Health Center in Indianapolis. A resident of
Loogootee, he was 74.
He was born May 1, 1938 in Evansville;
the son of Sidney and Betty (Collins) Spruell.
On April 12, 1975 he married Jean (Seitz)
Spruell and she survives.
He was a 1956 graduate of Rietz High
School in Evansville, Indiana and a member
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He retired from A & R Hardware in Washington, and had previously worked as a car
salesman at Royal Chevrolet in Bloomington, Ford Town in Shoals, and Bloomington
Ford. He had also worked at Kimball and
JOFCO in Jasper. He enjoyed gardening,
fishing, hunting, and spending time with his
wife.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Spruell;
two sisters, Rosie Watterman of Evansville,
and Barbara Stanfield of Louisville, Kentucky.
He was preceeded in death by his parents,
Sidney and Betty (Collins) Spruell.
Funeral services were conducted Monday,
July 23 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in
Loogootee. Burial followed in St. Paul’s
Lutheran Cemetery in Haysville.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may
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WILLIAM “BILL” LEE
William “Bill” James Lee passed away
peacefully at 5:09 a.m. July 23, 2012 at his
home with his wife Emily and daughter
Diana by his side. A resident of Shoals, he
was 83.
He was born on February 2, 1929 in Lost
River Township; the son of Walter Lee and
Edna (Ragsdale) Lee Wolf. He married
Emily B. Lindley on October 13, 1950 at the
Methodist Church Parsonage in Bedford.
He was a 1948 graduate of Shoals High
School and a member of Waggoner’s Chapel.
He was very active
within the Shoals
Community. He was a
57-year member of the
White River Masonic
Lodge F. & A.M. He
was a former prescient
committeeman
for
Southeast
Halbert
Township, served on
BILL LEE
the advisory board of
Lost River Township, and was a proud member for 59 years of Shoals American Legion
Post #61, and V.F.W. Post #8589. He served
his country from 1950-1952 in the United
States Army during the Korean War in the
101st Signal Battalion as a pole lineman behind enemy lines. He retired from National
Gypsum Company after 30 years of service,
and also worked for the Indiana Department
of Transportation and Crane Ammunition
Depot following his retirement.
He will be deeply missed by his family including his wife, Emily of Shoals; daughters,
Diana (Roy) Key of Bedford, Billie Kay
(Bruce) Terwiske of Ireland, and Shelley
(Ron) Allbright of French Lick; three grandsons, Barrett Lee Allbright, Brent Terry, and
Bryant Trambaugh; seven great-grandchildren, Cassandra and Nicole Terry, David and
Daniel Allbright, and Kayla, Carson and
Coen Trambaugh; and a half-brother, Lester
Wolf of Olney, Illinois.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July
26 from 4-8 p.m. at Queen-Lee Funeral
Home in Shoals. A Masonic memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
evening at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at
the funeral home, with burial following in the
Waggoner Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Kevin
Quinn will officiate. Shoals American Legion Post #61 will accord military graveside
rites.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Martin County
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Martin County Sheriff’s Department log
MONDAY, JuLY 16
9:15 a.m. - Received a report of a domestic
dispute in Loogootee.
11:43 a.m. - Received a report of a breakin.
12:12 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Queen Street. Martin County
Ambulance Service responded.
4:05 p.m. - Received a report of a brush
fire on Tommy George Road. Shoals Volunteer Fire Department responded.
7:22 p.m. - Received a report of a tree
across the roadway on U.S. 231, south of
Loogootee.
11:17 p.m. - Received a report of a reckless
driver U.S. 231, northbound from Jasper. All
units were unable to locate.
TuESDAY, JuLY 17
1:09 p.m. - Received a report of a person
walking along U.S. Highway 50, east of
Shoals.
1:33 p.m. - Received a report of an erratic
driver U.S. 231, northbound from Whitfield.
2:25 p.m. - Received a report of erratic
driving on Mount Calvary Road.
3:26 p.m. - Received a report of a hit-andrun accident in Loogootee.
3:50 p.m. - Received a report of a speeding
vehicle in Crane Village.
8:34 p.m. - Received a report of a land dispute in Shoals.
8:50 p.m. - Received a report of a contained brush fire on Webb Road. Haysville
Volunteer Fire Department responded, put
the fire out and the landowner was cited for
a fire during a burn ban.
WEDNESDAY, JuLY 18
2:10 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Shoals. Martin County Ambulance Service responded.
5:12 a.m. - Received a report of mailbox
vandalism in Loogootee.
10:43 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident with a semi overturned
on U.S. 50, east of Shoals. Sheriff Rob
Street, Chief Deputy Tony Dant, and Sergeant Keith Keller, Martin County Ambulance Service and Shoals Volunteer Fire
Department responded.
1:38 p.m. - Received a report of a suspicious vehicle.
4:22 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Doe Run Avenue. Martin County
Ambulance Service and Shoals Volunteer
Fire Department responded.
9:10 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on U.S. 231, north of Loogootee.
Major T.A. Burkhardt, Martin County Ambulance Service, and Loogootee Volunteer
10:43 p.m. - Received a report of cows out
on Reinhart Road.
11:17 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Loogootee. Martin County Ambulance Service responded.
THuRSDAY, JuLY 19
9:02 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Brooks Bridge Road. Martin
County Ambulance Service responded.
9:57 a.m. - Received a report of a property
damage accident in Loogootee.
10:09 a.m. - Received a report of an erratic
driver in Shoals.
11:26 a.m. - Received a report of a broken
gas line in Loogootee.
11:46 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident in Loogootee.
1:54 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on State Road 450. Martin County
4:20 p.m. - Received a report of a stolen
vehicle in Loogootee.
4:55 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic
dispute in Shoals.
across the roadway on Brooks Bridge Road.
Martin County Civil Defense responded.
5:56 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Mulberry Street, Loogootee.
Martin County Ambulance Service and Loogootee Volunteer Fire Department responded.
down on Kale Cross Road. Lost River Volunteer Fire Department responded.
7:00 p.m. - Received a report of a phone
scam.
8:21 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Windom Road. Martin County
10:14 p.m. - Received a report of cows out
of the pin on Reinhart Road.
FRIDAY, JuLY 20
7:48 a.m. - Received a report of road workers working without flags.
11:30 a.m. - Received a report of an abandoned trailer on U.S. Highway 150.
3:26 p.m. - Received a report an erratic
driver on U.S. Highway 50. All units were
unable to locate.
5:56 p.m. - Received a report of an injured
hawk.
driver on U.S. 50.
10:01 p.m. - Received a report of a gas leak
on Hopper Lane. Deputy Josh Greene,
Shoals Volunteer Fire Department and Martin County Ambulance Service responded.
10:28 p.m. - Received a request for ambulance on Capital Avenue, Shoals. Martin
11:03 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Indian Springs. Martin County
11:07 p.m. - Received a report of harassment.
SATuRDAY, JuLY 21
1:47 a.m. - Received a report of a stranded
motorist on U.S. 50.
1:48 a.m. - Received a report of a property
damage accident U.S. 231, south of Loogootee. Indiana State Police Trooper Curtis
Blunk responded.
4:05 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Church Street, Loogootee.
Deputy Josh Greene, Martin County Ambulance Service, and Loogootee Volunteer Fire
Department responded.
10:40 a.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Shoals.
12:20 p.m. - Received a report of a phone
scam.
1:09 p.m. - Received report of a fire in
Loogootee.
driver U.S. 150.
4:32 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Capital Avenue, Shoals. Martin
7:30 p.m. - Received a report of reckless
driving in Crane Village.
dispute on Williams Road, Mitchell.
8:45 p.m. - Received a dog complaint on
Church Street.
SuNDAY, JuLY 22
6:05 a.m. - Received a report of a prowler
on Peggy Hollow Road.
7:53 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Powell Valley Road. Martin
County Ambulance Service and Lost River
11:14 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Sycamore Street, Loogootee.
Martin County Ambulance Service responded.
12:40 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance Ball Park Road, Crane. Martin
12:47 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute on Turkey Hill Lane.
2:16 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance at McDonald’s. Martin County Ambulance Service responded.
dispute in Loogootee.
driver U.S. 231 northbound.
6:29 p.m. - Received a report of a property
damage accident in Loogootee.
11:20 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on East River Road. Martin County
MONDAY, JuLY 23
2:28 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Block Street, Crane. Martin
3:06 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Loogootee.
6:11 a.m. - Received a report of a domestic
dispute on Williams Road, Mitchell.
8:24 a.m. - Received a report of a house
fire on Butcher Boulevard. Loogootee Volunteer Fire Department and Cannelburg Volunteer Fire Department responded.
11:33 a.m. - Received a report of illegal
dumping.
1:38 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Sycamore Street. Martin County
4:50 p.m. - Received a report of a reckless
driver on U.S. 50, westbound from Shoals.
6:55 p.m. - Received a report of a property
damage accident on Abel Hill Road.
8:05 p.m. - Received a report of a disturbance in Shoals.
8:15 p.m. - Received a dog complaint.
9:54 p.m. - Received a report of a theft.
11:35 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Shoals.
TuESDAY, JuLY 24
7:10 a.m. - Received a dog complaint.
11:15 a.m. - Received a report of children
riding ATV’s in Redwing Trailer Court, Loogootee.
Martin County real estate transfers
Marilyn J. Beemblossom, of Martin
County, Indiana to Jon Adam Rutledge
and Sierra Rutledge, of Martin County, Indiana, a part of Lot 239 in Daughtery’s Addition to the Town of West Shoals, Indiana
containing 0.301 acres, more or less.
Green Farms, LLC, of Indiana to James
R. Roudebush Living Trust, of Hamilton
County, Indiana, all that part of the southwest quarter of Section 3, Township 4
North, Range 3 West, that lies north and
west on the public road leading from Harrisonville to Silverville, containing 30 acres,
more or less. Also, all that part of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter lying
west and north of the road leading from
Harrisonville to Silverville, all in Section 3,
Township 4 North, Range 3 West, containing 9 acres. Also, a part of the northeast
quarter of the southwest quarter, all in Section 3, Township 4 North, Range 3 West
containing 13.5 acres.
Paul T. Taylor, of Martin County, Indiana
to James V. Matthews and Janet A.
Matthews, of Martin County, Indiana. Tract
I: A portion of Lots Numbered 9 and 11 in
Risacher’s Fifth Addition to the City of
Loogootee, Indiana. Tract II: A part of Lot
8 in Risacher’s Fifth Addition to the City of
Loogootee, Indiana. The north one-half of
Lots 6 and 7 in Risacher’s Fifth Addition to
the City of Loogootee, Indiana. Tract III: A
portion of Lots Numbered 8 and 9 in
Risacher’s Fifth Addition to the City of
Loogootee, Indiana.
Teresa M. Nolley, of Martin County, Indiana to Jeramey Osborn and Lorel Carroll, of Martin County, Indiana, Lot
Number 54 in Keck’s Addition to the Town,
now City of Loogootee, Indiana.
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MONDAY, JuLY 16
8:00 a.m. - Caller reported a dog that had
been struck by a vehicle.
9:30 a.m. - Caller wanted to speak with
an officer regarding a child custody issue.
Chief Rayhill spoke with him.
12:22 a.m. - Caller requested the Loogootee Fire Department for an oven fire at
114 Queen Street.
5:41 p.m. - Caller reported a traffic problem involving a utility crew.
6:23 p.m. - Caller reported a scam call
saying that she had won a trip. She questioned them further and they hung up.
6:30 p.m. - Caller reported a male standing at the McDonald’s drive thru harassing
people. Sgt. Norris responded.
7:53 p.m. - Caller requested a welfare
check on a female on North Line Street.
TuESDAY, JuLY 17
11:03 a.m. - Caller requested an ID check
on a vehicle.
1:29 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless
driver on US 231.
2:04 p.m. - Caller requested extra patrol.
7:09 p.m. - Sgt. Norris responded to a
business alarm on Cooper Street.
reported theft of gasoline at his residence.
9:12 p.m. - Female caller reported harassment.
9:16 p.m. - Caller reported dogs attacking
her chickens. Sgt. Norris responded.
10:48 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic
dispute on Cedar Street.
SuNDAY, JuLY 22
3:46 p.m. - Richard Colvin, of Loogootee,
reported damage to his vehicle.
5:17 p.m. - Caller requested an officer to
assist them in removing subjects from the
residence.
6:31 p.m. - Caller reported a one-vehicle
accident on US 231. No damage was reported on the vehicle.
7:33 p.m. - Caller reported two dogs chasing her son on North Oak Street.
8:12 p.m. - Caller reported a domestic dispute in Nobles Court. Sgt. Norris responded.
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8:40 p.m. - Nathan Baker, of Shoals, was
arrested by Major T.A. Burkhardt on a petition to revoke warrant, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled
substance charges.
WEDNESDAY, JuLY 18
12:32 a.m. - Jason Schlacther, of Loogootee, was arrested by Indiana State Police
Trooper Jarrod Lents for operating a vehicle
while intoxicated.
3:27 p.m. - Laura Belcher, of Odon, was
arrested on a Martin County Warrant by
Chief Deputy Tony Dant.
THuRSDAY, JuLY 19
4:36 p.m. - Ryan Mattingly of Loogootee,
was arrested on a Martin County Warrant by
Deputy Josh Greene.
Saturday, June 22
9:39 p.m. - Kyle Hacney, of Bedford, was
arrested by Deputy Josh Greene for a criminal confinement warrant and domestic battery resulting in bodily injury warrant.
TuESDAY, JuLY 24
12:55 a.m. - Dustin Holt, of Shoals, was
arrested by Deputy Damon Baker for domestic battery as well as a theft warrant out
of Daviess County.
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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is announcing that it will be
closing County Road 100 East (JasperDubois Road) on the north side of State
Road 164 (S.R. 164). The closure is needed
to allow crews to install a drainage structure
under Jasper-Dubois Road at the intersection.
INDOT forces will close the roadway at
the intersection at approximately 7 a.m. on
Thursday, July 26 and re-open to traffic by
5 p.m. that same day, weather permitting.
The work schedule is subject to change in
the event of inclement weather.
INDOT reminds motorists to follow the
posted work zone speed limit, use caution
and consider worker safety when traveling
through a work zone. For the latest news
and information about INDOT, please visit
www.in.gov/indot
or
www.trafficwise.in.gov .
Accident reports
TuESDAY, JuLY 17
3:26 p.m. - Leah R. Edwards, of West
Baden, had her 1997 Chevy parked in the
St. Vincent’s parking lot. When Edwards
walked back towards her vehicle she observed damage to the front. Driver of the
other vehicle left the scene. Chief Rayhill
investigated.
THuRSDAY, JuLY 19
10:00 a.m. - Bryan Davidson, of Madison, was operating a 1997 Nissan and backing from a parking spot at CVS when he
backed into a 2007 Dodge operated by
Stacy Sergent, of Loogootee. No injuries
were reported. Chief Rayhill investigated.
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9:34 p.m. - Caller reported a barking dog
on West Washington Street. Sgt. Norris
spoke with the dog owner.
WEDNESDAY, JuLY 18
5:12 a.m. - Jasmine Yoder, of Loogootee,
reported someone had damaged her mailbox.
1:55 p.m. - Caller reported two subjects
in a verbal argument near The Bargain
Shop. Chief Rayhill responded.
2:17 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless
driver on US 231.
9:13 p.m. - First responders were requested at West Boggs Park for a personal
injury accident.
THuRSDAY, JuLY 19
11:30 a.m. - An employee at American
Utilities called and reported a gas line had
been struck near Fairview Street. Loogootee
Fire was dispatched.
2:32 p.m. - Caller reported a dog without
water on Sheridan Street. Chief Rayhill responded and found the dog had water.
4:15 p.m. - Bettye Norris of Loogootee
reported her vehicle stolen while parked at
the IGA. Vehicle is a black Alero. Captain
Akles was the investigating officer.
6:00 p.m. - First responders were requested on Mulberry Street for a female
needing medical attention.
8:39 p.m. - Female caller requested assistance in obtaining some personal belongings from another residence.
FRIDAY, JuLY 20
Unknown time - Female caller reported
her vehicle struck while at the Marathon
Station. Officer Todd responded.
12:15 p.m. - Captain Akles responded to
a bank alarm. The alarm was deemed false.
12:24 p.m. - Captain Akles responded to
an alarm at the Loogootee High School.
SATuRDAY, JuLY 21
1:13 p.m. - Caller reported a plant on fire
in front of the German American Bank.
3:30 p.m. - James Kreilen, of Loogootee,
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Martin County
Court News
Persons listed on criminals charges are
innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CRIMINAL COuRT
New charges filed
July 9
Damien L. Payne, illegal consumption of
an alcoholic beverage, a Class C Misdemeanor.
July 19
David M. Baugh, driving while suspended, a Class A Misdemeanor.
John W. Sorrells, operating a vehicle with
an ACE of .08 or more, a Class D Felony.
Donald L. Hawkins, domestic battery, a
Class A Misdemeanor; resisting law enforcement, a Class A Misdemeanor.
Jonathan M. Moffitt, operating a motor
vehicle after forfeiture of license for life, a
Class C Felony; operating a vehicle while
intoxicated, a Class C Misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, a Class D
Felony.
Michael E. Norris, possession of a controlled substance, a Class D Felony; battery
resulting in bodily injury, a Class A Misdemeanor; battery, a Class B Misdemeanor.
CRIMINAL CHARGES DISMISSED
July 11
Tanner S. Bough, domestic battery, a
Class A Misdemeanor, dismissed.
CIVIL COuRT
New Suits Filed
July 13
Lynda M. Annon vs. Jefferson S. Annon,
petition for dissolution of marriage.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance vs.
Katherine A. Smith, civil plenary.
July 16
GE Capital Retail Bank vs. Mary Tackett,
civil collection.
Accounts Recovery Bureau vs. Amanda
D. Sorrells, civil collection.
CIVIL COuRT JuDGMENTS
July 6
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Capital
One Bank and against the defendant Erica
E. Smith in the amount of $942.15.
July 17
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Forum
Credit Union and against the defendant
David Klyczek in the amount of $11,838.78.
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Midland
Funding, LLC and against the defendant
John Hill in the amount of $4,664.32.
July 18
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Account
Recovery Bureau, Inc. and against the defendant Jennifer A. Wagler in the amount of
$1,329.96.
SMALL CLAIMS COuRT
New Suits Filed
July 12
Personal Finance Company vs. Angel M.
Keller, complaint.
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Martin County
JOURNAL
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Drought could have lasting
effect on trees, specialist says SCOUTING MATTERS
BY STEVE LEER
Purdue University News Service
Although trees have deeper moisturereaching roots than agricultural crops, they
are not immune to this summer’s persistent
drought, a Purdue Extension urban forestry
specialist says.
Trees across Indiana and the Midwest are
struggling in the arid conditions. Some
could succumb or suffer for years to come,
Lindsey Purcell said.
“Drought can have a major impact on tree
health and survival by effectively slowing
and reducing growth,” he said. “If drought
is severe enough or lasts for a prolonged period of time - such as what we’re experiencing now - it also can cause death to all or
portions of a tree.”
More common, however, is the effect
drought has on a tree’s ability to withstand
insects and diseases. A water-deprived tree
is unable to produce its usual levels of carbohydrates, significantly lowering its energy reserves. Those reserves are needed for
a tree to produce chemicals that ward off
pathogens.
The drought also is providing an ideal environment for emerald ash borers, Purcell
said. EAB is an invasive insect that kills ash
trees.
All 92 Indiana counties are experiencing
some level of drought, with many counties
in the northeast, south-central and southwest parts of the state in extreme drought,
according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Purcell said the drought already has left
trees in urban areas with permanent damage, although it might not be evident this
year. Warm weather earlier this year interrupted normal bud formation, which controls shoot length and expansion. The dry
conditions that followed led to decreased
numbers of new leaves within buds and new
stem segments.
“Drought not only influences the number
of leaves but also the size, as well as twig
extension the following year when those
buds expand,” Purcell said.
“The result of prolonged dry conditions
may not inhibit the first growth but may decrease the number of stem units formed in
the new bud that will expand during the second or third, or more, flushes of growth. If
drought continues, all growth flushes will
be affected. Thus, tree growth next year will
be atypical and, again, create predisposed
conditions to diseases and insects if not
By Mike Leighty - Odon Troop 481 Scoutmaster
Purdue Extension urban forestry specialist Lindsey Purcell inspects leaves of
a tulip poplar, Indiana’s state tree, for
damage from lack of water. Although
turning of leaf color is inevitable in autumn, yellowing of leaves at this time of
year is a symptom of drought stress.
(Purdue Agricultural Communication
photo/Keith Robinson)
monitored and managed properly.”
While not something most homeowners
think about doing, watering trees of any size
and age can go a long way toward minimizing drought damage, especially for newly
planted trees or those less established, Purcell said.
When watering younger and newly established trees, homeowners should follow the
“five plus five” rule each week: give the
tree five gallons of water plus five gallons
for every diameter inch of tree trunk. For
example, if a tree has a trunk diameter of
four inches, provide 20 gallons of water
slowly over the root zone.
For older, well-established trees Purcell
recommends providing an additional inch
of water every week or so to keep leaves
turgid. To measure an inch of water, place
an empty tuna or cat food can under a tree’s
canopy and turn on a sprinkler system. Turn
off the sprinkler when the water is one-inch
deep in the can.
“For those trees with mulch beds, you
should consider adding a half gallon of
water per square foot of mulch area,” Purcell said.
In addition to watering, Purcell urged
homeowners to protect tree trunks from mechanical damage such as lawn mowers and
string trimmers, reduce competition for
available moisture with other plants, turf
and shrubs, and add mulch to the root zone
of trees at a depth of at least two inches to
preserve soil moisture.
“These things are especially important to
do during drought,” he said.
Additional information about the drought
is available at the Purdue Extension drought
website at http://www.purdue.edu/drought.
The site contains tips and resources for
farmers, consumers and homeowners.
Mineral rights seminar
hosted by Farm Bureau
Indiana Farm Bureau will host Mineral
Rights: Knowing Your Rights Underground,
for members interested in learning more
about the laws and regulations affecting mineral extraction. “Although Indiana has a long
history of mineral extraction, some recent
developments have increased the need for
landowners to carefully evaluate and understand the agreements they enter into,” said
Mark Thornburg, director of IFB’s legal affairs team.
The seminar, to be held Thursday, August
2 at Vincennes University, will offer
landowners a look at regulations, land-leading tips, and steps for protesting personal
rights, among other topics. Shale gas development activity, coal-bed methane considerations, and carbon dioxide and natural gas
storage opportunities will all be covered.
Cost of the program is $10. For more information, contact Maria Spellman at 317692-7840. Visit infarmbureau.org and look
under the “Events” menu to register.
The Scoutmaster Minute
In a typical troop meeting, the agenda is
arranged to include considerable interaction.
Attention is given to planning and preparation for coming activities, rank advancement
requirements and the like. You know that ‘be
prepared’ stuff. Time is also given to playful
interaction with physical or mental games.
Usually and when time permits the meeting
is closed with the Scoutmaster Minute. This
is a time of focus on delivering ‘the promise’
of the scouting program giving the scouts
something meaningful to think about; something they can take away from the meeting
and use in their everyday lives.
Think of the Scoutmaster Minute as a
mini-sermon, a story from real life… personal is better. A selection from scripture…
and relate these two to each other and the
people you are addressing. Now the scripture
part is not what you would think. When assembling a Scoutmaster Minute, our ‘scripture’ is the Scout Oath and Law, the motto,
and the slogan. Moreover, the story is something in the boys’ lives, whether it is a challenge ahead, or the unpleasantness at the
previous campout.
The story is essential and when it works,
there is an immediate connection. Reuel
Howe called this ‘dialogue’, even though
only one person was speaking. In his words,
the listener knows that he is being addressed
by another. He experiences an invitation to
participate even though at the moment he
cannot speak aloud. However, because he is
addressed dialogically, he will speak and act
later.
Resources for the Scoutmaster Minute are
vast but I thought I would share one of my
personal experiences that has great meaning
and a lesson that each of us could stand to
hear from time to time.
Years ago when I use to travel the great
Northwest, I met a mountain man. This giant
of a man amazed me. He knew how to get
many things done with very little resources.
In his mountain environment, he had almost
nothing to work with, but accomplished great
things. Whether the task was to build a fire
underwater or stop a waterfall from falling,
it seemed he could take care of it. I was so
amazed to see the things he could do; I finally asked him how he did such great
things. Things no one else could do.
He told me that long ago; he met an ancient Indian Chief who spoke to him of a
magical solution to nearly all challenges that
came along. He said it was all contained in a
single, ancient word that had mystic powers.
When you understand the meaning of the
word, and put it to action, it unleashes immense strength and abilities; it makes your
mind clearer; it makes your imagination run
wild with ideas. All things become possible!
Well, of course, I could hardly contain myself and I just had to know what this powerful magic word was. I pleaded with him to
tell me. He was very reluctant at first but he
finally agreed.
He said the word is, ‘YAGODDAWANNA’.
At first, I was perplexed but the mountain
man continued. He said, you see in order to
accomplish anything, whether it is small or
big, easy or difficult, trivial or of utmost importance, in order to be successful, you’ve
got to want to do it. To earn good grades, you
gotta wanna earn them. To be the star athlete,
you gotta wanna. To become an Eagle Scout,
ya godda wanna be one.
The main reason people do not succeed at
something is that they do not really want it
bad enough. Dreaming about something is
one thing. To make those dreams become reality requires action, effort, and hard work.
By really wanting something, you come up
with ideas, make plans, and then do it.
Remember, to do something YaGoddaWanna do it. Very useful advice in this day
and age.
If you would like to learn more about the
scouting opportunities in your local area,
drop me an email at [email protected] or call (812) 295-8417 and I will help
you make contact with a local scouting unit.
Yours in Scouting, Scoutmaster Mike
DNR cautions about blue-green algae
People who use Indiana’s lakes and reservoirs for recreation should be aware that
blue-green algae blooms have the potential
to cause health problems in humans and animals.
Blue-green algae blooms are a seasonal occurrence in some Indiana waters, fueled by
summer heat, sunlight and fertilizer runoff
from lawns and farms. Drought and low
water levels in lakes and reservoirs can increase blue-green algae quantities and/or toxins.
Some blue-green algae produce toxins that
can cause rashes, skin and eye irritation, nausea, stomach aches, and tingling fingers and
toes. People who experience any of these
symptoms after boating or swimming should
seek medical attention.
Dogs and other animals are particularly
vulnerable to blue-green algae because they
may drink the contaminated water or swallow the algae as they clean their coats.
Two dogs died and two others were sickened earlier this week after swimming in a
cove at Salamonie Lake. Symptoms and circumstances suggest blue-green algae toxicity
may have been the cause.
Boaters, swimmers and dog owners
should:
-Avoid ingesting lake water.
-Avoid contact with algae blooms, which
generally appear as a scum on the water surface.
-Shower with soapy water after swimming.
-Bring clean water for your dog to drink on
hikes or other outings.
-Keep dogs close and on a leash.
-Bathe your dog with soapy water as soon
as possible after a swim.
People who access Indiana’s reservoirs
from resource management areas, small boat
launching sites, fishing access parking lots
or unofficial entry points such as dead-end
county roads and other remote locations
should be especially cautious before entering
the water. It is important for visitors to check
the
property’s
webpage
at
www.stateparks.IN.gov and at the property
office to ensure that they have current information about property rules and possible
algae alerts.
Blue-green alga is most often found in
shallow water or coves and bays where water
movement is limited.
Weather conditions—wind direction,
water temperature, precipitation—can
quickly change the blue-green algae cell
count and the concentration of toxins in an
area.
Hoosiers can help reduce blue-green algae
blooms by choosing phosphorus-free fertilizer, limiting the use of fertilizer around waterways, and regularly maintaining septic
systems.
The Indiana Department of Environmental
Management regularly tests for blue-green
algae at 13 Indiana lakes during summer. If
high levels of algae or toxins are documented
during testing, a notice is posted at
algae.IN.gov and caution notices are placed
in those locations until algae cell counts return to safe levels.
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Agriculture secretary announces efforts to assist farmers impacted by drought
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Monday announced new flexibility and assistance in the U.S. Department of
Agriculture’s major conservation programs
to get much-needed help to livestock producers as the most wide-spread drought in
seven decades intensifies in the United
States. Vilsack also announced plans to encourage crop insurance companies to provide a short grace period for farmers on
unpaid insurance premiums, as some farming families can be expected to struggle to
make ends meet at the close of the crop year.
“President Obama and I are committed to
getting help to producers as soon as possible
and sustaining the success of America’s rural
communities through these difficult times,”
said Vilsack. “Beginning today, USDA will
open opportunities for haying and grazing
on lands enrolled in conservation programs
while providing additional financial and
technical assistance to help landowners
through this drought. And we will deliver
greater peace of mind to farmers dealing
with this worsening drought by encouraging
crop insurance companies to work with
farmers through this challenging period. As
severe weather and natural disasters continue to threaten the livelihoods of thousands
of our farming families, we want you and
your communities to know that USDA
stands with you.”
The assistance announced uses the Secretary of Agriculture’s existing authority to
help create and encourage flexibility within
four USDA programs: the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the Environmental
Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), the
Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), and the
Federal Crop Insurance Program.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
To assist farmers and ranchers affected by
drought, Vilsack is using his discretionary
authority to allow additional acres under
CRP to be used for haying or grazing under
emergency conditions. CRP is a voluntary
program that provides producers annual
rental payments on their land in exchange
for planting resource conserving crops on
cropland to help prevent erosion, provide
wildlife habitat and improve the environment. CRP acres can already be used for
emergency haying and grazing during natural disasters to provide much needed feed to
livestock. Given the widespread nature of
this drought, forage for livestock is already
substantially reduced. The action today will
allow lands that are not yet classified as
“under severe drought” but that are “abnormally dry” to be used for haying and grazing. This will increase available forage for
livestock. Haying and grazing will only be
allowed following the local primary nesting
season, which has already passed in most
areas. Especially sensitive lands such as
wetlands, stream buffers and rare habitats
will not be eligible.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
authority to provide assistance to farmers
and ranchers by allowing them to modify
current EQIP contracts to allow for prescribed grazing, livestock watering facilities,
water conservation and other conservation
activities to address drought conditions.
EQIP is a voluntary program that provides
financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers on their land to address natural resource concerns on agricultural and
forest land. The USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) will work
closely with producers to modify existing
EQIP contracts to ensure successful implementation of planned conservation practices.
Where conservation activities have failed
because of drought, NRCS will look for opportunities to work with farmers and ranchers to re-apply those activities. In the short
term, funding will be targeted towards hardest hit drought areas.
Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
authority to authorize haying and grazing of
WRP easement areas in drought-affected
areas where such haying and grazing is consistent with conservation of wildlife habitat
and wetlands. WRP is a voluntary conservation easement program that provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural
producers to restore and protect valuable
wetland resources on their property. For producers with land currently enrolled in WRP,
NRCS has expedited its Compatible Use
Authorization (CUA) process to allow for
haying and grazing. The compatible use authorization process offers NRCS and affected producers with the management
flexibility to address short-term resource
conditions in a manner that promotes both
the health of the land and the viability of the
overall farming operation.
Federal Crop Insurance Program
To help producers who may have cash
flow problems due to natural disasters,
USDA will encourage crop insurance companies to voluntarily forego charging interest on unpaid crop insurance premiums for
an extra 30 days, to November 1, 2012, for
spring crops. Policy holders who are unable
to pay their premiums in a timely manner
accrue an interest penalty of 1.25 percent per
month until payment is made. In an attempt
to help producers through this difficult time,
Vilsack sent a letter to crop insurance companies asking them to voluntarily defer the
accrual of any interest on unpaid spring crop
premiums by producers until November. In
turn, to assist the crop insurance companies,
USDA will not require crop insurance companies to pay uncollected producer premiums until one month later.
Thus far in 2012, USDA has designated
1,297 counties across 29 states as disaster
areas, making all qualified farm operators in
the areas eligible for low-interest emergency
loans. Increasingly hot and dry conditions
from California to Delaware have damaged
or slowed the maturation of crops such as
corn and soybeans, as well as pasture- and
range-land. Vilsack has instructed USDA
subcabinet leaders to travel to affected areas
to augment ongoing assistance from statelevel USDA staff and provide guidance on
the department’s existing disaster resources.
To deliver assistance to those who need it
most, the Secretary recently reduced the interest rate for emergency loans from 3.75
percent to 2.25 percent, while lowering the
reduction in the annual rental payment to
producers on CRP acres used for emergency
haying or grazing from 25 percent to 10 percent. Vilsack has also simplified the Secretarial disaster designation process and
reduced the time it takes to designate counties affected by disasters by 40 percent.
USDA agencies have been working for
weeks with state and local officials, as well
as individuals, businesses, farmers and
ranchers, as they begin the process of helping to get people back on their feet. USDA
offers a variety of resources for states and
individuals affected by the recent disasters.
For additional information and updates
about USDA’s efforts, please visit
http://www.usda.gov/drought
USDA’s crop insurance program currently
insures 264 million acres, 1.14 million policies, and $110 billion worth of liability on
about 500,000 farms. In response to tighter
financial markets, USDA has expanded the
availability of farm credit, helping struggling farmers refinance loans. In the past 3
years, USDA provided 103,000 loans to
family farmers totaling $14.6 billion. Over
50 percent of the loans went to beginning
and socially disadvantaged farmers and
ranchers.
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Additional 14
counties named
primary natural
disaster areas
Julia A. Wickard, State Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)
in Indiana announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated
an additional 14 counties to the original 36
counties in Indiana as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by extreme
drought. The 14 new counties are indicated
with an asterisk: Allen, *Bartholomew,
*Brown, Carroll, Cass, *Clay, Crawford,
Daviess, DeKalb, Dubois, Elkhart, Fulton,
Gibson, Grant, Greene, *Hamilton, *Hancock, *Hendricks, Howard, Huntington,
*Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, LaGrange,
Lawrence, *Marion, Marshall, Martin,
Miami, *Monroe, *Morgan, Noble, Orange,
*Owen, *Parke, Perry, Pike, Posey, Pulaski,
*Putnam, St. Joseph, *Shelby, Spencer,
Steuben, Sullivan, Vanderburgh, Wabash,
Warrick, Wells, and Whitley.
“Indiana FSA and its employees are committed to helping farmers navigate the multitude of programs that may be available in
eligible counties,” said Wickard. “The Summer of 2012 will not be long forgotten by
those producers and their families that were
negatively impacted by severe dry weather.
USDA is here to assist.”
Eight additional counties also qualify for
natural disaster assistance because their
counties are contiguous to the designated
counties. The eight new counties are indicated with an asterisk: Adams, Blackford,
*Boone, Clinton, *Decatur, Delaware,
*Fountain, Harrison, *Henry, Jackson,
Jasper, Jay, *Jennings, LaPorte, Madison,
*Montgomery, *Rush, Starke, Tippecanoe,
Tipton, *Vermillion, Vigo, Washington, and
White.
All counties listed above indicated with
an asterisk were designated natural disaster
areas on July 16, 2012, making all qualified
farm operators in the designated areas eligible for low interest emergency (EM) loans
from FSA, provided eligibility requirements
are met. Farmers in eligible counties have
eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of
their actual losses. FSA will consider each
loan application on its own merits, taking
into account the extent of losses, security
available and repayment ability. FSA has a
variety of programs, in addition to the EM
loan program, to help eligible farmers recover from adversity.
Recent changes in the disaster program
will provide faster and more flexible assistance to farmers devastated by natural disasters. There are three significant
improvements related to Secretarial disaster
designations: a final rule that simplifies the
process for Secretarial disaster designations
and will result in a 40 percent reduction in
processing time for most counties affected
by disasters; a reduced interest rate for
emergency loans that effectively lowers the
current rate from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent; and a payment reduction on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands
qualified for emergency haying and grazing
in 2012, from 25 to 10 percent.
USDA encourages all farmers to contact
their crop insurance companies and local
FSA offices, as applicable, to report damages to crops or livestock loss. In addition,
USDA reminds livestock producers to keep
thorough records of losses, including additional expenses for such things as feed purchased due to lost supplies. Additional
resources to help farmers deal with drought
may be found at http://www.usda.gov/disaster.
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The photo above was taken in the field across from Rama Dye Road. Buzzards can often be seen there drying their wings after
a rain shower. The lower feathers of a buzzard can reflect light differently than the upper dark wings, so this can create the illusion that you are seeing a buzzard with a white wing edge. This photo is part of an on-going series you will see in The Journal
featuring photography from Martin County’s Bill Whorrall. To learn more about Whorrall and the books he has authored, see
his ad in this week’s issue of The Journal.
Drought stress starting to set in
on specialty and produce crops
BY ABIGAIL MAuRER
Drought that has stunted development of
Indiana’s corn and soybean crops doesn’t
necessarily spell disaster for specialty and
produce crops, some of which have survived
the long, hot, dry spell with less damage.
But as the season wears on, Purdue University horticulture specialists say the weather is
becoming a greater concern - even for
drought-tolerant crops and growers with irrigation systems. “Indiana irrigation systems
have not been designed for the extreme conditions of this summer, and it has been difficult to get enough water on all the crops when
they need it,” said Liz Maynard, Purdue Extension horticulture specialist. “The high temperatures also add additional stress that can
reduce yield or quality even for crops that are
irrigated.”
Here is a summary of how specialty and
produce crops are faring:
*Tree fruits: Tree fruits, such as peaches
and apples, have been some of the least affected by the heat and drought. Purdue horticulture professor Peter Hirst explained that
water is important in the first month of plant
development because the fruit is the primary
recipient of water. The drought currently is
affecting shoot growth much more than fruit
Kinney, the peregrine
falcon, dies at 19
Kinney, the oldest and most productive
peregrine falcon in the Midwest, was found
dead last Friday outside the 29th floor of
Market Tower. He was 19 years old.
DNR nongame bird biologist John Castrale said Kinney appeared to have suffered
injuries consistent with colliding into the
building. He was identified by his leg band.
“It’s certainly unfortunate,” Castrale said.
“But the average age of a breeding peregrine is six to seven years, so he’s beaten
the odds and lived a long, productive life.”
Kinney was hatched in captivity and released in Lexington, Kentucky, by the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife
Resources in 1993. One year later he
showed up in Indianapolis, where went on
to father 61 young with two females beginning in 1995.
Kinney usually nested on the 31st floor of
Market Tower, high above Monument Circle. In recent years, a webcam allowed the
public to watch Kinney and his nesting partner, Kathy Q, raise their young.
Kinney and Kathy Q had been together
for the last 11 years, Castrale said.
The couple raised two chicks this year.
Those birds have already left the nest.
Castrale said he expected that Kathy Q
will pair up with another male and continue
to nest on Market Tower.
“Hopefully the legacy of Kinney and his
nest site will go on,” he said.
growth. Shoots are not growing at their normal rate, which can be beneficial for trees because less pruning is needed and the fruit has
more opportunity to receive sunlight.
*Berries: Irrigation is typical for berry
crops, including strawberries, blueberries and
raspberries. But the extreme conditions might
have made it difficult for irrigation systems
to keep up with the crops, said Bruce Bordelon, Purdue Extension horticulture specialist.
The hot temperatures cause berries to ripen
quickly and may result in soft, less flavorful
fruit. Reduced soil moisture also can reduce
berry size.
*Grapes: The weather is now beginning to
pose a serious problem for the grape crops.
Well-established vineyards have deep, extensive root systems and, until recently, vines
were showing only slight drought stress. Bordelon said dry weather usually increases fruit
quality because there is less fruit rot, and
sugar concentration within the fruit is increased. But with the extended drought and
heat, vineyards are beginning to show signs
of stress. Young vines are dropping leaves,
while older vines are showing stress on hot,
sunny days. Rain is needed soon or the crop
might not ripen.
*Cantaloupe and watermelon: Watermelon
has suffered because of reduced fruit set and
yield. Purdue Extension specialist Dan Egel
estimates that about half of watermelon fields
are not irrigated. Recent rainfall aided some
watermelon fields but came too late for others. Cantaloupes have not been as seriously
affected by the drought because most fields
are irrigated. Some cantaloupes, however,
have suffered from the extreme heat.
*Tomatoes: Despite proper irrigation,
tomatoes have been affected by the weather.
Like berries, the heat has made it difficult to
keep tomato crops well watered, Maynard
said. When there are lapses in irrigation, the
tomato may develop blossom-end rot, a disease that occurs when the fruit receives insufficient calcium and shows as a dark lesion on
the bottom of the fruit. During seasons of
drought, there may be sufficient calcium in
the soil, but the lack of water prevents the calcium from reaching the fruit.
Academy seeks
students interested
in dairy careers
BY ABIGAIL MAuRER
A new program aimed at reaching
high school students interested in a career in the dairy industry is now accepting applications.
The Indiana Dairy Youth Academy
will begin its inaugural year this fall.
The program will offer participating students exposure to innovative agricultural practices and businesses in the
dairy industry.
The academy aims to develop knowledgeable dairy professionals by helping
participants improve communication
skills, develop leadership ability, explore career opportunities, and gain understanding of industry techniques.
Students will attend conferences,
tours and workshops throughout the
year. Most of the events will be in Indiana, but students also will have an opportunity to travel to Wisconsin and
Canada.
Applications are available at
http://www.extension.purdue.edu/dairy/
and are due by August 1. Students interested in attending the program should
demonstrate an interest in the dairy industry and a desire to pursue a career in
a dairy-related field.
To be eligible, students must be in
grades 10-12 by September 1, 2012. Additionally, participation in the 4-H program is required, and the student should
demonstrate an ability to commit to the
program. Students who are exhibiting
dairy animals at the World Dairy Expo
or who are participating the National 4H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest during
the current year are not eligible.
For more information, contact Kelly
Heckaman at [email protected],
574-372-2340, or download the program
brochure at www3.ag.purdue.edu/counties/gibson/Documents/2012%20DYA.p
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Grant dollars available for urban forestry projects
Grants totaling $120,000 are available for
urban forestry projects through the Department of Natural Resources Division of
Forestry. The funds, administered by the
DNR’s Community and Urban Forestry program (CUF), are part of a 2012 grant from
the USDA Forest Service Northeastern Area.
Municipalities, counties, and 501(c)(3)
non profits that have not received a grant in
the last two years, are eligible to apply for
project funds.
Types of projects eligible for funding include purchasing and planting of trees, hiring arboriculture professionals to inventory
and manage risk trees, hiring consultants to
do public tree inventories and management
plans, sponsoring Arbor Day celebrations,
traveling to urban forestry workshops and
conferences, and developing street tree and
woodlot conservation ordinances to preserve, protect, and maintain urban forests.
A complete list of eligible funding projects
is included with the grant guidelines.
Grant requests must be equally matched
by cash, in-kind, or a mix of cash and inkind services and donations. The deadline
to apply is October 30. Award announcement is expected November 3. Project
startup is to be spring 2013.
For a copy of grant guidelines and application, contact Pam Louks at (317) 2346568 or [email protected].
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Church helping kids
Last year, New Beginnings Community
Church held their first annual U.S. Ministry
to provide socks and undergarments for
local needy families prior to the start of the
school year. More than 150 packages of
socks and underwear were distributed to
children.
This year the U.S. Ministry will have a
distribution day on Saturday, August 11 at
9 a.m. at the church fellowship hall on West
Main Street.
Organizers are in need of donations to replenish the inventory for this year’s distribution. If you would like to help, please
deliver unopened packages of socks and undergarments, any and all sizes, to Printing
Express on West Main Street in Loogootee,
Wabash Valley Transportation on Red
School Road in Shoals, Shear Perfection on
North JFK Avenue in Loogootee, or at New
Beginnings Church. Monetary donations
are also accepted.
For more information you can call Shirley
Canell at 709-2525 or Ernest Canell at 7090258.
Local Council of Women
accepting applications for
health care scholarships
The Local Council of Women (LCW), in
Bloomington, will again this year award
four scholarships of at least $800 each to
students pursuing a career in health care. It
is currently accepting applications for these
scholarships.
Applicants must live in the 10-county region served by IU Health Bloomington
Hospital (Monroe, Brown, Daviess, Greene,
Jackson, Lawrence, Martin, Morgan, Orange, and Owen) and must already have
been accepted into an accredited program
of study in a medical field.
Applicants should submit documentation
of their acceptance into their chosen program and a copy of their grades (this need
not be an official copy because of the cost
of obtaining that document). These items
must be accompanied by a statement of the
applicant’s goals for their future.
Completed applications should be mailed
by August 30, 2012, to LCW Scholarships,
PO Box 6171, Bloomington, IN 47407.
The LCW Scholarship Committee will
select and notify scholarship winners in
September. Awards will be presented at the
LCW annual meeting in December.
For further information, contact Flo Davis
at 812-332-8788.
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Rewarding youth helpers
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On Monday, June 4, the students from the four Martin County Catholic Churches traveled to Holiday World for a day of fun
in the sun. These students serve in various areas of their parish, St. John, St. Mary, St. Joseph or St. Martin. Pastor Fr. Joseph
Erbacher “Effie” is most grateful for their time and efforts and makes the trip happen as a token of his thanks. Organizers would
like to offer many thanks to chaperones, Sheri Seals, Connie Allbright, Brenda Lythgoe, Mindy Walker, Jaymie Toy, and Tracy
Spurgeon. Shown above in the front row from left to right are Brandon Eckerle, Jayce Toy, Jake Carrico, Nathan Seals, Jarrett
Arvin, Wade Burris, Max Blackwell, Dylan Arthur, Collin Dant, and Sebastian Toy. In the second row, from left to right, are
Danielle Abel, Luke Callison, Carson Rayhill, Ryan Spurgeon, Sam Bruner, Carmen Houchins, Marina Lents, Kendra Lythgoe,
Brittany Walker, Connor Hedrick, and Youth Coordinator Shirley Jeffers. In the third row, from left to right, are Patrick Allbright,
Allie Walker, Meghan Mathies, and Breanna Hollaway. In the back row, from left to right, are Kayla Abel, Taylor Walker, Becca
Hollaway, Cora Hedrick, Mya Hedrick, Jody Seals, Heather Harshaw, Deidra Nolan, Erin Nelson, and Emily Bateman.
Talent sought for
local uSO Show
Area performers interested in participating
in a USO-type show are invited to attend one
of two open try-outs set for July 30 and August 8 at 6 p.m. (EDT), at Thursday Church,
218 Main Street in Vincennes. All acts must
reflect the late 1930s early 1940s era. Talent
may feature music, comedy, dance, or skits,
and creativity and ingenuity are encouraged.
The USO Show will be held September 8
at Vincennes University’s Green Activities
Center with live music starting at 6 p.m. and
the performance starting at 7 p.m. Admission
is free. The variety show is sponsored by the
Vincennes Stage Door Canteen and is part of
the Salute to the Veterans of World War II reenactment hosted by the Indiana Military
Museum. Details can be found on Facebook
under Vincennes Stage Door Canteen, at
www.spiritofvincennes.org, or by contacting
Melaina Ripley at 812-886-4380 or Frank
Doughman at 812-882-1776 ext. 204. Or
send an email to [email protected]. The Vincennes Stage Door Canteen, a subcommittee of the Vincennes
Historical and Antiquarian Society, is officially partnered with USO Indiana to raise
much needed funding. The USO receives no
government assistance and is dependent on
donations in its quest to aid America’s soldiers. A donation box will be available at the
event.
ABOUT THE USO
For decades the USO (United Service Organizations, Inc.) has offered services to soldiers both at home and abroad. The USO is
probably best known for the amazing shows
which were presented to troops, sometimes
very near the front lines. Such famous names
as Bob Hope, Danny Kay, Mickey Rooney,
Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Tommy Dorsey,
Glenn Miller, Marlene Dietrich, and the Andrews sisters are synonymous with the USO.
Many hometowns supported local USOs
which provided entertainment and recreational opportunities for soldiers. In Vincennes the USO occupied a building located
on Fourth Street, a block north of Main
Street, where social events, dances, food, and
other services and events were available to
soldiers. The USO still is an active organization which presents shows to troops and provides a host of other services.
Calendar of Events
Clovers tryout information
Clovers Softball will be having tryouts on
Saturday, August 11 at Northside Diamonds
in Bloomfield. Times for tryouts are as follows, 12U and 16U from 9 to 10:30 a.m.;
10U and 14U from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and
8U from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will be a
“make-up” date for those who cannot attend
on August 11. The make-up location will be
Odon Park on Sunday, August 12 from 23:30 p.m. for all age groups. If you cannot
make it to one of these times, please call the
coach for the age group that you would like
to tryout for to arrange a private tryout.
These tryouts must be completed prior to
August 11. Please contact the following individuals for more information: 16U- Dennis Summerlot at 829-7525, 14U-Mark
Graber at 486-9914, and 12U-Bob Beuhler
at 617-9840. For more information, please
visit www.cloversoftball.com.
Loogootee Weight Watchers
Loogootee Weight Watchers meets every
Tuesday night at the Martin County Community Building in Loogootee. However due to
the Martin County 4-H Fair being held there
was NOT a meeting on July 24 and regular
Tuesday meetings will resume on July 31;
doors open at 5 p.m.
GED classes
GED classes are being held at WorkOne in
Loogootee on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. Potential students can
contact Vicki Conrad through email at [email protected] for questions. There is
a minimum requirement of 12 hours per student once they enroll in class, but actual time
in class varies with each student. The class is
free and is sponsored through Vincennes
University. Students wishing to enroll need
to visit WorkOne at 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
SOAR Tutoring
The Martin County SOAR board meets on
the second Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m.
in the Martin County Learning Center at the
fairgrounds. The meetings are open to the
public, and anyone is invited to attend.
SOAR provides free tutoring in reading,
writing, English, math, GED prep, and life
skills. Call 812.709.1618 or email [email protected] for more information.
Solid waste board
The Martin County Solid Waste Board
holds their monthly meetings on the third
Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the recycling center located at 500 Industrial Park
Drive in Loogootee. The meetings are open
to the public and anyone is invited to attend.
Humane society meetings
The Martin County Humane Society meets
on the third Tuesday of the month at Loogootee Municipal Building, at 7 p.m. To become a member, contact Martin County
Humane Society, P. O. Box 537, Shoals, Indiana 47581, call Don at 296-0952.
Tourism meetings
The MCCC Tourism Committee meets on
the second Wednesday of each month at 7
p.m. in the Martin County Community
Learning Center on the fairgrounds.
Soil and Water meetings
The Martin County SWCD meets the third
Monday of the month at the SWCD office located at Martin County Learning Center. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
except Thursdays when it is closed. Visit
www.martinswcd. com or call at 295-3149.
STATEWIDE
Martin County
JOURNAL
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New online tool lets Hoosiers The Messmer Report
access immunization records By District 63 State Representative
State and federal officials announced yesterday the unveiling of “MyVaxIndiana,”
the new groundbreaking online tool from
the Indiana State Department of Health that
provides Hoosiers direct access to their immunization records from any computer.
“Our goal is to further improve immunization rates of Hoosiers by providing parents and patients ready online access to their
own vaccine records, 24 /7,” said State
Health Commissioner Gregory Larkin,
M.D. “Having both the health care provider
and the patient completely understand what
vaccines have been given and what are further recommended will add to vaccine compliance. Additionally, once the provider
gives the patient his/her individual Patient
Identification Number (PIN), immunization
records for school, travel or personal care
are available on the patient’s online request.”
An individual may access their immunization record on the secure website by entering their date of birth and a personal
identification number (PIN) which must be
requested from their healthcare provider or
local health department in advance. Immunization history, as well as the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention’s ACIP Immunization Schedule can then be viewed,
with the option to download, print, or fax
the record.
All MyVaxIndiana records appear as they
are maintained in the Indiana Children and
Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program
(CHIRP). MyVaxIndiana complements
CHIRP, which is supported by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately four million Hoosiers have
“active” records in CHIRP, which is defined
as having two or more vaccines entered.
MyVaxIndiana was created by the Indiana
State Department of Health through a technology grant from the Office of the National
Coordinator (ONC) in response to the ONC
Consumer Innovation challenge to provide
consumer’s access to their health information.
“I applaud Indiana for being a leader and
innovator in providing patients with access
to their immunization history” said Judy
Murphy, Deputy National Coordinator for
Programs and Policy at the Office of the
National Coordinator. “We are excited to
have been able to help support this initiative. I would encourage every state to provide patients access to their immunization
history.”
The goals of the new MyVaxIndiana tool
are to improve state immunization rates, to
empower Hoosiers to become a partner in
managing their healthcare, and to reduce the
burden of office visits.
Indiana has recently seen an increase in
adolescent immunization rates due to increased immunization requirements, interagency partnerships and dedicated state
funding over the past school year. According to the most recent CDC National Immunization Survey for Teens (NIS-Teen), teen
immunization rates in Indiana have increased by 60 to 70 percent in some cases
from 2009 to 2010.
However, outbreaks in the state such as
the three outbreaks of measles which have
occurred over the past two years emphasize
the need for further improvement in immunization rates.
For more information about MyVaxIndiana, visit www.MyVaxIndiana.in.gov or the
Indiana State Department of Health’s website at www.StateHealth.in.gov.
National mass layoff actions for June
Employers took 1,317 mass layoff actions
in June involving 131,406 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings
for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics reported last Friday. Each mass
layoff involved at least 50 workers from a
single employer.
Mass layoff events in June decreased by
63 from May, while the number of associated initial claims increased by 1,215. Yearto-date mass layoff events (8,085) and
initial claims (767,890) both recorded their
lowest figures for a January-June period
since 2007. In June, 267 mass layoff events
were reported in the manufacturing sector,
seasonally adjusted, resulting in 29,093 initial claims. Mass layoff data are identified
using administrative data sources without
regard to layoff duration.
The national unemployment rate was 8.2
percent in June, unchanged from the prior
month but down from 9.1 percent a year
earlier. Total nonfarm payroll employment
increased by 80,000 over the month and by
1,777,000 over the year.
Industry Distribution (Not Seasonally Adjusted)
The number of mass layoff events in June
was 1,890, not seasonally adjusted, resulting in 198,537 initial claims for unemployment insurance.
Over the year, the number of average
weekly mass layoff events decreased by 37
to 378, and associated average weekly initial claims decreased by 276 to 39,707.
Eight of the 19 major industry sectors in the
private economy reported over-the-year decreases in average weekly initial claims,
with the largest decrease occurring in administrative and waste services.
In June 2012, the six-digit industry with
the largest number of private nonfarm initial
claims was school and employee bus transportation.
In June, the manufacturing sector ac-
counted for 17 percent of mass layoff events
and 18 percent of associated initial claims
in the private economy.
Within manufacturing, the numbers of
mass layoff claimants were highest in food
and in transportation equipment. Nine of the
21 manufacturing subsectors experienced
over-the-year decreases in average weekly
initial claims.
Geographic Distribution (Not Seasonally
Adjusted)
Among the census regions, the West registered the largest number of initial claims
in June. Three of the 4 regions experienced
over-the-year decreases in average weekly
initial claims, with the largest decrease occurring in the Midwest.
Among the states, California recorded the
highest number of mass layoff initial claims
in June, followed by New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York. Twenty-eight
states experienced over-the-year decreases
in average weekly initial claims, led by
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Missouri.
Mark Messmer
Scouting Adventure With My Son,
Part II
Wow, what an adventure our trip to the
Philmont Scout Ranch turned out to be. Our
scout troop returned Monday evening from
our trip to the mountains of northeast New
Mexico. The physical and mental challenges of what ended up being more than
100 miles of hiking and almost 15,000 feet
of climbing where daunting.
Our first five days on the trail it rained
every day and sometimes all day. At elevations of 9,000-11,700 feet, when it rains, it
is also pretty cool with high temperatures in
the 50’s and 60’s. Staying dry and warm became very difficult to say the least. The second half of the trip was mostly sunny, and
made up for the rain on the first half.
On our second day on the trail we also
had to pick up five days of food, so the
weight of everyone’s packs was in excess
of 60 pounds. I am really glad I spent what
time I did in training for this trip, but all my
training could not duplicate the conditions
we encountered! Climbing 2,000 feet on
day three, four and five to put us at the top
of Mount Phillips was quite a workout. The
part that surprised me most though was how
strenuous and sometimes dangerous the
hikes back down those mountain trails
could be. On day eight we hiked mostly
downhill for 11 miles and came down 3,500
feet. We were all exhausted at the end of
that day, with most of us earning blisters on
our feet that day.
My expectations of how beautiful the
scenery would be underestimated by what
it would really be like as well. To gaze out
over the upper plains from a mountain top
and be able to see for over 50 miles is indescribable, especially when watching the
sunrise at 5:45 a.m. The hikes down a
mountain gorge with vertical walls of the
mountain shooting up several hundred feet,
and the innumerable sightings of wild life
including deer, bears, wild turkeys, and rattlesnakes were awesome.
The feeling we all had when we were sitting on top of the Tooth Ridge on our last
evening on the trail, overlooking base camp
was one of extreme accomplishment. Anyone who has been there before knows that
feeling. It is a trip I would gladly take again
given the opportunity, and the quality time
with my son, sharing meals and sharing experiences was worth every sore muscle!
Messmer recognized as “pro-jobs” legislator
The annual Legislative Vote Analysis
completed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce ranked Rep. Mark Messmer (RJasper) as having the highest possible
pro-jobs voting records for the 2012 legislative session.
Rep. Messmer scored 100 percent for
supporting legislation that will help create
Hoosier jobs and strengthen our economy.
“Creating jobs for Hoosiers continues to
be a top priority for me,” said Rep. Messmer. “This session we were able to help
struggling Hoosiers by promoting a healthy
economic climate that will attract businesses
and jobs to our state and community. I’m
pleased that over the last two years we have
been able to take large steps in the right direction to get Hoosiers back to work.”
The Chamber’s Vote Analysis has been
produced for the past 28 years after every
legislative session. The legislator’s scores
are determined by his or her votes on particular bills and select amendments where
the outcome of those bills and amendments
would have an impact on Indiana businesses.
“We want employers and citizens to take
note of this report because it makes it very
clear which legislators were supportive of
bettering Indiana’s economic climate and
which were not,” stated Indiana Chamber
President Kevin Brinegar.
Some major pieces of legislation included
in the analysis that the Indiana Chamber
highlighted were: House Enrolled Act 1005,
which prohibits nepotism and conflicts of
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Senate Enrolled Act 293, which phases out
the inheritance tax over nine years beginning in 2013.
In addition to this year’s pro-economy
and pro-jobs legislation, Indiana has been
recognized over recent years as one of the
best states to do business:
Chief Executive magazine ranks Indiana
1st in the Midwest and 5th in the nation for
“Best Business Environment”
Site Selection magazine ranks Indiana 6th
in the nation for its business climate
Area Development magazine ranks Indiana 1st in the Midwest and 5th in the nation
for “Top States for Doing Business”
Indiana ranks 1st in the Midwest and 11th
nationally in the Tax Foundation’s 2012
Business Tax Climate Index
Akamai ranked Indiana ranks 1st in the
Midwest and 9th in the nation for “State of
the Internet”
Indiana has been recognized as having the
best toolbox in the Midwest and arguably
the nation when it comes to creating a climate for job growth. Indiana was also
ranked as the number one state in biosciences.
“I am very pleased to have played a part
in working towards getting Hoosiers back
work,” said Rep. Messmer. “I know that
over time Hoosier families will prosper
from these decisions.”
All scores and a full report can be viewed
on the Indiana Chamber’s website at
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June’s regional and state
unemployment situation
Regional and state unemployment rates
were little changed in June. Twenty-seven
states recorded unemployment rate increases, 11 states and the District of Columbia posted rate decreases, and 12 states had
no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. Forty-seven states
and the District of Columbia registered unemployment rate decreases from a year earlier, while three states experienced
increases. The national jobless rate, at 8.2
percent, was unchanged from May but 0.9
percentage point lower than in June 2011.
In June 2012, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 29 states and the District
of Columbia and decreased in 21 states. The
largest over-the-month increase in employment occurred in California (+38,300), followed by Ohio (+18,400) and North
Carolina (+16,900). The largest over-themonth decrease in employment occurred in
Wisconsin (-13,200), followed by Tennessee (-12,100) and Maryland (-11,000).
Alaska experienced the largest over-themonth percentage increase in employment
(+1.0 percent), followed by South Dakota
(+0.7 percent) and North Dakota (+0.6 percent). New Mexico, Vermont, and Wisconsin experienced the largest over-the-month
percentage declines in employment (-0.5
percent each). Over the year, nonfarm employment increased in 44 states and the District of Columbia and decreased in 6 states.
The largest over-the-year percentage increase occurred in North Dakota (+6.5 percent), followed by Louisiana (+2.8 percent).
The largest over-the-year percentage decrease in employment occurred in Rhode Island (-0.8 percent), followed by Wisconsin
(-0.7 percent).
Regional Unemployment (Seasonally Adjusted)
The West continued to record the highest
regional unemployment rate in June, 9.4
percent, while the Midwest again reported
the lowest rate, 7.3 percent. Over the month,
only the Northeast experienced a statistically significant unemployment rate change
(+0.2 percentage point). Significant overthe-year rate changes occurred in three regions: the Midwest and South (-1.2
percentage points each) and West (-1.1
points).
Among the nine geographic divisions, the
Pacific continued to report the highest job-
less rate, 10.0 percent in June. The West
North Central again registered the lowest
rate, 5.7 percent. Only the Middle Atlantic
recorded a statistically significant over-themonth unemployment rate change (+0.2
percentage point). Eight divisions had
measurable rate changes from a year earlier,
all of which were decreases. The largest of
these declines occurred in the East South
Central (-1.5 percentage points) and East
North Central (-1.4 points).
State Unemployment (Seasonally Adjusted)
Nevada continued to record the highest
unemployment rate among the states, 11.6
percent in June. Rhode Island and California posted the next highest rates, 10.9 and
10.7 percent, respectively. North Dakota
again registered the lowest jobless rate, 2.9
percent, followed by Nebraska, 3.8 percent.
In total, 25 states reported jobless rates significantly lower than the U.S. figure of 8.2
percent, 8 states had measurably higher
rates, and 17 states and the District of Columbia had rates that were not appreciably
different from that of the nation.
Six states had statistically significant
over-the-month unemployment rate increases in June: Alabama and New Jersey
(+0.4 percentage point each), Alaska and
New York (+0.3 point each), Wisconsin
(+0.2 point), and Pennsylvania (+0.1 point).
The District of Columbia reported the only
significant rate decrease in June (-0.2 percentage point). The remaining 44 states
recorded jobless rates that were not measurably different from those of a month earlier, though some had changes that were at
least as large numerically as the significant
changes.
Twenty-eight states and the District of
Columbia reported statistically significant
unemployment rate decreases from June
2011, the largest of which occurred in Nevada (-2.2 percentage points), Florida (-2.1
points), and Michigan and Mississippi (-2.0
points each). New York experienced the
only statistically significant over-the-year
increase in its unemployment rate (+0.7 percentage point).
Nonfarm Payroll Employment (Seasonally Adjusted)
In June 2012, 11 states recorded statistically significant over-the-month changes in
employment, 8 of which were increases and
3 of which were decreases. The largest statistically significant job gains occurred in
California (+38,300), Ohio (+18,400), and
North Carolina (+16,900). The statistically
significant job losses occurred in Wisconsin
(-13,200), Tennessee (-12,100), and Maryland (-11,000).
Over the year, 30 states experienced statistically significant changes in employment, all of which were increases. The
largest increase occurred in California
(+279,100), followed by Texas (+231,800),
New York (+136,900), and Ohio
(+100,000).
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Zoeller: Loan modification scams
still hitting home with Hoosiers
Two businesses now face lawsuits by Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller for
ripping off local homeowners after promising to obtain home loan modifications for
them.
Lawsuits were filed against Forsta Mediation of Arizona and Mortgage Relief
Center of California this week for violating
Indiana’s consumer protection laws and
taking more than $2,490 total from two
Marion County victims. In both cases, the
businesses promised to modify customers’
home loans in exchange for an upfront fee.
“Red flags should be raised when a company contacts you promising a home loan
modification – which could include lowering your interest rates – for an upfront fee,”
Zoeller said. “Their offer will sound convincing and promises of a guaranteed refund will make the transaction feel safe.
Unfortunately, victims often learn when
it’s too late that little or no work has been
made on their loan and calls to the company go unanswered.”
According to the lawsuits, both homeowners received telephone solicitations
from the companies which promised to obtain loan modifications or provide a refund.
Victims made payments ranging from
$1,000 to $1,490 before realizing little or
no progress had been made on their loans.
The lawsuits allege the defendants violated the Credit Services Organization Act,
the Mortgage Rescue Protection Fraud Act,
the Home Loan Practices Act and Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. The companies
did not register a $25,000 surety bond with
the Attorney General’s Office to conduct
business as foreclosure consultants in Indiana. The state seeks injunctions, restitu-
tion and civil penalties against the companies.
Hoosiers should hang-up on unsolicited
phone calls and disregard advertisements
that make unrealistic or too good to be true
promises, Zoeller said. Information on free
and legitimate help available to homeowners who may be facing foreclosure is available at www.indianaconsumer.com.
Zoeller thanked deputy attorneys general
Kelsie Moore and Laura Turner for their
work on today’s cases and their dedication
to the office’s Homeowner Protection Unit.
The Attorney General’s Office offers a
detailed example of how the scam works
to help homeowners defend themselves
against fraud:
Illegitimate companies will contact
homeowners by telephone after they obtained a list of public foreclosure notices.
Other businesses may advertise on the
radio, Internet or through direct mail promising to “reduce your interest rates or
monthly payments” or “stop foreclosure
now.”
A homeowner faced with the fear and
embarrassment of losing their home is
scammed into believing the company’s
promises and falsely told they will receive
a guaranteed refund if a modification is not
obtained.
The victim then pays an upfront fee before realizing little or no progress has been
made on their loan. Calls to the company
go unanswered and homeowners are often
left in worse financial shape.
Since 2006, the Attorney General’s Office has filed 124 lawsuits against foreclosure consultant companies in more than 30
counties across the state.
Honda supplier chooses Indiana for new facility
Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives
from Greenville Technology, Inc. (GTI), one
of Honda’s largest suppliers of plastics components in North America, yesterday to announce the company’s plans to locate its first
Indiana facility here, creating up to 325 new
jobs by 2016.
GTI, which designs and manufactures a variety of interior and exterior components for
the automobile industry, will invest $21.37
million to construct and equip an injection
molding and assembly facility on a 25-acre
parcel in Anderson’s Flagship Certified Technology Park. The company expects to start
construction on the 150,000 square-foot plant
this month and plans to begin production in
January 2013. The new facility is projected
to produce 500,000 finished goods by the end
of its first year of operations.
“We knew that Honda coming to Indiana
would trigger a host of other new jobs and
Small business workshop
Area small business owners and entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to learn more
about operating their own business by attending the following workshop provided by
the Small Business Development Center
(SBDC): Launching Your Own Business: A
Sound and Proven Path –This workshop is
your first step towards small business ownership success. Every successful business is
built on a solid foundation. This class will
help you evaluate your business idea with
that end in mind. Prepare yourself to create
a sound business plan, manage expectations,
and increase your chances of accessing capital. Wednesday, August 8, 9-11 a.m. at Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, 1116 16th
Street, Bedford, IN 47421.
There is a $25 registration fee which includes a comprehensive workbook. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please
register at www.isbdc.org. Call 317.234.2082
or email [email protected] for more information.
The ISBDC provides no-cost, confidential
small business consulting to eight counties
of the Radius Indiana Region. Services can
be reached by completing the Business Assessment at www.isbdc.org or by calling
317-695-7261.
today is the latest of many examples,” said
Daniels.
The company, which currently has 840 employees in Ohio, has already begun the
process to hire management, technical and
operator associates for the Anderson facility.
Interested candidates can send their resumes
to [email protected].
“This new plant is needed due to capacity
limitations and a tight labor market in
Greenville, Ohio,” said Bill LaFramboise, executive vice president of GTI. “It will also
provide us with improved efficiencies and
flexibilities to meet our customer’s needs. We
chose Indiana, and specifically Anderson, because of the availability of a good site, cooperative government and a plentiful
workforce.”
GTI, which will celebrate 25 years of operations on July 28, is based in Greenville,
Ohio where it produces more than 2 million
automobile components a month primarily
for the Honda Accord, CRV, Civic and Acura.
The company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based
Moriroku Technology, a 350-year old Japanese plastics manufacturer and supplier with
operations around the world, including Japan,
China, India, Philippines and North America.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Greenville Technology, Inc.
up to $1,725,000 in conditional tax credits
and up to $100,000 in training grants based
on the company’s job creation plans. These
tax credits are performance-based, meaning
until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not
eligible to claim incentives. The city of Anderson has granted additional financial incentives.
“We welcome Moriroku Technology to Anderson,” said Anderson Mayor Kevin S.
Smith. “Moriroku and GTI manufacture superior products for motorized vehicles. Anderson has found a new global friendship.”
As the state with the second largest motor
vehicle industry in the country, Indiana continues to be a place where automotive companies find the talent and resources they need
for success. Just last week, Honda Manufacturing of Indiana announced plans to invest
$40 million to increase production capacity
at its Greensburg plant, adding approximately
300 new associates later this year.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Shoals Schools set registration dates
The beginning of the 2012-2013 school
year is right around the corner with the first
day of school at Shoals scheduled for Friday, August 10.
Shoals Elementary and Jr./Sr. High
Schools will be available for new student
registration on Wednesday, August 1 from
8:30 a.m. to noon, and from 1 p.m. to 2:30
p.m.
Kindergarten students
who attended kindergarten round-up
do not need to attend new student
registration.
Textbook rental for
elementary and the junior/senior high school will
be one day only this year. It
will be Monday, August
6 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
and 2:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Registration for all
schools will be held in the junior high study
hall and computer lab. Textbook rental does
include those students who went through
kindergarten round-up.
Shoals textbook fees
Shoals textbook rental fees are as follows:
Kindergarten - $109.26
Grade 1 - $148.57
Grade 2 - $139.45
Grade 3 - $130.57
Grade 4 - $102.11
Grade 5 - $99.94
Grade 6 - $107.27
Grade 7 - $148.26
Junior high and high school book
rental prices are based according to the
student’s schedule.
There will be a fee of $20 for band
students who rent an instrument, a
marching band fee of $20, and a chorus
fee of $10.
If you have not received a letter that you
were automatically approved through direct
certification for free meals and textbook assistance, you may apply for assistance at
this time in the superintendent’s office.
Loogootee Schools registration dates
Loogootee Community Schools Registration will be held at the high
school for all grades in intermediate, junior high
and high school.
-Thursday, August 2
from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
-Friday, August 3
from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
New elementary students need to register at
the Elementary School
on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
and Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 12:30
Loogootee textbook fees
Textbook rental fees for Loogootee
Elementary School and Intermediate
are as follows:
Kindergarten: - $118.95
First grade: - $132.80
Second grade: - $120.65
Third grade - $93.80
Fourth grade - $106.10
Fifth grade - $122.88
Sixth grade - $122.95
Be prepared to pay textbook fees at
the time of registration. If you are unable to pay the fees you may apply for
textbook assistance at the time of registration.
– 3:00 pm
Registration for all current students at
Loogootee Elementary (grades K-4) will be
held on August 2 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
August 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is held in the high school cafeteria.
New elementary students may register
July 31 and August 1, from 12:30-3 p.m. at
the elementary office on Costello Drive. All
new students must bring a birth certificate
and immunization record at the time of enrollment, and any records or report cards
from previous schools if available.
Kindergarten students who pre-registered
in the spring do need to attend fall registration. To enroll in kindergarten, the child
must be five years of age by August 1, 2012.
If you have questions concerning registration, you may call the elementary office
at 295-2833.
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SHOALS ELEMENTARY SuPPLY LISTS
PRESCHOOL
Crayons-8 count only
Classic color markers-1 box
4 School glue sticks (2 packs of 2)
1 Bottle school glue
1 Box family-size tissues
Facial wipes
KINDERGARTEN
Art box-large plastic
2 Pair Fiskar Scissors (pointed end)
1 Large box Kleenex
2 Regular-size notebooks
Watercolor paints
10 Glue sticks
4 Boxes basic crayons (box of 24)
1 Package dry erase markers
1 Package washable Crayola Markers
1 Regular-size backpack-no wheels
please
1 Package napkins
1 Package yellow pencils
1 Container of disinfecting wipes
(Clorox/Lysol type)
Ear buds or headphones
*Boys -1 Box baggies (snack or gallon
size)
*Girls-1 Large container baby wipes
Please do not label art supplies. They
label them at school.
**MRS. SULLIVAN’S CLASS: 1
binder and 5 folders
FIRST GRADE
Small art box
48 #2 pencils-sharpened
2 Boxes of Crayons (24 count)
4 Glue sticks
3 Boxes of Kleenex
1 Spiral notebook
1 Pair Fiskar Scissors
1 Package Expo dry eraser markers
Backpack
2 Paper folders (no prongs)
1 Highlighter
Small plastic snap-top pencil box
*Boys bring 1 box of baggies
*Girls bring 1 container of baby wipes
SECOND GRADE
Art pouch with zipper or small art box
4 Expo dry erase markers
24 Crayons
2 Packages (12 count) #2 pencils – no
mechanical pencils
1 Large eraser
Water colors
Glue (1 bottle and sticks)
Pair Fiskar scissors-pointed
Washable markers
Colored pencils
2 Folders (no prongs)
2 Wide-rule spiral notebooks (70 pages
each)
2 Boxes family-size tissues
Girls - Clorox wipes
Boys - Baby wipes
Napkins
Mr. Igleheart’s students are to bring $2
to school for assignment book on the first
day of school to be purchased from the
school.
THIRD GRADE
Washable markers
Colored pencils
Pair Fiskar scissors-pointed
10 Glue sticks and 1 bottle of school
glue
4 Packages #2 pencils
Crayons
6 (70-page wide-rule) spiral notebooks
2 Boxes Kleenex
2 Highlighters
1 Roll of paper towels
1 Large art box/pouch
Girls-Ziploc bags-gallon size
Boys-Antibacterial wipes (Wet Wipes)
Headphones or ear buds—something
child can easily wear
4 folders-2 pocket-no metal prongs
2 Dry erase markers
Watercolor paints
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
1 Package white index cards
FOuRTH GRADE
3 Wide-rule notebooks
6 Packages wide-rule notebook paper
(loose leaf)
Colored markers
Crayons
10 Glue sticks
3 Boxes Kleenex
Scissors-pointed
2 Packages pencils-12 count
Large art box
Erasers
1 One-inch hardback binder
4 Colored folders with pockets with 3hole punch
3 Dry erase markers
Pencil pouch with 3-hole punch to go in
binder
$8 for Social Studies Newspaper &
Health News payable to teacher on first
day of school.
FIFTH GRADE
4 Boxes Kleenex
2 Boxes colored pencils
1 Bottle glue
3 Glue sticks
Pair Fiskar Scissors
Crayons-2 boxes of 24 count
Package of 5 Expo bold dry erase markers
Pencils-at least 50
Washable markers—fine tip
Erasers
4 notebook paper for class work-may
want to buy extra while on sale
10 Pocket folders with 3-hole punch-2
each of 5 colors ABSOLUTELY NO
METAL PRONGS
Binder-2” hardback
1 Package dividers for binder
Hole punched pencil pouch
Large art box
1 Package Highlighters
1 Package index cards (4x6 lined)
1 Package of 3 post it notes (3x3)
SIxTH GRADE
3 Boxes Kleenex
1 Box colored pencils
4 Glue sticks
1 Box fine tip markers
Pair of scissors
Large art box
1 Bottle glue
6 Notebooks-minimum
Erasers
12 Colored folders with pockets and 3hole punched (2 of each color) NO
METAL PRONGS
4-12 pack pencils
Small pencil sharpener
One 2-inch binder
4 Dry erase markers
1 Package binder dividers
1 Hole punched pencil pouch
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LOOGOOTEE ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL SuPPLY LISTS
*These items will be shared by the class
Pouches are sold in the office for $2.
KINDERGARTEN
1 School pouch
4 Packages 8-count crayons, small size
1 Pair Fiskar Scissors
1 Package yellow #2 pencils with erasers
4 Jumbo glue sticks
2 Large erasers
*1 Family-size Kleenex
*1 Clorox wipes (78 sheet count)
1 Hand sanitizer
1 One-inch flimsy binder
1 Package Crayola markers
FIRST GRADE
1 School pouch
2 Packages 8-count crayons
1 Pair scissors
2 Packages #2 pencils with erasers
1 Elmer’s glue
1 Large eraser
1 Ruler with centimeters
*1 Clorox wipes (78 sheet count)
*Boys – 1 Box fine-tip Crayola markers
and 1 box quart-size One Zip baggies
*Girls – 1 Bottle hand sanitizer and 1 box
broad-tip Crayola markers
SECOND GRADE
1 School pouch
1 Package 16- or 24-count crayons
1 Pair scissors
1 Elmer’s glue
2 Large erasers
1 Double-pocket folder
4 Dry erase markers
2 Red pens
1 Ruler with centimeters
*1 Clorox wipes (78-sheet count)
*1 Board-tip Crayola markers
THIRD GRADE
1 School pouch
1 Package 24 crayons
1 Pair scissors
1 Elmer’s glue
1 Large eraser
1 Double-pocket folder
3 Spiral notebooks, 70-sheet count
1 Red pen
1 Ruler with centimeters (not bendable)
*Boys – 2 Dry erase markers and 78-sheet
count Clorox wipes
*Girls – 78-sheet Clorox wipes and broadtip Crayola markers
FOuRTH GRADE
1 School pouch
1 Package 16- or 24-count crayons, primary colors
1 Pair scissors
Several #2 pencils
1 Elmer’s glue, 4-ounce size
1 Ruler with centimeters (not bendable)
2 Spiral notebooks, 70-sheet count
1 Package 8 colored pencils, primary colors
4 Black dry erase markers, low odor
*2 Clorox wipes (78-sheet count)
No Trapper Keepers
FIFTH GRADE
Ruler (cm/in)
Glue or glue stick
Scissors
Notebook/lined paper
Crayons
#2 Pencils, several
Colored pencils
Colored markers
Ink pens (2 black 2 red)
3 Containers of disinfectant wipes
3 Boxes of Kleenex
2 Hand sanitizers
SIxTH GRADE
Ruler (cm/in)
Glue or glue stick
Scissors
Paper
Crayons
Pencils (#2 they go through several)
Colored pencils and colored markers
Protractor and compass
Calculator with square root
Ink pens
2 Composition notebooks
2 Containers of disinfectant wipes
2 Boxes of Kleenex
1 Hand Sanitizer
Back to school immunization information
Summer is quickly passing us by; it will
only be a few weeks until school is back in
session. Now is the perfect time to think
about the shots your student may need before they go back to school in the fall.
Kindergarten or first-time first grade students, 6th grade students and college students may need immunizations before they
can begin classes this fall. The Martin
County Health Department conducts immunization clinics every Wednesday from 8:30
a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. On the first Wednesday of each month
the clinic remains open until 6 p.m. Please
note that Wednesday is the only day a nurse
is available for immunizations. The health
department office is located in the Shoals
Federal Building (Post Office).
The Martin County Health Department
has a contract with a company called VaxCare which will enable them to vaccinate
children who are covered by insurance that
pays for vaccines. VaxCare will provide the
department with vaccine and will bill the
patient’s insurance for the cost. The patient
must bring their insurance card at every
visit or no vaccines can be given on that
day. The health department will continue to
vaccinate children on Medicaid, the uninsured and those who have insurance that
does not pay for vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. They
also provide Tetanus vaccine; Hepatitis A
and B vaccine and TB testing to those age
19 and older without insurance for a fee.
Adults with insurance that will pay for vaccines may be able to receive certain vaccines and have VaxCare bill their insurance.
If you need additional information or if you
have questions, call 247-3303.
College students should receive information from their school concerning the re-
LOOGOOTEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
2012-2013 School Calendar
August
9
10
13
Professional Day #1
Professional Day #2
First Student Day
September
3
Labor Day – No School
October
11
12 & 15
16
End of Term 1 (43 Days)
Fall Break – No School (Friday & Monday)
Start of Term 2
quired vaccines for incoming students.
Most require a TB test within six months of
the start of classes, a Tetanus booster (if the
November
21, 22 & 23 Thanksgiving Break – No School (Wednesday-Friday)
child has not received within the last 10
years). Also, proof of childhood vaccines
December
21
for MMR and polio are often needed. The
24
Winter Break Begins
Hepatitis B series is recommended for students in health care fields or similar studies.
January
2
Professional Day #3
The meningitis vaccine is recommended for
3
School Resumes – Start of Term 3
students who will be living in dorms.
For children that will be attending kinder21
ML King Day – No School or Make-up Day #2
garten or first grade this fall (less than seven
years of age) the immunization requireFebruary
18
President’s Day – No School or Make-up Day #4
ments are as follows:
-5 doses of DTaP, DTP, or pediatric diphMarch
8
theria-tetanus vaccine (DT), or 4 doses are
11
Start of Term 4
acceptable if the 4th dose was administered
22
No School or Make-up Day #1
on or after the 4th birthday;
25
29
Spring
Break
-4 doses of any combination of OPV or
IPV by age 4-6, or 3 doses of all IPV or
April
1
Classes Resumes
OPV are acceptable if the 3rd dose was ad12
ministered on or after the 4th birthday;
26
-2 doses of MMR, measles, mumps and
rubella (German Measles) vaccine on or
after the first birthday;
May
23
-3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, and
24
Professional Day #4 or Make-up Day #6
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4-H FAIR RESULTS
Martin County
JOURNAL
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Martin County 4-Hers honored with ribbons at fair
African Violets - Grand Champion: Katlyn Sanders and Reserve Grand Champion:
Abbey Lindsey
Beginner - Abbey Lindsey, Champion,
Blue; Delani Bateman, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Victoria Chestnut, Blue; Emily Crane,
Blue; Zetta Gore, Blue; Melanie Hawkins,
Blue
Advanced: Katlyn Sanders, Champion,
Blue; Adalyn Arvin, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Remington Wagler, Blue; Victoria
Hickman, Blue
Aquatic Science - Grand Champion: Zetta
Gore
Beginner - Zetta Gore, Blue
Automotive - Grand Champion: Cole
Harmon; Reserve Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins
Beginner: Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
Blue
Intermediate: Cole Harmon, Champion,
Blue; Megan Hawkins, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Bicycle - Grand Champion: Melanie
Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins
Level 2 - Melanie Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Maelee Hawkins, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Level 3 - Megan Hawkins, Champion,
Blue
Christmas Tree - Grand Champion: Sarah
Richer; Reserve Grand Champion: Emily
Gillick
Level 1 - Abbey Lindsey, Champion, Blue;
Melanie Hawkins, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Zetta Gore, Blue; Sarah Wagler, Blue;
Kendall Berry, Blue
Level 2 - Estralia Brewer, Champion,
Blue; Megan Hawkins, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Lindsey Lukens, Blue
Level 3 - Emily Gillick, Champion, Blue;
Adalyn Arvin, Reserve Champion, Blue
Level 4 - Sarah Richer, Champion, Blue;
Victoria Hickman, Reserve Champion, Blue
Collections - Grand Champion: Trenton
Clark; Reserve Grand Champion: Justin
Horney
Beginner - Trenton Clark, Champion,
Blue; Wyatt Street, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Lucas Harder, Blue
Intermediate - Justin Horney, Champion,
Blue; Justin Wagler, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Taylor George, Blue; Reva Troutman,
Blue
Advanced - Victoria Hickman, Champion,
Blue; Dalton Jenkins, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Kelsey Sellers, Blue; Vanessa Hickman, Blue
Community Service - Grand Champion:
Megan Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion:
Cassidy Esch
Beginner - Cassidy Esch, Champion, Blue;
Luke Gregory, Blue; Maura Gregory; Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Allison Albright, Reserve Champion, Blue; MKaden Gregory, Blue
Consumer Clothing Fashion Revue Grand Champion: Melanie Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion: Megan Hawkins
Beginner - Melanie Hawkins, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue, State Fair
Consumer Education:
Beef - Grand Champion: Sarah Richer;
Reserve Grand Champion: Megan Hawkins
Level 1 - Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Melanie Hawkins, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Level 2 - Justin Sanders, Champion, Blue
Blue
Level 5 - Sarah Richer, Champion, Blue
Lamb - Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion:
Melanie Hawkins
Blue
Blue
Pork - Grand Champion: Megan Hawkins,
Reserve Grand Champion: Melanie Hawkins
Blue; Justin Sanders, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Blue
Poultry - Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins
Blue; Justin Sanders, Blue
Blue
Create-A-Mix - Grand Champion: Addison Dant; Reserve Grand Champion: Allison
Albright
Beginner - Marcus Lukens, Champion,
Blue; Sarah Wagler, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Abbey Lindsey, Blue; Victoria Chestnut, Blue; Melanie Hawkins, Blue
Intermediate - Allison Albright, Champion,
Blue; Lindsey Lukens, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Ruby Chestnut, Blue
Advanced - Addison Dant, Champion,
Blue; Allison Lythgoe, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Emily Gillick, Blue
Crops:
Corn - Grand Champion: Justin Sanders;
Reserve Grand Champion: Phillip Troutman
Intermediate - Justin Sanders, Champion,
Blue; Phillip Troutman, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Hay - Grand Champion: Sam Bruner, Reserve Grand Champion: Justin Sanders
Intermediate - Sam Bruner, Champion,
Blue; Justin Sanders, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Soy Beans - Grand Champion: Phillip
Troutman
Intermediate - Phillip Troutman, Champion, Blue
Wheat - Grand Champion: Phillip Troutman
Intermediate - Phillip Troutman, Champion, Blue
Farm Scene - Grand Champion: Sarah
Richer; Reserve Grand Champion: Cole Harmon
Level 1 - Cody Carrico, Champion, Blue;
William Keller, Red
Level 2 - Cole Harmon, Champion, Blue,
Phillip Troutman, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Taylor George, Blue; Justin Hellums, Blue
Level 3 - Laken Inman, Champion, Blue
Gift Wrapping - Grand Champion: Katie
Sims; Reserve Grand Champion: Cassidy
Esch
Level 1 - Cassidy Esch, Champion, Blue;
Calli Wininger; Reserve Champion, Blue;
Emma Hert, Blue; Mya Miller, Blue; Brayden Sutton, Red; Kayden Sutton, Red;
Danielle Abel, Red; Zetta Gore, Blue; Cassidy Shaw, Blue; Melanie Hawkins, Blue;
Becca Hollaway, Blue
Level 2 - Katie Sims, Champion, Blue;
Breanna Hollaway, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Estralia Brewer, Blue; Megan
Hawkins, Blue; Carmen Houchins, Blue
Level 3 - Victoria Hickman, Champion,
Blue; Vanessa Hickman, Blue
Greeting Cards - Grand Champion:
Megan Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion:
Sarah Richer
Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Ruby Chestnut, Reserve Champion, Blue
Advanced - Sarah Richer, Champion,
Blue
Microwave - Grand Champion: Lindsey
Lukens; Reserve Grand Champion: Zetta
Gore
Level 1 - Zetta Gore, Champion, Blue
Blue; Phillip Overton, Red
Level 3 - Lindsey Lukens, Champion,
Blue; Emily Gillick, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Our Solar System - Grand Champion:
Ryan Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion:
Megan Hawkins
Level 3 - Cody Carrico, Champion, Blue;
Mattie Milligan, Reserve Champion, Blue
Level 4 - Sarah Wagler, Champion, Blue;
Maura Gregory, Red
Level 5 - Ryan Hawkins, Champion, Blue;
Maelee Hawkins, Reserve Champion, Blue
Blue
Posters:
Beef - Grand Champion: Megan Hawkins;
Reserve Grand Champion: Phillip Troutman
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Phillip Troutman, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Justin Sanders, Blue
Horse - Grand Champion: Megan
Melanie Hawkins
Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Mykaela Peterson, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Martina Stevens, Red; Jessica Ryan, Blue
Goat - Grand Champion: Megan
Melanie Hawkins
Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Phillip Troutman, Blue
Advanced - Audrey Sanders, Champion,
Blue
Sheep - Grand Champion: Melanie
Hawkins
Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue
Swine - Grand Champion: Megan
Kendall Berry
Beginner - Kendall Berry, Champion,
Blue; Emma Hert, Reserve Champion, Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Phillip Troutman, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Justin Sanders, Red
Read-A-Book - Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins
Blue; Elly Wagler, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Melanie Hawkins, Blue
Blue; Audrey Sanders, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Recycling - Grand Champion: Cole Harmon; Reserve Grand Champion: Sarah
Richer
Grade 3 - Emma Hert, Champion, Blue;
Abbey Lindsey, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Mattie Milligan, Blue
Grade 4 - Cassidy Esch, Champion, Blue;
Luke Gregory, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Maura Gregory, Blue
Grade 5 - Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Jessica Browder, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Mallory Berry, Blue
Grade 6 - Cole Harmon, Champion, Blue;
Carson Rayhill, Reserve Champion, Blue
Grade 7 - Mayson Riley, Champion, Blue
Grade 8 - Megan Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Carmen Houchins, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Level 12 - Sarah Richer, Champion, Blue;
Emily Sutton, Reserve Champion, Blue
Scrapbooking - Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion: Emily
Wade
Beginner - Cassidy Esch, Champion, Blue;
Aspen Salmon, Blue; Shyann Smith, Red;
Haileigh Suheski, Red; Madison Wilson,
Red; Danielle Abel, Blue; Emily Crane,
Blue; Brittany Potts, Red; Maelee Hawkins,
Blue; Tristan Peterson, Red
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue; Katie Sims, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Ruby Chestnut, Red; Gabby McCarty,
Blue; Jordan Mann, Blue
Advanced - Emily Wade, Champion, Blue;
Adalyn Arvin, Reserve Champion, Blue; Addison Dant, Blue; Sarah Richer, Blue
Small Animals - Grand Champion:
Vanessa Hickman; Reserve Grand Champion: Wyatt Crane
Level 1 - Wyatt Crane, Champion, Blue
Level 3 - Vanessa Hickman, Champion,
Blue
Sports - Grand Champion: Carson Rayhill; Reserve Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins
Beginner - Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Caden Chandler, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Bryant Eckerle, Blue
Intermediate - Carson Rayhill, Champion,
Blue; Corbyn Sipes, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Justin Hellums, Blue
Advanced- Elizabeth Sander, Champion,
Blue; Kasie Green, Red
Sunflowers - Grand Champion- Cole
Gillick, Reserve Grand Champion- Remington Wagler
Grade 3 - Emma Hert, Champion, Blue; Isabelle Waggner, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Seth Gillick, Blue; Abbey Lindsey, Blue
Grade 4 - Chloe Spencer, Champion, Blue;
Emily Crane, Red
Grade 5 - Wyatt Crane, Red
Grade 6 - Sam Bruner, Red
Grade 7 - Cole Gillick, Champion, Blue;
Justin Wagler, Reserve Champion, Blue
Grade 9 - Emily Gillick, Champion, Blue
Grade 11 - Remmington Wagler, Champion, Blue
Welding - Grand Champion: Wade Burris;
Reserve Grand Champion: Cole Harmon
Beginner - Wade Burris, Champion, Blue;
Zachary Arvin, Reserve Champion, Blue
Intermediate - Cole Harmon, Champion,
Blue
Wildflower - Grand Champion: Cassidy
Shaw ; Reserve Grand Champion: Seth
Gillick
Grade 3 - Seth Gillick, Champion, Blue
Grade 4 - Cassidy Shaw, Champion, Blue;
Maura Gregory, Red
Grade 5 - Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
Blue
Grade 9 - Emily Gillick, Champion, Blue
Aerospace - Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Jace Walton, State Fair
Stage 2 - Jace Walton, Champion, Blue;
Zach Arvin, Reserve Champion, Blue
Stage 3 - Megan Hawkins, Champion,
Blue
Cake Decorating - Grand Champion: Allison Albright, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Mattyson Jones
Beginner - Cassidy Esch, Champion, Blue,
State Fair; Hope Fischer Reserve Champion,
Blue; Delani Bateman, Blue; Austin Brittain,
Blue; Mya Miller, Blue; Mattie Milligan,
Blue; Jaelyn Walker, Blue; Lucas Harder,
Blue; Rachel Robinson, Blue; Chloe
Spencer, Blue; Sarah Wagler, Blue; Jessica
Browder, Blue
Intermediate - Allison Albright, Champion,
Blue, State Fair; Mattyson Jones, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Ruby Chestnut, Blue;
Kayla Abel, Blue; Lindsey Lukens, Red;
Carmen Houchins, Blue
Advanced - Elizabeth Sander, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Child Development - Grand Champion:
Megan Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Katie Sims, State Fair
Level B - Katie Sims, Champion, Blue;
Melanie Hawkins Reserve Champion, Blue;
Maelee Hawkins, Blue
Level C - Megan Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Emily Gillick, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Audrey Sanders, Blue
Consumer Clothing - Grand Champion:
Melanie Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand
(See ‘FAIR PROJECTS’ on page 15)
FAIR PROJECTS
(Continued from page 14)
Champion: Megan Hawkins, State Fair
Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue, State Fair
Crafts Fine Arts - Grand Champion: Max
Christmas, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Kendall Riley
Beginner - Max Christmas, Champion,
Blue; Katherine Gilbert, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Elly Wagler, Blue, Sheldan Christmas,
Blue
Intermediate - Kendall Riley, Champion,
Blue; Jessica Ryan, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Carson Rayhill, Blue; Brayden
Horsting, Blue; Carmen Houchins, Blue; Jessica Ryan, Blue; Paige Walton, Blue
Advanced - Allison Lythgoe, Champion,
Blue; Emily Sutton, Blue
Crafts Models - Grand Champion: Phillip
Troutman, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Zachary Arvin, State Fair
Beginner - Zachary Arvin, Champion,
Blue; Jared Sullivan, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Cody Carrico, Blue; Brayden Sutton,
Blue; William Keller, Blue; Brittany Potts,
Blue; Sebastian Toy, Blue; Marcus Lukens,
Blue
Intermediate - Phillip Troutman, Champion, Blue; Justin Sanders, Reserve Champion, Blue; Corbin Henninger, Blue; Lane
Keller, Blue
Crafts Needlecraft - Emily Gillick, Grand
Champion, State Fair; Rachel Robinson, Reserve Grand Champion, State Fair
Beginner - Rachel Robinson, Champion,
Blue
Intermediate - Mattyson Jones, Champion,
Blue
Advanced - Emily Gillick, Champion,
Blue
Crafts All Other Crafts - Grand Champion: Paige Walton, State Fair; Reserve
Grand Champion: Max Christmas, State Fair
Beginner - Max Christmas, Champion,
Blue; Mya Miller, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Abbey Lindsey, Blue; Danielle Abel, Red;
Katherine Gilbert, Blue; Brittany Potts, Blue;
Sarah Wagler, Blue; Sheldon Christmas,
Red; Becca Hollaway, Blue; Marcus Lukens,
Blue
Intermediate - Paige Walton, Champion,
Blue; Reva Troutman, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Faith Abel, Red; Ruby Chestnut, Red;
Gaby McCarty, Blue; Carson Rayhill, Blue;
Kenadi Rumble, Blue; Breanna Hollaway,
Blue; Eden Jenkins, Blue; Mykaela Peterson,
Blue; Justin Horney, Blue; Carmen Houchins, Blue; Corbyn Sipes, Blue
Advanced - Rachel Harder, Champion,
Blue; Katlyn Sanders, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Vanessa Hickman, Red; Audrey
Sanders, Blue; Kelsey Sellers, Blue; Nicole
Harder, Blue; Allison Lythgoe, Blue; Waylon
Matthews, Blue; Audra Deckard, Blue; Victoria Hickman, Blue
Computers - Grand Champion: Cassidy
Esch, State Fair, Reserve Grand Champion:
Megan Hawkins, State Fair
Maelee Hawkins, Reserve Champion, Blue
Blue; Tristan Jones, Reserve Champion,
Blue
Construction Toys - Grand Champion:
Lane Keller, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Wyatt Street, State Fair
Beginner - Wyatt Street, Champion, Blue;
Sebastian Toy, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Cody Carrico, Blue; Tryndyll Dorsey, Blue;
Karoline Tedrow, Blue; Marcus Lukens,
Blue; Tristan Peterson, Blue
Intermediate - Lane Keller, Champion,
Blue; Justin Horney, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Ross Adams, Blue; Carson Rayhill,
Blue; Justin Wagler, Blue
Electric - Grand Champion: Mattie Milligan, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Justin Sanders
Division I - Mattie Milligan, Champion,
Blue; Tryndyll Dorsey, Red; Doren Rhea,
Red; Wyatt Crane, Red; Lane Keller, Red;
Justin Sanders, Red
Entomology - Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins
Blue, State Fair
Blue, State Fair
Fashion Revue Sewing - Grand Champion: Sarah Richer; Reserve Grand Champion: Katherine Gilbert
Grade 4 - Katherine Gilbert, Champion,
Blue
Grade 12 - Sarah Richer, Champion, Blue,
State Fair
Floriculture - Grand Champion: Victoria
Hickman, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Kayla Abel, State Fair
Level A - Danielle Abel, Champion, Blue,
State Fair
Level C - Kayla Abel, Champion, Blue,
State Fair; Carmen Houchins, Champion,
Blue, State Fair; Adalyn Arvin, Champion,
Blue, State Fair; Vanessa Hickman, Blue
Level D - Victoria Hickman, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Foods - Grand Champion: Sarah Wagler,
State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Melanie Hawkins, State Fair
Level A
Grade 3 - Maddelyn Miller, Champion,
Blue, State Fair; Karoline Tedrow, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Austin Brittain, Blue;
Aspen Salmon, Red
Grade 4 - Sarah Wagler,
Champion, Blue, State Fair;
Amelia Stice, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Zetta
Gore, Blue
Level B
Grade 5 - Melanie
Hawkins, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Grade 6 - Ross
Adams, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Level C
Grade 7 - Lindsey
Lukens, Champion, Blue,
State Fair
Grade 8 - David Qualkenbush, Champion, Blue, State Fair; Justin
Horney, Reserve Champion, Blue; Carmen
Houchins, White
Grade 9 - Alena Rhea, Champion, Blue,
State Fair; Audrey Sanders, Reserve Champion, Blue
Level D
Grade 10 - Allison Lythgoe, White
Grade 12 - Audra Deckard, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Food Preservation - Grand Champion:
David Qualkenbush, State Fair; Reserve
Grand Champion: Kiersten Wood, State Fair
Level A - Delanie Bateman, Champion,
State Fair, Blue
Level B - Melanie Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Ryan Hawkins, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Justin Sanders, Blue
Level C - David Qualkenbush, Champion,
Blue; Lindsey Lukens, Reserve Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Level D - Kiersten Wood, Champion,
Blue; Katlyn Sanders, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Sarah Richer, White
Forestry - Grand Champion: Cassidy
Esch, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Maelee Hawkins, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Seth Gillick, Blue
Blue
Garden Singles - Grand Champion: Marcus Lukens, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Mya Miller, State Fair
Level A - Mya Miller, Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Delani Bateman, Reserve Champion, State Fair, Blue
Level B - Marcus Lukens, Champion,
State Fair, Blue, Katie Sims, Reserve Grand
Champion, State Fair, Blue, Blue, Blue;
Maelee Hawkins, Blue, Blue, Blue; Sam
Bruner, Blue; Carson Rayhill, Blue
Level C - Lindsey Lukens, Champion,
State Fair, Blue
Level D - Cody Hert, Blue, Blue, Red,
State Fair, State Fair, State Fair
Garden Collection - Grand Champion:
Maelee Hawkins; Reserve Grand Champion:
Cody Hert
Level A - Delani Bateman, Champion,
State Fair, Blue; Maura Gregory, State Fair,
Red; Luke Gregory, State Fair, Red
Level B - Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
State Fair, Blue; Sam Bruner, Reserve
Champion, State Fair, Blue; Justin Sanders,
State Fair, Red
Level D - Cody Hert, Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Katlyn Sanders, Reserve Champion, State Fair, Blue
Garden-Herbs - Grand Champion: Adalyn Arvin, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Sam Bruner, State Fair
Level B - Sammy Bruner, Champion,
Blue, State Fair
Level C - Lindsey Lukens, Champion,
Blue, Blue, Blue, State Fair
Level D - Adalyn Arvin, Champion, Reserve Champion, State Fair, State Fair, State
Fair, Blue, Blue, Blue; Kiersten Wood, State
Fair, Blue
Garden-Potatoes - Grand Champion:
Sam Bruner; Reserve Grand Champion:
Cody Hert
Level 3 - Emma Hert, Champion, Blue,
State Fair
Level 5 - Maelee Hawkins, Red, State Fair
Grade 6 - Sam Bruner, Champion, Blue,
State Fair
Grade 10 - Cody Hert, Champion, Blue,
State Fair
Genealogy - Grand
Rachel
Champion:
Robinson,
State
Fair;
Reserve
Grand Champion:
Melanie Hawkins,
State Fair
Level 1 - Rachel
Robinson, Champion, Blue
Level
2
Melanie Hawkins,
Champion, Blue;
Zach Arvin, Reserve
Champion, Blue
Level 3 - Megan
Hawkins, Champion, State Fair,
Blue
Geology - Grand Champion: Megan
Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Kayden Sutton, State Fair
Level A - Kayden Sutton, Champion, Blue
Level C - Megan Hawkins, Champion,
Blue
Health - Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Sarah Richer
Level A - Maelee Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Cassidy Shaw, Blue; Sarah Wagler,
Blue; Wyatt Street, Blue; Ryan Hawkins,
Blue; Marcus Lukens, Blue
Level C - Sarah Richer, Champion, Blue
Home Environment - Grand Champion:
Megan Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Audra Deckard, State Fair
State Fair, Blue
Blue
Level 3 - Audra Deckard, Champion, Blue;
Emily Wade, Red
Personality - Grand Champion: Melanie
Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Maelee Hawkins
Level B - Melanie Hawkins, Champion,
Blue
Photography - Grand Champion: Jordan
Mann, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Adalyn Arvin, State Fair
Beginner Photography-Black & White
Prints - Katherine Gilbert, Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Alyssa Hernandez, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Luke Gregory, Red; Maura
Gregory, Red
Beginner Photography-Color Prints - Cassidy Esch, Champion, State Fair, Blue; Wyatt
Street, Reserve Champion, Blue; Jaelyn
Walker, Blue; Madison Wilson, Blue; Mattie
Milligan, Blue; Luke Gregory, Red; Maura
Gregory, Red; Brittany Potts, Red; Rachel
Robinson, Blue; Amelia Stice, Red; Makenzie Wagner, Red; Shyann Smith, White; Mallory Berry, Red; Hope Fischer, Blue; Alyssa
Hernandez, Blue; Jayleigh Wagoner, Blue
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Intermediate Photography-Color Prints Camilette Rhea, Champion, State Fair, Blue;
Kayla Abel, Reserve Champion, Blue; Estralia Brewer, Blue; Savannah McAtee, Blue;
Phillip Troutman, Blue; Kayla Abel, Blue;
Brayden Horsting, Blue; Allison Albright,
Blue; Laken Inman, Blue
Intermediate Photography-Color Salon Jordan Mann, Champion, Blue; Katie Sims,
Reserve Champion, Blue; Estralia Brewer,
Blue, State Fair; Brandon Eckerle, Blue;
Cole Harmon, Blue; Jessica Ryan, Blue;
Paige Walton, Blue
Intermediate Photography-Black & White
Salon - Cole Harmon, Blue; Katie Sims,
Blue; Tara Pennington, Blue; Kendall Riley,
Blue, State Fair; Paige Walton, Blue
Intermediate Photography-Black & White
Prints - Eden Jenkins, Champion, Blue
Advanced Photography-Black & White
Prints - Chastain Burris, Champion, Blue
Advanced Photography-Color Prints Kelsey Sellers, Champion, Blue
Advanced Photography-Color Salon Adalyn Arvin, Champion, State Fair, Blue;
Scott Johnson, Reserve Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Kasie Green, Blue; Ariel Hert,
Blue, State Fair; Kiersten Wood, Blue; Audra
Deckard, Blue
Advanced Photography-Black & White
Salon - Adalyn Arvin, Champion, State Fair,
Blue; Ariel Hert, State Fair, Blue; Kasie
Green, Blue; Scott Johnson, Blue
Poster-Cat - Grand Champion: Emily
Crane, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Beginner - Emily Crane, Champion, Blue;
Hope Fischer, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Brayden Sutton, Red; Victoria Chestnut,
Blue; Jocelyn Davis, Blue; Melanie
Hawkins, Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, Blue
Advanced - Adalyn Arvin, Champion,
State Fair, Blue
Poster-Dog - Grand Champion: Adalyn
Arvin, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Ryan Hawkins, State Fair
Beginner - Ryan Hawkins, Champion,
Blue; Emma Hert, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Trenton Clark, Red; Melanie Hawkins, Blue;
Becca Hollaway, Blue
Intermediate - Carmen Houchins, Champion, State Fair, Blue; Megan Hawkins, Reserve Champion, Blue; Ruby Chestnut, Blue;
Mykaela Peterson, Red
Blue
Poster-Rabbit - Grand Champion: Adalyn
Arvin, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion:
Melanie Hawkins, State Fair
Blue
Intermediate - Megan Hawkins, Champion, State Fair, Blue; Justin Sanders, Blue;
Corbin Henninger, Red
Blue
Poultry Display Board - Grand Champion: Grant Carrico; Reserve Grand Champion: Melanie Hawkins
Blue, State Fair
Intermediate - Grant Carrico, Champion,
Blue, State Fair; Megan Hawkins, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Phillip Troutman, Blue
Sewing - Grand Champion: Sarah Richer,
State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Abbey
Lindsey, State Fair
Level A
Grade 3-Wearable - Abbey Lindsey,
Champion, Blue, State Fair; Emma Hert, Reserve Champion, Blue
Grade 3-Non-wearable - Abbey Lindsey,
Champion, Blue, State Fair; Jaelyn Walker,
Reserve Champion, Blue
Grade 4-Wearable - Katherine Gilbert,
Champion, Blue, State Fair
Grade 4-Non-wearable - Katherine
Gilbert, Champion, Blue, State Fair; Victoria
Chestnut, Reserve Champion, Blue
Level B
Grade 6-Wearable - Ruby Chestnut,
Grade 6-Non-Wearable - Ruby Chestnut,
(See ‘FAIR PROJECTS’ on page 16)
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2012 Open Class Exhibit results
Shown above are the young women who competed last week for the title of 2012
Miss Martin County at the 4-H Fair. From left to right are Sarah Richer, Allison
Kiser, Addison Dant, Haley Wade, and Kylie Sims.
-Photos by Courtney Hughett
In the photo at top left, the 2012 Miss Martin County Addison Dant has her crown
pinned on by last year’s winner, Erin Wittmer. In the photo in the top right, Allison
Kiser, at right, is all smiles when chosen as first runner up. In the photo below, at
left, Sarah Richer, named Miss Congeniality, gets help with her sash and in the bottom right photo 2011 Miss Martin County Erin Wittmer sits on stage for the last time.
FAIR PROJECTS
(Continued from page 15)
Level C
Grade 7-Wearable - Lindsey Lukens,
Grade 7-Non-wearable - Mattyson Jones,
Champion, Blue, State Fair; Lindsey Lukens,
Reserve Champion, Blue
Grade 8-Wearable - Paige Walton, Champion, Blue, State Fair
Level D
Grade 12-Wearable - Sarah Richer, Champion, Blue, State Fair
Shooting Sports - Grand Champion:
Zachary Arvin, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Justin Sanders, State Fair
Level 1 - Zach Arvin, Champion, Blue;
Jace Walton, Reserve Champion, Blue; Luke
Gregory, Blue; Lucas Harder, Red
Level 2 - Justin Sanders, Champion, Blue;
MKaden Gregory, Blue
Soil and Water Conservation - Grand
Champion: Seth Gillick, State Fair
Level A - Seth Gillick, Champion, Blue
Sport fishing - Grand Champion: Melaine
Hawkins, State Fair
Blue; Max Fischer, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Kendall Berry, Blue
Level 2 - Ross Adams, Champion, Blue
Tractor Poster - Grand Champion:
Melanie Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Brett Robinson
Blue
Level 3 - Brett Robinson, Champion, Blue
Veterinary Science - Grand Champion:
Emily Gillick, State Fair; Reserve Grand
Champion: Seth Gillick, State Fair
Beginner - Seth Gillick, Champion, Blue;
Isabelle Waggner, Red; Amelia Stice, Red
Intermediate - Cole Gillick, State Fair,
Champion, Blue; Kenadi Rumble, Reserve
Champion, Blue; Breanna Hollaway, Blue
Advanced - Emily Gillick, Champion,
Blue
Weather - Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Kayden Sutton, State Fair
Level 1 - Kayden Sutton, Champion, Blue;
Seth Gillick, Reserve Champion, Blue
Blue; Ryan Hawkins, Reserve Champion,
BAKING
Cakes: Carla Hoffmann, Blue and Sweepstakes and Louise Parsons, Red
Cookies: Trudy Sutton, Blue; Eldean Sherfick, Red; and Carla Hoffmann, White
Quick Loaf, four muffins or biscuits: Eldean Sherfick, Blue and Sweepstakes; Louise
Parsons, Red; and Carla Hoffmann, White
Fruit Pies: Carla Hoffmann, Blue
Candy: Carla Hoffmann, Blue
Snack: Barb McFeaters-Blue
Create-a-mix: Karen Mann, Blue
CANNING
Fruits-single jar: Wanda Smith, Blue
Vegetable-single jar: Georgette Sutton,
Blue
Vegetables-collection of three: Georgette
Sutton, Blue and Sweepstakes
Pickled Beets: Trudy Sutton, Blue and
Georgette Sutton, Red
Pickled Cucumber: Georgette Sutton, Blue
Pickled Relish: Trudy Sutton, Blue and
Georgette Sutton, Red
Preserves-jar (any type): Linda Sherfick,
Blue and Eldean Sherfick, Red
Other participant: Joy Ausbrooks
Preserves-three varieties: Trudy Sutton,
Red
Jellies-single jar (any type): Duane Mann,
Blue
Salsa: Georgette Sutton, Blue; Trudy Sutton, Red; and Joy Ausbrooks, White
Other participant: Kevin Mann
FINE ARTS
Painting-Portrait: Evelyn Hilbert, Blue
Painting-Animal: Evelyn Hilbert, Blue
Painting-Sea/Landscape: Laura Gilbert,
Blue; Tyler Walton, Red; and Elizabeth
White, White
Painting-Other: Tyler Walton, Blue and
Sweepstakes and Evelyn Hilbert, Red
Drawing-Portrait: Evelyn Hilbert, Blue
Drawing-Animal: Evelyn Hilbert, Blue
Children’s Art: Cara Ausbrooks, Blue and
Eli Ausbrooks, Red
FLOWERS
Marigold: Trudy Sutton, Red
Gladioli: Eldean Sherfick, Blue
Other: Eldean Sherfick, Blue
Potted Plants-Foliage: Terri Lindsey, Blue
and Sweepstakes and Karen Mann, Red
Cactus: Georgette Sutton, Blue
Arrangements-Fresh (No Purchased Flowers): Georgette Sutton, Blue
HANDICRAFTS
Any Holiday (Handmade Decorations):
Carla Hoffmann, Blue and Evelyn Hilbert,
Red
Needlepoint (Plastic): Evelyn Hilbert, Blue
Miscellaneous: Linda Sherfick, Blue and
Sweepstakes and Georgette Sutton, Red
HORTICuLTuRE
Cabbage: Eldean Sherfick, Blue
Corn: Trudy Sutton, Blue and Georgette
Sutton, Red
Cucumbers-Slicing: Georgette Sutton,
Blue; Eldean Sherfick, Red; and Cassidy
Dages, White
Onions: Georgette Sutton, Blue
Blue
Wildlife - Grand Champion: Maelee
Hawkins, State Fair; Reserve Grand Champion: Emily Gillick
Level 1 - Mya Miller, Champion, Blue;
Seth Gillick, Reserve Champion, Blue;
Caden Chandler, Red; Maddelyn Miller,
Blue
Blue; Chloe Spencer, Blue
Level 3 - Emily Gillick, Champion, Blue
Woodworking - Grand Champion: David
Qualkenbush; Reserve Grand Champion:
Kiersten Wood
Level 1 - Jace Walton, Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Doren Rhea, Reserve Champion,
Blue; Haileigh Suheski, Blue
Level 2 - Carson Rayhill, Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Justin Sanders, Reserve Champion, Blue; Marcus Lukens, Blue; Kenadi
Rumble, Blue
Level 3 - David Qualkenbush, Champion,
State Fair, Blue
Level 4 - Kiersten Wood, Champion, State
Fair, Blue; Katlyn Sanders, Reserve Champion, Blue; Nick Divine, Blue
Peppers: Trudy Sutton, Blue; Karen Mann,
Red; and Kevin Mann, White
Other participants: Eldean Sherfick, Georgette Sutton, Duane Mann, and Mike Sutton
Potatoes: Mike Sutton, Blue; Trudy Sutton,
Red; and Duane Mann, White
Other participant: Sam Ausbrooks
Squash: Cassidy Dages, Blue and Sweepstakes; Trudy Sutton, Red; and Shaun Sutton,
White
Other participants: Georgette Sutton and
Mike Sutton
Tomatoes: Sam Ausbrooks, Blue; Georgette Sutton, Red; and Trudy Sutton, White
Other participants: Duane Mann and Karen
Mann
Other: Jim Bruner, Blue; Teresa Heckard,
Red; and Mike Sutton, White
Other participants: Trudy Sutton, Cassidy
Dages, and Shaun Sutton
NEEDLEWORK
Afghans (knitted or crocheted): Louise Parsons, Blue and Trudy Sutton, Red
Crochet (other): Sue Pruett, Blue and
Sweepstakes; Laura Gilbert, Red; and Evelyn
Hilbert, White
Knitting: Louise Parsons, Blue; Evelyn
Hilbert, Red; and Monica Ryan, White
Embroidery & Cross Stitch: Evelyn
Hilbert, Blue
Other (macrame): Evelyn Hilbert, Blue
PHOTOGRAPHY
Nature-Black & White: Mike Bird, Blue;
Pat Daughtery, Red; and Cyndy McAtee,
White
Other participants: Jennifer Northover and
Jay Ausbrooks
Nature-Color: Joy Ausbrooks, Blue; Judy
Treffinger, Red; and Nanette Hembree, White
Other participants: Jennifer Northover,
Aaron Hembree, Nancy Pannell, Pat Daughtery, Cyndy McAtee, Allyson Arvin, Lisa
Arvin, Adalyn Arvin, Kristi Ausbrooks,
Jackie Esch, Barb McFeaters, Tyler Stewart,
Karen Mann, Mike Bird, and Dave Treffinger
Flowers-Black & White: Pat Daughtery,
Blue; Cyndy McAtee, Red; and Joy Ausbrooks, White
Flowers-Color: Jennifer Northover, Blue;
Barb McFeaters, Red; and Pat Daughtery,
White
Other participants: Nanette Hembree, Joy
Ausbrooks, Cyndy McAtee, Karen Mann,
Mike Bird, and Judy Treffinger
Portraits-Black & White: Cyndy McAtee,
Blue and Sweepstakes; Mike Bird, Red; and
Nanette Hembree, White
Judy Treffinger, and Pat Daughtery
Portraits-Color: Kristi Ausbrooks, Blue;
Dave Treffinger, Red; and Mike Bird, White
Other participants: Jennifer Northover, Pat
Daughtery, Cyndy McAtee, Barb McFeaters,
Karen Mann, Monica Ryan, and Judy Treffinger
Collage Collection of Pictures: Jennifer
Northover, Blue; Pat Daughtery, Red; and
Judy Treffinger, White
Other participants: Cyndy McAtee, Barb
McFeaters, Tyler Stewart, Stephanie Lantz,
Mike Bird, and Dave Treffinger
Animals-Black & White: Pat Daughtery,
Blue; Mike Bird, Red; and Cyndy McAtee,
White
Other participants: Jennifer Northover and
Judy Treffinger
Animals-Color: Mike Bird, Blue; Nanette
Hembree, Red; and Aaron Hembree, White
Other participants: Jennifer Northover, Pat
Daughtery, Cyndy McAtee, Karen Mann,
Larry Ryan, Judy Treffinger, and Dave Treffinger
Structures-Black & White: Cyndy McAtee,
Blue; Barb McFeaters, Red; and Jennifer
Northover, White
Other participants: Pat Daughtery and Mike
Bird
Structures-Color: Cyndy McAtee, Blue;
Mike Bird, Red; and Judy Treffinger, White
Aaron Hembree, Pat Daughtery, Barb
McFeaters, and Tyler Stewart
quILTS
Hand Quilted-embroidered: Linda St.
Onge, Blue and Sweepstakes
Top Exhibitor: Carla Hoffmann
page 17
4-H Swine Show results
BREEDING GILTS
Class #1 207-234 lbs. - 1st place: Sam
Bruner, 2nd place: Max Blackwell, 3rd
place: Sam Bruner 4th place: Collin Dant,
5th place: Caleb Dant, 6th place: Aaron
Dant, and 7th place: Jordan Berry
Class #2 241-245 lbs. - 1st place:
Nathaniel Hart, 2nd place: Mayson Riley,
3rd place: Ben Blackwell, 4th place: Katlyn
Sanders, 5th place: Jace Toy, and 6th place
Mallory Berry
Class #3 258-267 lbs. - 1st place:
Nathaniel Hart, 2nd place: Nathaniel Hart,
3rd place: Madde Miller, 4th place: Cody
Hert, 5th place: Emma Hert, 6th place: Addison Dant, and 7th place: Elizabeth Sander
Class #4 269-304lbs. - 1st place: Delani
Bateman, 2nd place: Anaya Carrico, 3rd
place: Isabelle Waggner, 4th place: Emma
Hert, 5th place: Ryan Hawkins, 6th place:
Maggie Shaw, 7th place: Tyler Williams,
and 8th place: Travis Craney
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt:
Nathaniel Hart
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt:
Nathaniel Hart
MARKET BARROWS
Class #1 Under 230 lbs. - 1st place: Audra
Deckard and 2nd place: Addison Dant
Class #2 241-263 lbs. - 1st place: Katie
Sims, 2nd place: Austin Brittain, 3rd place:
Cody Hert, 4th place: Matt Bruner, and 5th
place: Caleb Dant
Class #3 264-266 lbs. - 1st place: Katie
Sims, 2nd place: Tyler George, 3rd place:
Seth Blackwell, 4th place: Cody Hert, 5th
place: Kendall Berry, 6th place: Chance
Radcliff, 7th place: Caleb Dant, and 8th
place: Collin Dant
Class #4 268-275 lbs. - 1st place: Sam
Bruner, 2nd place: Emma Hert, 3rd place:
Katlyn Sanders, 4th place: Isabelle Wag-
gner, 5th place: Jace Toy, 6th place: Melanie
Hawkins, 7th place: Tyler Williams, and 8th
place: Phillip Troutman
Class #5 277-295lbs. - 1st place: Haileigh
Suheski, 2nd place: Jake Blackwell, 3rd
place: Delani Bateman, 4th place: Tyler
Jones, and 5th place: Travis Craney
Class #6 Over 295 lbs - 1st place: Taylor
George and 2nd place: Maggie Shaw
Grand Champion Barrow: Haileigh Suheski
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow: Katie
Sims
Champion Rate of Gain: Delani Bateman
Future 4-H Participants: Corbin Berry,
Lucas Brittain, Kyleigh Courter, John Hart,
Allie Henninger, Grace Lingenfelter, Trenton Sanders, Isaac Waggner, Tucker Walton,
Kelton Williams, and Kortni Rumble
Clover Showmanship (grades 3-5) - 1st
place: Isabelle Waggner, 2nd place:
Nathaniel Hart, and 3rd place: Max Blackwell. Also participating: Aaron Dant, Delani
Bateman, Madde Miller, Emma Hert,
Melanie Hawkins, Ryan Hawkins, Seth
Blackwell, Mallory Berry, and Kendall
Berry
Junior Showmanship (grades 6-8) - 1st
place: Katie Sims, 2nd place: Anaya Carrico, and 3rd place: Justin Sanders. Also
participating: Phillip Troutman, Jace Toy,
Taylor George, and Collin Dant
Senior Showmanship (grades 9-12) - 1st
place: Addison Dant, 2nd place: Jordan
Berry, and 3rd place: Michael Hawkins.
Also participating: Tyler George, Elizabeth
Sander, Caleb Dant, Tyler Williams, Travis
Craney, Matt Bruner, and Katlyn Sanders
Master Showmanship - 1st place: Addison Dant, 2nd place: Katie Sims, and 3rd
place: Megan Hawkins. Also participating:
Isabelle Waggner
Martin County 4-H Beef Show results
HEIFER SHOW -DAIRY HEIFER
Class #1: Holstein - 1st place: Katlyn
Sanders and 2nd place: Justin Sanders
Champion Holstein: Katlyn Sanders
Reserve Champion Holstein: Justin
Sanders
Class #2: Jersey - 1st place: Sam Bruner
and 2nd place: Sam Bruner
Champion Jersey: Sam Bruner
Reserve Champion Jersey: Sam Bruner
Grand Champion Dairy Cow: Sam Bruner
Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Cow:
Katlyn Sanders
DAIRY STEER
Prospect Steer - 1st place: Megan Hawkins
STEERS
Class #1 - 1st place: Justin Clark and 2nd
place: Justin Clark
Class #2 - 1st place: Abbey Lindsey and
2nd place: Justin Clark
Champion Rate of Gain: Abbey Lindsey
PROSPECT HEIFERS
Angus - 1st place: Kenadi Rumble
PROSPECT STEER
Crossbred - 1st place: Justin Sanders and
2nd place: Phillip Troutman
BEEF HEIFERS
Angus - Class #1 - 1st place: Kenadi Rumble and 2nd place: Wade Burris
Champion Angus Heifer: Kenadi Rumble
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer: Wade
Burris
CHAROLAIS
Class #2 - 1st place: Kiersten Wood
Champion Charolais Heifer: Kiersten
Wood
CHIANINA
Class #3 - 1st place: Wade Burris and 2nd
place: Kiersten Wood
Champion Chianina Heifer: Wade Burris
Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer: Kiersten Wood
HEREFORD
Class #4 - 1st place: Kenadi Rumble
Champion Hereford Heifer: Kenadi Rumble
SHORTHORN PLuS
Class #5 - 1st place: Justin Clark
Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer: Justin
Clark
SIMMENTAL
Class #6 - 1st place: Cole Gillick
Champion Simmental Heifer: Cole Gillick
PERCENTAGE SIMMENTAL
Class #7 - 1st place: Seth Gillick
Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer:
Seth Gillick
COMMERCIAL
Class #8 - 1st place: Katlyn Sanders and
2nd place: Phillip Troutman
Class #9 - 1st place: Addison Dant and 2nd
place: Caleb Dant
Class #10 - 1st place: Emily Gillick and
2nd place: Emily Wade
Class #11
Champion Commercial Heifer: Emily
Gillick
Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer:
Addison Dant
Class #12
Grand Champion Heifer: Kenadi Rumble
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Cole
Gillick
STEER SHOW
CROSSBRED
Class #13 - 1st place: Matt Bruner
Class #14 - 1st place: Brandon Ivey and
2nd place: Katlyn Sanders
Class #15 - 1st place: Ethan Wade and 2nd
place: Ben Lindsey
Class #16 - 1st place: Wade Burris
Class #17
Grand Champion Steer: Wade Burris
Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Ethan
Wade
Champion Rate of Gain-Ben Lindsey
Future 4-H’ers - Kaden Berger, Grace Lingenfelter, Tucker Walton, Samuel Ausbrooks, Kyleigh Courter, and Allie
Henninger
Junior Showmanship - 1st place: Kenadi
Rumble, 2nd place: Megan Hawkins and 3rd
place: Phillip Troutman
Also showing: Justin Sanders
Senior Showmanship - 1st place: Ethan
Wade, 2nd place: Kiersten Wood and 3rd
place: Emily Wade
Also showing: Caleb Dant and Addison
Dant
Master Showmanship - 1st place: Kenadi
Rumble, 2nd place: Ethan Wade and 3rd
place: Wade Burris
Also showing: Brandon Ivey and Katlyn
Sanders
Corn hole winners
-Photo provided
Hotdog eating contest winners
-Photo provided
Shown above are the winners of the Martin County 4-H Fair Corn Hole Tournament. From left to right are the second place team, Travis Baker and Jason Wyman,
Miss Martin County Addison Dant, Miss Martin County1st Runner-up Allison Kiser,
Miss Congeniality Sarah Richer, and the first place team Steve Smith and Doyle
Smith.
Shown above are the winners of the Martin County 4-H Fair Hotdog Eating Contest.
From left to right are Miss Martin County 1st Runner up Allison Kiser, Miss Congeniality Sarah Richer, and hot dog contest winners 1st Place-Kendall Berry, 2nd PlaceJohn Hawk, and 3rd Place-Taylor George; and Miss Martin County Addison Dant.
Oreo
stacking
-Photo provided
Shown above are the
winners of this year’s 4H Fair Oreo Stacking
Contest. From left to
right are Miss Martin
County 1st Runner-up
Allison Kiser, 3rd place
winner Rachel Robinson, 2nd place winner
Cassidy Esch, and first
place winner Lucan
Brittain.
Martin County 4-H Sheep Show results
MARKET LAMBS
Class 1 90-105 lbs: 1st Place: Haileigh
Suheski
Class 2 120-130 lbs: 1st Place: Taylor
George and 2nd Place: Delani Bateman
Class 3 131-140 lbs: 1st Place: Haileigh
Suheski
Class 4 141 and over: 1st Place: Delani
Bateman, 2nd Place: Tyler George, 3rd
Place: Elizabeth Sander, and 4th Place:
Megan Hawkins
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Taylor
George
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb:
Delani Bateman
Champion Rate of Gain: Delani Bateman
BREEDING EWES
Class 1 1st Place: Taylor George, 2nd
Place: Tyler George, 3rd Place: Haileigh
Suheski, and 4th Place: Emma Hert
Class 2 1st Place: Elizabeth Sander, 2nd
Place: Maddelyn Miller, and 3rd Place:
Melanie Hawkins
Class 3 1st Place: Emma Hert
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe: Taylor
George
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Ewe:
Tyler George
Registered Suffolk Ewes: 1st Place:
Megan Hawkins, 2nd Place: Melanie
Hawkins, and 3rd Place: Haileigh Suheski
Champion Suffolk Ewe: Megan Hawkins
Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe: Melanie
Hawkins
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe: Taylor
George
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Ewe:
Megan Hawkins
YEARLING BREEDING EWES
Commercial Ewes: 1st Place: Delani
Bateman and 2nd Place: Jordan Berry
Champion Yearling Commercial Ewe:
Delani Bateman
Registered Suffolk Ewes: 1st Place: Jordan Berry
Champion Yearling Suffolk Ewe: Jordan
Berry
Grand Champion Yearling Ewe: Jordan
Berry
Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Ewe:
Delani Bateman
Clover Showmanship: 1st Place: Delani
Bateman, 2nd Place: Emma Hert, and 3rd
Place: Madde Miller
Junior Showmanship: 1st Place: Taylor
George
Senior Showmanship: 1st Place: Elizabeth Sander, 2nd Place: Jordan Berry, and
3rd Place: Tyler George
Master Showmanship: 1st Place: Megan
Hawkins, 2nd Place: Elizabeth Sander, and
3rd Place: Taylor George
Others Showing: Melanie Hawkins, Delanie Bateman
Future 4-H’ers: Allie Henninger and
Tucker Walton
Martin County Future 4-H results
Future 4-H’ers all received first place ribbons for the following projects:
KINDERGARTEN
Alex Adams-Construction Toys
Katherine Gee-Cake Decorating
Jayden Harger-Farm Scene, Sports
Allie Henninger-Foods, Plants & Flowers, My Pet & Me
Kance Hoffman-Construction Toys, Dinosaurs, Models, Rockets, Sports
Justin Peterson-Farm Scene, Plants &
Flowers, Sports, My Pet & Me
Kori Redman-Arts & Crafts, Cake Decorating, Collections, Garden, My Pet & Me
Trenton Sanders-Helping Mom & Dad,
Models, Wildlife, Collections
Alex Smith-My Pet & Me
Luke Troutman-Dinosaurs
Issaac Waggoner-Sports, Sunflowers
Andrew Walker-Arts & Crafts, Rockets,
Sports
1ST GRADE
Gabe Abel-Collections, Wildlife
Parker Arvin-Bugs, Collections, Rockets,
Sports, My Pet & Me
Korbin Berry-Wildlife
Lucas Brittain-Cake Decorating, Foods
Caitlin Carrico-Helping Mom & Dad, My
Pet & Me, Foods
Kyleigh Courter-Plants & Flowers, My
Pet & Me
Cyrus Ellis-Construction Toys, Dinosaurs, My Pet & Me
Madison Esch-Arts & Crafts, Cake Decorating, Whales & Dolphins, Wildlife
Abigail Fischer- Arts & Crafts, Wildlife
Madison Fischer-Arts & Crafts, Wildlife
Carter Harbison-Arts & Crafts
Claire Kemp-Cake Decorating
Kortni Rumble-Bugs, Garden, My Pet &
Me
Alexis Rush-Cake Decorating, Collections
Gracie Shaw-Bugs, Sports
Madyson Simmons-My Pet & Me
Mayson Simmons-Cake Decorating
Kaylynn Sims-Cake Decorating, My Pet
& Me
Ava Summers-Cake Decorating, My Pet
& Me
Abigail Survance-Arts & Crafts, Cake
Decorating, Sewing, Sunflowers, My Pet &
Me
Caleb Sward-Farm Scene, Rockets,
Wildlife, My Pet & Me
Jacob Tedrow-Construction Toys, Dinasourse, Farm Scene, Sports
Anastasia Toy-Foods, Plants & Flowers
Jeffrey Wagler-Farm Scene, Foods
Wayden Wagoner-Arts & Crafts, My Pet
& Me
Morgen Wolfe-Plants & Flowers,
Wildlife, My Pet & Me
2ND GRADE
Cheaney Archer-Arts & Crafts, Cake
Decorating, Collections, Plants & Flowers
Sam Ausbrooks-Arts & Crafts, Garden,
Wildlife
Keegan Brock-Bugs
Derek Chestnut-Cake Decorating, My Pet
& Me
Josiah Chestnut-Models, Rockets
Haley Fischer-Cake Decorating, Whales
& Dolphins
Grace Gingerich-Arts & Crafts
Mason Harder-Construction Toys, My Pet
& Me
Jayleigh Harger-Cake Decorating, Farm
Scene, Wildlife, My Pet & Me
Nicholas Keller-Models, My Pet & Me
Grace Lingenfelter-Arts & Crafts, Foods
Lexis Overton-Arts & Crafts, Foods,
Trees, My Pet & Me
Aiden Smith-Construction Toys
Trysten Stevens-Construction Toys
Jocelyn Strange-Cake Decorating, My
Pet & Me
Kaylin Waggoner-Arts & Crafts
Tucker Walton-Arts & Crafts, Foods,
Rockets, Sports
Drew Williams-Construction Toys, Models, Rockets
Kaitlyn Woods-Arts & Crafts, Foods,
Plants & Flowers
Kiddie tractor pull winners at 4-H Fair
CLASS ONE:
1st Place- Brayden Hartley
CLASS TWO:
Boys
1st Place- Emmett Graber
2nd Place- Eli Ausbrooks
3rd Place- Noah Esch
4th Place- Reed Brittain
5th Place- Carter Walton
Girls
1st Place- Olivia Abel
CLASS THREE:
Boys
1st Place- Jake Epple
2nd Place- Tucker Walton
3rd Place- Lucas Brittain
4th Place- Braydon Dant
5th Place- Karson Burch
Girls
1st Place- Madison McAtee
2nd Place- Emma Lingenfelter
CLASS FOuR:
Boys
1st Place- Ethan Graber
2nd Place- Sam Ausbrooks
3rd Place- Koen Waggner
4th Place- Isaac Waggner
Girls
1st Place- Grace Lingenfelter
2nd Place- Emma Hert
3rd Place- Isabelle Waggner
4th Place- Kortni Rumble
Drought triggers statewide Water Shortage Warning
The Department of Natural Resources and
the state Department of Homeland Security
have issued a Water Shortage Warning for all
counties in Indiana due to drought conditions.
Under the state’s Water Shortage Plan, notification letters are being sent to owners and
operators of significant water withdrawal facilities calling on them to implement voluntary measures that will result in a reduction
in water use by 10 to 15 percent.
The notification follows a previously issued warning on July 2 to significant water
withdrawal facilities in 32 counties in northeast and southwest Indiana.
State law defines a significant water withdrawal facility (SWWF) as one capable of
withdrawing 100,000 gallons of water per
day from all sources—ground water, surface
water, or a combination of the two.
The objective of the Water Shortage Warning stage is to prepare a coordinated response
to potential water supply problems and to initiate voluntary conservation measures in an
effort to avoid or reduce shortages, relieve
stressed water sources, and forestall the need
for mandatory water use restrictions.
Public water supply systems are advised to
immediately develop and update water shortage contingency plans for their respective
systems if they don’t already have one.
Although the Water Shortage Warning is
directed at SWWFs, all Hoosiers are encouraged to conserve water and energy use. Conserving energy helps conserve water. Taking
voluntary actions now will help later if conditions worsen.
DNR and DHS work with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Indiana Department of Agriculture, Indiana
Utility Regulatory Commission, and the National Weather Service to implement the
Water Shortage Plan.
The state’s Water Shortage Plan was developed in 1994 and updated in 2009. Recommended water conservation actions in the
plan
can
be
found
at
www.in.gov/dnr/water/files/watshplan.pdf
Belt rank advancements
page 18
-Photo provided
On July 3, Loogootee Martial Arts held belt rank advancement testing. Shown
above are the students who were tested and promoted in rank. At left is Josey Wagoner, 7th Kup Orange Belt; in the middle is Master Overall, and at right is Jarod
Wagoner, 7th Kup Orange Belt.
CHURCH
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Community Church
W eekly M essage
BY ERNIE CANELL
Pastor, New Beginnings Church
Toxic Words
Ephesians 4:29-33
How do we grieve the Holy Spirit? One
of the ways is with our words. We are being
poisoned. You know the old saying, “sticks
and stones may break my bones but words
will never hurt me.” Isn’t this the stupidest
thing you have ever heard? I have been
stung by some serious words that hurt.
Truth is, the wrong words can bruise our
souls for years. The right spirit-inspired
words can transform us, heal us, inspire us
to do more than we thought possible.
Proverbs 18:21, ‘the tongue has the power
of life and death and those who love it will
eat its fruit.’
When we use poisonous words, we are
not doing what God wants us to do. Words
Matter! God created and He spoke life into
existence. He said, let there be and there
was. Words can create or destroy. Words
can heal or crush. Right words can build,
wrong words can tear down. There are
words that can give life and words that can
take away life. The tongue has the power of
life and death.
Many have been crushed because of rotten words, unwholesome words. People say
things like, ‘Did you really mean to do that
to your hair?’, ‘Why aren’t you married?’,
‘Wish you were more like your brother, or
more serious.’, ‘I wish I would have never
had you.’, ‘I hate you.’, ‘I am so disappointed in you.’, and ‘You will never
amount to anything.’ These words crush and
take away life.
There are many words that can be life giving. ‘I believe in you.’, ‘God has given you
something special.’, ‘I couldn’t love you
more.’, ‘You are amazing.’, ‘You knocked
it out of the ballpark.’, ‘I’d marry you all
over again.’, and ‘You can do anything God
wants you to do.’
Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no unwholesome work proceed from your mouth, but
only such a word as is good for edification
according to the need of the moment, so that
it will give grace to those who hear.”
There are two levels of words. What others say to you. What you say to others.
We need to guard our hearts against toxic
words others may say to us. We can’t control what others say but we can control what
we believe. We don’t need to internalize
what others say because it is decaying to our
soul. Guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life. If we don’t keep it out of our
soul it will hinder what God wants us to do.
A pastor was once talking about a game
his kids played called, “Truth or Trash”. He
would put on flash cards different sayings
like. “You will never make a difference in
this world.” When the kids read that they
would throw it on the ground and step on it
and say that it was trash. Another would say,
“You are beautiful in the eyes of God.” On
this one they would dance around holding
the card up saying, ‘That is the Truth’.
When someone else speaks toxic words,
ask yourself if it is true, (consistent with
God’s word) or trash. If it is trash, I would
not internalize this nor would I put it into
my soul.
Speak life-giving words to others every
chance you get. Guard others against toxic
words. You may have to bite your tongue
when you are tempted to say toxic words.
Instead of robbing someone of an unspoken
blessing speak it, say it. You are wonderful.
Good words are life-giving words. This
scripture says, ‘but only such a word as is
good for edification according to the need
of the moment.’ Don’t miss the moment.
The right words at the right time can bring
life. Speak life into your own circumstances. Mark 11:23, ‘Truly I say to you,
whoever says to this mountain, “be taken up
and cast into the sea, and does not doubt n
his heart, but believes that what he says is
going to happen, it will be granted him.”’
Don’t talk about your mountain, talk to
your mountain. Say things like, ‘you are in
the way, I believe God can handle this.’ Talk
to your mountain with life-giving words.
Your spiritual enemy is the father of lies. He
talks trash, don’t believe the trash.
Speak words of life, ‘I believe I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me.
I believe my God is able to do exceedingly
and abundantly more than I can ask or
imagine. I believe that I am an over comer
by the blood of the lamb and the words of
our testimony. I believe I will be blessed
going in and blessed coming out. I believe
God can bring healing where there is hurt. I
believe God is at work in my relationships,
I won’t let poison come out of my mouth
tearing anyone down. I will let the spirit of
God come out of my mouth building others
up. I will speak His words. Bring life for
His glory and His name sake. I will not let
toxic words ruin my soul.’
This week we have seen a true miracle.
God healed a lady in our church whom the
doctors thought had a stroke. Through the
power of prayer she came out of the coma
and is doing well. Their explanation was
she only had an infection in her body. We
believe it was truly a miracle.
We invite kids from toddlers to sixth
grade to come and have a great time at
Lighthouse Landing Vacation Bible School
Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Call 709-0258 or 709-2525 for more
information.
Youth visit Parkview
-Photos provided
On Wednesday, July 18, a group of seventh and eighth graders from St. John
Catholic Church went to Parkview Village in Odon to visit the residents and tour the
facility. The students put on a bingo and ate lunch with their new friends. Pictured
with Jeanne Wagoner, of Loogootee, is Katie Sims, Meghan Mathies, Cora Hedrick,
Mya Hedrick, and Heather Harshaw. Pictured with Mag Beasley, of Raglesville, are
Brayden Horsting and Christopher Hager. Participants would like to give a big
thanks to their driver, Janet Matthews.
Walking for Jesus
-Photo by Bill Whorrall
Last Saturday morning, Martin County resident Bill Whorrall met two young folks,
Josh Darr and Kerri Hegarty, who are spreading the Christian message as they travel
across the u.S.A. heading from Delaware to Kansas. They had traveled through
Shoals around 9:30 a.m. After a respite in Kansas they will continue on to the West
Coast. If you would like to learn more email [email protected].
OPINION
Martin County
JOURNAL
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~LETTERS TO THE EDITOR~
‘Donation made in honor of the
Class of 1946’
‘Wake up and take notice what
your elected and appointed public
To the editor of the Martin County Jour- officials are doing’
nal,
I was pleased to renew an on old friendship with Ray Patterson, a former Loogootee Basketball Player dating back to
1946. Ray and his brother, Donnie and his
dad, Joe, all played basketball for the Lions.
Joe was also one of many great old time
fans and members of the Loogootee Basketball Family.
Ray’s generous donation to the Rita and
Jack Butcher Loogootee Basketball Family
Foundation will go a long way in encouraging the members of the foundation to award
an additional scholarship next year.
Ray made his donation in honor of the
Class of 1946. Other senior members of the
1946 basketball team were Billy Carter,
Calvin Beasley, Tom Spoonmore, Bob
Kerns and Frank Dant. Other team members were George Patterson, Donnie Patterson (brother), Buddy Buhr, and Glen Livers.
Leo Costello was their coach. Cheerleaders
were Helen Fields, Natalie Jones and Donnie Acton.
Jack Butcher
Loogootee, Indiana
‘We are proud of the Democratic
Political Party and this President’
To the editor of the Martin County Journal,
We agree with Dennis Jones of Shoals
that the Democratic Party is not the party of
our fathers! It is a much more inclusive
party than the Democratic Party of old. As
lifelong Democrats, we are proud that our
party has openly recruited people of every
race and color to become part of the political process. We always learned that the
Democratic Party is the party that cared
about the common man. It is the party that
fights for the middle class. This is still true
today!
People seem to have such short memories. When President Obama took office our
economy was in the toilet. The Dow was
below 7,000 points. We were losing jobs at
horrendous rates, and our three big auto
companies were in financial trouble. Now,
three years later, our auto companies are
thriving, the Dow is close to 13,000, and
new jobs are being created every month.
This has been a slow, painful process. But
did we expect miracles? It looks to us like
this Democratic administration hasn’t done
such a bad job.
Remember, this is the same Democratic
Party that gave us Social Security,
Medicare, Civil Rights, and Environmental
protections.
We are proud of the Democratic Political
Party and this President. They are working
hard for us, the common man, and deserve
to be re-elected!
Phil and Susan Eyler
Loogootee, Indiana
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DID YOU KNOW that on July 27, 2012,
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will sign
the U.N. Small Arms Treaty? This treaty is
also known as The Arms Trade Treaty; at one
time I thought these were two separate
treaties but they are one in the same.
I have heard that when the U.S. signs this
treaty and the President does not veto the
treaty and the U.S. Senate takes no action on
this treaty, then it will be the “law of the
land” until some action is taken by a President or the U.S. Senate. This would repeal
our Second Amendment Rights because of
the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution!! This, I have heard, is because the U.S.
was a signatory to the Geneva Convention.
Hope what I heard is wrong because I hate
to think any of our public officials, elected
or appointed, would do this with full consent
and knowledge of what it does to the rights
of United States citizens which they represent in their position of power.
President Obama in the 2008 election said
he would not try to push gun control legislation because he did not have the votes. However, he never said he would not try to use
some “back door” tactics to establish gun
control. Both President Obama and Secretary
of State Clinton have expressed full support
for this Small Arms Treaty.
This treaty is being sold as a means to control gun sales to “rogue” nations. Guess we
are one of the “rogue” nations since this
treaty will also pertain to us. Nations are the
biggest sellers of arms to other nations but
this treaty does nothing to stem the sale of
arms between nations. It has been said that
“Fast and Furious” was meant to prove that
most of the guns used by the Mexican cartels
were coming from the United States and consequently a reason to impose tougher guns
laws on U.S. citizens. This Arms Treaty will
set up a global (there’s that word again) body
to require all nations to regulate firearms so
that they can prevent their exportation to
other countries. One way to do that is to require countries to inventory the guns in private hands and to register them. How many
of the countries in the U.N. would be able to
handle this registration of private arms other
than the United States? How many guns in
private hands would be registered in Iran,
Pakistan, and Afghanistan or anywhere in the
Middle East or in the Far East? After the registration is completed how long do you think
it will be before this global body will be
telling us what kind and how many guns and
how much ammunition we will be allowed
to keep in our homes? Then after that they
can do an outright ban on guns. Maybe hypothetical but, I feel, very realistic.
WAKE UP and take notice what your
elected and appointed public officials are
doing in the background. Main stream media
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will not tell a lot of the things going on that
they (the media) are also in favor of promoting. It scares me, no terrifies me, that there
is a possibility that the U.N. could control
any part of our lives. These treaties are a
problem for ALL of us. Do your due diligence and find out information so you can
make an informed decision on these matters.
We The People are the only ones who can
hold our public officials accountable for their
actions. Contact your representatives in the
House and Senate and let them know your
feelings about these matters. I know the
House of Representatives do not vote on
treaties but they do control the purse strings
for funding of different projects. Senator
Coats is on the record as being opposed to
both LOST and the U.N. Small Arms Treaty.
The tragedy that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, this past week is beyond comprehension for most of us. Why would anyone even
think of doing a horrific thing to their fellow
human beings? However, Mayor Bloomberg
of New York City was talking of the need for
more gun control that very same morning.
Another person said this is why we need to
sign the U.N. Small Arms Treaty. I don’t
know the answer to something like this but I
think we need to look somewhere else for an
answer instead of more gun laws or restrictions. Personally, I think the loss of respect
for life has a lot to do with tragedies such as
Aurora and Columbine. If we can’t respect a
life, from womb to tomb, then what is there
in our lives that we can respect? The Good
Lord will be the ultimate judge on all of this.
May he have mercy on all of us.
Update on the Law of the Sea Treaty
(LOST). Sen John Kerry, Chairman of the
Foreign Relations Committee, has postponed
the vote on this treaty until after the November elections and will try to get the treaty
passed during the “lame duck” session of
Congress. Apparently enough Republicans
have switched their commitment from support of the treaty to opposing the treaty thus
causing him to set the vote for LOST at a
later date.
We don’t want these letters to be too
lengthy so I will address the UN Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(CRPD) later. However you could start your
own research for information on this treaty
that can possibly put the care of disabled
children under the care of public officials
with little or no input from the children’s parents.
Keep the Supremacy Clause in mind when
you are researching these treaties.
Mike and Pat Jones
Loogootee, Indiana
‘It’s time to quell excessive partisanship’
Most Americans want to see our challenges addressed pragmatically. But Congress is filled with people who barely talk to
each other, do their best to undermine the
other side, and seek partisan advantage at
every turn. Why is partisan polarization the
most prominent feature of American politics?
There are lots of ways in which members
of Congress differ from the American people. They are wealthier, whiter and older.
Proportionally more of them are men, and far
more are lawyers. All of these differences
can affect congressional deliberations, but
none matches another yawning gap that has
opened up between Congress and average
Americans: Congress, unlike the country at
large, is noxiously partisan.
Yes, there are partisan divisions among
voters. But most Americans want to see our
challenges addressed pragmatically. They are
not especially interested in ideologically
driven legislative maneuvering, and have almost no patience for political leaders who
zealously seek partisan advantage. They
want politicians to find common ground —
not dwell on their differences, promote special interests or place party loyalty ahead of
national progress. Americans see the value in
compromise, accommodation, and civility.
Congress, on the other hand, is filled with
people who barely talk to each other, do their
best to undermine the other side, and seek
partisan advantage at every turn. There are
exceptions, but I’m always struck by news
stories outlining efforts to bridge the partisan
divide — that these are news, rather than
commonplace occurrences, highlights the
problem.
How did Congress get to the point where
partisan polarization has become the most
prominent feature of American politics?
There’s no single reason.
The gerrymandering of congressional districts certainly has hurt. More often than not,
people running for Congress do so in districts
drawn to favor one party or another. This
means that if there’s a political threat, it’s
from members of their own party. There is
very little reason for a candidate to consider
the views of people across the political spectrum or to move to the center. Instead, the
candidate must focus on the small number of
partisan activists who dominate primaries.
As New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg
points out, good transportation hasn’t helped
either. Instead of going to restaurants together or going to their kids’ birthday parties,
members of Congress leave Washington on
Thursday and spend as much time as possible in their districts. They have few opportunities to get to know one another.
The partisan divide is also exacerbated by
changes in the media. The 24-hour news
cycle and instant analysis have forced politicians to take positions before they really
have time to think them out. Social media,
for its part, creates a referendum virtually instantly on every issue. Politicians need time
to study and ponder issues; instead, it’s as if
they face an election every day on every
issue before them.
The result is that the sheer intensity of our
politics has been ramped up — with money,
lobbyists, interest groups, reporters, bloggers, and countless ordinary-citizen commentators adding to the pressure politicians
feel, raising the stakes and amplifying the
feelings on every issue.
Just as there’s no single cause for Washington’s out-of-control partisanship, there’s
no single solution. We need to find ways of
reducing the outsized role of money in politics, eliminating the partisan gerrymandering
of districts and opening up state primaries,
so that interest groups and partisan activists
have a harder time dominating elections.
Congressional leaders need to expand opportunities for members to get to know one another and their families, principally by
paying attention to the work schedule; it’s
hard to get mad at someone you know well,
much less demonize him or her.
But perhaps the most important effort
would be to expand the electorate. Low
turnout in our elections greatly enhances the
power of highly partisan voters. More voters
would force politicians to listen to a wider
range of views. It would tilt the balance toward where most Americans are — somewhere around the middle.
Too often, “debate” these days is just the
two parties’ talking points hammering at
each other in a mean-spirited, strident tone
— not a genuine dialogue that searches for
common ground and a solution to the problem. Changing this will require you and me
to make it clear to our political friends that
we do not like divisive name-calling, constantly attacking an opponent’s motivation or
blatant partisan calculation. Let them know
that we all pay the price for excessive partisanship, and we’re tired of it.
Lee Hamilton
Director of the Center on
Congress at Indiana University