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-Two
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
13 Pages
Shoals School brings back laid-off staff members
The Shoals School Board met last Thursday, August 2.
The board approved the resignation of
Carolyn Eubank from the position of elementary teacher, Matt Sowders from the
position of health / physical education
teacher and Sharon Kittaka from the position of science and mathematics teacher.
Superintendent Keller recommended that
due to the resignations of Mr. Sowders and
Mrs. Eubank and the recall language in the
current status quo contract, the board approve the recall of Amanda Turpin to a fulltime elementary position and Teri Kerr to a
full-time physical education / health position for the 2012-13 school year. The board
approved.
The board also approved the recall of
Charlene Breidenbaugh to fill the position
of junior/senior high school library assistant for the 2012-13 school year.
The board approved hiring Shannon
Wagoner as pre-school / physical education
teacher, Ashley Owen as 2nd shift custodian, and Melissa Dorsey as pre-school bus
driver / instructional assistant.
The board approved the following people
to serve as substitute teachers during the
2012-13 school year: Leeza Adams, Karen
Hickman, Rachelle Atkins, Monica Jones,
Rebecca Bauer, Nicole Lengacher, Bill
Berry, Kristin Mann, Pat Burcham, Andy
Purdue, Lorna Clark, Amy Qualkenbush,
Erin Craney, Chasity Qualkenbush, Linda
Evans-Dillon, Mary Smith, Nina Foreman,
Adam Tedrow, Barbara Hager, Jennifer
Tedrow, Joni Harder, John Zeigler, Ashley
Hawkins, and Jessicia Hembree.
The board approved Regina SimmonsStevens to complete a student teaching assignment with Kindra Hovis during the first
semester of the 2012-13 school year.
Brian Smith, athletic director, recommended and the board approved the follow-
No settlement yet on Deep
Cut Lake Road bridge
By Courtney HugHett
Martin County Journal Publisher
At last night’s Martin County Commissioners’ meeting Commissioner Paul
George questioned whether they should get
an engineer lined up to get specs on the
bridge on Deep Cut Lake Road that needs
to be replaced. It was damaged back in February after a semi driver ran into it. Residents on Deep Cut Lake Road attended the
previous commissioners’ meeting to find out
why it was taking so long to get a settlement
from the driver’s insurance company and
get the bridge replaced. County Attorney
Dave Lett has been working with the insurance company since the accident six months
ago.
One of the residents from the previous
meeting, Dru Fromm, was at last night’s
meeting to follow up on where things were.
Commissioner Gregory told Fromm that he
and County Attorney Lett were working
with the insurance company. He said he
spoke with them on Monday and they need
two documents faxed to them and then they
will be working on a settlement.
Fromm asked if there has been any written correspondence up to this point to which
Gregory replied that they are catching up on
that now and are hoping to reach a settlement very soon. He said in the meantime,
they can get an engineer lined up. The commissioners agreed to start the advertising
process.
Highway Superintendent Jim Williams
spoke to the commissioners about the bids
for the new tractor, opened at the last meeting. He said while reviewing the bids, he
had found a mistake on the way Wright and
Stemle’s was figured which reduced the
price from $46,000 to $44,365 and down to
$34,365 with the trade-ins. The tractor is a
John Deere 6100D and he suggested going
with their bid.
The other two bids were from Hopf
Equipment for $36,401.65 and New Holland for $38,870.
The two county tractors that will be traded
in are 20-plus years old and can no longer
be repaired. Williams said he has the money
available in the local road and street fund to
pay for the tractor. When ordered, the tractor
(See ‘BrIDge’ continued on page three)
ing coaches for the 2012-13 school year:
-Dave Qualkenbush as varsity cross
country coach
-Amy Qualkenbush as varsity assistant /
JV cross country coach
-Kevin Hert as boys’ junior high soccer
coach
-Dana Turpin as girls’ varsity assistant /
JV basketball coach
-Chasity Qualkenbush as a girls’ high
school cross country volunteer
Superintendent Keller noted that the approval of Amy Qualkenbush as varsity assistant/JV cross country coach was
contingent upon enough student interest to
support a junior varsity team.
The board approved the following people
to serve as CDL / ECA bus drivers for the
2012-13 school year: Melvin Albright,
Charlene Breidenbaugh, Norman Beasley,
Scott Fishback, Andy Burkhardt, Larry
Sherfick, Mark Franklin, Wayne Under-
wood, and Randy Wininger.
Lorna Troutman gave details about an educational student program that she is working on with fourth grade teacher, Mimi
Hawkins, called the Lego Program. It is
made possible through a department of defense grant.
Superintendent Keller reviewed the details of the 2013 budget, capital projects
plan, and the school bus replacement plan
with the board. Following discussion, Superintendent Keller requested permission
to advertise as required by law and the
board approved.
The board approved a recommendation
by Superintendent Keller to purchase a new
curtain for the stage in the main gymnasium from Corbin’s Drapery in Jasper at a
cost of $6,560.
Superintendent Keller recommended the
board approve Calcar Paving, Inc. to com(See ‘SHoALS’ on page two)
Council continues forward with
quarry 10-year tax abatement
By Courtney HugHett
Martin County Alliance Director Tim
Kinder and Sam Yoder with Indian Creek
Quarries, LLC, presented the statement of
benefits for personal property to the Martin
County Council Monday night.
This ten-year abatement will be for personal property only on manufacturing
equipment purchased. A timetable for implementing a tax rebate was explained.
A portion of it was, “Tax abatement is a
tool used by local government to attract
private investment and job creation by exempting all or a portion of the new or increased assessed value resulting from new
investment from the property tax roll. Tax
abatement can be granted on either real or
personal property. Real property abatements can be granted for both new construction and rehabilitation, with the
abatement limited to the increase in assessed value attributable to the new construction or rehabilitation. Personal
property tax abatements can be granted to
any manufacturing equipment (new or
used) that has not previously been taxed in
Indiana. Personal property such as laboratory equipment and computers used in experimental research and development
laboratories is also eligible for tax abatement.”
Yoder has hired seven people and anticipates hiring two more. Judge Lynne Ellis
asked how many of the employees were
from Martin County with the answer being
one. She also asked what the tax value of
the abatement would be. Kinder replied
that it would be around $44,000 the first
year with the quarry paying 10 percent in
tax the second year and then 10 percent
added each year for the duration of the
abatement. The official amount will not be
known until an assessment is done.
Kinder said that any equipment purchased after the tax abatement is put in
place would be fully taxed unless another
abatement is requested.
Council member Warren Albright said,
“A lot of what they’re looking at is that it’s
brand new jobs, we’re not losing income.”
He said the quarry has already received
(See ‘ABAteMent’ cont. on page two)
Two stylists join downtown Loogootee hair salon, His & Hers
By Courtney HugHett
His & Hers Salon in downtown Loogootee is in its 28th year of business. Recently, owner Judy Stuffle has filled up each
styling station in the salon by adding two
more stylists.
Whitney Eller, who was a previous stylist
with His & Hers from 2010 to 2011, has returned and been back for a couple weeks.
Whitney is the daughter of Wayne and
Georgia (Dunn) Cunningham. She attended
Barr-Reeve School until 8th grade before
moving to Loogootee and graduating in
2009. She then went on to graduate from
Vincennes Beauty College. Whitney says
many may think it is strange, but her favorite things to do in the salon are haircuts
and rolling perms. She said she is considering offering make-up application in the future.
Megan McDaniel is the brand-new stylist
at His & Hers. After living in Indianapolis
for many years, Megan has decided to slow
things down and move back to Loogootee.
She said the school system was a big draw
for her. Megan is the daughter of John Hunt
and Lisa Norris and the granddaughter of
John and Sue Hunt. She is a 2007 graduate
of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis
and a graduate of Regency Beauty Institute,
also in Indianapolis. She has two sons, ages
four and six.
Megan offers a new service to His & Hers
– hair and lash extensions. She also noted
that she is really good at coloring hair but
enjoys all forms of styling.
The girls join the ranks of owner Judy
Stuffle and stylist Amy Hill, who has been
with His & Hers for six years.
The salon offers haircuts, perms and
waves, hair straightening, coloring and
highlights, brow and facial waxing, hair and
lash extensions, and tanning beds.
(See ‘HIS & HerS’ cont. on page two)
-Photo by Courtney Hughett
the ladies of His & Hers are shown above. From left to right are Whitney eller,
Amy Hill, owner Judy Stuffle, and Megan McDaniel.
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ABAteMent
(Continued from page one)
“quite a bit of steam”. “If we don’t give it to
them and that causes them to not set up then
we’ve lost the jobs and the revenue two years
from now,” he said.
Judge Ellis replied that she is all for new
businesses starting in Martin County but she
doesn’t agree with Albright’s statement about
it being all about the jobs. She said of the
nine jobs they offer only one is benefiting a
resident of Martin County.
Kinder replied that he understands what
Ellis is saying however she needs to take in
to consideration the qualifications needed for
the jobs.
There will be a public hearing in the near
future where residents can offer their opinions on the abatement.
Sam Yoder expressed his appreciation for
the cooperation and help his company has received from Martin County and hopes to create more jobs and hire Martin County
residents.
Councilman Lonnie Hawkins explained
the budget request from the Martin County
Historical Society. He said that many years
ago a handshake agreement was made between the historical society and the council
agreeing to support the society each year by
giving them $6,000. Through the years, the
dollar amount as been lowered with the total
amount being $2,500 for 2012. The request
for 2013 has been increased back to $6,000.
Council member Lynn Gee asked if Clerk
Julie Fithian would be scanning any of the
documents currently housed at the museum
along with the ones she has been scanning
from the courthouse vault. No one was sure
but Gee said it would be nice to have all the
documents scanned and then discarded.
The council approved a transfer requested
by Surveyor Paul Sanders from the corner
perpetuation fund, personal services to the
corner perpetuation fund, other services and
charges for mileage in the amount of $351.
The council also approved an additional
appropriation for the sales disclosure fee
fund, capital outlay, equipment, for two
copiers, one for the assessor’s office and one
for the auditor’s office in the amount of
$10,000 requested by Assessor McGuire.
Judge Ellis requested an additional appro-
priation to pay for public defender fees of
$50,000.
She reported she has collected $14,000
from the public defenders fees and has only
approximately $44,000 still outstanding for
2012 although there are a few that have not
been processed yet. The council approved
her request and the money will come out of
the general fund.
Martin County Community Corrections
Director Kathy Collins gave her six-month
report. Logged community service hours
from January to June were 1,869.25 used to
do work around Martin County. She listed
areas where mowing or trash pick-up was
done by the road crews. It was questioned on
why crews were mowing the area of the Loogootee Pool and if more old cemeteries could
be maintained. Council member Gee said
that the city pool is city-owned and they have
employees that should take care of that. She
said she would like to see the smaller cemeteries “that no one cares about” taken care of.
Collins agreed saying that since she took
over as director they have continued to do
things the same way they have been done in
the past. She said she is reevaluating the road
crew hours and where the crews are most
needed.
Collins noted that offenders on home detention have been offered a dollar off their
fees for home detention if they volunteer for
road crew. She said she wants these people
to be out working, helping the county, instead of sitting at home.
Millie Brown, Lost River Township
Trustee, updated the council on the progress
of the Lost River Fire Station. This was the
third time they applied for a grant and will
know by the end of this month if it has been
awarded. She has a plan B in place in case
they don’t get the grant.
The commissioners put Lost River Fire
Station as a line item in their budget for
$10,000. Brown said Lost River would appreciate any help the county could give them.
They have been located in a converted hog
house since 1999.
The budget hearings will be Monday and
Tuesday, September 10 and 11 at 8:30 a.m.
in the commissioners’ room.
County food service establishments
inspected by health department
The following restaurant inspections were
done by Julia Albright, of the Martin
County Health Department. The information listed is verbatim from the inspection
report and all were routine inspections and
Dairy Queen was also inspected due to a
complaint. Violations that were seen again
from one inspection to the next are noted
with “repeat violation” after the entry.
June 26
Dairy Queen, 212 Mill Street, Loogootee
One critical violation:
-No date marking on ready-to-eat salads,
sliced cheese, shredded cheese, ice cream
topping containers in walk-in cooler
Six non-critical violations:
-Box of lids on floor of storage room.
Boxes of frozen lemonade and pineapple
topping in floor of walk-in freezer
-Door of ice machine and cabinet doors
in kitchen in poor repair
-Buckets above dish washing sink stacked
together wet; bags of wiping cloths directly
on floor in food prep area
-Non-food contact surfaces of crates used
for storage in walk-in coolers and storeroom
have build-up of dirt/dust. Fan unit of front
walk-in cooler has build-up of dust
-Women’s toilet room door self-closing
devise not functioning properly
-Physical facilities not cleaned at frequency to prevent build-up of dried food
particles. Food particles under equipment
and on shelving. Dried food splashed on interior of freezers and on walls of walk-in
cooler and behind counter tops
Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant, 502 West
Broadway Street, Loogootee
Four critical violations:
-Temperature of items in True coolers in
food prep area between 43-56 degrees. Container of cut-up chicken sitting on counter
at room temperature (Repeat violation)
-No date marking system in place for
items throughout all coolers (Repeat violation)
-Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths
contained insufficient amount of sanitizer
(Repeat violation)
-Lids and containers used to store
chips/salsa/spices/flour/beans, etc. not
cleaned at frequency to prevent build-up of
food residue/grease
Six non-critical violations:
-Taco shells and taco bowls not covered
on shelf above food prep area. Buckets of
dried peppers not covered in store room
(Repeat violation)
-Bowls/buckets being used as scoops in
dry items (beans/rice/flour) (Repeat violation)
-No buckets of sanitizing solution noted
for use in kitchen or beverage prep area
(Repeat violation)
-No covered trash can in women’s toilet
room
-Plumbing lines on dish machine leaking
-Back exterior door in dish room not
sealed to prevent entry of insects/rodents
Jones & Sons Fuel Center, 113 Broadway
Street, Loogootee
Two non-critical violations:
-Boxes of pizza and waffles stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer. Box of
cups sitting on floor in store room
-Mold growth on upper interior surface of
Manitowac Ice Machine
Family Dollar Store #1254, 99 Pine Street,
Loogootee
No violations noted.
SHoALS
plete asphalt repairs and re-paving of the
parking lots and drives at a cost of $9,983.
The board approved.
The board reviewed and approved a bid
for dairy products from Prairie Farms Dairy
and a bid for bread and bakery products
from The Earthgrains Company.
Superintendent Keller requested permission to attend the fall conference sponsored
by the ISBA and the IAPSS on September
24-25, 2012. Austin Malone and Candace
Roush requested permission to attend the
new principals meeting sponsored by SIEC
on August 24, 2012 in Jasper. Dot Tredway,
Misty Davis, and Melinda Armstrong requested permission to attend the food service seminar sponsored by SIEC on July 31,
2012 in Huntingburg. The board approved
all requests.
The board tabled action on renewal of
membership with the Indiana Small Rural
Schools Association. The board asked Superintendent Keller to find out if the corporation is currently a member of the ISRSA
and how long they have held a membership. They will re-visit the issue at the next
meeting.
Candace Roush, high school principal,
reported on a grant that the school has applied for through Oakland City University.
The grant is for an after-school tutoring
program called Upward Bound that concentrates on strengthening students’ math
and science skills. The goal of the program
is to help students recognize and develop
their potential to excel in math and science
and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math- and science-related fields.
Superintendent Keller notified the board
of the guidelines specified for care and
usage of iPad computers which were assigned to some staff members. She explained that each staff member who was
assigned an iPad was required to sign the
iPad guidelines upon receipt of their device. She asked the board to contact her if
they had any questions or concerns about
the iPad staff guidelines.
The board approved the 4th grade students to take a field trip to the Martin
County Fairgrounds on August 30.
The board approved the Class of 2014 to
hold a fundraiser selling magazines during
the fall of 2012. The fundraiser will help
pay for prom, graduation, and the senior
class trip.
that the Martin County Sheriff’s Department used the multi-purpose room and
cafeteria on July 19, 2012 for physical and
written testing of applicants.
She requested approval from the board to
host the annual Festival of Bands on November 6, 2012. The board approved.
The board received a copy of the elementary and junior/senior high school teacher
handbooks for the 2012-13 school year.
that Principal Roush has recommended that
junior/senior high school students be given
semester exams during the last week of
each semester. Superintendent Keller stated
that she supports Mrs. Roush’s recommendation concerning semester exams.
The board received a copy of a memorandum regarding teacher and instruction staff
dress code to be implemented at the start of
the 2012-13 school year.
Superintendent Keller recommended the
board approve the family and consumer
sciences department to operate the Rox
Café as a hands-on learning experience and
a fundraiser. The Rox Café offers lunch to
staff members on Fridays at a cost of $5,
operates a bakery for Thanksgiving
desserts, and fulfills other culinary requests
for athletic teams, school organizations,
and community individuals upon request.
The board approved.
Superintendent Keller provided the board
with a copy of a medication permission slip
that must be completed and signed by a
parent/guardian for any elementary student
bringing medication to school. She also
noted that a doctor’s note will be required
Wednesday, august 8, 2012
for any medication given whether it is a
prescription or over-the-counter medication.
that she has approved the fire department
to be issued one key to the front door of the
high school and one key to the fire panel
box. The keys will be given to Fire Chief
Kenny Sanders.
that the rates on group life and AD&D insurance will be increasing as follows:
Current rates:
Basic life - $0.1000 / $1,000
Basic AD&D - $0.0250 / $1,000
New rates:
Basic life - $0.1380 / $1,000
Basic AD&D - $0.0260 / $1,000
The school will continue group life and
AD&D insurance coverage with ISTA Insurance Trust.
The board approved the 2012-13 athletic
ticket prices as follows:
All-event pass to home events - family $150, adult - $50 and senior - $35
Single game tickets - high school indoor
events - $5, high school outdoor events $4, junior high events - $3, and Shoals students’ admission - $2
Superintendent Keller asked for permission from the board to hire a new high
school mathematics/science teacher prior
to the start of the 2012-13 school year. The
board agreed by consensus.
Both Austin Malone, new elementary
principal, and Candace Roush, new
junior/senior high school principal, told the
board how excited they are in their new positions and reported on preparations being
made for the start of the new school year.
Superintendent Keller reported to the
board that Family Fun Night which was organized by the budget reduction committee
resulted in a profit of just over $2,000. She
explained that the profits were divided
among the 24 teachers who participated in
the event. Each teacher received $87 to
spend on classroom supplies of their choosing.
Superintendent Keller publicly thanked
Doug Bawel and Jasper Engines and Transmissions for the very generous donation of
a desk and several pieces of office furniture
for the elementary principal’s office as well
as conference chairs that will be much appreciated in the elementary building.
Superintendent Keller reported on the
ISTEP scores as related to recent reports
published in the local newspapers. She
noted that while Shoals’ scores reflect some
pockets of excellence, there are others who
have not done as well as anticipated. She
stated that she wants the board as well as
the public to know that the corporation is
going to address the issues and are prepared
to work with the teachers and provide them
with the resources needed to help the students get where they need to be.
Board Secretary Denise Garrett, stated
that a thank you card was received from
Candace Roush thanking the board for hiring her in the position of junior/senior high
school principal and stating that she was
very excited to begin her duties at Shoals.
The next meeting of the board will be a
special session scheduled for August 23 at
5 p.m. The regular August board meeting,
normally scheduled for the second Thursday of the month, has been suspended.
HIS & HerS
Whitney and Megan are currently offering an introductory discount of $2 off a
haircut or $5 off coloring or highlights until
the end of August. Call 812-295-3926 for
more information and don’t forget to mention the discount when scheduling an appointment.
The salon’s hours are Tuesday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After-hours appointments are available, call for more details.
His & Hers is located at 219 N. JFK Avenue
in downtown Loogootee.
3 Wednesday, august 8, 2012
OBITUARIes
CArL “Joe” BrAtton
Carl Joseph “Joe” Bratton died peacefully
at 8:50 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2012 at his
home. A resident of
Shoals, he was 71.
He was born December 29, 1940 in Martin
County; the son of the
late Elkanah and Mable
(Girdley) Bratton. He
married Linda Blackmer
on March 9, 2007 and
she survives. He was
married to Dora
formerly
CArL “Joe”
BrAtton Mae Pigate, who died in
2007. He graduated from Williams High
School in 1960, and served in the U.S. Navy
aboard the submarine USS Trumpetfish.
Following his enlistment, he was a car
salesman for Laverne Terry Ford. He later
owned and operated Joe’s Chrysler City for
several years, and was then employed by
National Gypsum for 32 years, retiring in
2007.
He was a member of the Shoals American
Legion Post #61, V.F.W. and Shoals Eagles
Lodge. He was also a member of the White
River Lodge No. 332 F. & A.M.
He is survived by two daughters, Eloise
Rene Obermiller, and husband Mark; and
Tangela Hope Minton and companion Tom
Dixon; five grandchildren, Christopher Laporga, Janelle Deck, Lindsy Laporga, Nick
Minton and Dylan Minton; step-children,
Thomas and Nancie French, Tracy and
Karla French, David and Debra LaBarge,
Jack and Roxann LaBarge, and Angela and
Dan Dunkelberg; 18 step-grandchildren, 14
step-great-grandchildren, many nieces and
BrIDge
will be available in two weeks.
The bid from Wright and Stemle also
comes with a five-year, 3,000-mile Powertrain warranty included in the price.
The commissioners agreed to go with the
Wright and Stemle tractor.
Residents on Baker Road came before the
commissioners to see about getting their
road closed due to frequent break-ins. According to one of the property owners, only
one other homeowner lives on the road and
he too is in favor of the road closing. She
said that they have had an increased number
of break-ins along with vandalism to their
property. If closed, they would gate the road
to prevent anyone from entering.
The commissioners decided to have
County Attorney Lett and Jim Williams
work together to find out the exact procedure for closing the road which Lett thought
included a petition, public notice, and a public hearing. The commissioners said they
were fine with closing the road since the
only two property owners residing on it
were in agreement. It was noted that utility
rights of way would have to be considered.
Commissioner George said he had another group of taxpayers interested in closing their road too, so would like to have the
information to pass on to them.
George also asked Williams what it would
take to put a road back on the county’s
books. He said they were looking to re-add
Sawmill Road. Williams replied that he
would need to see the specs of the ordinance
and he believes that it would be the same
process as closing a road.
Commissioner Gregory brought up an
issue with US Gypsum putting up signs di-
nephews, one brother, Harley Bratton of
Shoals; and two sisters, Margaret Bailey of
Indianapolis, and Jane Holt, of Henryville.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lucien, Frank and John Bratton, and
three sisters, Sue Rehl, Pauline Bratton, and
Flossie Bratton, who died in infancy.
The funeral was August 6 at Queen-Lee
Funeral Home in Shoals, with Brother Mike
Strawn officiating. Burial was in Trinity
Springs Cemetery with military rites by the
American Legion.
JoHn r. CLArk, Sr.
John R. Clark, Sr. died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, August 4 at the Loogootee Nursing
Center. A resident of Loogootee, he was 72.
He was born December 27, 1939 in
Daviess County; the son of Orval and Esther “Fern” (Kelsey) Clark. He married
Mary (Boyles) Clark on June 4, 1985 and
she survives.
He was a retired boxcar repairman at
NSWC Crane and was a member of Mt.
Zion Wesleyan Church. He was a U.S.
Army veteran serving in Vietnam where he
received the Purple Heart.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Clark;
two sons, John R. Clark Jr. of Tacoma,
Washington and Matthew Clark of Shoals;
two step-sons, Clifford Allen of Loogootee,
and Joseph Allen of Loogootee; one brother,
Danny Clark of Loogootee; three sisters,
Kathy Spears of Odon, Laura Ann Robertson of Burns City, and Thelma Hudson of
Bloomington; seven grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Orval and Esther “Fern” (Kelsey) Clark;one
verting their trucks onto county roads that
cannot handle large vehicles. He said this
issue was brought to him by County Councilman Warren Albright. Gregory said the
GPS service being used by the drivers is the
issue. He asked Williams to look into it.
Albright said that citizens were concerned
about losing the bridges in the area due to
damage from the large trucks.
At the last commissioners’ meeting, Judge
Lynne Ellis brought up an issue with no
panic bars being installed on the upstairs
doors of the courthouse. She was worried
that if an emergency arose, and the doors
were locked, there would be no way for a
person to get out of the building. The commissioners had asked that the courthouse
custodian get quotes on installing the panic
bars. Auditor Nancy Steiner reported that a
company in Vincennes was called but they
are too busy to do the work. She said D.C.
Metal is supposed to turn in a quote within
the next few weeks.
Auditor Steiner also informed commissioners that the tax sale will be September
21 at 10 a.m.
She also gave the commissioners a report
on the comp hours. She said there are 865
less hours than what was reported at the end
of last year.
Dru Fromme court administration, spoke
up saying that she didn’t think the court’s
comp time was turned in for the report but
she believed they only had six hours. Auditor Steiner replied that the court has never
turned in comp time to her office, probation
has, but not the court.
Commissioner George said that Judge
Ellis had told him that she doesn’t allow
comp time with court personnel.
Martin County
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p.o. Box 148 loogootee, in 47553
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sister, Hazel Ping; and one brother, Bill
Clark.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2
p.m. today, Wednesday, August 8 at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the
hour of service on Wednesday at the funeral
home.
LArry tAyLor
Larry D. Taylor passed away at 11:22
a.m. August 1, 2012 at Washington Nursing
Center. A resident of Loogootee, he was 70.
He was born September 21, 1941 in Loogootee; the son of Sherman Roscoe and Eva
Belle (Sheetz) Taylor. He was first married
to Pauline Butler. He then married Linda
Steczyk and she survives.
He was a veteran of
the United States Army,
a member of the Loogootee American Legion, former Loogootee
Moose Lodge, and the
Park and Spark Car
Club.
His hobby was restoring old cars and was
owner of T & O Fun
LArry
tAyLor
Cars. He was of the
Methodist faith. He was a retired and wellknown mechanic for Uebelhor and Sons in
Jasper.
He is also survived by one son, Anthony
“Brad” and Stacy Taylor of Washington;
daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” and David
O’Brien of Loogootee, Donna Dunn of
Loogootee, Ilene and Lupe Cortes of Sebree, Kentucky, and Denise Pearson of
Fromm replied saying that the court personnel are required to use their comp time
before vacation days which is why there
usually isn’t any accumulated. She said traffic court and driving time to seminars causes
the comp time. She said they also use their
mileage compensation in exchange for
comp time.
Auditor Steiner told her that she should
speak to the State Auditor who has been
going over the county’s comp time issue recently. She said the state has certain rules in
place that everyone must follow.
County Attorney Lett told the commissioners that Assessor Carolyn McGuire
needed to hire a special assessor to help with
property assessment appeals. McGuire
asked that she be allowed to hire an assessor
from Nexus Group who the county has
worked with in the past. She has the money
in her budget to pay for it and Lett noted that
she does this each assessment. The commis-
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Crane; seven grandchildren, numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins; and one sister,
Joyce Crosslin of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
his first wife Pauline, three brothers and
three sisters.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday,
August 7 at Queen-Lee Funeral Home. Burial followed in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee.
Condolences may be made online to the
family at www.queenlee.com
LeWIS “LouIe” BrAnn
Lewis “Louie” Brann died at 2:40 p.m.
Sunday, August 5 at Westview Nursing and
Rehab Center in Bedford. A resident of Orleans, he was 67.
He was born February 2, 1945 in Indianapolis; the son of Hugh and Pearl
(McBride) Brann. On March 12, 1983 he
married Janice Sue (Howell) Brann and she
survives. He was a retired truck driver for
Jefferson Trucking Company in Shoals and
was a 1964 graduate of Warren Central
High School in Indianapolis.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Sue
Brann; one daughter, Anna and husband
Dale Coleman of Orleans; two sons, Patrick
and wife Lisa Farhar of Indianapolis and Ed
and wife Christy Farhar of Shoals; 13
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Hugh and Pearl (McBride) Brann along
with one great granddaughter.
The body of Lewis Brann was cremated
and a burial will be held at a later date.
Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee was in charge of arrangements.
sioners approved.
Commissioner Gregory reported that the
jail exterior work is 99 percent done. He
said it looks like a brand new building.
Councilman Warren Albright, who was in
the audience, told commissioners that he
had an email from a resident who felt that
not enough questions were asked prior to
the council going ahead with steps to approve the tax abatement for Indian Creek
Quarry. Albright said that what people don’t
understand is that there have been several
meetings with the quarry owners and that
the council and commissioners were all involved. He said he wanted the commissioners to be aware in case they got phone calls
also. The quarry will receive a 10-year
abatement paying nothing the first year and
then adding 10 percent each year after that.
The first year they will not have to pay
around $44,000 in taxes on their business
property which has a value of $2.5 million.
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PUBLIC NOTICes
Martin County
JOURNAL
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Martin County Sheriff’s Department log
SAturDAy, JuLy 28
3:27 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Park Street, Loogootee. Martin
County Ambulance Service responded.
5:57 p.m. - Received a report of a reckless
driver on State Road 450.
6:13 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident in Loogootee.
driver on U.S. 231 North.
10:00 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident U.S. 50 East of the
Martin County Fairgrounds. Deputy Josh
Greene and G&M Wrecker Service responded.
11:28 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Dover Hill.
SunDAy, JuLy 29
1:54 a.m. - Received a report of a person
standing on State Road 645.
2:22 a.m. - Received a noise complaint in
Loogootee.
7:41 a.m. - Received a report of vandalism on Lower Circle Drive, Shoals.
8:45 a.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Dover Hill.
8:56 a.m. - Received a report of a burglary alarm.
9:26 a.m. - Received a report of swimming pool vandalism in Loogootee.
9:50 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Bloomfield Road. Martin
10:45 a.m. - Received a report of a structure fire on Rusk Road. Lost River Volunteer Fire Department, Shoals Volunteer Fire
Department, Martin County Civil Defense,
and Orange County Fire Department responded.
8:27 p.m. - Received a call reporting semi
trucks producing dust on a Wadsworth
Lane.
11:55 p.m. - Received a noise complaint
near the Shoals Ball Park.
MonDAy, JuLy 30
12:56 a.m. - Received a request for an
ambulance in Shoals. Shoals Volunteer Fire
Department and Martin County Ambulance
Service responded.
1:39 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance in Kale. Martin County Ambulance
Service responded.
7:55 a.m. - Received a report of a reckless
driver in Loogootee.
9:30 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Vine Street. Martin County Ambulance Service responded.
10:20 a.m. - Received a report of a theft
in Loogootee.
ambulance on High Street. Martin County
Ambulance Service and Shoals Volunteer
Fire Department responded.
1:20 p.m. - Received a report of a personal injury accident U.S. 50 and State
Road 450. Chief Deputy Tony Dant, Sergeant Keith Keller, Martin County Ambulance Service and Shoals Volunteer Fire
Department responded.
2:30 p.m. - Received a report of domestic
dispute.
3:40 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute.
3:50 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute.
4:18 p.m. - Received a report of individuals burning trash in barrels along U.S. 231
South.
7:25 p.m. - Received a report of a suspicious vehicle on U.S. 231 South.
8:20 p.m. - Received a report of a speeding driver on Mill Road.
10:14 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident.
tueSDAy, JuLy 31
6:24 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on State Road 450. Martin County
driver on U.S. 50 eastbound.
4:23 p.m. - Received a report of a per-
sonal injury accident U.S. 50. Deputy Josh
Greene and Martin County Ambulance
Service responded.
5:29 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute on State Road 550.
6:11 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on U.S. 50.
6:34 p.m. - Received a report of a personal injury accident on U.S. 50 and U.S.
231 junction. Captain Jason Hennette, Martin County Ambulance Service, and Loogootee Volunteer Fire Department
responded.
8:04 p.m. - Orange County request assistance on a saw mill fire. Lost River Volunteer Fire Department, Shoals Volunteer Fire
Department, and Martin County Civil Defense responded.
9:40 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on State Road 450. Martin County
Ambulance Service responded.
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 1
4:40 a.m. - Received a report of a reckless
driver on State Road 450.
8:52 a.m. - Received a request from Orange County for assistance on a saw mill
fire in West Baden. Shoals Volunteer Fire
Department and Lost River Fire Department responded.
12:00 p.m. - Received a report of a reckless driver on U.S. 50.
12:55 p.m. - Received a report of a suspicious vehicle.
5:17 p.m. - Received a report of an erratic
driver on U.S. 150.
9:52 p.m. - Received a report of a low-flying plane in the Hindostan Falls area.
10:00 p.m. - Received a report of a burglary on U.S. 231 North.
tHurSDAy, AuguSt 2
6:47 a.m. - Received a report of an injured
deer on Dover Hill Road.
10:13 a.m. - Received a request of an ambulance on 3rd Street, Loogootee. Martin
11:20 a.m. - Received a report of reckless
driver U.S. 231 South.
1:00 p.m. - Received a report of dogs
locked in a car on Broadway Street, Loogootee.
1:09 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Dover Hill Road. Martin County
Ambulance Service responded.
2:23 p.m. - Received a report of a personal injury accident on Windom Road.
Chief Deputy Tony Dant, Martin County
Ambulance Service and G&M Wrecker
Service responded.
4:00 p.m. - Received a report of a brokendown semi on U.S. 150. Officers were unable to locate.
9:00 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Loogootee.
9:08 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Shoals.
9:55 p.m. - Received a report of a theft in
Loogootee.
FrIDAy, AuguSt 3
4:55 a.m. - Received a report of a person
walking along U.S. 50, west of Shoals.
10:35 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on Sherfick School
Road.
10:45 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on U.S. 50, west of
Shoals.
11:10 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on West Broadway
Street, Loogootee.
4:00 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on Graded Road.
driver on U.S. 231 South.
SAturDAy, AuguSt 4
1:35 a.m. - Received calls from the Crane
area in reference to kids making noise and
causing a disturbance.
3:15 a.m. - Received a report of reckless
driver U.S. 231 North.
3:20 a.m. - Received a report of a burglary on Dewey Street, Loogootee.
10:35 a.m. - Received a report of a
prowler along U.S. 231 North.
ambulance on State Road 450. Martin
County Ambulance Service and Shoals Volunteer Fire Department responded.
10:50 a.m. - Received a complaint of a
break-in on Hickory Ridge Road. Martin
County Deputy Keller took the complaint.
1:26 p.m. - Received a call of juveniles
riding dirt bikes on Indian Springs Road.
2:22 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident U.S. 150. Sergeant
Keith Keller and Shoals Volunteer Fire Department responded.
2:45 p.m. - Received a report of a personal injury accident U.S.50, west of
Shoals. Captain Glen Akles, Martin County
Fire Department.
3:25 p.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on Railroad Street in Shoals. Patient was transported to Jasper Memorial.
3:35 p.m. - Received a report of juveniles
on four-wheelers. Deputy Burkhardt located
subjects and talked to them and their parents.
4:53 p.m. - Received request for an ambulance on Tedrow Lane. Subject was transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital. Shoals
first responders helped at the scene.
11:39 p.m. - Received a call for lift assistance on Byron Street. Martin County Ambulance took the call.
SunDAy, AuguSt 5
9:30 a.m. - Received a call of a vehicle
break-in and theft on 3rd Road in Burns
City. Chief Deputy Dant worked the case.
9:41 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance on McCormick Street in Shoals.
Female resident was transported to Jasper
Memorial by Martin County Ambulance.
They were assisted at the scene by Shoals
first responders.
10:45 a.m. - A caller advised that her ignition system on her car was on fire. The car
was located at the McDonald’s Restaurant
in Loogootee. Officer Akles responded and
took care of the call.
11:43 a.m. - Caller reported a small wreck
near the river off Railroad Street. One vehicle had backed into another. Chief Deputy
Dant worked the case.
2:36 p.m. - Caller advised that his car had
been hit overnight on Main Street in Shoals.
Chief Deputy Dant worked the case.
2:39 p.m. - Caller advised of kids riding
motorcycles in the Indian Springs area.
Chief Deputy worked the case.
6:54 p.m. - Caller requested an ambulance to the state forest for a gentleman with
chest pains. Subject was transported to
Jasper Memorial Hospital. Martin County
Ambulance was assisted by Shoals first responders.
9:20 p.m. – Received a request for an ambulance to Mulberry Street in Loogootee.
Subject was transported to Daviess Community Hospital by Martin County Ambulance.
MonDAy, AuguSt 6
1:12 a.m. - Received a request for an ambulance to SW 3rd Street in Loogootee.
Subject transported to Jasper Memorial by
Martin County Ambulance.
Unknown time - Received a report of an
active burglary alarm in the tech park. Martin County Deputy Burkhardt and Greene
County officers checked the area.
7:27 a.m. - Received a report of a prowler
on U.S. 231 North.
driver on U.S. 50 westbound. All Martin
County units were unable to locate.
5:00 p.m. - Received a report of illegal
dumping in Crane Village.
5:30 p.m. - Received a report of a theft on
High Street, Shoals.
7:16 p.m. - Received a request for an am-
bulance on Bear Hill Road. Martin County
Ambulance Service and Williams Volunteer
tueSDAy, AuguSt 7
5:35 a.m. - Received a report of suspicious activity on Arvin Lane.
8:25 a.m. - Received a report of a stolen
vehicle from Jasper.
8:30 a.m. - Received a report of cows
loose on Abel Hill Road.
9:40 a.m. - Received a report of residential entry on U.S. 150.
12:15 p.m. - Received a report of an erratic driver U.S. 231 North. All Martin
County units were unable to locate.
12:53 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on North Line Street.
Loogootee Police Department responded.
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Loogootee Police log
MonDAy, JuLy 30
10:00 a.m. - Male caller reported someone had opened a credit card in his name.
6:18 p.m. - Caller reported a suspicious
vehicle on US 231.
tueSDAy, JuLy 31
7:41 p.m. - Male subject called in requesting extra patrol on County Line Road.
8:56 p.m. - Received a call from McDonald’s wanting an officer for assistance. They
had asked several individuals to leave and
they refused. Capt. Hennette went to the location.
WeDneSDAy, AuguSt 1
6:24 p.m. - Received a request for extra
patrol in Shady Estates Trailer Park.
6:57 p.m. - A female caller reported that
her ex-husband was harassing her.
8:24 p.m. - Shelly Simpson reported that
she had an Xbox stolen from her residence
on Cedar Street.
tHurSDAy, AuguSt 2
7:03 p.m. - Male subject called in regarding a child custody dispute. He was supposed to pick up the child and the mother
had taken him out of town. Capt. Hennette
talked with him.
8:41 p.m. - Female was on station to re-
port a battery while doing a child exchanges. Capt. Hennette spoke with subject
and took statements.
11:08 p.m. - Received a report of a fight
on North Line Street. Capt. Hennette went
to the location and was assisted by Deputy
Burkhardt.
SAturDAy, AuguSt 4
2:48 p.m. - Martin County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance from a Loogootee unit at an accident near the Jug Rock
in Shoals. Capt. Ankles went to assist.
5:12 p.m. - Female called in about a suspicious person at the gas station across from
the West Boggs entrance. County units were
busy with an accident and Capt. Akles went
to the location and took the information.
SunDAy, AuguSt 5
3:30 a.m. - Martin County Sheriff’s Department received a call from a female on
Dewey Street that advised someone had just
kicked in her back door and drove off. Patrolman Pat Todd was investigating officer.
8:15 p.m. - Female called in to report that
her 15-year-old son had been bitten in front
of their residence on Mulberry Street. He
was bitten on the left arm and it went
through the skin. Sgt. Norris took the report.
Martin County real estate transfers
robert D. Haney, of Martin County, Indiana to Steven rhea, of Martin County, Indiana, all that part of the northwest quarter of
the southwest quarter and the southwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of Section
35, Township 4 North, Range 4 West, which
lies south of the Dover Hill-Mt. Union
County Road, containing 35 acres, more or
less, also known as 4896 Killion Mill Road,
Loogootee, IN 47553.
Wendy J. Colglazier, of Lawrence
County, Indiana; Debra J. Strange, of Martin County, Indiana; Lynette k. Jones, of
Monroe County, Indiana; and Micky A.
Collins, of Martin County, Indiana to northern Property & Development, LLC, of
Daviess County, Indiana, a parcel of land situated along the section line between Section
25, Township 3 North, Range 4 West and
Section 30, Township 3 North, Range 3 West,
in the Town of Shoals, Martin County, Indiana containing 0.431 acre. Also, situated in
the east half and along the east line of Section
25, Township 3 North, Range 4 West, in the
Town of Shoals, Center Township, Martin
County, Indiana containing 0.186 acre. Also,
situated in the west half and along the west
line of Section 30, Township 3 North, Range
3 West, in the Town of Shoals, Halbert Township, Martin County, Indiana containing
Jail bookings
SunDAy, JuLy 29
11:10 a.m. - Ernest Bryson, of Shoals,
was arrested for domestic battery by Sergeant Keith Keller.
MonDAy, JuLy 30
8:55 p.m. - Brian Andrews, of
Mooresville, was arrested by ISP Trooper
Lents for possession of methamphetamine,
false informing and driving while suspended with a prior conviction.
tueSDAy, JuLy 31
7:11 p.m. - Courtney Hawkins, of Shoals,
was arrested by Deputy Josh Greene on a
theft warrant.
9:52 p.m. - Jeffery Tinkle, of Shoals, was
arrest by ISP Trooper Jarrod Lents on a theft
warrant.
MonDAy, AuguSt 6
7:56 p.m. - Stacy Stout, of Crane, was arrested on a cruelty to an animal warrant by
ISP Trooper Stephen Sexton.
0.114 acre. The above three parcels are adjoining and contain at total of 0.731 acre.
Lynette k. Jones, of Monroe County, Indiana; Micky A. Collins, of Martin County,
Indiana; Debra J. Strange, of Martin
County, Indiana; and Wendy J. Colglazier,
of Lawrence County, Indiana to northern
Property & Development, LLC, of Daviess
County, Indiana, a parcel situated along the
west line of Section 30, Township 3 North,
Range 3 West, and being a part of the Old
Mill Lot as platted in the Town of Shoals, formerly Memphis, Martin County, Indiana
containing 0.459 acre, more or less.
Charles W. Wilson, of Martin County, Indiana to Michael C. Jones and Suzetta A.
Jones, of Martin County, Indiana, Lot Number 102 in Chenoweth’s Addition to the Town
of West Shoals, now West Shoals Addition to
the Town of Shoals, being all of said lot lying
on the east side of the Shoals and Dover Hill
Pike Road.
Joseph A. Jacobs, the remarried widower
of Marlene L. Jacobs, and Joan Jacobs, the
unremarried widow of Raymond Jacobs to
Joan Jacobs, a portion of the southwest
quarter of the southwest quarter of Section
32, Township 4 North, Range 3 West in Center Township, Martin County, Indiana containing 0.83 acres.
Jay Alan Bough, Mark richard Bough,
terry Lynn Bough, and nancy Jill Whitman to nathan gerard Carrico and Audree Anne Carrico. Tract I: Beginning at a
point 1442.4 feet west of a stone of record at
the northeast corner of Section 20, Township
3 North, Range 4 West to the center of the
Loogootee and Dover Hill Road. Tract 2: A
portion of the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 20, Township 3 North,
Range 4 West, of the Second Principal
Meridian in Perry Township, Martin County,
Indiana containing 0.86 acres, more or less.
Commonly known as 12897 Dover Hill
Road, Loogootee, Indiana 47553.
Fannie Mae a/k/a Federal national
Mortgage Association, of Dallas, Texas to
Teresa Nolley, of Martin County, Indiana, Lot
Number 5 in Risacher’s Addition to the
Town, now City of Loogootee, Indiana.
Commonly known as 108 North Oak Street,
Loogootee, IN 47553.
Carl J. Bratton, of Martin County, Indiana to Linda A. Blackmer-Bratton, of Martin County, Indiana; Hope Minton, of
Lawrence County, Indiana; and rene obermiller, of Scott County, Indiana, a part of the
southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of
Section 22, Township 4 North, Range 3 West
containing 9 acres, more or less.
Mark L. taylor and Zach M. taylor, of
Martin County, Indiana to Harold oxley
and grace oxley, of Dubois County, Indiana, Lots Numbered 11 and 13 in the South
Ridge Subdivision.
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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 30
Cameron Brown, criminal mischief, a
Class A Misdemeanor.
CrIMInAL ConvICtIonS AnD
SentenCIng
July 10
Allen Justin LaMar, convicted of failure
to register as a sex or violent offender, a
Class D Felony. Sentenced to serve 1.5
years in the Martin County Security Center
with 421 days suspended and credit for 63
actual days previously served and day for
day good time credit for each day of actual
incarceration. Defendant received 12
months of probation.
CrIMInAL Court DISMISSeD
July 10
Allen Justin LaMar, false informing, a
Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed.
July 23
Trevor J. Kneip, theft, a Class D Felony,
dismissed.
CIvIL Court
new Suits Filed
July 25
Dawn Eckert vs. Milan Eckert, petition
for dissolution of marriage.
JP Morgan Chase Bank vs. Terry L.
Jones, Amanda J. Jones, and Family Dental
Care, mortgage foreclosure.
July 30
Ford Motor Credit vs. Jennifer D.
Qualkenbush, civil collection.
Springleaf Financial Service vs. Angel M.
Keller, civil collection.
Sandra R. Pottorff vs. Jeffrey S. Pottorff,
petition for dissolution of marriage.
CIvIL Court JuDgMentS
July 31
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Crane
Federal Credit Union and against the defendants Shannon S. and Robert G. Wilz in the
amount of $18,460.35.
CIvIL Court DISMISSeD
Capital One Bank vs. Sheila Hudson,
civil collection, dismissed.
Capital One Bank vs. Kevin Baesel, civil
collection, dismissed.
SMALL CLAIMS Court
new Suits Filed
July 27
Renewing Management, Inc. vs. Rene
Hert, complaint.
Jones Oil Company vs. Joel Boyd, complaint.
Propane Direct vs. Elliott Armstrong,
complaint.
Propane Direct vs. Greg Braun, complaint.
Propane Direct vs. Colby Clark, complaint.
Propane Direct vs. Stephanie McCameron, complaint.
Propane Direct vs. Jason Tinkle, complaint.
SMALL CLAIMS DISMISSeD
Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Lori Mattingly, complaint, dismissed.
Hoosier Accounts Service vs. Angela
Richart-Mayfield, complaint, dismissed.
MArrIAge LICenSeS
August 3
Gregory L. Warren of Loogootee and
Linda L. Rutledge of Loogootee.
August 6
Jesse Garrin Turpin of Indianapolis and
Cassandra Danielle Smith of Shoals.
new I-69 assists ISP in storm response
It isn’t completed yet, but the Interstate
69 extension is already assisting emergency
response in southwest Indiana.
Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers responding to Oakland City in the immediate
aftermath of the recent severe storms encountered trees and debris blocking State
Road 57 in several locations between S.R.
168 and S.R. 64. The I-69 extension is
being built to the same standards as other
rural interstates in Indiana, including a clear
zone along the outside shoulders where
there are no roadside hazards such as trees
that could also fall onto the highway.
The I-69 project team has been holding
on-site meetings with ISP staff to help them
prepare for the opening of 65 new miles of
interstate by the end of this year. As a result
of these meetings, the second wave of
troopers to come north was familiar enough
to make the risky trek through the active I69 work zone.
Over a 20-year period, I-69 is expected to
prevent nearly 40,000 serious injuries and
provide an additional 37,000 Hoosiers with
30-minute access to major medical facili-
Loogootee residents in
accident in Daviess County
Article via WBIW 1340 AM, Bedford
At 8:15 a.m. last Friday morning, Daviess
County 911 received a report of a car/semi
accident with a woman laying on the road
at the intersection of Daviess County Roads
800 North and 1200 East.
According to reports, 24-year-old Rebecca Hayes, of Loogootee, was driving a
2010 Toyota Prius north on CR 1200 E and
failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection and hit the rear wheels of a Peterbilt
semi-tractor trailer log truck driven by 30year-old Anthony Graber, of Loogootee.
There was heavy front end damage to
Hayes’s Prius and she was taken to Daviess
Community Hospital by ambulance. Graber
was not uninjured.
ties. Interstate highways are also built at
higher elevations and more likely to remain
open during flooding.
Sixty-five miles of I-69 between Evansville and the Crane Naval Warfare Center
are anticipated to open by the end of this
year. Until then, the new interstate is an active work zone and closed to motorists
under penalty of law.
Accident reports
tueSDAy, JuLy 31
4 p.m. - Mary E. Bateman, of William
Daily Drive, Loogootee, was driving a 2000
Buick at Blake Hi-Y Car Wash and tried to
put the car in park in one of the bays but
could not get it to go into park. The car took
off and hit a light pole and meter and hit an
earth embankment and went airborne across
US 50 and hit a 1999 Dodge Neon, parked
at the Dollar General parking lot. No injuries were reported. Investigating officer
was Capt. Jason Hennette, assisted by
Deputy Greene, and Daviess County
Deputy Jeremy Branham and the Loogootee
Fire Department.
6:38 p.m. - Alex Toy, of Loogootee, was
driving a 2001 Pontiac and was turning
right at the light from US 231 south and
struck a vehicle that was waiting at the light
to turn southbound. That vehicle was a 2012
Mazda driven by Mary K. Brown, of Loogootee. Investigating officer was Capt. Hennette.
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Drought has repercussions
for Indiana fish and wildlife
By ABIgAIL MAurer
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Martin County Photographer Bill Whorrall and his wife, karen, were driving along
Dover Hill road last week when they saw two fawns. the fawns leaped from the field
and dashed into the woods. Just as they were leaving, they spotted the doe, shown
above, peaking out of the woods keeping an eye on her young ones. When we are observing wildlife there is a good chance wildlife are observing us. to learn more about
Whorrall’s photography books of Martin County, see his ad in this week’s Martin
County Journal.
Citizens in SW Indiana can report damage online
Hoosiers in the southwest part of the state
who sustained damage caused by severe
weather beginning Tuesday, July 31, 2012
can report damage online at https://myoracle.in.gov/hs/damage.
A link to the form is also available on the
Indiana Department of Homeland Security
(IDHS) website at www.in.gov/dhs. In the
middle of the page under “Featured Topics,”
click on “Report Damage From Severe
Weather July 31, 2012.”
Individuals will be asked to provide their
name, address, phone number, damage to
property and type of damage the property
sustained. Losses can include structural
damage to homes and loss of personal property.
FOR QUESTIONS
For questions, contact your county emergency management agency. Local agency’s
contact information is available by access-
ing: www.in.gov/dhs/files/sanitized_compact_directory.pdf.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INTERNET
ACCESS
Individuals without Internet access are
encouraged to contact a friend, family
member or neighbor for assistance. Web access is also available at many libraries, religious institutions, community centers or
other public facilities. If none of those options are available, individuals may also
contact their county emergency management agency to report damage.
THIS REPORT IS NOT AN APPLICATION FOR ANY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This is NOT an application for a grant
with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA). Information will be used
to help local emergency management agencies and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security preliminarily assess damage
to determine if federal assistance can be
pursued.
All Hoosiers are advised to stay tuned to
local radio and television weather broadcasts or listen to an all hazards alert radio
for updated warnings and safety information related to potential weather threats.
Patoka Lake Dam and
tower tour offered on
Sunday August 19
Enjoy a special presentation by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers on Sunday, August 19 at 10 a.m. Meet at 9:30 a.m. E.D.T.
at the Patoka Lake Visitor Center to car caravan to the Patoka Lake Dam or meet at the
Dam off Highway 545.
Discover the detailed operations of reservoir management for flood control as the
guide takes you inside the actual Dam
Tower structure. How is the lake level and
spring flooding of 2011 controlled? Who
built the Patoka Reservoir & Dam in the
1970s?
The public is welcome to attend.
The entrance fee of $5 per vehicle for Indiana residents ($7 out of state) is required
for the Newton Stewart State Recreation
Area, Patoka Reservoir, located north of
Wickliffe Indiana, Highway 164.
For more information regarding this program or other interpretive events, call the
visitor center at 812.685.2447.
The drought likely will temporarily alter
movement patterns and habitat selection of
some Indiana wildlife unable to find food,
water and shelter as the resources of their
natural environments dwindle, Purdue University wildlife experts say.
Although the impact of the drought on
wildlife is unknown at this time, Purdue Extension wildlife specialist Brian MacGowan
does not expect lasting effects.
“Most of the things that we will see this
year are going to have short-term implications,” MacGowan said. “Typically, nature
rebounds as long as bad years of weather
are followed by good years. However, if the
drought resulted in reduced food availability, that will likely result in lower survival
of young and weak animals and lower reproduction next year.
“Good weather next year, however, can
lead to a good reproductive year that can
offset losses from this year.”
Two results of the drought - reduced
availability of water and poor plant growth
- might force wildlife to seek food and shelter in places where they do not usually live,
MacGowan said.
Animals that require open water for
drinking and reproduction likely will suffer
the most, he said. Even animals such as
groundhogs, which get most of their water
from the vegetation they eat, may be forced
to look for open water and may be seen in
areas where they are not typically observed.
Conversely, some wildlife could be seen
less, MacGowan said. Snakes may change
their movements to exclusively nighttime,
or salamanders and toads may go underground in response to hot and dry weather.
Although frogs and salamanders need wetlands for reproduction, the early spring
“jump-started” reproduction in many amphibians.
The drought’s most obvious repercussion
- reduction or slowing of plant growth - will
reduce shelter and food for wildlife. MacGowan said many songbirds nest or forage
on the ground or in the shrub layer. Reduced
plant growth may result in less protected or
Shells of freshwater clams litter a sandbar in the Wabash river just north of
West Lafayette, Ind. reuben goforth, assistant professor of aquatic ecosystems,
says a combination of high temperatures
and low water levels cause the clams to
overheat and die. once the clams are exposed to the elements, birds and other
foraging animals pick the shells clean.
(Purdue Agricultural Communication
photo/tom Campbell)
concealed nests and reduced fruit production by plants.
Homeowners who have watered fruit-producing shrubs may see more birds this summer and fall as they change movements and
habitat to take advantage of available food.
Because the drought is spotty in some
areas, it is difficult to determine how it will
affect deer, MacGowan said. In areas hit
hard by the drought, survival rates among
fawns could fall because of reduced summer forage. That, coupled with less fall
mast - fruit or seed of woody trees and
shrubs - could reduce the survival rate or reproduction among adult deer, especially if
there is a harsh winter.
Aquatic ecosystems will feel the impact
of the drought as rivers and streams dry up,
said Reuben Goforth, assistant professor of
aquatic ecosystems. Fresh-water mussels,
for example, could become stranded and
die. This is a concern because some mussels, including species in the Tippecanoe
River, are endangered species.
Even if there is enough water, the ability
of a river or stream to hold oxygen decreases as the water temperature increases,
Goforth said. Consequently, fish may move
to rivers with deeper water.
Although there have not been fish deaths
on a large scale, Goforth said there remains
a chance that this could happen.
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First human cases of West nile
virus reported in the state
Indiana’s first human cases of West Nile
virus have been confirmed in Hamilton
and Marion counties, state health officials
announced recently. Hoosiers are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves
from West Nile virus and other mosquitoborne diseases.
In addition to the two human cases, mosquito groups in 44 counties have now
tested positive for the virus. Those counties include: Adams, Allen, Bartholomew,
Benton, Blackford, Boone, Clay, Daviess,
DeKalb, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart,
Fayette, Hamilton, Hendricks, Henry,
Huntington, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson,
Knox, Lake, Marion, Martin, Miami,
Montgomery, Morgan, Noble, Orange,
Owen, Parke, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley,
Shelby, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wayne, Wells
and Whitley.
Marion County Health Department has
confirmed the virus in a crow in Marion
County.
The Indiana State Department of Health
has collected and tested nearly 71,000
mosquitoes from 89 counties, dividing
them into 961 pools for West Nile virus
and Saint Louis encephalitis. There have
been no positive findings for Saint Louis
encephalitis to date.
“Unfortunately, these two cases tell
everyone that despite the dry conditions
and hot temperatures, the virus is circulating in the state and we’re susceptible to infection,” said State Health Commissioner
Gregory Larkin, M.D. “Usually the virus
causes only mild disease, but some people
will develop more severe illness. Hoosiers
should take steps to protect themselves
from being bitten by mosquitoes.”
State health officials recommend:
• Avoid places where mosquitoes are bit-
ing;
• Apply insect repellent containing
DEET, picaradin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to clothes and exposed skin;
• Install or repair screens on windows
and doors to keep mosquitoes out of the
home; and,
• When possible, wear pants and long
sleeves, especially if walking in wooded or
marshy areas.
West Nile virus usually causes West Nile
fever, a milder form of the illness, which
can include fever, headache, body aches,
swollen lymph glands or a rash. Some individuals will develop a more severe form
of the disease with encephalitis or meningitis and other severe syndromes, including flaccid muscle paralysis.
To reduce potential mosquito breeding
grounds:
• Discard old tires, tin cans, ceramic pots
or other containers that can hold water;
• Repair failed septic systems;
• Drill holes in the bottom of recycling
containers left outdoors;
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery
trimmed;
• Clean clogged roof gutters, particularly
if leaves tend to plug up the drains;
• Frequently replace the water in pet
bowls;
• Flush ornamental fountains and birdbaths periodically; and,
• Aerate ornamental pools, or stock them
with predatory fish.
Individuals who think they may have
West Nile virus should see their healthcare
provider.
For more information about mosquito
safety, visit the Indiana State Department
of
Health’s
website
at
www.StateHealth.IN.gov.
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Watch for forest-killing pests this month
Watch for forest-killing pests this
month. You could help save some of Indiana’s most important natural resources.
Citing the threat to Hoosier forests, Gov.
Mitch Daniels has proclaimed August as
inaugural Forest Pest Awareness Month.
Indiana is one of 15 states teaming to educate citizens to identify and, more importantly, report suspected forest-killers in
their communities.
The purpose of the declaration is to put
the state’s residents on alert during a time
when signs of such threats tend to appear.
During August, the Indiana Department of
Natural Resources and Purdue University
encourage Hoosiers to look for and report
suspected forest pests.
Emerald ash borer, which already has
claimed thousands of ash trees in Fort
Wayne, Huntington, northeast Indianapolis and elsewhere, is one example. An even
bigger threat may be on the way.
Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is an invasive pest from China that can kill up to
half of the state’s native hardwood trees.
It was found last summer southeast of
Cincinnati in Bethel, Ohio, 35 miles from
the Indiana state line. This beetle likely entered the country in wood pallets. People
can unknowingly transport this and other
forest pests in their vehicles by moving
firewood.
Since last November, when tree removals aimed at eradicating ALB began at
the Ohio site, nearly 8,500 host trees have
been destroyed.
“Alert citizens are the key to detecting
pests like ALB before they get out of control,” said Phil Marshall, state entomologist and director of the DNR Division of
Entomology & Plant Pathology. “If ALB
escapes into the forest, it will add to the
devastation from emerald ash borer.”
August is significant because it’s show
time for adult ALBs. Watch for a bug with
an inch-long shiny black body with white
spots, long black and white-striped antennae, and bluish feet. Maple, willow, elm,
horse chestnut and birch trees are its favorite foods.
Signs of ALB include large perfectly
round (half-inch diameter) exit holes and
dark-colored wet spots on the bark of large
tree branches and trunks. Wood shavings
may also be seen in branch crotches or
around the base of infested trees.
For
more
on
ALB,
see
BeetleBusters.info. To report a suspected
infestation, call DNR at 1-866-NO-EXOTIC.
Thousand cankers disease (TCD) is another threat to watch for and report if seen.
The disease targets black walnut trees. Indiana has 31.5 million black walnut trees,
a potential $1.7 billion loss if infected. The
disease is caused by a fungus and a tiny
beetle. The state already bans imports of
walnut products from states with confirmed infestations.
“Watch for dried, shriveled leaves clinging to dead branches in the tops of infected
walnut trees,” said Annemarie Nagle, Purdue’s forest pest outreach coordinator.
“There are not really other pests here that
cause this symptom on walnuts.”
As with ALB, August is show time for
TCD. Drought causes similar symptoms
to TCD’s, but it’s better to be safe than
sorry and report suspicious trees to DNR
at 1-866-NO-EXOTIC. More on TCD is
at dnr.IN.gov/entomolo/6249.htm.
“The public really is the first line of defense for our forests,” Marshall said. “We
hope Hoosiers remember not to move firewood, educate themselves about the damage these insects can do, and be on high
alert for signs of these forest killers.”
“If anyone sees the beetles or sees
symptomatic trees, they should call DNR
immediately.”
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Open house about
West Boggs Lake Short crop could complicate
rent payments
fishing, August 22 farmland leases,ment
to determine whether rent can be
Anglers can learn more about a plan to
improve fishing at West Boggs Lake in
Loogootee at an August 22 open house by
the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife and
the Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks and
Recreation Department (D-MJPRD).
The open house is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
West Boggs Park Activity Center, at the intersection of Deckard Road and Crane Lane
inside the property. Entry to the park will be
free for people attending the open house.
The public can meet with staff from the
Division of Fish & Wildlife and the DMJPRD and ask questions and submit comments about the proposed 2014 fisheries
renovation of West Boggs Lake.
West Boggs Lake has been invaded by
gizzard shad, which compete with bluegill
and small bass for food. In lakes with gizzard shad populations, bluegill growth is
stunted and the bass numbers decline.
In 2014, DNR plans to lower the lake
level and use rotenone, an approved fish
toxicant, to eradicate the existing fish population, then restock the lake with desirable
game species. More information on the renovation is at dnr.IN.gov/fishwild/7418.htm.
West Boggs Park is located at 16117 U.S.
231, Loogootee.
Those who cannot attend the open house
can send questions or comments to [email protected] or mail them to
Fish Management District 5, P.O. Box 16,
Avoca, IN 47420.
By JennIFer SteWArt
Purdue University News Service
Low crop yields from this year’s
drought could mean an inability of some
farmers to meet farmland rental agreements if they suffer major losses of income.
The possibility means tenants and
landlords need to communicate with one
another, and both parties need to review
the terms of lease agreements.
“The ability to meet rent payments will
vary widely among tenants due to the
differing financial impacts of the 2012
drought,” said Chris Hurt, Purdue Extension agricultural economist.
Contributing factors include final crop
yields, final grain prices, the amount of
production that is forward-contracted,
level of crop insurance coverage, if any,
whether there is livestock involved, and
a producer’s financial strength heading
into the 2012 drought.
But regardless of financial circumstances, Purdue Extension agricultural
economist Gerry Harrison said tenants
and landlords are legally locked into
lease agreements.
“The law is clear on the duty to perform under a contract,” he said. “A cropland lease, oral or written, is a contract.”
A tenant’s overall financial position
will couple with the type of lease agree-
Free beginner waterfowl hunting
workshops to be offered this fall
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will offer three free waterfowl hunting workshops this fall. The same material
will be covered at all events—there is no
need to attend more than one.
All are on Saturdays. The first will be at
Farmland Conservation Club (Winchester),
August 18, from 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. The second is at Glenns Valley Conservation Club
(Martinsville), August 25, from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. The third is at Goose Pond Fish &
Wildlife Area (Linton), October 13, from 9
a.m.-1 p.m.
The workshops are for novice waterfowl
hunters and those who want to try waterfowl
hunting for the first time. All ages are welcome.
“We have had a wide range of ages, from
8 to 73,” said DNR waterfowl biologist
Adam Phelps. “All beginners are welcome.”
Parents who already hunt waterfowl are
welcome to bring children, but the material
is tailored for beginners; experienced waterfowl hunters are unlikely to learn much from
the workshops. Organizers hope to build on
the successes of workshops held in recent
years.
“We have had well over 100 people at previous events,” Phelps said. “Feedback from
participants has been excellent and helped us
fine-tune the presentations for this year.”
Partly because of such feedback, this
year’s workshops will include some information on duck hunting but focus on goose
hunting.
“We have found that lots of participants are
most interested in goose hunting,” Phelps
said. “Canada geese are definitely the easiest
place to start hunting waterfowl, because
they are abundant, they frequently use private land, and they are easy to identify.”
Presentation topics will include waterfowl
hunting regulations; goose and duck identification; and equipment and techniques, including a show-and-tell segment. Waterfowl
hunting equipment, including blinds, waders,
clothing, decoys and gadgets, will be displayed and discussed.
DNR Law Enforcement and Fish &
Wildlife personnel will be available to answer questions. Lunch will be provided at the
morning workshops. Goose sausage will be
available to sample.
Workshops will vary, but all will occur at
least partially outdoors. Participants should
consider bringing a lawn chair and weatherappropriate clothing (a jacket or raincoat).
All workshops are free, but registration is required.
Location information:
Winchester: Farmland Conservation Club,
August 18, 1:30-4 p.m. 1464 N 500 W Winchester, IN 47394. For more information and
to register, call Wilbur Wright FWA at (765)
529-9581.
Linton: Goose Pond FWA, October 13, 9
a.m.-1 p.m., 1815 S.R. 59 S. For more information, call Adam Phelps at (812) 334- 1137.
To register, call Goose Pond FWA at (812)
659-9901.
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paid and what options tenants and landlords have. Common lease agreements
include crop sharing, straight cash rent
or a variation of the two.
“If it is a crop share lease, the
landowner is in a similar position to the
tenant,” Harrison said. “If the lease is a
‘flex’ lease, what is the flex provision? If
the flex is based on crop yield, the lack
of yield may remove any liability the
tenant has, based on the flex provision.
“If the flex lease is based on price for
the crop, the tenant with a short crop may
have a serious problem.”
Under Indiana law, a landlord can terminate a lease with 10 days’ notice if a
tenant doesn’t pay rent when due, unless
both parties agree otherwise or if the tenant pays the rent in full within the notice
period.
“At the very least, some flexibility in
non-payment of rent by the due date
might be needed this year until a crop insurance payment or a loan becomes
available to the tenant,” he said.
Harrison has a free publication that
provides an in-depth look at the legalities
of farmland leases in Indiana. “Legal Aspects of Indiana Farmland Leases and
Federal Tax Considerations” is available
at http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/EC/EC-713.pdf
Kayaking at Patoka Lake
on Saturday, August 11
Bring your kayak (or canoe) and join
the DNR naturalist for a tour of Patoka
Lake on Saturday, August 11 at 9:30
a.m. at the Fisherman’s Campground
Boat Ramp. Enjoy a morning on the
waters of Patoka as participants check
out an active bald eagle nest and look
for beaver, bald eagles, and other
wildlife along the way. Bring binoculars, cameras, preferred refreshments,
and sunscreen for this two-hour long
journey. The public is welcome to attend.
For more information regarding this
program, or other interpretive events,
please call the visitor center at
812.685.2447.
NRCS announces special
sign-up for drought relief
The drought of 2012 has caused serious
degradation to many natural resource concerns in Indiana including wildlife cover,
livestock forage, wildlife and livestock
water and soil quality.
On August 2, USDA’s Natural Resource
Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Jane Hardisty announced the
agency will hold a special sign-up to assist
drought stricken producers through the
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
(WHIP). The deadline for producers to sign
up is August 20.
Beginning August 2, Indiana NRCS is accepting Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) applications for consideration
for funding for a specific set of practices
that can address wildlife habitat and drought
resource concerns.
Examples of practices include deferred
grazing through access control, conservation crop rotation, cover crops, forage and
biomass planting, and watering facilities.
Several supporting practices are also allowed and include practices such as ponds,
pumps, pipeline, wells, etc.
Additional program requirements and information about WHIP is available on the
Indiana
NRCS
website
at:
www.in.nrcs.usda.gov/drought.html or you
can visit your local USDA-NRCS field office to talk with staff. The Washington Service Center can be reached at 812-254-4780
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Spring Mill accepting
photos for annual contest
Spring Mill State Park is accepting entries
for its annual amateur photo contest.
Submitted photographs must have been
taken in Spring Mill State Park or Cave
River Valley State Natural Area. The deadline for entries is August 31.
All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form, available at the park. Contest rules are on the entry form.
The contest includes a category for photographs taken by children, which will be
judged separately from the adult entries. A
child may enter up to two photographs.
Adults may enter up to three photographs,
but only one per category. The categories
are Cultural Features, Natural Features, and
People & Activities.
For more information call (812) 8493534,
or
email
[email protected].
Spring Mill State Park is at 3333 State
Road 60 East, Mitchell, 47446.
early migratory bird 2012 season dates
The 2012 early migratory bird season
dates have been submitted to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service by the Indiana DNR as
listed below.
As in other years, these dates are not final
until the USFWS approves them, which typically happens by the end of August. The
season dates fall within the framework provided by USFWS, so no changes are anticipated. A later Wild Bulletin will notify you
of approval or change.
Indiana’s requested seasons have never
been altered by USFWS after submission;
however, there is always the slight possibility of change; therefore, the dates below
should not be interpreted as being final.
Bag limit, possession limit and licensing
information is at hunting.IN.gov.
–Mourning Doves: Statewide, 15-bird
bag/30-bird possession limit: September 1–
October 23 and November 9–25
–Sora Rails: Statewide, 25-bird bag/25bird possession limit: September 1–November 9
–Woodcock:
Statewide,
three-bird
bag/six-bird possession limit: October 15–
November 28
–Common Snipe: Statewide, eight-bird
December 16
–September Teal: Statewide, four-bird
bag/eight-bird possession limit, blue-and
green-winged teal only: September 1–16
–Canada Geese : Statewide, five-bird
15
For more information: Adam Phelps, Fish
and Wildlife, (812) 334-1137, aphelps
@dnr.in.gov
Become a Citizen
Scientist at Monroe
The public can help Monroe Lake track
animal and plant populations and monitor
habitats through a new opportunity through
the property’s volunteer program called Citizen Scientist.
The kickoff meeting is 6 p.m. on Tuesday,
August 21, at the activity center in Paynetown State Recreation Area, on State Road
446 in Bloomington.
The data Citizen Scientists collect will
help Monroe Lake make resource management decisions. No prior experience is
needed. All necessary training will be provided.
“We’re excited to get this program off the
ground,” said Jill Vance, interpretive naturalist for Monroe Lake. “It will be a great
way for people to become more connected
to, and knowledgeable of, the reservoir,
while also collecting useful data.”
Registration is not required. Participants
should check in at the entrance gate when
they arrive at Paynetown SRA.
For more information, contact Vance at
(812) 837-9967 or [email protected].
Monroe Lake is at 4850 South S.R. 446,
Bloomington, 47401.
COMMUNITY
ryan’s Hope
-Photos by Courtney Hughett
the Second Annual ryan’s Hope benefit, in honor of the late ryan Baker, was held
last Saturday at the Shoals American Legion. More than 200 people turned out to
enjoy the dinner, auction, and musical entertainment and help raise money. Double
the amount was raised in all compared to last year. 40 Shoals children will receive
cold-weather clothing and a toy this Christmas up from 23 last year. Shown in the
photo below are ryan’s friends Shaylee Milligan and Derek Holt performing the song
“Simple Man”. Due to the large crowd and limited space, the benefit will be held next
year at the community building on the fairgrounds on August 3.
Calendar of events
Commissioners special meeting
The Martin County Commissioners will
meet in special session on Tuesday, August
14 at 6:30 p.m. in the commissioners’ room
of the courthouse. Discussion will be held
with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. on
health care options. It will be an open meeting with the public invited to attend.
Loogootee School Board meeting
The Loogootee School Board will meet
Wednesday, August 15 at 6 p.m. in the
meeting room off the superintendent’s office. Some items on the agenda include
ISTEP reports, the 2013 budget, and field
trip requests. The meeting is open to the
public.
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 2-3:30
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 8297525, 14U-Mark Graber at 486-9914, and
12U-Bob Beuhler at 617-9840. For more information, visit www.cloversoftball.com.
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 Board of Directors of SOAR has
changed its meeting time to the second
Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the
Martin County Community Learning Center.
The public is invited to attend. SOAR provides free and confidential tutoring in reading, writing, math, English, GED prep, and
life skills. Call 812.709.1618 or email [email protected] to learn more or
to sign up for tutor training.
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.
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vu Alumni Community Series to
feature nationally-known entertainers
The Vincennes University Alumni Community Series is once again bringing a great
line-up of talent to the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
Season tickets are on sale now at the VU
Alumni Office located at Third Street and
College Avenue. If available, single tickets
will go on sale on September 4. For more
information, call the Alumni Office at
812.888.4354 or 800.945.ALUM.
The 2012-13 season kicks off on September 29, 7:30 p.m. (EDT), with Grammywinning Kathy Mattea. This country music,
bluegrass, singer/songwriter brings folk and
traditional country sounds to her music.
Active since 1983 as a recording artist,
she has recorded 17 albums and has charted
more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot
Country Singles and Tracks charts. The cotitle sponsor for this performance is Holiday
Inn Express.
Jeannie Robertson, a professional speaker
who specializes in hilarious humor-based
life experiences, will be showcased on October 13, 7:30 p.m.
Barefoot with her hair “mashed” down,
she’s 6’2” in her size 11B stocking feet, but
nowhere will you find a speaker so proficient at turning personal experiences into
funny material that does more than bring
out laughter.
Her message is that a sense of humor is
an attitude. The co-title sponsors for this
performance are Miller Construction Company and Ewing Printing Co., Inc.
Contemporary jazz and blues vocalist
Catherine Russell will perform November
16, 7:30 p.m. (EST). With universal acclaim, Catherine has performed on three
continents and won a Grammy as a featured
artist on the soundtrack for the HBO-TV series Boardwalk Empire. Her repertoire features a selection of gems from the 1920s
through the present with vital interpretations bursting with soul and humor. The cotitle sponsors for this performance are Drs.
Mark and Kathy Stutz.
John Tesh and his Big Band Orchestra
Helping the animals
will swing into town on December 14, 7:30
p.m., to help you “Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas”! On stage with 14 performers, Tesh will play favorite holiday
tunes in the big band style, will treat you to
piano solos, and will charm you with engaging rapport.
This show is designed to entertain young
and old alike. With three gold albums, two
Grammy nominations, and the nationally
syndicated “John Tesh Radio Show,” Tesh
is known worldwide as a leading and respected figure in the entertainment industry.
The co-title sponsors for this performance
are Goodwin Funeral Home, Niehaus Lumber, L. Fay Hedden Abstract, Inc., and First
Vincennes Savings Bank.
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club returns to
the Skelton Center stage on March 3, 2 p.m.
With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship, and attention to every detail, the
men of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club have
served as ambassadors of the university with
honor and dignity for more than 115 years.
This dynamic musical troupe employs a versatile repertoire including gospel, vocal jazz,
swing, contemporary hits, romantic ballads,
classical choral selections, barbershop, folk
melodies, patriotic standards, familiar opera
choruses, and country and novelty tunes.
The co-title sponsors for this performance
are Old National Bank and McCormick
Family Foundation.
On April 28, 7 p.m. (EDT), the Series will
welcome Amy Grant. With a career that
spans over 25 years, this artist stretches
from her roots in gospel to an iconic pop
star, songwriter, television personality, and
philanthropist. Grant has sold more than 30
million albums and won six Grammys in
multiple categories, beginning with the platinum Age to Age in 1982. She also has six
number one hits, including “Baby, Baby”
and “Every Heartbeat” and is one of only
two Christian artists to be awarded a star on
the legendary Walk of Fame in Hollywood.
The co-title sponsor for this performance is
Dillon Wealth Management.
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the new employer Development organization at nSWC Crane and Federally employed Women donated the above dog food, cat litter along with money to the Martin
County Humane Society. the humane society would like to thank all who donated.
Shown above with the donations, are Amber neal, Community Service Chair, and
Stephen graves, vice President of neDo.
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State reports strong mid-year The Messmer Report
economic development results By District 63 State Representative
Mark Messmer
At the midway point in the year, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation
announced that it has worked with 145
companies that have made decisions to expand or establish new business operations
in Indiana for a total of nearly 13,300 projected new jobs. At year-end last year, the
IEDC reported a total of 219 decisions by
companies to locate a projected 19,080 new
jobs in the state.
The new positions, which companies anticipate to hire over the next five years, pay
an expected average hourly wage of
$20.93, above the state’s current hourly
wage of $19.36. The 145 companies anticipate investing $2.46 billion in their Indiana
operations in the coming years. Meanwhile,
the average amount of state performancebased tax incentives offered to companies
on a per job basis is $8,238.
“With Indiana’s rate of job growth continuing to far exceed the national average,
the Hoosier State’s job creation efforts are
receiving national attention,” said Dan
Hasler, Secretary of Commerce and chief
executive officer of the Indiana Economic
Development Corporation. “Indiana now
ranks in the top five of almost every major
national ranking because Governor Daniels
has made maintaining a low-tax, fiscally
sound environment with pro-business policies a top priority since day one.”
Indiana has been recognized as a top location for business by business leaders and
site selection consultants in two recent surveys. In May, Chief Executive Magazine
ranked Indiana the best place to do business
in the Midwest and fifth best nationwide,
up from 16th place in 2010, in its eighth annual “Best & Worst States” survey. Also,
last month CNBC named Indiana the fifth
most business friendly state in the nation in
its “America’s Top States for Business” report.
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. Driven by companies
like Subaru of Indiana, Greenville Technology, Busche, Toyota Motor Manufacturing,
Indiana and Cummins, the Hoosier State
has welcomed commitments of more than
4,200 new jobs and nearly $891 million in
capital investment from automotive-related
manufacturing companies thus far in 2012.
“Amid a global recession, Indiana’s fully
funded transportation improvement plan,
solid fiscal house that boasts one of the few
budget surpluses in the nation and a very
competitive tax structure makes Indiana a
smart investment choice for companies,”
Hasler said. “We will remain steadfast in
our commitment to attracting high-wage,
high-skilled jobs for Hoosiers and look forward to placing a big exclamation point on
the eight years of success built by this administration.”
Have an ‘udderly’ great time at
this year’s State Fair
The State Fair is an event that ‘celebrates
the Hoosier spirit’. It is a summertime staple and doesn’t only bring friends and families together to enjoy a wide variety of food
and entertainment, but also educates and
puts on display some of our states’ best traditions.
The fair this year is celebrating the ‘Year
of the Dairy Cow’, and vendors will be offering some of the sweetest ice cream and
best grilled cheese sandwiches in the state.
Not only will you be able to taste some of
the best dairy products in the state, but you
will also have the chance to milk a cow, witness the pasteurization process and take part
in creating cheese, butter and ice cream in
Cowtown USA.
This year the State Fair is also offering an
Xtreme Action Sports Show on Friday, August 10. Fans will be able to watch XGames gold medalists, riding, jumping and
flying through the air on bikes, skateboards
and in freestyle motocross. In addition, back
by popular demand, the Great American
Wild West Show, IndyMile Pro Flat Series
Races, and Demo Derby followed by fireworks will all make appearances.
One of the aspects I enjoy hearing most
about the State Fair is the unique foods that
will be offered. This year one of the most
highly speculated dishes will be spaghetti
meatballs ice cream. Don’t worry, it is a
meatless concoction and includes gelato
‘noodles’, strawberry ‘tomato sauce’, shredded white chocolate ‘cheese’, and chocolate
‘meatballs’. It wouldn’t be the State Fair
without a new deep-fried treat, and this year
is no different. Vendors will be offering
fried Samoa Girl Scout cookies, M&Ms,
and bubble gum. I look forward to hearing
about how these ‘delicacies’ turn out from
those who are daring enough to try them.
Finally, there will be several award-winning artists performing at Bankers Life
Fieldhouse. This year’s lineup includes
Barry Manilow, Train with Mat Kearney
and Andy Grammer, Journey with Pat Benatar, and Blake Shelton.
Admission to the State Fair this year is
$10 and if you visit their website,
www.in.gov/statefair/ you will find that
there are many special offers and deal days
for when you can receive discounted admission. I’m looking forward to enjoying the
multitude of activities that this year’s fair
has to offer with my family and friends, and
I hope that if you make it out too that you
have an ‘udderly’ great time.
third contract awarded for I-69 National employment situation for July
construction in section four
More I-69 construction is set to begin in
Monroe and Greene counties as the Indiana
Department of Transportation (INDOT) has
awarded a $90 million contract to Gohmann
Asphalt & Construction of Clarksville.
Gohmann was selected from 10 contractors vying to build 6.5 miles of new interstate
between Harmony Road in Monroe County
and Carmichael Road in Greene County and
includes the Greene/Monroe County Line Interchange.
The 142-mile I-69 corridor between
Evansville and Indianapolis was divided into
six independent sections with the December
2003 Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact
Study and was approved by the Federal
Highway Administration in March 2004. In
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that funding for Section 4 of the Corridor had
been secured and design and construction
schedules had been accelerated. Scheduled
to open to traffic by the end of 2014, Section
4 connects U.S. 231 near the Crane Naval
Warfare Center with the existing four-lane
State Road 37 south of Bloomington.
“By the end of this year we will have completed 67 miles of new interstate highway.
An additional 27 miles will have begun construction this year,” said INDOT Deputy
Commissioner of Major Programs, Samuel
Sarvis. “It is exciting to know residents of
southwest Indiana are only a few short years
from having a quality four-lane, divided Interstate from Evansville to Bloomington.”
INDOT is required to allow all qualified
companies to bid on all contracts, without
consideration to their geographical location.
Federal guidelines prohibit geographic discrimination when awarding projects developed with federal funds.
I-69 is part of Governor Mitch Daniels’
Major Moves highway program, capitalizing
on Indiana’s strategic location as the Crossroads of America by improving and expanding road infrastructure in support of a
stronger economy and greater mobility.
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Total nonfarm payroll employment rose
by 163,000 in July, and the unemployment
rate was essentially unchanged at 8.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. Employment rose in
professional and business services, food
services and drinking places, and manufacturing.
Household Survey Data
Both the number of unemployed persons
(12.8 million) and the unemployment rate
(8.3 percent) were essentially unchanged in
July. Both measures have shown little
movement thus far in 2012.
Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rate for Hispanics (10.3 percent) edged down in July, while the rates for
adult men (7.7 percent), adult women (7.5
percent), teenagers (23.8 percent), whites
(7.4 percent), and blacks (14.1 percent)
showed little or no change. The jobless rate
for Asians was 6.2 percent in July (not seasonally adjusted), little changed from a year
earlier.
In July, the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks and
over) was little changed at 5.2 million.
These individuals accounted for 40.7 percent of the unemployed.
Both the civilian labor force participation
rate, at 63.7 percent, and the employmentpopulation ratio, at 58.4 percent, changed
little in July.
The number of persons employed part
time for economic reasons (sometimes referred to as involuntary part-time workers)
was essentially unchanged at 8.2 million in
July. These individuals were working part
time because their hours had been cut back
or because they were unable to find a fulltime job.
In July, 2.5 million persons were marginally attached to the labor force, down from
2.8 million a year earlier. (These data are
not seasonally adjusted.) These individuals
were not in the labor force, wanted and
were available for work, and had looked for
a job sometime in the prior 12 months. They
were not counted as unemployed because
they had not searched for work in the 4
weeks preceding the survey.
Among the marginally attached, there
were 852,000 discouraged workers in July,
a decline of 267,000 from a year earlier.
(These data are not seasonally adjusted.)
Discouraged workers are persons not currently looking for work because they believe no jobs are available for them. The
remaining 1.7 million persons marginally
attached to the labor force in July had not
searched for work in the 4 weeks preceding
the survey for reasons such as school attendance or family responsibilities.
Establishment Survey Data
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose
by 163,000 in July. Since the beginning of
this year, employment growth has averaged
151,000 per month, about the same as the
average monthly gain of 153,000 in 2011.
In July, employment rose in professional
and business services, food services and
drinking places, and manufacturing.
Employment in professional and business
services increased by 49,000 in July. Computer systems design added 7,000 jobs, and
employment in temporary help services
continued to trend up (+14,000).
Within leisure and hospitality, employment in food services and drinking places
rose by 29,000 over the month and by
292,000 over the past 12 months.
Manufacturing employment rose in July
(+25,000), with nearly all of the increase in
durable goods manufacturing. Within
durable goods, the motor vehicles and parts
industry had fewer seasonal layoffs than is
typical for July, contributing to a seasonally
adjusted employment increase of 13,000.
Employment continued to trend up in fabricated metal products (+5,000).
Employment continued to trend up in
health care in July (+12,000), with over-themonth gains in outpatient care centers
(+4,000) and in hospitals (+5,000). Employment also continued to trend up in wholesale trade.
Utilities employment declined in July (8,000). The decrease reflects 8,500 utility
workers who were off payrolls due to a
labor-management dispute.
Employment in other major industries, including mining and logging, construction,
retail trade, transportation and warehousing,
financial activities, and government,
showed little or no change over the month.
The average workweek for all employees
on private nonfarm payrolls was unchanged
at 34.5 hours in July. Both the manufactur-
sCHOOL & sPORTs
Loogootee and Shoals
SChool MENUS
Loogootee eLeMentAry
Breakfast
Monday, August 13
Pancakes, sausage links, applesauce,
juice, milk
tuesday, August 14
Breakfast pizza, egg, fruit, milk
Wednesday, August 15
Biscuit and gravy, sausage, juice, milk
Lunch
Monday, August 13
Hot dogs, baked beans, peaches, milk
tuesday, August 14
Hamburgers, French fries, pears, milk
Turkey and noodles, cooked carrots, applesauce, bread, milk
Loogootee InterMeDIAte AnD
Jr./Sr. HIgH SCHooL
Lunch
Monday, August 13
Chicken wraps or pizza, romaine and
tomato mix, Spanish rice, carrots, tropical
fruit, salad plate, milk
tuesday, August 14
Spaghetti/meat or pizza, garden spinach,
seasoned peas, French garlic bread, grapes,
salad plate, milk
Taco salad or pizza, whole grain corn
chips and salsa, refried beans, pineapple,
salad plate, milk
SHoALS SCHooLS
Breakfast
Friday, August 10
Pop tart, string cheese, juice, milk
Monday, August 13
Cheese omelet, fresh fruit, juice, milk
tuesday, August 14
Cereal, biscuit, juice, milk
Pancakes, sausage, juice, milk
Lunch
Friday, August 10
W.G. cheese breadsticks, marinara sauce,
corn, fruit, milk
Monday, August 13
Chicken sandwich, broccoli, fruit, milk
tuesday, August 14
Hot dog, baked beans, fruit, juice, milk;
choice 4th-12th: deli wrap
Fajita chicken, brown rice, corn, fruit,
milk; choice 4th-12th: peanut butter and
jelly sandwich
Classes and programs at the
Martin County Learning Center
USAJOBS WORKSHOP - USAJOBS is
the federal government’s official website
for Crane job announcement opportunities.
Course Contents: USAJOBS job announcements and Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), how to post a resume online,
and identifying personal skills to highlight
on a resume or during the interview. Prerequisite: Participants should have general
computer knowledge. Instructor: Darlene
Ridgway, Bramble Consulting. Price is $40
per applicant for the two-hour session (6:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.). The workshop includes
a resume assistance booklet and handouts.
The next workshop will be August 9. Please
call or e-mail Kris at the learning center to
register.
Free Tutoring - Free tutoring for reading,
writing, math, English, life skills, pre-GED,
and GED. Call Martin County SOAR at
812-709-1618 (toll free throughout Martin
County) or e-mail [email protected]
Learning Center Contact - Kris Beasley,
Coordinator, 812-295-2674 or e-mail
[email protected]
Office Hours - Monday through Thursday
4-9 p.m. and Friday by appointment only.
Meet your teacher night
at Loogootee elementary
Loogootee Elementary will hold meet
your teacher night Thursday, August 9 from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30, at
6:45 p.m. teachers will explain to parents
attending, classroom schedules and routines
and from 7 to 7:30 p.m. parents can tour the
building.
Children on the playground must be supervised by parents.
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longest serving university president
The Vincennes University Board of structing a front entry and installing an eleTrustees extended the contract of VU Presi- vator for the Welsh Administration Building.
dent Dick Helton last Wednesday. Board The project also includes constructing a
Chair J.R. Gaylor said the board extended canopy connector to the adjacent Governor’s
the contract through July 31, 2015, because Hall.
* Three companies received contracts for
members were pleased with the leadership
provided by Helton, the longest-serving phase 1 renovation of the oldest section of
the Technology Center
president among the state’s
(Ebner Hall). Danco Conpublic universities.
struction, Evansville, re“The President has met or
ceived a $625,810 contract
exceeded our criteria that we
for general construction.
evaluated. We feel the UniHuntingburg
Machine
versity is headed in the right
Works received a $644,720
direction and that he will
contract for mechanical concontinue to take us where
struction. Ohio Valley Sprinwe need to go. We are proud
klers, Owensboro, Kentucky,
of the service of the Presireceived a $139,900 contract
dent all the way through
for sprinkler installation. The
staff and faculty. We sense
total of contracts awarded for
that even in trying times the
Technology Center renovaUniversity is flourishing, so
DICk HeLton
tion is $1.41 million. In addiwe want to see that continue
tion to installing a sprinkler system, the
going in the right direction,” Gaylor said.
In his response, Helton said he that “VU renovation of the five-story section of the
Technology Building will include upgrading
is a passion of mine and a labor of love.”
“I am starting my 45th year today as a restrooms and the internal structure. It is the
public educator and I still enjoy working first phase of modernizing the building that
with students, faculty, staff, and administra- originally was an industrial facility.
Three persons were sworn-in as new
tion. I have tons of energy, I enjoy coming
to work each day, and so I am very pleased members of the Board of Trustees. They inthat the board has extended my contract,” clude Greg Harrell, who will represent stuHelton said. “It has been a wonderful expe- dents, and ex-officio members Tim Grove,
rience for me at Vincennes University. superintendent of the South Knox School
While people remind me that I am the Corp., and Greg Parsley, superintendent of
longest tenured public university president Vincennes Community School Corp.
Harrell is from Bedford. He earned an asin our state, I honestly do not know where
the time has gone. I am pleased to be part of sociate degree in Law Enforcement this past
this institution, I think we have a wonderful spring and is scheduled to earn his bachemission, and I am just hopeful that we can lor’s degree in Homeland Security from VU
in May 2013. He has been named to the
continue to move forward,” Helton said.
A native of Otwell, a small town in south- Dean’s List for five semesters and earned the
western Indiana, Helton was sworn-in as Homeland Security program’s Top Gun
VU’s 21st president on August 18, 2004. Award for outstanding achievement. Since
Helton’s educational career included 19 August 2011 he has served as a resident asyears as a superintendent of schools in Indi- sistant for VU Housing and he served as a
ana, with the last 14 years at the Avon Com- police cadet for the VU Police Department
in 2010. Harrell was selected by Indiana
munity School Corp.
In other business the board approved more Governor Mitch Daniels.
“I am very excited to be appointed to this
than $6 million in construction contracts for
prestigious position on the board. I look forthree projects on the Vincennes Campus.
* A total of $3.45 million in contracts was ward to utilizing this position as a platform
awarded for the Art Center. Peyronnin Con- to represent the voices of the student body,”
struction Co., Evansville, was awarded a Harrell said.
The VU Board also granted police powers
$2.29 million contract for general construction. Huntingburg Machine Works was to four new officers of the VU Police Deawarded a $777,080 contract for mechanical partment. They are Justin L. McBee, who
construction. Weyer Electric, Ferdinand, holds associate degrees from VU in Law Enwas awarded a $388,278 electrical contract. forcement and Loss Prevention; Tyler L.
The Art Center will be located on College Landers, a graduate of the Illinois State PoAvenue between Third and Fourth streets, lice Academy and a police officer since May
across from the Dayson Foundation and 2010; Adam C. Daugherty, a current VU
Alumni Center. The new 15,224 square-foot Law Enforcement major who has worked as
facility will include new equipment and a Campus Security Officer; and Jamie L.
technology for art instruction as well as a Henning, a former Indiana University stusmall gallery for exhibiting student works. dent now majoring in Law Enforcement at
It will replace the current Art Annex Build- VU. All four officers reside in Vincennes,
ing at the corner of Third and Scott streets. have completed a four-week VU training
* Wolfe Construction Co., Vincennes, was course, and are now participating in a 12awarded a $1.28 million contract for con- week field training program.
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New Beginnings Church
Weekly Message
By ernIe CAneLL
Pastor, New Beginnings Church
giants and grasshopper
numbers 13:25-33, eph 1:17
Here we are in Numbers where God has
shown himself in many ways to the Israelites. He had promised to bring them
into the promise land. And he was about to
do it. God told him to send out men to spy
out the land. When they came back, they all
agreed that it was filled with milk and
honey and very fruitful. The grapes were so
big that they had to carry them on a pole.
Here’s the part I want you to see - they
had a big BUT. They had a perspective that
they were small and insignificant .They had
a perspective of fear instead of faith. It
looks great but, there are giants there and
we are like grasshoppers in our own eyes
and theirs. It’s all in the perspective. When
we have a grasshopper perspective of ourselves we don’t live in the power of God.
We live by fear instead of faith. When the
ten spies looked at the land they seen huge
challenges that they didn’t want to face.
When Caleb looked at it, he saw God’s
blessing all around. God has not given us
the grasshopper perspective.
‘For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound
mind.’ 2 Tim 1:7 (NKJV)
I read this somewhere recently: faith
sees, dares and triumphs in the days of
overwhelming difficulties, while fear runs,
trembles and fails in the days of overflowing opportunities. Faith acts with unwavering courage and conviction in the face of
formidable opposition, while fear falters in
the midst of overflowing opportunities.
Fear paralyses the strongest of men, while
faith energizes the weakest of men. Fear
delays the promises of God, while faith
waits patiently through the delays caused
by faithless men. Fear cancels the promises
of God. Faith receives the promises and
blessing of God.
Today, we too have our own promise
land to claim, strongholds to conquer and
enemies to fight. Our weapons are not
swords and guns but the armor of God. We
can win the battles and conquer our fears
by faith and trust in the promises and power
and words of God. We need to get rid of
this grasshopper perspective. Quit seeing
ourselves as grasshoppers, so others who
think they are giants will not see us that
way; because we are living in the promises
and power of God.
We need to have a Giant Perspective. For
a moment I want you to turn this around
and instead of looking at what we would
call giants or big problems in our lives, I
want you to look at it for a moment as God
being the giant, the God that is bigger that
any giant you could every think of. HE is
great God.
Caleb and Joshua knew this truth. Joshua
and Caleb were obedient, because they
knew that God was a big God. They had the
right perspective on God’s promises. They
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had the right perspective on God’s power.
It is possible for God to have all the
power, but for His people to live in total
weakness. They have that weakness because they have the wrong perspective on
God. God is a great and powerful God and
we have access to that power.
Now change the perspective for a moment and think about not God as being the
giant, but the problems and troubles you
are having as the giants that have caused
you to look at your selves as a grasshopper.
Who is more powerful, your problems or
Jesus power? Who is more powerful, the
world or the Holy Spirit living in you?
Who’s more powerful, the devil or the God
of all creation? Defeat the giants. The Bible
says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in
the strength of His might.” God has all the
power - we must choose to live in the
strength. Finally, put on the full armor of
God. Get dressed. You have marching orders. Christian life is not a playground, it is
a battlefield. God is going to do something
great in your life. God has given you armor
for your protection. You will face battles.
Scripture doesn’t promise us to not have
battles but will protect us in the battle. God
can’t protect you if you don’t face the giants.
Change your perspective. Instead of saying, ‘I’m struggling, I’m a grasshopper.’
You can say, ‘I’m getting stronger, decided
to take my stand.’
You have been chosen for a great journey, but it will not be easy. You will face
many challenges along the way. You will
come up against giants. But you must remember the promises - you will taste the
fruit of the land and all its riches. You will
experience blessings and battles. You will
be victorious. You will overcome. Be like
Caleb, dare to believe God. Be like Caleb
and see beyond the giants. See that God is
standing by you. Now is the time to living
in God’s timing. Quit looking at the past
and for the future that God has for you in
the Promised Land.
Parkview village
holds employee
Appreciation Day
On August 2, Parkview Village hosted an
employee appreciation luncheon. Each employee was recognized for their dedication
and caring attitude demonstrated to the tenants at Parkview Village Christian Care.
Maria Ramirez won the grand prize, a
grilling basket donated by Parkview Village
residents and residents’ family members.
The basket included several gift certificates
to the local meat market and grocery stores,
grilling utensils, spices and much more.
Maria has been with Parkview since they
opened in 2009 and works in the kitchen.
Krystal Chestnut, RN, organized the event.
Pictured above in the front row, from left to
right, are Lindsey Graber, Ranita Wagler,
Barbara Jean Stoll, Hillary Graber, Amy
Traylor, Ali Andis, Miriam Graber, Valerie
Wagler, Marge Wagler, Gina Lengacher, Dietary Manager, Rebecca Raber, Vera
Graber, Linda Graber, assistant dietary
manager; Kim Bays, activity and evening
manager; and Gina Wagler, executive director. In the back row, from left to right, are
Derl Littrell, office manager; Michelle
Swartzentruber, RN, Wellness Director;
Darlene Stoltzfus, Maria Ramirez, Lydia
Wagler, Krystal Chestnut, RN, Wellness
Manager; Laura Myers, and Larry Wagler,
building and grounds manager.
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Vincennes University has announced the
creation of seven colleges to administer its
statewide academic programs, according to
an announcement today by VU President
Dick Helton.
“This change recognizes our growth
through the years and our breadth of enrollment, faculty, and academic programs, as
well as the addition of baccalaureate programs to our mission,” Helton said. “The introduction of colleges as part of our
academic structure reflects both the evolution of VU in past decades as well as our
ambitious plans for continued growth in the
future.”
With VU serving 17,000 unduplicated
students annually who enroll in more than
200 majors, including baccalaureate programs, Helton said it was time that “VU’s
organizational structure advances to match
the wide-ranging university that has
evolved since our founding in 1801.”
Although the plan better aligns VU with
current academic organizational structures
at peer universities, Helton said the change
will not increase costs or staffing, allowing
VU to remain the most affordable residential university in Indiana.
Under the new structure, VU academic
programs will be administered by the College of Extended Studies, College of Health
Sciences and Human Performance, College
of Humanities, College of Technology, College of Science and Mathematics, College
of Social Science and Performing Arts, and
College of Business and Convergent Technologies.
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My Point of
VIeW
By Courtney Hughett
owner/Publisher, MCJ
I turned 35 yesterday. As most around me
know, I have issues with aging. I’m not sure
why I feel this way but I always have. I
guess maybe I feel like I am still young at
heart and the “age” is not a true telling of
how old someone feels. I thought this week
it would be nice to do a time capsule-type
column to look back on down the road
when my friends and I are much older to see
what has changed – and hopefully provide
you all with a smile too.
When I was 25, nothing could touch me.
I had already given birth to two boys and I
had the energy and gumption to care for
both of my toddlers, work a job all day,
clean the house, and still play outside with
Josh and the boys in the evenings.
Turning 35 I have found out the following:
-I want a nap every day at 3 p.m. regardless of when I got up.
-Caffeine doesn’t work like it used to
-Loud noises such as turned-up televisions and car stereos make me want to claw
my eyes out
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(and sometimes hide filth)
-I now have to check that “35 and older”
box when I fill out forms (this really hurts)
-Eating pretty much anything (but mostly
tomato-based products, onions, chocolate,
and pepper) past 8 p.m. requires reaching
for my chewable antacid prior to going to
sleep
-My memory is not what it used to be, I
have to write everything down and then I
forget to look at that
-50 percent of the time my bladder wakes
me in the middle of the night
-I am much more critical and judgmental
of anyone younger than me
-I cake on face cream trying to reverse the
aging process and/or catch up on the nights
I did nothing for skin care in my 20s
-An exciting Friday and Saturday night
includes having pizza delivered and watching television and then working crossword
puzzles or listening to an audio book before
I go to sleep
-I tend to regret things I did in my teens
more now that I have teens of my own
-Every day it seems I find a new “what
the heck is that” spot on my body that
wasn’t there before
-I find that I hate almost all new television
shows and prefer to watch the shows from
my childhood in reruns over and over again
-I no longer put on make-up, do my hair,
and dress to the nines to go out of the house.
The only requirement I have is to wear
clothing, matching clothing is optional (The
poor employees at Loogootee Marathon
have seen it all out of me!)
Those are just a few things that came to
mind. I figure I will write another column
when I turn 45 to see what’s changed or
been added.
And for those of you older than me, I am
not complaining, just observing. There are
good things that come with getting older
too. First there’s . . . . well, I can’t think of
any good things right now, but I know there
are some. Wait! I’m alive to see it! That’s a
good thing.
Birthdays seem to come around a lot
faster now that I have kids. My boys find it
hilarious that I have trouble with getting
older. All day yesterday they kept asking me
how old I was and then insinuating it was
my 40th. Then they would laugh and laugh.
Yes, to them I am old and it doesn’t bother
me. Once I got past my 30th birthday
(which was a really tough one), I stopped
feeling sorry for myself.
You really can’t hide from your birthday
either if you are on facebook – everyone
knows. I have never been wished a happy
birthday more which makes the day more
bearable. Thank you everyone who left me
a comment, each one made me smile.
Parading in Jasper
-Photo provided
the Loogootee SummerFest queens recently participated in the Strassenfest Parade in Jasper. From left to right, are queen Addyson Aiman, daughter of Andy and
Autumn Aiman; Junior Miss kristin norris, daughter of Angie gibson and Chris
norris; tiny tot Mayson Simmons, daughter of Cody and Lisa Simmons and Megan
Mitchner; and Little Miss tia Fuhs,daughter of tara Lengacher and todd Fuhs.
old town Players recognizes volunteers
Patrons, performers, and friends of Old
Town Players celebrated the group’s successful 2011-12 season at dessert reception
and annual meeting on August 6 at the OTP
Theatre and Arts Center.
Several distinguished volunteers from the
2011-12 season were recognized.
Two volunteers were recognized for generously devoting their efforts to behind-thescenes service. Recipients of the Winnie
Wilson award were Zachary Vail who
serves on the hospitality committee and
Michael Whitson II who serves on the technical team.
Three newcomers were honored with the
McGavic Award as outstanding newcomers.
The recipients were Kathy Mooney, Zane
Grogan, and Dennis Steckley (Palestine,
Illinois). This award is named for the late
David McGavic whose enthusiasm, positive
attitude, and dedication were an inspiration
both on and off the stage.
On the lighter side, the Ham Award,
which recognizes a scene-stealing, rib-tickling performance, was bestowed on Tom
Burns for his portrayal of Elmer Watkins
and Rev. Sturgis Spikes in the comedy play
“Red, White & Tuna.”
In other business, the OTP Board of Directors:
* Elected members to serve on the Artistic Board of the OTP Board of Directors.
Members elected to two-year terms were
Sue Clark (Bicknell), Steve Gray, Jason
Keller, Shar Mahoney, Shari Phillips, Bill
Simmons, Lee Williams, Darrell Wolven
(Washington), and Phyllis Workman. Members of the Business Board with one year remaining in their terms are Emily Bunyan,
Mike Carney, Kristi Deetz, Donna Lancaster, Jack Mahoney, Vickie Puffer, and
Ricky Lee Riggins.
* Announced that a pre-season musical
featuring music, comedy, and dance will be
presented September 7-8-9 and 14-15-16.
Written by OTP veteran Shar Mahoney,
“Great Balls of Fire” will be directed by
Jack Mahoney. Tickets for the cabaret will
cost $10 per person.
* Announced that three outstanding comedy plays and a special Halloween thriller
will highlight the 2012-13 season. Jason
Keller will serve as the artistic director for
the season opener, “Dracula,” to be presented October 26-27-28 and November 23-4. “The Nerd” will be under the
leadership of Bill Simmons in his directorial
debut with performances on December 7-89 and 14-15-16. “The Red Velvet Cake
War” will be directed by Vickie Puffer with
performances on February 22-23-24 and
March 1-2-3. Jack Mahoney will direct
“Moving Mountains” that will run April 1213-14 and 19-20-21.
Following the Annual Meeting, the Board
of Directors elected officers to serve during
the 2012-13 year. Elected to one-year terms
were Kristi Deetz, president; Jack Mahoney,
vice president; Steven Gray, treasurer; and
Vickie Puffer, corresponding secretary. The
next meeting of the board is scheduled for
September 10 at 6 p.m. EDT.
County school board elections
Martin County School Board Candidate
Filings (so far):
SHoALS SCHooL BoArD
DIStrICt 2
ANGELA C. COOK
MARY LOU BILLINGS
SHoALS SCHooL BoArD
DIStrICt 3
DALE ALBRIGHT
LORNA TROUTMAN
Loogootee SCHooL BoArD
At-LArge
TIMOTHY ALLEN BRADLEY
Deadline to file is August 24 and the application requires signatures of voters in
your district so don't delay. There are 2 open
at-large seats in Loogootee and no one has
filed in District 5 in Shoals.
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