Loogootee Schools still making changes

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WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Martin County, Indiana
Year 4, Issue 39
Eleven pages
Martin County
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Loogootee Schools still making changes
By Courtney HugHett
Martin County Journal Publisher
The Loogootee School Board accepted the
resignation of social studies teacher and varsity baseball coach Roger Bailey at their
meeting Tuesday night, September 24. They
also approved Bailey being on leave with
pay from September 13 to September 23.
The board also accepted the resignation of
Terri Smith from elementary math bowl.
Smith was approved by the board to serve as
interim principal of the elementary school to
replace Laura Mattingly who was approved
to serve as interim superintendent. The board
voted Mike Tippery to serve as interim business operations manager of the corporation
and Doug Rose, of Administrative Assistance, was hired to help Tippery three days
per month with the finances. Rose is a 35year former educator in Milan, Vincennes
and Linton. Board President Scott Hall said
that the corporation will be having a financial
analysis done also by an outside company to
see where the school stands.
Superintendent Larry Weitkamp who
abruptly left the corporation on leave recently was not mentioned during the meeting. After the meeting, Scott Hall said that no
resignation for Weitkamp was put through
the board because Weitkamp is simply on
leave – using up his accumulated paid vacation days. When asked how long of a leave
Hall explained that Weitkamp’s contract runs
out on June 30, 2015 and at that time the
matter will be discussed further including
Weitkamp’s future with the corporation.
The board approved Josh Jeffers and Will
Walker to serve as volunteers for the basketball program and Tracy McAtee as elementary math bowl coach.
The board approved a one-year collective
bargaining agreement with the teachers’ association. Tippery explained that due to
tough economic times, salary increases for
all teachers was not possible. Tippery
thanked the teachers and the non-certified for
their understanding and working with the
corporation.
Starting at this month’s meeting, the board
will be honoring a teacher of the month. This
month Megan Jones, a fourth grade elementary teacher, was recognized. Laura Mattingly explained that Jones was chosen
because she was responsible for forming the
school and community council. She said the
council then made positive changes to the elementary including the student and staff
member of the month program, school pride
t-shirts given out to each student, business
leaders who gave occupational talks to students, organized volunteers to make copies
for teachers during the school day, and procured money given to the school through
STEM grants. Megan was also responsible
for starting the girls’ running club for third
and fourth grade last year. This has been ex(See ‘CHAngeS’ continued on page 2)
“Lucky Dog” promotion at the Martin
County Humane Society Animal Shelter
The new Lucky Dog scratch-off game
The Hoosier Lottery is partnering with
more than 65 Indiana county humane soci- features photos of ten adoptable dogs from
eties and animal shelters, including the Indiana animal shelters; three from the Humane Society of Indianapolis, three from
Martin County Humane Society, to
the Humane Association of Clark
sponsor adoption events around
County and four from the Allen
the state through October.
County SPCA. Each individual
From now through October
$2 ticket offers the
19, adopt a dog or cat from
chance to win cash
the Martin County
prizes up to $10,000 and
Humane Society
contains information diand receive five
recting players to log on
free Lucky Dog
t
o
Scratch-Off tickets.
www.hoosierlottery.com/luckyAdoption fees must be paid
dog to learn more about animal
at the time of adoption. Also,
adoption in Indiana including how to
anyone that donates a bag of dog
or cat food will receive one ticket. You must donate winning and unscratched tickets to
benefit local animal shelters.
be 18 years of age or older to get
Each ticket will also
tickets.
include mention of the
Humane Society President
Lucky Dog of the Week
Josh Hughett said, “We are
picture
contest
on
thankful that the Hoosier LotHoosier Lottery’s facetery is doing this for the shelter
book page which is open
animals in the state and we are
to all Hoosiers 18 and
very hopeful that this promoolder.
tion will help us find loving
In the Wabash Valley, the
homes for our many dogs and
Hoosier Lottery is partnercats, some who have been
ing with humane societies
waiting so long.”
in Clay, Knox, Martin, SulThe Hoosier Lottery’s new
livan and Parke-Vermillion
Lucky Dog Scratch-Off encounties as well as the Terre
courages Hoosiers to Maggie, a onea
y
“scratch a lucky dog”. In ear-old female b nd-a-half- Haute Humane Society.
oxer is ju
one of th
doing so, the Hoosier Lotst The Martin County Humane
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tery hopes to bring ble at the animal ogs avail- Society is located at 507 N.
shelter.
awareness to animal adoption opporOak Street in Loogootee.
tunities and the importance of spay and
Hours are Wednesday through
neuter programs in communities across In- Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9
(See ‘LuCKy Dog’ continued on page 2)
diana.
-Photo by Courtney Hughett
In the photo on the left, Loogootee teacher
Megan Jones accepts the teacher of the month award
from the school board. In the photo on the right, Karoline tedrow, daughter of Charlie
and Jennifer tedrow, reads a letter she wrote about Jones and how much the teacher
has influenced her. Laura Mattingly is on the right proudly watching Karoline.
Martin County’s jobless rate
drops to 5.9 percent for August
By Courtney HugHett
Martin County Journal Publisher
Martin County’s jobless rate dropped in
August to 5.9 percent, down from 6.4 percent in July. Despite the decrease, the
county moved from fourth lowest jobless
rate in the state to fifth, tied with Hancock
and Boone counties.
In August, Martin County had 5,315 residents in the workforce and 312 of them
didn’t have jobs. In July, there were 5,352
citizens able to work with 344 of them unemployed. In August of last year, the
county’s jobless rate was 6.5 percent with
5,463 residents in the workforce and 356 of
them without work.
Daviess County’s unemployment rate
also fell in August to 5.5 percent, down
from 6.3 percent in July. The county held
onto third place for the lowest jobless rate
in the state for another month, tied with
Bartholomew County.
In August, Daviess County had 14,983
residents able to work and 820 of them were
without jobs. In July, there were 14,983 citizens in the workforce with 946 of them unemployed. In August of 2012, the county’s
unemployment rate was 6.4 percent with
14,627 residents in the workforce and 939
of them without jobs.
Dubois County held the top spot in the
state for lowest jobless rate for August and
saw a decrease to 5.1 percent, down from
5.7 percent in July. The county had 21,669
residents in the workforce for August with
1,107 of them without jobs. In July, there
were 21,864 citizens able to work and 1,240
of them unemployed. In August of last year,
Dubois County had a jobless rate of 5.7 percent with 21,458 residents in the workforce
and 1,225 of them without work.
Orange County also saw a decrease in
their jobless rate from July to August, from
9 percent to 8.1 percent. Despite the de-
crease, the county has the 29th highest jobless rate of the 92 Indiana counties.
In August, Orange County had 10,054
residents able to work and 813 of them didn’t have jobs. In July, there were 10,010 residents in the workforce and 896 of them
were without jobs. In August of last year,
the county’s jobless rate was 9.3 percent
with 9,791 residents in the workforce and
915 of them unemployed.
Lawrence County’s jobless rate dropped
to 9.4 percent in August, from 10.7 percent
in July. The county had the sixth highest
jobless rate in the state for August, tied with
Lake County.
In August, the county had 21,021 citizens
able to work with 1,985 of them without
jobs. In July, there were 20,939 residents in
the workforce and 2,236 of them were unemployed. In August of 2012, Lawrence
County had a jobless rate of 10.6 percent
(See ‘JoBLeSS rAte’ cont. on page 2)
Live After Five event
next Friday downtown
The City of Loogootee is hosting a “Live
After Five” community event, Friday, October 4 on the square. The fun begins at 5
p.m. and will continue throughout the
evening. Some of the activities include live
entertainment featuring Gerry Tipton and
company from Evansville, Wacky the
Clown magic show and balloon making for
the kiddos, and a Full Out Tumble and
Cheer exhibition.
The City of Loogootee will be selling
tacos in a bag, hot dogs and homemade
cookies to raise money for the city pool
while the Martin County Humane Society
will be selling drinks to raise money for the
animal shelter.
Bring your lawn chairs, bring your neighbors, bring your kids and help make this a
night to remember.
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CHAngeS
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panded this year to the boys. Fifth grader
Karoline Tedrow read a letter to the audience
and board that she wrote about Jones and the
impact the running club has had on her life.
Karoline explained that thanks to the club
and her adult running partner, Tracy McAtee,
running is now her favorite hobby. She said
she has lost 39 pounds and is now a member
of the junior high cross country team and has
competed in some 5K runs.
Jones accepted the award and individually
thanked other teachers who helped her with
the council and run club. “It’s not just me,”
she said.
Board President Scott Hall gave a presentation to the audience on what the board’s
goals are for the future and what the board’s
purpose is in general. “We’re listening, we’re
working with you and we’re trying to do the
right thing,” he said. Hall said the board
wants to increase communication and build
trust by letting the community know what is
going on, as much as they can legally. He
said the board is trying to go down a different
road by making changes and improving the
school and he hopes over the next year the
community will see the difference.
Martin County Journal
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Interim Superintendent Laura Mattingly reported that in the elementary the girls’ runreported that school enrollment is down by ning club has started back up and will be for
14 students from last year to 910.5. She re- first and second graders this year. The girls’
minded the board that each kindergarten stu- club currently has 28 students participating
and 27 parents and teachers helping out. The
dent only counts as half a student.
Tippery told the board that the newly- club meets on Tuesdays through October 8
formed school safety commission met for the after school. New this year is a boys’ run club
first time on September 18. The next meeting led by Bo Gibson. The boys’ club meets on
will be held on October 30 at 9 a.m. at the Wednesday evenings after school until OctoLoogootee Municipal
Musicians ryan Holliday ber 9 and currently has
29 students participating
Building. The public is
invited to attend. Tippery and Joel Penton will perform and eight parent volunsaid that he will be ap- in the Loogootee High School teers, four high school
Auditorium tonight,
track students and three
plying for a safe school
grant in the near future.
Wednesday, September 25. teachers helping out.
Smith also reported
The board offered
the concert is free
that
math tutoring has
their condolences to
to the public.
started for fourth graders
Brenda Edwards on the
death of her uncle, Sara Knepp on the death during their library time, Hawkins Health
of her great uncle, Terry and Janet Pielemeier Center donated school supplies, the second
on the death of their sister/sister-in-law, and grade took a field trip to the antique tractor
Mike Wininger on the death of his grandfa- show in Odon and the kindergarten will be
travelling to an apple orchard in Knox
ther.
Mattingly told the board that the dates have County on Friday. She said Shawna Walton
been changed for a previous field trip request is coaching the elementary spell bowl team
for the beta club to go to the state convention. which currently has nine members and comThe field trip will now be October 15 and 16. petition is on November 22.
For the intermediate and junior high
In school and student success, Terri Smith
JoBLeSS rAte
with 21,126 residents able to work and
2,238 of them without jobs.
The top ten counties with the lowest jobless rate in the state for August were Dubois
at 5.1 percent, Hamilton at 5.4 percent,
Daviess and Bartholomew at 5.5 percent,
Hendricks at 5.7 percent, Martin, Hancock
and Boone at 5.9 percent; and Johnson and
Jackson at 6 percent.
The top ten counties with the highest jobless rate in the state for August were Sullivan at 10.7 percent, Fayette at 10 percent,
Vermillion at 9.8 percent, Vigo at 9.6 percent, Lake and Lawrence at 9.4 percent,
Blackford, Grant and Miami at 9.2 percent,
and LaPorte at 9.1 percent.
Indiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by 0.3 percent in August
to 8.1 percent, the largest one-month decrease in over two years (January 2011).
The Hoosier State also added 3,000 manufacturing jobs last month, halting a recent,
short-lived decline. Indiana’s trend of manufacturing prominence continues, as the
state maintains its position of having a
higher percentage of manufacturing jobs as
a portion of the private sector than any other
state. The private educational and health
services sector grew by 3,000 jobs in August as well.
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Despite a sizeable decrease in the rate of
Sanders also noted initial claims for ununemployment and increase in manufactur- employment insurance this year are still at
ing, Indiana’s private sector as a whole de- their lowest levels since 2000.
creased in August by 2,900 jobs, as losses
Employment by Sector
in the trade, transportation and utilities and
Sectors showing gains in August include:
construction sectors offset gains.
Manufacturing (3,000), Private Educational
“The significant decrease in Indiana’s un- & Health Services (3,000), and Financial
employment rate in
Activities (900). The
August July August Monthly
August is definitely
Trade, Transporta2012 2013 2013 Change
encouraging, but the
tion & Utilities (8.4% 8.4% 8.1% -0.3% 4,900), Construction
fact is too many Indiana
Hoosiers are still un- u.S.
Profes8.1% 7.4% 7.3% -0.1% (-1,900),
employed,”
said
sional
and
Business
Illinois
8.9% 9.2% 9.2%
0.0%
Scott B. Sanders,
Services (-1,800),
Commissioner of the Kentucky 8.3% 8.5% 8.4% -0.1% and Leisure and
Indiana Department Michigan 9.3% 8.8% 9.0%
0.2% Hospitality (-300)
of Workforce Develsectors showed de7.2% 7.2% 7.3%
0.1% clines. Total nonopment. “This un- ohio
derscores the need to bring unemployed farm employment increased in August
individuals into WorkOne following their (6,500).
fourth week of receiving benefits. It is vital
This article was written in part with a
we get folks on the path to reemployment press release from the Indiana Department
as soon as possible.”
of Workforce Development.
State road 450 to close in Martin County
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is announcing that State
Road 450 (S.R. 450) will be closing in Martin County.
On Monday, October 7, at approximately
8 a.m., INDOT forces will close S.R. 450
from the junction of U.S. Route 50 (U.S.
50) to the junction of State Road 158 (S.R.
158). Crews will be replacing three
drainage structures under the roadway. All
work is scheduled to be complete by 5 p.m.
on Friday, October 10, weather permitting.
The official detour will route traffic on
U.S. 41, S.R. 64 and S.R. 65. Local residents will have access to the points of closure which are 0.3, 5.4 & 10.6 miles east of
U.S. 50.
INDOT encourages motorists to slow
down and pay special attention while traveling in work zones throughout Indiana. For
the latest news and information about
INDOT, please visit www.in.gov/indot and
www.trafficwise.in.gov .
school, Principal Lacey Wade reported that
on September 12 a texting and driving presentation was given to student in grades 7-12
and a simulator was set up for students with
driver’s licenses. The presentation was sponsored by the Memorial Hospital Foundation.
A bullying presentation by Joel Penton was
held today for grades six through 12. Penton
will also put on a free Christian concert this
evening in the auditorium at 7 p.m. Wade
recognized eighth grader Jordan Kaiser for
breaking cross country records for Loogootee (9:33) and White River Valley. She
said Kaiser has placed first in every meet except for one where he came in second. She
also noted that for the first time in many
years there is a junior high girls’ cross country team. She attributes that to the run club
Jones started. September 23-27 is College
Go Week and Wade said Steve and Lorie
Zeller will be speaking to grades 5-8 tomorrow. Brent Courter will also be speaking to
sixth graders regarding financial planning.
An incentive breakfast will be held October
3, a band concert on October 4, a junior high
and high school spell bowl meet will take
place at Wood Memorial on October 9, and
the intermediate spell bowl team will have a
meet on November 21.
High School Principal John Mullen reported that the Brenda Weisheit took the
PEERS group to a leadership program in
Huntingburg recently, the junior and senior
classes attended a college fair at the WestGate Academy, a 40th anniversary celebration for the 1973 volleyball team, the first
year for the program at Loogootee, was held
last Friday at a volleyball home game, the
choral festival will be held at North Knox on
October 8, the junior class will be taking a
field trip to Indianapolis to watch The Crucible at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, and
the grading period ends on October 9. At the
end of the meeting Head Softball Coach
Greg Clark told the board that 14 softball student athletes were honored for maintaining
their GPA and the school is ranked 19th nationally for team GPA at an average of 3.649.
The board will meet again on October 22
at 7 p.m.
LuCKy Dog
a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment another
time. For information, call the animal shelter at 812-295-5900 or email mchs@frontier.com. The humane society currently has
more than 50 dogs and cats available for
adoption and they can be viewed at
www.petfinder.com, by link from their website at www.humanesocietyofmartincounty.org, or on the humane society’s
facebook page.
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Martin County JOURNAL
3 Wednesday, September 25, 2013
OBITUARIES
BoBBy terry
Bobby Dean Terry passed away at 6:40
p.m., Sunday, September
15, 2013 at his home. A
resident of Shoals, he
was 69.
He was born May 1,
1944 in Charlestown, Indiana; the son of Harley
and Lorena (Cleveland)
Terry. He had retired as
BoBBy terry an auto mechanic from
Penske Automotive after 19 years of service.
He is survived by sons, Danny Terry of
Texas and William Harley Terry of French
Lick; daughters, Becky Keefe of Mitchell
and Lori Hammons of French Lick; several
grandchildren and great grandchildren,
brother, Billy Terry of Shoals; several
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents
and brothers, Kenneth, Carl, and Laverne
Terry.
T.L. Pinnick Mortuary, 785 South Bears
Bend Road, French Lick was in charge of
the arrangements.
Special online condolences can be made
online at www.tlpinnickmortuary.com
.
DAnIeL MAttIngLy
Daniel Louis Mattingly died at 10:30
a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the
Loogootee Nursing Center. A resident of
Loogootee, he was 57.
He was born June 19, 1956 in Loogootee;
the son of Francis Dennis and Ruth (Wagoner) Mattingly.
He was a 1974 graduate of Barr-Reeve
High School and attended St. John Catholic
Church in Loogootee. He was a farmer and
truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, camping,
mushroom hunting, shooting and also enjoyed watching old western movies and
wrestling.
He is survived by his lifetime friend and
partner, Tamara Mattingly of Loogootee;
three sons, Derek Mattingly of Vincennes,
Garrett Carrico of Bloomington, and Grant
Carrico of Loogootee; one brother, Nick
Mattingly of Washington; two sisters,
Susan and husband Steve Hardy of Washington and Debbie and husband Paul Cun-
Martin County
p.o. Box 148 loogootee, in 47553
ningham of St. Louis, Missouri; one aunt,
Theresa Mattingly of Loogootee; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Francis Dennis and Ruth (Wagoner) Mattingly.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 23 at Brocksmith-Blake
Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana. Burial will be at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at
www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.
JAMeS SAuL
James M. “Jim” Saul fought a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis for
many years before succumbing to acute
renal failure at 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at home surrounded by God,
family and his faithful service dog, Lincoln. A resident of Corning, he was 64.
He was born on May 27, 1949 in Indianapolis; the son of William and Miriam
(Faudree) Saul. He graduated in 1967 from
Ben Davis High School. He was a US
Army veteran.
He had a great love for his Catholic faith,
family and the Amish community. He lived
a life in service to others, including; volunteer fireman, primary EMT Instructor,
Washington police officer and crime scene
investigator.
After having to retire from law enforcement, he attended the University of Southern Indiana and achieved a BS Degree in
graphic design. He was a spokesperson for
the K-9 assistance program. He was a
member of St. John Catholic Church in
Loogootee, the Fraternal Order of Police
and the University of Southern Indiana
Alumni. He was compassionate to animals
of all kinds. He spent his spare time making
jewelry and on graphic designs.
He is survived by his wife Carol (Colvin)
Saul whom he married on September 17,
1975: two daughters, Jennifer (Derick
Neukam) Saul-Neukam of Jasper and
Jamie (Anthony Corlett) Lueken of Montgomery; one son, Christopher Saul of
Montgomery; six grandchildren, William
Compton, James Lueken, Jenna Lueken
Madison Saul, and Damion Saul; Jackson
Corlett; Anthony Corlett’s daughter, Shelbi
Corlett; and his service dog, Lincoln.
A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated last Friday, September 20 at St John
Catholic Church in Loogootee with Father
Joseph Erbacher as celebrant. Burial followed in St Patrick Cemetery at Corning.
Memorial donations may be given to
Daviess County Friends for Animals or
Dubois County Humane Society.
Condolences may be sent to the family
online at www.edleemortuary.com
MArtHA tArrH
Martha L. Tarrh died at 4:20 a.m. Friday,
September 20, 2013 at the Loogootee Nursing Center. A resident of Loogootee, she
was 89.
She was born May 8, 1924 in Hymera;
the daughter of Joseph and Lucille (Hudgens) Yadon.
She was a graduate of Hymera High
School and was a retired keypunch operator
at Lane Bryant in Indianapolis. She enjoyed traveling and was a Chicago Cubs
fan.
She is survived by one son, Marty and
wife Mary Jane Tarrh of Shoals; one sister,
Betty Jo Owen of Whiteland, Indiana; one
granddaughter, two step granddaughters
and one step grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lucille (Hudgens) Yadon.
Graveside funeral services will be held at
a later date.
Online condolences may be made at
www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.
VIrgIL WInInger
Virgil L. Wininger, formerly of Washington, died at 4:39 p.m.
Saturday, September 21,
2013 at St. Vincent Dunn
Hospital in Bedford. A
resident of Bedford, he
was 77.
He was born September 26, 1935, in Washington; the son of Harold
and Dovie (Purdue)
VIrgIL
WInInger Wininger. He was a 1953
graduate of Washington High School and a
U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was a
founding board member of the Loogootee
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From left, Vincennes university
graphic Design majors Hannah nesbitt
and Jesus nava, both from Indianapolis,
look at one of the works of artist Martha
MacLeish during an opening reception
at Vincennes university’s Shircliff
gallery of Art on tuesday. MacLeish is
an associate professor and head of the
Fundamentals Studio at the Henry radford Hope School of Fine Arts at Indiana
university, Bloomington. MacLeish attended the reception and conducted a
workshop for Vu students. She says that
her sculptures “stand as metaphors for
the complexity of experience, memory,
and feeling.” the exhibition will run
through october 24. gallery hours are 8
a.m. to 9 p.m. (eDt), Monday through
thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, and
12 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Shircliff gallery is
located on campus at the corner of First
and Harrison streets. Admission is free.
For more information, call 812-8884316.
Little League baseball and a past member
of the Washington Church of Christ. He attended the Donica Church of God in Bedford and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal
Baseball fan.
He is survived by one daughter, Kim
Duncan of Bedford; three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Brenda Wininger of
Loogootee, Jamie and Trudy Wininger of
Troy, Illinois, and Christopher and Judi
Wininger of South Dakota; 14 grandchildren, Michael (Jill) Wininger of Loogootee,
Nicole (Patrick) Brundage of Marietta,
Georgia; Mary Ann Wininger, Olivia
Wininger, both of Loogootee, Mercedes
Wininger and Jayce Wininger, both of
Odon; Tiana Wininger and Alexia
Wininger, both of South Dakota; Stephen
(Jessica) Wininger, Christopher Wininger,
Eleanor Wininger, and Thomas May, all of
Illinois; Bryce (Katie) Wininger of Fort
Riley, Kansas; and Courtney Duncan of
Bedford; five great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Howard “Buzz” Wininger of
Washington and James Wininger of Elnora.
His wife, Eleanor (McBride) Wininger,
whom he married December 24, 1954, died
April 19, 2007. He is also preceded in death
by his parents and one sister, Peggy Adams.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday,
September 26 at Ed Lee Mortuary, with
Bro. Pat Kelly officiating. Burial will be in
Sugarland Memory Gardens. Visitation is
from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be
given in memory of Virgil to the Loogootee
Little League, 105 Garrett Ave., Loogootee,
IN 47553. Condolences may be sent online
at www.edleemortuary.com.
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JOURNAL
Martin County Sheriff’s Department log
MonDAy, SePteMBer 16
9:45 a.m. - Received a report of a theft in
Shoals.
10:31 a.m. - Received request for an ambulance in Shoals.
4:16 p.m. - Received a report of a loud
subject in Shoals.
4:51 p.m. - Received a report of a domestic dispute in Shoals.
9:55 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident.
tueSDAy, SePteMBer 17
10:08 a.m. - Received request for an ambulance in Crane.
10:41 a.m. - Received report of a domestic dispute in Crane.
1:05 p.m. - Received a report of a theft in
Shoals.
3:15 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on U.S. 150.
WeDneSDAy, SePteMBer 18
11:26 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident on U.S. 150.
3:24 p.m. - Received a report of a hit-andrun accident on Mount Pleasant Road.
3:45 p.m. - Received report of a theft in
Shoals.
4:00 p.m. - Received a report of an internet scam.
6:25 p.m. - Received request for an am-
bulance in Loogootee.
tHurSDAy, SePteMBer 19
4:00 a.m. - Received a report of a civil
dispute.
11:49 a.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident in Crane.
3:05 p.m. - Received a report of a property damage accident in Shoals.
5:25 p.m. - Received a report of civil dispute in Loogootee.
5:30 p.m. - Received a report of a civil
dispute in Shoals.
dispute in Shoals.
8:19 p.m. - Received a report of a property
damage accident on Spout Springs Road.
9:52 p.m. - Received request for an ambulance in Shoals.
dispute in Shoals.
FrIDAy, SePteMBer 20
8:13 a.m. - Received a report of vandalism in Shoals.
4:28 p.m. - Received a report of a personal injury accident on State Road 550.
5:41 p.m. - Received a report of vandalism in Shoals.
SAturDAy, SePteMBer 21
Martin County real estate transfers
Bonita S. raney and Lucretia osborne,
of Martin County, Indiana to Stewart e.
Blake and Mary ellen Blake, of Martin
County, Indiana, Lot Number 7 in Block
“H” in the Loogootee Land Company Addition to Loogootee, Indiana.
Margaret H. Wilcher, of Polk County,
Florida to gary Blubaum, of Daviess
County, Indiana, a part of Section 6, Township 3 North, Range 3 West, Center Township, Martin County, Indiana containing
33.22 acres, more or less.
robert M. Hellums, of Martin County,
Indiana to Charlotte Wagoner and Angela
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J.W. O’ Brian Addition to Loogootee, Indiana. Tract II: A part of Lot Numbered 6 in
J.W. O’Brian’s Addition to Loogootee,
Martin County, Indiana containing 0.1607
of an acre, more or less.
Chad n. Stevens and Holly A. Stevens,
of Martin County, Indiana to gavin M.
Bickford and Sabrina L. Bickford, of
Martin County, Indiana, a strip of ground in
Section 15, Township 3 North, Range 4
West, containing 13.70 acres. Also, the
northwest corner of the northeast quarter of
the northeast quarter of Section 22, containing 16 acres. Also, beginning at the northeast corner of Section 22, containing 1.83
acres.
Betty J. Campbell, of Martin County, Indiana to Joshua Charles Brosmer and
Caroline A.K. Brosmer, of Johnson
County, Indiana, part of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 3,
Township 1 North, Range 3 West containing
9 acres, more or less.
Samuel J. Craig, as sheriff of Lawrence
County, Indiana to nathan McClain, the
northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of
Section 25, Township 5, Range 3 West, containing 40 acres, more or less more commonly known as Jenkins Road, Williams,
Indiana.
Bernard Burch, of Martin County, Indiana to Bernard L. Burch and Carol S.
Harlow, of Martin County, Indiana, a parcel
of land being a part of the southwest quarter
of Section 24, Township 3 North, Range 5
West, in the City of Loogootee.
Melissa Moffatt, of Breathitt County,
Kentucky to Angela r. Burkhardt, of
Martin County, Indiana, a parcel of land in
Section 30, Township 3 North, Range 3
West.
Carl J. Dillon and Betty J. Dillon, of
Martin County, Indiana to Angela r.
Burkhardt, of Martin County, Indiana, a
parcel of land in Section 30, Township 3
North, Range 3 West.
Jerrod W. Helderman and Vera L. Helderman, of Martin County, Indiana to Dennis L. Wagoner, of Martin County, Indiana,
a part of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 24, Township 3
North, Range 5 West containing 0.48 acre,
more or less.
6:41 a.m. - Request for an ambulance in
Bowling Trailer Park. Martin County Ambulance was notified.
7:47 a.m. - Report of an accident with injuries on Hwy 150 near Singing Hill.
Deputy Keller, along with Martin County
Ambulance and Shoals Fire Department
were dispatched. Patient was transported to
Orange County Hospital.
10:00 a.m. - Request for a welfare check
on an individual in Sunset Trailer Park.
Loogootee Captain Akles was advised.
12:11 p.m. - Request for an ambulance on
Wallace Lane in Loogootee. Martin County
Ambulance and Loogootee Fire Department
responded. Subject was transported to Japer
Memorial Hospital.
2:29 p.m. - Received request for an ambulance to Loogootee Healthcare. Martin
County Ambulance transported subject to
Jasper Memorial.
5:55 p.m. - Received a report of a motorcycle accident with injuries on Kentucky
Avenue in Loogootee. Two people were air
lifted by Air Evac to St Mary’s Hospital.
SunDAy, SePteMBer 22
6:13 a.m. - Received report of an accident
involving a deer on US 231 N. Chief
Deputy Dant was advised.
7:39 a.m. - Person on station reporting a
car deer accident on St. Rd. 450 near Tripp
Road. Chief Deputy Dant was advised.
Loogootee man arrested for intimidation
Friday morning, September 20, Indiana Cangelosi on campus. He was taken to the
State Police and Oakland City Police ar- Gibson County Jail where he is currently
rested Michael Cangelosi, 26, of
being held on a $750 cash bond. He
Loogootee, after a criminal investiis charged with intimidation, a
gation determined he threatened to
Class D Felony.
harm a 19-year-old female student at
This is an on-going investigation
Oakland City University. The alleged
and no further information will be
threat occurred last night in the camreleased.
pus library. Cangelosi and the female
Investigating officers: Trooper
victim are both students and reside on
Wes Kuykendall and Detective
campus. At approximately 9:30 this
Toni Walden, Indiana State Police
morning, Indiana State Police and CAngeLoSI
Assisting Agency: Oakland City
Oakland City Police located and arrested Police Department
Accident reports
12:45 p.m. - Janet R. Chestnut, of Washington, was operating a 2008 Jeep and attempting to cross JFK Avenue when she
pulled into the path of a 2005 Toyota operated by Hunter D. Crays, of Loogootee. No
injuries were reported. Chief Rayhill investigated.
2:15 p.m. - Stephanie Ainscough, of Cannelburg, was backing her 2010 Chrysler from
a parking spot at the Amish Hearth parking
lot when her vehicle was struck by a 1997
Buick operated by Marianne Schwartz, of
Loogootee. Chief Rayhill investigated.
6:00 p.m. - Miranda Rehl, of Loogootee,
was operating a 1998 Ford on Hwy 550.
Rehl went to turn into a private drive and
turned into the path of a 1977 Harley Davison operated by Gary Hall, of Jasper. Hall
and a passenger were transported to a local
hospital. Sgt. Norris was the investigating officer.
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“Am I required to stop
for that school bus?”
The Indiana State Police would like to remind motorists of Indiana laws concerning
school buses, flashing lights and stop arms.
When approaching a school bus, from
any direction, which is stopped with its
flashing red lights activated and its stop arm
extended, motorists are required to STOP,
even on multiple lane highways, with the
ONLY exception being• Motorists who are on a highway that is
divided by a barrier or unimproved median
are required to stop only if they are traveling the same direction as the school bus. If
there is no unimproved median or barrier,
then all lanes in all directions must stop.
Remember, when approaching a school
bus be prepared to stop and watch for
slowed or stopped traffic.
Disregarding a school bus stop arm is a
serious violation and one that school bus
drivers are quick to report. Violation of this
law is a Class “A” infraction and is punishable by a maximum fine of $10,000.
The Indiana State Police is committed to
the safety of our children, motorists and
highways, and will continue our enforcement and education efforts to ensure that
safety.
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Loogootee Police log
10:15 a.m. - Caller reported her ex-husband would not leave her place of business.
11:00 a.m. - Caller requested a vehicle
identification check.
4:02 p.m. - Captain Hennette assisted a
motorist.
4:45 p.m. - Caller requested extra patrol.
11:26 a.m. - Caller reported a counterfeit
five dollar bill from a local business.
5:01 p.m. - Caller reported two dirt bikes
racing on North Line Street.
9:25 p.m. - Caller reported a theft of fuel
from Chuckles.
7:00 a.m. - Female reported vandalism to
her property.
7:20 a.m. - An employee at Chuckles reported a theft of fuel.
9:35 a.m. - Caller reported a burglary at a
local business. Chief Rayhill is the investigating officer.
4:37 p.m. - Caller reported possible drug
activity.
7:34 p.m. - Caller reported a fight on Park
Street. Captain Hennette responded.
FrIDAy, SePteMBer 20
4:00 p.m. - Caller reported a child custody
dispute.
SAturDAy, SePteMBer 21
10:00 a.m. - Caller requested a welfare
check on his daughter.
11:35 a.m. - Captain Akles responded to
a vehicle identification check.
12:11 a.m. - First responders were requested to Wallace Lane for a medical call.
2:19 a.m. - Caller reported a possible intoxicated driver.
10:45 p.m. - Caller reported harassment.
12:11 a.m. - Caller reported someone
knocking on her back window.
7:46 p.m. - Caller reported subjects
throwing glass out of a vehicle.
7:35 p.m. - Caller reported stolen medication.
Indiana State Police to participate
in Six State trooper Project
The Indiana State Police will be joining
forces with five other state police agencies
in the Six State Trooper Project. The Six
State Trooper Project is a multi-state enforcement campaign designed to coordinate
and combine patrol efforts focused on marijuana interdiction, eradication, and criminal patrol.
The Six State Trooper Project fosters partnerships between state police agencies
while providing the public additional services in a high-visibility, criminal patrol and
enforcement effort.
The Indiana State Police will be participating in this effort statewide. Indiana State
Police Superintendent Doug Carter commented, “The Indiana State Police welcome
the opportunity to partner with neighboring
state police and highway patrol agencies as
part of our continued commitment to highway safety and criminal interdiction efforts.”
The four day, multi-state operation is
scheduled for September 26-29 and the
focus of the enforcement efforts will be on
criminal patrol and highway interdiction
targeting the movement of marijuana and
other illegal substances throughout Indiana
and the five other participating states.
Other agencies involved in this partnership include Michigan State Police, Ohio
Highway Patrol, Kentucky State Police,
Pennsylvania State Police, and West Virginia State Police.
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Martin County Court News
Persons listed on criminals charges are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
CrIMInAL ConVICtIonS AnD
SentenCIng
September 5
Melvin D. Graber, convicted of sexual
misconduct with a minor, a Class D Felony,
amended from a Class C Felony. Sentenced
to serve 547 days in the Martin County Security Center with 545 days suspended and
credit for one actual day served and one
good time credit day. Defendant received 16
months of probation.
CrIMInAL CHArgeS DISMISSeD
September 11
Danny Christenberry, dealing in methamphetamine, a Class B Felony, dismissed;
visiting a common nuisance, a Class B Misdemeanor, dismissed.
CIVIL Court
new Suits Filed
September 12
Corey Lynn Carnegie vs. Kylie D.
Carnegie, petition for dissolution of marriage.
September 13
Edward Fuhrman and Terry Fuhrman vs.
Nathan Waddle, civil tort.
September 17
Jonathan Dale Zehr vs. Jessica Marie
Zehr, petition for dissolution of marriage.
CIVIL Court JuDgMentS
September 16
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff First
National Bank of Odon and against the defendants James A. Day, Donita Day, et al,
for mortgage foreclosure in the amount of
$151,201.80.
SMALL CLAIMS Court
new Suits Filed
September 17
White River Co-Op vs. Tonya Summers,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. John Grunwell,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Tony Cundiff,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Fred Cornett,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Robert Uran,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Alma J. Gromer,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Phil Gabhart,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Daniel Blackburn,
complaint.
White River Co-Op vs. Michael Spurgeon, complaint.
SMALL CLAIMS JuDgMentS
September 16
Judgment in favor of the plaintiff Crane
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Sean W. Doyle in the amount of
$766.69.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Linda S. Hirasuna in the amount of
$698.48.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Matthew Hutcherson in the amount of
$621.68.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant David Klyczek in the amount of
$1,302.07.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Brian K. Layne in the amount of
$683.10.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant David R. Overton in the amount of
$812.47.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Thomas R. Phelps, IV in the amount of
$577.60.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Michael S. Simmons in the amount of
$794.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Jeffrey D. Tinkle in the amount of
$659.52.
Federal Credit Union and against the defendant Tyson J. Wilkie in the amount of
$1,677.34.
MArrIAge LICenSeS
September 17
Travis Joseph Bullock of Loogootee and
Meliescha A. Buchanan of Loogootee.
William L. Cleaver of Radcliff, Kentucky
and Rosanna M. Scott of Radcliff, Kentucky.
Indiana State Police seek
recruits for 74th recruit Academy
The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 74th Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in
beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana
State Trooper may apply online at
http://www.in.gov/isp/2368.htm. This website offers an overview of a state police career and a detailed synopsis of the
application process.
Applications must be received via e-mail
by 11:59 pm (DST), on Thursday, October
31, 2013. Applications received after the
deadline will not be accepted for the 74th
Recruit Academy.
Basic Eligibility Requirements and consideration factors for an Indiana State
Trooper:
1. Must be a United States citizen.
2. Must be at least 21 and less than 40
years of age when appointed as a police
employee. (Appointment date is January 9,
2015)
3. Must meet a minimum vision standard
(corrected or uncorrected) of 20/50 acuity
in each eye and 20/50 distant binocular
acuity in both eyes.
4. Must possess a valid driver’s license
to operate an automobile.
5. Must be willing, if appointed, to reside
and serve anywhere within the State of Indiana as designated by the Superintendent.
6. Must be a high school graduate as evidenced by a diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
The Indiana State Police Department
salary is competitive with the surrounding
agencies. A recruit is paid $1,417.40 bi-
weekly during the academy training. At the
completion of academy training, the starting salary is $38,444 a year. The Indiana
State Police also offers an excellent health
care plan, which includes medical, dental,
vision and pharmacy coverage for both current and retired employees, along with their
families. The Indiana State Police pension
program provides a lifetime pension after
25 years of service. Additionally, the Indiana State Police Department provides comprehensive disability coverage and a life
insurance program.
Interested applicants can obtain additional information about a career as an Indiana State Trooper by visiting
http://www.in.gov/isp/3041.htm to find the
recruiter assigned to your area.
Jail bookings
2:00 p.m. - Joshua Phillips, of Loogootee,
was arrested by Loogootee Police on a
Daviess County warrant for failure to appear. Chief Rayhill was the arresting officer.
8:30 p.m. - Joshua Hill, of Bedford, was
arrested on a Lawrence County warrant by
Shoals Town Marshal Eckert.
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COMMUNITY
Calendar of Events
talk to a lawyer set for october 3
The next monthly talk to a lawyer telephone clinic is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST
and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST. During those
hours, volunteer lawyers will be available
to talk to the general public and answer
legal questions regarding Indiana law or
procedures. This monthly telephone clinic
has been running continuously since January 2002. It’s not too early to start thinking
about legal problems associated with the
holidays, or to gear up for holiday gathering
trivia games. There are only three more
clinics until the end of 2013. To access the
clinic, call 812-618-4845. The toll free
number has been repaired and it is 888-5943449. Talk to a lawyer is co-sponsored by
the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., Evansville Bar Foundation and Indiana Bar Foundation.
5K run/walk
“Strong Bodies, Safe Families”, a 5K run/
walk, will be held Saturday, October 5 at
8:30 a.m. at Milltown Elementary School,
518 Speed Road, Milltown, Indiana 47145.
Costumes are optional. Proceeds will benefits SWICACC which serves children of
Crawford, Dubois, Daviess, Martin, Orange,
Perry and Spencer counties. For a registration form, email Lori Daniel at
ldanielrn@live.com. If registered by this Friday you get a t-shirt with the $25 entry fee.
$50 for family (receive two shirts).
SAt prep classes
SAT preparation classes at the Martin
County Learning Center are scheduled for
the first through third and the fifth Wednesdays in October: 2, 9, 16, and 30, from 7-9
p.m. These classes are sponsored by the
counseling departments of the Shoals and
Loogootee High Schools, and Martin County
SOAR, the adult literacy program. Karen
Whorrall teaches these classes to help Martin
County high school students improve their
chances of getting into the college of their
choice and prepare themselves for a career.
The cost is $25, payable the first night.
Please sign up with your guidance counselor.
Out-of-county students please call Kris
Beasley at the learning center, 295-2674.
Class will be repeated in January. For further
information, call Karen at 388-6639.
geD exam fees
Catholic Charities is happy to announcement that they will be sponsoring GED exam
fees. If you are ready to take your GED
exam, give them a call at 812-423-5456 or
email us at ccordovilla@evdio.org.
Shop & taste Martin County
The 2nd Annual Shop & Taste Martin
County will be held Monday, October 21
from 5-8 p.m. at the community building on
the fairgrounds. Tickets are $10 in advance;
$12 at the door Questions? Call the chamber
of commerce at 295-4093.
Weekly rosary
Come pray a patriotic rosary every
Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. on the square in
Loogootee. Bring a lawn chair. Booklets provided.
LHS Class of 1968 reunion
The Loogootee High School Class of 1968
will hold their 45th reunion on October 19 at
the American Legion Country Club on Hwy.
50, east of Loogootee. A meet and greet and
photos will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
followed by a catered meal and class news
until 7:30 p.m. Campfire stories will be from
7:30 to 9 p.m. At 9 p.m. classmates will
enjoy golden oldies and dancing with D.J.
Myk. All classmates and their spouses or
guests are welcome. Former teachers are invited as well. The cost is $15 per person and
invitations will arrive in August. Anyone
with addresses or emails for the Class of
1968, please send info to Carla Leighty
Hamilton at 341 Glenview Drive Bedford,
IN 47421 or email carlarae341@gmail.com.
You can also find her on facebook.
SoAr tutoring
The Board of Directors of Martin County
SOAR meets the second Wednesday of every
month at 9 a.m. in the 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
martincountysoar@hotmail.com to learn
more.
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 the animal shelter at 507 N Oak Street in Loogootee, at 7 p.m. Anyone wishing to
volunteer to help the animals is encouraged
to attend. For information, call the shelter at
812-295-5900 or email mchs@frontier.com.
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.
“Talk” to historic theater expert
on Facebook, September 26
Facebook followers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources can “talk”
online with historic theater expert Jeannie
Regan-Dinius on Thursday, September 26,
from 2-3 p.m. EDT, on the DNR’s Facebook wall.
Regan-Dinius will talk about the Historic
Theater Initiative for protecting historic theaters, opera houses, and drive-ins in Indiana. Participants are invited to ask questions
and share their experiences and memories
of their hometown theaters.
Future topics, instructions on how to join
a conversation on Facebook, and commenting
guidelines
are
posted
at
dnr.IN.gov/7315.htm. 00
To join a chat, go to the DNR’s Facebook
wall, facebook.com/INdnr, and click “like”
(if you are not already a “friend”).
You may begin typing in questions during
the time slot. The DNR experts will answer
questions as time allows.
Humane Society
featured pets
Martin County
JOURNAL
Shop & taste to be held october 21
The Martin County Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual
Shop & Taste Martin County on
Monday, October 21 from 5-8
p.m. at the community building on the fairgrounds.
Everyone is welcome to
come out and enjoy samples from local restaurants
and businesses – you
won’t leave hungry! Admission is $10 in advance or
$12 at the door. Last year was
a great success and the chamber
expects the same this year.
In addition to a variety of delicious samples, there will be several door prizes and
items available for purchase.
Visit the Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page for the growing lists of
vendors. On facebook they are
listed under Martin County Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The chamber asked
for help spreading the word
- “like” and “share” the information with your facebook friends.
This event is sponsored by
The Lodge, Martin County Alliance, Old National Bank, Crane
Federal Credit Union, Tranquil Inn &
Spa, Williams Brothers Healthcare Pharmacy, and Mayor Noel Harty.
Classes and programs at the Martin
County Community Learning Center
Ivy Tech Community College Classes:
Intro to Computers
Explore the world of computers in a safe,
fun, and non-threatening environment, even
if you don’t know what a computer looks
like. We’ll cover computer anxiety, important terms, parts of the computer, keyboard,
using the mouse, and moving around the
computer to complete different tasks. Textbook is included in course fee. This course
will run for four Thursdays, October 24 thru
November 14, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. The cost
for this course is $179.
Microsoft Access: Level 1
This course provides thorough introductory training of Access 2013. It covers beginning-level skills, and is ideal for the
computer user who wants to become well
versed in Access. Topics introduced include
the Ribbon interface, creating tables in
Datasheet view, previewing and printing
data, designing databases, creating database
objects, formatting tables, lookup fields,
field properties, queries, and more. Textbook included in course fee. This course
will run for four Tuesdays, October 29 thru
November 19, 2013 from 6-9 p.m. The cost
for this course is $179
For more information on Ivy Tech Community College classes and to register, contact the Center for Lifelong Learning at
812-330-6041 or log on www.ivytech.edu/cll
SAT Preparation Workshop
SAT preparation workshop for collegebound high school students will be offered
at the Center by Karen Whorrall. This class
will assist preparing students in securing
competitively high scores for placement.
This workshop is scheduled on Wednes-
SIDC celebrates 40 years
The Southern Indiana Development Commission held their annual meeting last
Thursday at the WestGate@Crane Academy
Conference and Training Center. The meeting marked the 40th anniversary of the
agencies existence.
Executive Director Greg Jones presented
a history of the organization highlighting
the partnerships the agency has formed over
the years and the dedication of the staff to
help better the quality of life for the residents.
SIDC was honored to have Steve Zeller
speak at the meeting about the importance
of community and planting the seeds of development whether it be for a municipality
or for the youth of tomorrow.
days, October 2, 9, 16, and 30, 2013 from
7-9 p.m. Cost for the session is $25. This
workshop is sponsored by the Loogootee
and Shoals Guidance Counselors Offices.
For registration or further information, contact Kris at 812-295-2674.
Celebrate National Literacy Month
Read every day. Read any time, any
place. Read just for fun. Read to learn
something new. Read with a friend or with
your family. Literacy matters! Your skill
levels affect your health, finances, job,
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STATE & NATIONAL
Film packaging manufacturer
grows business in Daviess County
Alliance Barrier Films, LLC, a high-barrier film processor for polyolefin products,
announced plans last Thursday to expand its
operations in Daviess County, creating up
to 48 new jobs by 2016.
“Indiana has established itself as an advanced manufacturing leader,” said Eric
Doden, president of the Indiana Economic
Development Corporation. “Indiana is
home to a skilled manufacturing workforce,
experienced in designing, building and engineering. Coupled with our low tax, progrowth business environment, businesses
like Alliance Barrier Films know that Indiana is a state that works for business.”
The company will invest $16 million to
construct and equip a 17,600-square-foot
facility located at the Interstate 69 and State
Road 50/150 interchange in Washington. As
part of the project, Alliance Barrier Films
will purchase additional manufacturing
equipment that will have the capability to
produce flat, gauge band free films for demanding requirements and applications. It
plans to begin hiring and training additional
manufacturing associates by the end of the
year.
“We believe in the future and we are investing in the future,” said Tom Huff, owner
of Alliance Barrier Films. “Indiana’s workforce has been a valuable resource and our
ability to produce innovative, cost effective,
high quality films will be unparalleled in the
industry. I have a long and very successful
history with Daviess County, Indiana and I
look forward to continuing these relationships and successes in the future.”
Alliance Barrier Films uses coextruded
film technology to produce high-barrier
blown films for use in food and converter
packaging. Huff, as the president of Odon,
Indiana-based United Films Corporation,
became the first blown film processor in
North America to utilize Windmoeller &
Hoelscher high barrier blown film technology at its second manufacturing facility in
Bloomington in 1996.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Alliance Barrier Films up
to $250,000 in conditional tax credits and
up to $50,000 in infrastructure improvements based on the company’s job creation
plans. These tax credits are performancebased, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the
company is not eligible to claim incentives.
The city of Washington approved additional
property tax abatement at the request of
Daviess County Economic Development
Corporation.
“It is particularly good for Washington
and Daviess County that we were able in
this joint project to facilitate Alliance Barrier Films’ expansion,” said Washington
Mayor Wellman. “Tom and his companies
have done well in this specialized field of
blown film manufacturing, which fits well
for other packaging and manufacturing
needs in the region.”
Indiana is home to the largest percentage
of manufacturing jobs as a portion of the
private sector in the United States. Five
years in a row, Indiana has also received an
A for its overall manufacturing industry
health from Conexus Indiana.
As the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers close in on fulfilling their obligations
under the National Mortgage Settlement
more work is still ahead, according to Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller.
Since last year, the ResCap Parties (formerly GMAC), Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo have
reported providing 4,464 Hoosier consumers
with $174 million in total relief which includes, but is not limited to, home loan modifications, short sales and mortgage
refinances. ResCap has completed its consumer relief obligations while the other servicers could be complete by the end of the
year.
Zoeller will host a roundtable discussion
today in Indianapolis to highlight the settlement’s progress and draw attention to the
work ahead to help curb the number of foreclosures and delinquencies. Joseph A. Smith,
Jr., who is the Monitor of the National Mortgage Settlement, is scheduled to give a report
on the settlement’s impact so far on Indiana
and the nation.
“The National Mortgage Settlement has
shown to have a positive impact on Indiana
and the participating banks have provided
much-needed relief to struggling homeowners,” Zoeller said. “While Indiana’s foreclosure rate is down there is still a long road
ahead in making sure distressed borrowers
are treated fairly and our state recovers from
the nation’s economic downturn.”
In Indiana, 18,440 foreclosed borrowers
received $26.3 million in direct payments
from participating banks if they lost their
home between Jan. 1, 2008 and December
31, 2011, and submitted a valid claim. About
55.9 percent of eligible borrowers submitted
a claim, which is comparable to the national
response rate of 55 percent, and received a
check for $1,480.
Smith, an attorney and former North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, was appointed in March 2012 to oversee the
implementation of the settlement and ensure
the banks’ compliance with the new servic-
ing standards. Smith has visited several states
to hear first-hand from attorneys general,
consumer counselors, advocates and lawyers
who represent borrowers on how the banks
are performing.
“It’s important for me to hear first-hand
about the experience borrowers and the professionals who work on their behalf are having with the National Mortgage Settlement,”
Smith said. “I know there is still more work
to be done for the Settlement’s servicing reforms to have meaningful impact on these
homeowners and I am grateful for Attorney
General Zoeller’s invitation to gain insight
from professionals in Indiana. General
Zoeller has been an important leader on these
issues and I look forward to his and his
staff’s feedback.”
The roundtable will include representatives from the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network, Indiana Supreme Court Task
Force and state legislators, and other key
stakeholders.
Zoeller said the National Mortgage Settlement was a step in the right direction, but statistics show more work is needed. According
to the Indiana Supreme Court, 41,274 foreclosures were filed in Indiana courts in 2010
and nearly 34,000 were filed in 2012. Last
year, 6,141 foreclosures were filed in Marion
County courts.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, Indiana’s delinquency rate for the
second quarter in 2013 was 8.5 percent compared to the national rate of 6.8 percent.
As part of the settlement, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office was awarded $43.8
million with $28.8 million of that dedicated
by the Legislature to the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). According to LIHEAP, more than $2.5 million
in total state heating and crisis assistance has
helped 47,230 Hoosiers so far with the average benefit per homeowner being $50 and
$127 respectively. Zoeller said families facing foreclosure are often forced to make
painful financial choices and LIHEAP reduces the need for these families to choose
Martin County
JOURNAL
The Messmer
Report
By District 63 State Representative
Mark Messmer
Small businesses, big impacts
Last week, I chaired a local Small Business Caucus field hearing in Vincennes.
The National Federation of Independent
Business worked to organize these hearings
across the state in conjunction with the
General Assembly.
This gave small business owners a roundtable discussion with state representatives
and senators in order to discuss the issues
that are affecting them the most. It also
gave us the opportunity to answer questions
about important topics such as the state’s
new biennial budget, economic development, regulations, taxation, unemployment
issues and other pertinent matters.
Most of the concerns raised at the meeting centered on unemployment issues and
the rising cost of unemployment insurance.
Much like we have witnessed a lack of
qualified workers to fill available jobs in
Indiana, the small businesses explained that
they are also experiencing difficulty simply
finding people to who want to work. With
extended unemployment benefits available,
many Hoosiers are staying on unemployment.
This information is probably nothing new
to any small business owner who is reading
this. I do however want to share a few
Zoeller: More work still ahead as banks reach
obligations under national Mortgage Settlement
between paying their monthly heating bill or
their mortgage payment. The LIHEAP funds
are distributed in increments of about $4 million a year.
The Attorney General’s office committed
the rest of the funds to its Consumer Protection Division and Homeowner Protection
Unit (HPU) and other efforts to prevent foreclosure.
Since 2010, Zoeller’s office has filed 165
lawsuits against mortgage-rescue businesses
accused of promising homeowners they can
stop foreclosure and then taking off with
thousands of dollars in upfront fees. In many
of these cases the state is awarded default
judgments, but companies do not often pay
the ordered consumer restitution. To help
these already struggling homeowners, the Indiana General Assembly created the Consumer Protection Assistance Fund which is
made up of monies recovered from those
sued by the Attorney General’s office for violating consumer protection laws. To date,
more than $340,000 has been distributed to
192 victims of foreclosure-rescue scams.
things you may not already know. There really are a number of resources available to
small businesses that may be doing great
things but are simply lacking capital.
For instance, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has a Skills
Enhancement Fund that provides assistance
to businesses to support training and upgrading skills of employees required to support new capital investment. The grant may
be provided to reimburse a portion, typically 50 percent, of eligible training costs.
The IEDC also offers Technology Enhancement Certification for Hoosiers
(TECH). To help Hoosier companies meet
the ever-growing demands of the new information economy, this program helps
workers gain new technology skills. The
TECH Fund is a reimbursement grant program which provides financial assistance to
existing companies that are committed to
training their workers in the latest information technology skills.
In addition, the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers loan programs for
businesses that need access to capital as
well. Bankers are even eager to help out
businesses right now as long as they have
thoroughly researched their business venture and have developed a strong business
plan.
To put into perspective just how important small businesses are in Indiana, according to the Indiana Business Research
Center, in 2007, 84.6 percent of all Indiana
establishments were small businesses. In
this case, a small business was defined as
having less than 20 employees. The SBA
generally defines small businesses as having up to 500 employees so by these standards, the number of small businesses in
Indiana would be even greater.
As you can see, this is a significant part
of the Hoosier economy. Some may even
say they are the backbone of our state. I
hope that the small business owners who
were in attendance last week walked away
from the meeting feeling that it was as productive as I did. I also hope that small business owners across the state recognize how
much we truly value them and are looking
for ways to support them.
In the state’s dedication to economic development, I look forward to a continued
line of communication with small businesses. Please do not ever hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns or
suggestions.
Rep. Messmer (R-Jasper) represents portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin
counties.
Bucshon announces grant for Evansville Regional Airport
Last Wednesday, Representative Larry
Bucshon announced a Department of
Transportation discretionary grant awarded
to the Evansville Regional Airport to help
complete the runway expansion project that
is currently in progress.
In his role on the House Aviation Subcommittee and representative for the
Evansville area in Congress, Bucshon
worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure the $13.7 million
grant.
“Our community relies on the Evansville
Regional Airport for travel and businesses
rely on this hub to transport goods and
services,” said Bucshon. “I am pleased to
see this grant awarded to help with the runway expansion project. Expanding our runway here in Evansville is vital for travel
safety, is essential for the local economy,
and helps to ensure the airport is equipped
to meet future demands. Increasing the
number of passengers and products we
have efficiently transported in and out of
the area will undoubtedly have a positive
impact on the local economy and community.”
According to airport authorities, the grant
will allow the project to be completed a
year early.
“We look forward to receiving this additional grant for the Runway Safety Area
Project here at Evansville Regional Airport,” said Doug Joest, Airport Manager.
“We greatly appreciate Congressman Bucshon’s efforts in keeping this project on
track, especially given the challenging
budget environment. This latest grant will
enable us to finish the project more than a
year before the deadline of December 31,
2015.”
SCHOOL/SPORTS
Martin County
JOURNAL
Lady Lions Volleyball defeats
Washington, Shoals, north Knox
K of C Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship
-Photo provided
the 2013 essay winner of the K of C Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship is Waylon
Matthews. the K of C Ladies Auxiliary awards a $1,000 scholarship yearly to a high
school senior or college student that is a child or grandchild of an Auxiliary or K of
C member. this year the essay topic was “In what ways will Pope Francis I affect
your faith?” Waylon is the son of Jim and Janet Matthews and is a freshman at Indiana university majoring in biology. Shown presenting the $1,000 check to Waylon
is Auxiliary treasurer Jessica green.
Loogootee and Shoals
SChool MENUS
Loogootee eLeMentAry
Breakfast
thursday, September 26
Waffle sticks, ham patty, fruit, juice, milk
Friday, September 27
Cereal, muffin, fruit, juice, milk
Monday, September 30
Egg patty, wheat toast, ham slice, fruit,
juice, milk
tuesday, october 1
Donut, sausage links, fruit, juice, milk
Wednesday, october 2
Biscuits and gravy, sausage patty, fruit,
juice, milk
Lunch
Breaded tenderloin, scalloped potatoes,
baked beans, mixed fruit, milk
Pizza, French fries, corn, tropical fruit,
milk
BBQ rib, baked beans, chips, cottage
cheese, peaches, milk
tuesday, october 1
Hamburger, French fries, carrots, mixed
fruit, milk
Chef salad, cottage cheese, pretzel stick,
pineapple, milk
Loogootee InterMeDIAte AnD
Jr./Sr. HIgH SCHooL
Lunch
Breaded tenderloin or pizza, scalloped
potatoes, baked beans, mixed fruit, salad
plate, milk
Corn dogs or pizza, French fries, corn,
tropical fruit, salad plate, milk
BBQ rib or pizza, baked beans, chips, cottage cheese, peaches, salad plate, milk
SHoALS SCHooLS
Breakfast
Cereal, graham cracker snack, fruit, juice,
milk
Biscuits with jelly, yogurt cup, fruit, juice,
milk
Banana muffin, orange slices, juice, milk
tuesday, october 1
Cereal, granola bar, fruit, juice, milk
Cinnamon roll, fruit, juice, milk
Lunch
Beef and cheese nachos, refried beans,
lettuce and cheese boat, pineapple, milk;
choice 4th-12th grades: cheese nachos or
chef salad
Whole grain Bosco sticks with marinara,
salad boat, peaches, juice cup, brownie bar,
milk
Breaded chicken sandwich with whole
grain bun, salad boat, broccoli and cheese,
peaches, milk
tuesday, october 1
Fish sticks, macaroni and cheese, green
beans, fruit cocktail, cornbread muffin,
milk; choice 4th-12th grades: ham and
cheese or salad
Chef salad with diced ham, shredded
cheese, carrot sticks and cucumber slices,
whole grain crackers, pears, milk; choice
4th-12th grades: pepperoni pizza
The Loogootee Varsity Volleyball Team
defeated Washington last night, Tuesday,
September 24 at the Hatchet House. The
Lady Lions won in three sets, 25-6, 25-12
and 25-18. The girls move to 18-1 on the
season and 5-0 in conference play.
Demi Richardson finished with 31 assists
and 17 service points. Waylee Wagoner had
16 service points and nine digs. Kailye
Robbins contributed six service points.
Christina Ziegler finished with 14 kills followed by Michala Beasley with nine kills
and six digs and Abby Ackerman with six
kills. Lauren Bowling helped out with eight
digs.
On September 20 the girls took on Shoals
and won 25-5, 25-18 and 25-13. Richardson finished with 33 assists and 11 service
points. Wagoner had 13 service points and
Robbins had nine with five digs. Ziegler
finished with 12 kills, and Beasley and
Ackerman contributed 10 each. Bowling
finished with five digs.
The girls also traveled to North Knox on
September 19 and brought home the win in
four sets, 25-13, 18-25, 25-16 and 25-7.
Richardson finished with a massive 47 assists and nine service points. Beasley had
25 kills and 12 service points, Ackerman
had 13 kills and Ziegler finished with 10.
Robbins contributed 16 digs and Wagoner
had 15 digs and 18 service points.
Last night the junior varsity defeated
Washington also in two sets, 25-14 and 2517. Bailey Davis finished with 10 service
points followed by Kylie Hall and Emily
Brookshire with eight each. Hall also had
eight assists and five kills. Breigh LaMar
contributed nine assists while Addyson
Aiman had five kills and Emily Bateman
had four. The junior varsity moved to 12-1
on the season.
The junior varsity girls also won their
own tourney on Saturday defeating Washington 25-14 and 25-10, Barr-Reeve 25-23,
13-25 and 15-8, and Springs Valley 25-16
and 25-14. Davis had 20 service points followed by Brookshire with 18 and Nelson
and Hall with 17 each. Nelson also had five
kills and Hall had 21 assists and nine kills.
Bateman contributed 13 kills, Aiman finished with seven and Walton had five.
LaMar finished with 25 assists.
In the match against Shoals last Friday
the JV won in two sets 25-8 and 25-11.
Brookshire led the way with 11 service
points followed by Hall with nine (seven
assists), and Bateman with seven (five
kills).
Lamar added five assists and Jordan
Mann, Shelby Graber and Breanna Hollaway each had two kills.
Last Thursday, the junior varsity girls
also defeated North Knox, 25-19 and 2521. Emily Bateman finished with 12 service points while Kylie Hall had seven
points and eight assists and Emily Brookshire had five service points. Addyson
Aiman and Paige Walton each had four
kills. Jordan Mann contributed three.
The teams will travel to Barr-Reeve on
Friday with JV starting at 6 p.m.
The varsity squad will compete in the
Jasper Invitational on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
LHS JH Cross Country at Bloomfield Invite
The Loogootee Junior High Cross Country team competing in the Bloomfield Invitational last Wednesday, September 18 with
Bloomfield, Washington Catholic, Shoals,
and Washington.
Loogootee placed second in the boys’
meet and fourth in the girls’
Boys’ results
Bloomfield 21, Loogootee 66, WC 113,
Shoals 139, Washington 167
Jordan Kaiser 1st place plaque and 2nd
place team ribbon. Nathaniel Hart 10th,
Conner Wilcoxen 11th, Conner Hedrick
20th, and Cade Wilcoxen 24th, received individual and team ribbons. Alex Bowling
31st, and Landon Harder 33rd, received
second place team ribbons.
Other runners: Jalen Wildman 38th, Nick
Bowman 40th, Dylan Arthur 41st, Nathan
Seals 44th, Brycen Reinhart 48th, Jarrett
Arvin 53rd, Wyatt Street 54th, Bryant Eckerle 56th, Billy Wetter 59th, Aaron Dant
61st, Sean Page 62nd, Austin Brittain 65th,
Jacob Hollihan 66th.
girls’ results
Bloomfield 33, Washington 51, Linton
72, Loogootee 93, WC 109
Kallin Trambaugh 2nd, Delani Bateman
11th, and Addie Nolley 25th, received individual ribbons. Other runners: Maria Chestnut 34th, Aspyn Carrico 38th, Amber Page
41st, Karoline Tedrow 42nd.
LHS Boys’ tennis falls to Vincennes Lincoln
The Loogootee High School Boys’ Tennis
teams fell to Vincennes Lincoln last Tuesday night. The varsity was defeated 2-3 and
the junior varsity lost 1-3. The varsity
moves to 3-9 on the season and 0-2 in the
Blue Chip Conference. The teams will play
Barr-Reeve tomorrow night starting at 4:30
p.m.
Varsity results
Vincennes Lincoln 3 – Loogootee 2
#1 Singles - Gabe Nolley (L) defeated
Mitchell Cooper (VL) 6-0, 6-3
#2 Singles - Eli Williams (VL) defeated
Tylan Norris (L) 6-2, 6-1
#3 Singles - Colten Mercer-Szady (VL)
defeated Wyatt Wade (L) 6-1, 6-3
#1 Doubles - Hayden Bell and Jordan
Berry (L) defeated Zane Bechman and
Ethan Claycomb (VL) 6-2, 5-7, 6-3
#2 Doubles - David Black and Trent McCrary (VL) defeated Landon Bell and Caleb
Dant (L) 7-5, 6-3
Junior varsity results
Vincennes Lincoln 3 – Loogootee 1
#1 Singles - Ryan Combs (VL) defeated
Landon Diamond (L) 8-3
#2 Singles - Riley Bottoms (VL) defeated
Jacob Nonte (L) 8-6
#1 Doubles - Weston Frisz and Alex
Kitchin (VL) defeated Trysten Booker and
Gavin Wittmer (L) 8-7
#2 Doubles - Seth Wagler and Landon
Wittmer (L) defeated Riley Bottoms and
Dylan Flynn (VL) 8-7
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new Vu Art Center cited as community resource
Emphasizing that “art belongs to all people,” Charles Reinhart, dean of Vincennes
University’s College of Humanities, invited
everyone to “roll up your sleeves and get
your hands dirty” in the studios of VU’s
new Center for Art and Design.
During dedication ceremonies last Friday
at the $3.8 million Center, Reinhart said the
work undertaken in the facility “will release
the human imagination and find the spirit
that was hidden” in materials ranging from
wood, metal, and clay.
Stephen Black, chair of the Art Department, said that he hopes that “everyone - art
and non-art majors, faculty and staff, administrators, and the greater community continue to benefit from the imagination,
creativity, skill, and dedication that are the
hallmarks of the field of Art and Design,
and essential qualities for success in all academic and career pursuits.”
Citing the new facility as a “pledge of our
shared mission of quality in education
through a commitment to the arts,” Black
told a large audience at the dedication that
“Creativity takes imagination and puts it
into action.”
“Skill helps channel creativity into focused efforts. Skill is what gives the artist
the ability to transform a brushstroke into a
sunset; to transform a line into a living portrait; to transform molten metal into a memorial that touches our hearts. Skill is the
key ingredient for the artist that makes the
creative process seem like magic; that puts
us in awe; that give us pause to appreciate
what we have just experienced or witnessed,” Black said.
Noting the role that creativity plays in
many other fields, Black said he hopes the
new Center will be a community resource
that inspires people in all walks of life.
Located on the corner of College Avenue
and Third Street, the Center features studios, classrooms, and offices for instruction
in ceramics, sculpture, metalworking, and
woodworking. The 15,225-square-foot facility includes a gallery to display student
and faculty works and incorporates technology that optimizes day lighting and energy
efficiency.
The general contractor for the building
was Peyronnin Construction, Evansville;
the electrical contractor was Weyer Electric,
Ferdinand; the mechanical contractor was
Huntingburg Machine Works, Huntingburg;
and the design architectural firm was
Gibraltar Design, Indianapolis.
In addition to Black and Reinhart, other
participants in the dedication included VU
President Dick Helton; Phil Rath, vice president for Financial Services and Government Relations; John Stachura, first vice
chair of the Board of Trustees; Joshua
Bryant, a student who is an Art Studio
major; Laura Merida, Miss VU 2013; and
Scott Shipman, director of the Christian
Campus Fellowship.
-Photos provided
Above, Art and Design faculty members joined Vincennes university’s Board
of trustees, administrators, and Mayor
Joe yochum on Friday in cutting the ribbon to open Vu’s new $3.8 million Center
for Art & Design. Below, Joshua Bryant,
works of a potter’s wheel following the
dedication ceremony for Vu’s new Center for Art and Design. Bryant, who is
from orange, texas, is majoring in Art
and Design. Speaking at the ceremony on
behalf of students, Bryant thanked
everyone who helped create the highquality studios and instructional space in
the 15,225 square foot building.
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SCOUTING MATTERS
By Mike Leighty - Odon Troop 481 Scoutmaster
Summer to autumn, more than a day’s
hike – part 1
We are entering a time of the year that’s
one of my favorites. Days getting shorter,
nights getting cooler and the wonderful
change of season that is autumn. However,
to experience the blessing of autumn things
are… “more than a day’s hike”. That’s right,
it’s time to pull out that backpack and head
out on an overnight adventure that has all
the essential’s right on your back and sleep
out under the stars. I recently loaded up the
boys for an overnight adventure and a 10plus-mile walk through the Hoosier National Forest – Charles C. Deam
Wilderness. This is quite a challenge for the
average 12- to -14-year old, but with proper
coaching and mentoring such a trip is a
memory making experience that will last a
lifetime. Allow me to recount the trip.
To take on such a challenge one has to believe in themselves and Be Prepared. Therefore, with life’s essentials shouldered and a
team spirit we approached the Trail Head of
the Grubb Ridge Loop and started our journey. The trail starts among the pines, which
are not indigenous to southern Indiana,
however it soon gave way to hardwoods
standing conical and elegant, standing, as
trees should, reaching for the sky. All
around us, you could observe the subtle beginnings of the season change in the treetops and on the ground. On this particular
day, it was the last day of summer. The return trek would have us coming back on the
first day of autumn.
Having experienced a steady rainfall the
night before the trail was damp and soft,
perfect for stalking quietly into the woods
and catching a glimpse of unsuspecting
wildlife along the trail. Deer and turkey
were abundant and allowing your eyes rise
to the treetops one would catch a glance of
a Hoot Owl watching you ever so carefully.
We began our initial descent of 365 feet
down the ridge on switchbacks. Horseback
riders also used this trail so it was well worn
and in some cases to a single rut, however,
clearly marked in many ways if you get my
implication. As we went deeper and deeper
into the quietness of the wilderness, you
could not help to have thoughts turn to those
that had come before us. Not those that had
made the journey yesterday or last week but
to the 1800’s and the original settlers of this
great state. How did they approach the terrain? Had they walked this same trail? What
did they encounter… the wildlife, the
weather, Indians? As you hike along the
trail, it easy to let your mind wonder to such
fascinations and a creative tall tale along the
way gets a young mind distracted as they
labor along. The occasional tale clears the
mind of the weight on your back and the
pressure of the waist strap. Especially for
the young man on his first backpacking trip
not accustomed to 30 pounds.
At a steady pace, you have made it two
miles in and we stop at a well-placed break
point covered in moss and pine needles. A
place where others have camped on the trail
and a chance to rest, socialize and recharge.
We see a stone’s inscription. Not knowing
from when or whom, the inscription read,
yesterday, warm in my tent while rain fell
on the soft moss. The words of the inscription stood distinct of the trail and night
ahead.
With the afternoon sun now high in a blue
sky filled with puffy white clouds it is clear
summer plans on this day to make a grand
exodus. The sunlight slants peering through
make the trees and trail take on a different
scene. A cool northern breeze slides between the ridges and on the downhill run.
The clean air quickens your lungs. It gently
suggests that summer is at an end and you
detect all senses become sharper in this
place. Thought I was not born in the place
there is an inner sense of belonging, a sense
of smallness and how we only subsist between the pine needle and the cloud. There
is a heightened awareness of belief and
gladness for having left a hectic world behind, if for only a short while. I imagine
languishing many days in just this place but
the journey must continue. Boys, to your
pack, just another three miles to our destination for the night.
The tundra steepens beneath our feet,
small leaves of the Sassafras are bright red,
red berries of the Holly and Ginseng dot the
hillsides. It becomes clear the vegetation is
heeding our planet’s pulse for change. Only
a hundred yards to go the wind speaks as an
old man of the stone’s inscription. Listen
closely and you can hear the gentle whisper,
“a tree… a rock…a cloud...the weather was
like this,” he said, at the time my creation
was begun.
The trail comes to an abrupt end on the
eastern shore of Lake Monroe. The lake covered with white caps from the stiff breeze,
however the warmth of the sunlight on the
rock covered shoreline removes any chill that
you might have experienced in the shade of
the wilderness. There is a stunning openness
in this place, accompanied by a feeling of accomplishment. Boys find that special place
where we will bed for the night.
To be continued…
If you would like to learn more about the
Scouting opportunities in your local area,
give me call (812) 295-8417 and I will help
you make contact with a local Scouting
Unit.
Yours in Scouting,
Scoutmaster Mike
Martin County
JOURNAL
Youth deer season starts Saturday
Below are season dates and a brief summary of facts for each deer season. Information on bag limits, legal equipment, valid
licenses, etc. can be found in the hunting
and trapping guide.
Urban deer season: September 15 – January 31, 2014
-legal archery equipment only, urban deer
zone license required, earn-a-buck rule in
effect
Youth season: September 28-29, 2013
-Must be 17 or younger, must have a valid
license to hunt deer, must be accompanied
by an adult with a valid deer license
Archery season: October 1 – January 5,
2014
-crossbows are legal archery equipment,
one continuous season
Firearms season: November 16 – December 1, 2013
-both antlered and antlerless deer can be
harvested (with appropriate license), muzzleloader can be used
Muzzleloader season: December 7 – December 22, 2013
-muzzleloaders only, firearms license is
NOT valid
Special antlerless season (in select counties): December 26 – January 5, 2014 Bonus antlerless, youth hunt/trap or deer
bundle license, only in counties with bonus
antlerless quota of four or more
West Boggs to get fish restoration
The West Boggs Creek Reservoir in Loogootee will undergo a complete renovation
in 2014 to improve fishing.
West Boggs Creek Reservoir is in West
Boggs Park, which is owned by the
Daviess-Martin Joint County Parks and
Recreation Department.
Fishing at the reservoir has been declining
since the illegal introduction of gizzard shad
in the early 2000s. Bluegill and redear
growth is stunted. Largemouth bass are not
surviving in large enough numbers to sustain that species’ population or to keep other
prey species in check.
In spring 2014, fishing regulations will be
relaxed, allowing anglers to harvest more
fish so that the remaining fish population is
not wasted.
Spring will also entail the first of two fish
salvage operations. The first consists of at
least three bass tournaments. Bass caught
during these events will be transported in a
state fish hatchery truck to a holding pond
until restocking in fall 2014.
After Labor Day 2014, the lake will be
closed and a drawdown will begin. As the
lake is being drawn down, electrofishing
crews will conduct the second salvage attempt to save both adult bass and channel
catfish.
About a month after the drawdown, the
lake will be stocked with bluegill, redear
sunfish, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Black crappie will be stocked in coming years. Larger channel catfish will be
stocked biennially after the fishery matures.
Special waterfowl hunt dates for Patoka Lake
Patoka Lake’s Eastern and Allen Creek
waterfowl resting areas will be open for
hunting and boat traffic on the dates listed
below.
-October 26-27 for youth waterfowl hunting weekend
-November 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 30 for ducks
and geese; and November 12 for geese only
-December 1,4,7,10,13,15,18,21,24,27,29
and 30 for ducks and geese
-January 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 19 for
ducks and geese; and January 22, 25, 26, 29
and 31 for geese only.
The Eastern WRA (upstream of Wall’s
boat ramp) and Allen Creek WRA (west finger of Little Patoka area) will be open for
hunting one-half hour before sunrise to sun-
Deadline approaching in
DNR Fitness Challenge
There’s still time to get in shape and earn
a shot at winning prizes in the Department
of Natural Resources Fitness Challenge.
The challenge, sponsored by DNR’s Division of State Parks & Reservoirs, entails
walking, biking, paddling or swimming at
least 25 miles inside one or more of Indiana’s state parks and reservoirs.
Those who pass the challenge will be entered in a drawing for prizes that include annual passes and permits, subscriptions to
Outdoor Indiana magazine, DNR campground gift cards and more.
Fitness challenge participants must log
their visits to state park or reservoir properties and get a signature from staff each time.
The mileage log, with signatures, must be
submitted to the DNR by October 31.
Horseback riders can join too, but must
complete 100 miles on state park or reservoir trails.
Indiana has 24 state parks and eight reservoirs. Learn more about them at
stateparks.IN.gov or download an Indiana
Recreation Guide at dnr.IN.gov/5280.htm.
For a downloadable mileage log, or more
information, visit dnr.IN.gov/healthy and
click on the “2013 Fitness Challenge” link.
Completed mileage logs should be mailed
to: SPR Fitness Challenge, State Parks &
Reservoirs, 402 W. Washington St., Room
W298, Indianapolis, IN 46204; or emailed
to gmurphy@dnr.IN.gov.
set. Non-toxic shot is required by law.
Sycamore Creek WRA is closed to waterfowl hunting at all times and to boat traffic
November 1-January 31.
Patoka is in Indiana’s south zone for waterfowl hunting. Season dates are November 2-10 and November 30-January 19 for
ducks. Goose season dates are November 212 and November 30-January 31. The youth
waterfowl hunting weekend is October 2627.
Hunters are required to use the self-service hunter check stations daily.
For more information, call the Patoka
Lake office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at
(812) 685-2464.
Patoka Lake (stateparks.IN.gov/2953.htm)
is at 3084 N. Dillard Road, Birdseye, IN
47513.
Commissioners discuss
Crane eyesores, roads
Meeting minutes provided by Martin
County Auditor January Roush
The Martin County Commissioners met
Tuesday, September 17.
Dennis Hughes, a resident of Crane, came
before the board to make a formal complaint
concerning several unsightly properties in
the Crane area. The properties inside the
Town of Crane are under the jurisdiction of
the town. The property outside of town limits is under the county. Hughes referenced
county ordinances that Auditor January
Roush had previously mailed to him. Several options were discussed. The commissioners directed Auditor Roush to contact
Kevin Sutton, county environmental specialist, for guidance.
Linda Dillon, veteran service officer, submitted a letter to the board from an unhappy
veteran. Dillon also updated the commissioners on the use of the veterans’ van.
Leo Padgett, highway superintendent,
submitted his two-week work schedule. He
updated the commissioners on paving projects. There are four companies interested in
the Spout Springs Road bridge project. The
deadline to submit a bid is Monday, September 30. Commissioner Dan Gregory asked
that the highway do some work at the fairgrounds. A discussion followed on taxpayers
assisting on paving projects with taxpayers
being responsible for 50 percent. The county
road inventory was also briefly discussed.
Dale Tedrow came before the board concerning dust control on Emmons Ridge
Road. President George requested that oil
and chip-n-seal be put on the road. There are
surplus items sold at a surplus sale 4-5 years
ago that are still at the highway garage. Letters will be sent to purchasers. Purchasers
will have 30-days from the date of the letter
to pick up or the highway will dispose of the
item.
Andy Ringwald, EMA/civil defense, at-
tended the district planning committee meeting. Each district will be receiving $60,000
in grant funds for the study and outreach of
post disaster shelters. The next meeting will
be held Tuesday, October 15.
Kathy Collins, community corrections director, submitted before and after pictures of
Green Cemetery. The road crew was able to
clean up the only county owned cemetery.
Community corrections receives donations
to take care of Fairview Cemetery but all
other cemetery upkeep is the responsibility
of the trustee. Community corrections is accepting applications for CASS instructors.
Commission Gregory made a motion to
approve a FMLA for an employee beginning
September 23, 2013. Commissioner Kevin
Boyd made the second. All were in favor
and the motion passed.
Auditor Roush updated the commissioners on the recent property tax sale held September 6. On June 25, the auditor and
treasurer certified 127 properties in the
amount of $130,899.57 in back taxes. Of the
19 still available for tax sale, 12 were sold.
The total amount of back taxes collected
was $121,674.71. Commissioner Gregory
made a motion to proceed with the commissioners’ sale for the remaining seven properties. Commissioner Boyd made the
second. All were in favor and the motion
passed.
A brief discussion was held concerning
health insurance options.
President George discussed options for
when the courthouse was without electricity.
Auditor Roush is to have Janitor John Jones
contact several businesses for quotes on a
generator for the entire courthouse.
With no further business, the meeting was
adjourned 7:10 pm with a motion by Commissioner Boyd and seconded by Commissioner Gregory. All were in favor and the
motion passed.
Indiana, Illinois to procure respective
sections of Illiana Corridor
The Indiana Finance Authority (IFA), the
Indiana Department of Transportation
(INDOT) and the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) have reached an
agreement on how to design, build, finance,
operate and maintain the proposed Illiana
Corridor project.
The IFA/ INDOT and IDOT will each
procure their individual sections of the 47mile access controlled highway that would
extend from I-65 in Indiana to I-55 in Illi-
nois. Both states will use their respective
Public-Private Partnership laws to enter into
a long-term concession agreement to develop and build the expressway.
Each state expects to issue a Request for
Qualifications this fall for private firms who
are interested in the project. This will include information about the upcoming Requests for Proposals for the Illiana, as well
as the project’s expected commercial and financial timing.
The two states will continue to work together to coordinate schedules, technical
provisions and tolling operations. They will
also continue to coordinate under the National Environmental Policy Act as required
by the federal government.
“We look forward to working with our
partners at IDOT on this very important
project to the entire region.” said Kendra
York, Public Finance Director of the State
of Indiana.
“The residents of Chicago’s south suburbs will be thrilled by the benefits the Illiana corridor will bring to the region,”
IDOT Secretary Ann Schneider said. “The
Illiana project is a ‘win-win’ for both Illinois and Indiana and will result in a reduced
financial burden while creating much
needed infrastructure. It will save millions
for Indiana and Illinois taxpayers while producing huge economic benefits for both
states, and that is good news.”
The IFA/INDOT and IDOT plan to begin
construction on the Illiana in the spring of
2015. When built, the Illiana Corridor Project will reduce truck traffic on local roads,
improving safety, travel times and access to
jobs. Beyond the regional benefits for
freight and intermodal connections, the Illiana Corridor will provide an opportunity
for jobs and economic development. Potential benefits include the creation of more
than 9,000 construction jobs and access to
more than 25,000 long-term jobs.
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SOAR provides help with test preparation
Many people think of Martin County
SOAR as a “learn to read better” program. “And, of course, that is exactly
what they are. What many people don’t
realize is what kind of impact that can
have on their lives,” said Beverly McIntosh, SOAR Program Director. “One of
the areas where we can really help people is preparing for tests and certifications.”
The high school equivalency exam is
currently the GED. Classes are held on
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays at the Loogootee WorkOne
office. SOAR tutors often work with students who want extra help with the
classes. SOAR also tutors people who
are unable to attend the classes due to
work and family commitments. “Because each tutor works one-on-one with
a learner, we are able to be very flexible
when scheduling tutoring sessions,”
McIntosh remarked. “We also tutor people who want to brush up their reading
comprehension and math skills before
entering the GED classes.”
Lora attended the GED classes at
WorkOne and decided a SOAR tutor
could help her master the materials. She
worked with her tutor while attending the
GED classes. In August she took the
exam and earned her high school credential. Lora says, “SOAR is a very good
program. The tutors are awesome and
very knowledgeable in the subjects that
they are teaching us. I could not have
done it without them.”
McIntosh also noted that Indiana is
changing to a new high school equivalency exam after the first of the year. At
that point any previous GED scores expire. “This means that anyone who has
passed a portion of the GED must pass
the remainder of the exam before the end
of the year. Otherwise their scores will
expire, and they will start over with the
new exam.” For more information, call
WorkOne and ask for GED information
at 812-295-2722 or SOAR at 812-7091618. The new high school equivalency
assessment is called TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion). It will be
available beginning January 2, 2014. All
of the materials used in the SOAR curriculum build towards the skills tested on
the TASC.
A SOAR tutor also helps high school
students prepare for the SAT exam. SAT
preparation classes are scheduled on October 2, 9, 16, and 30 at the Martin
County Learning Center from 7-9 p.m.
These classes are sponsored by the counseling departments of the Shoals and
Loogootee High Schools and Martin
County SOAR. Karen Whorrall teaches
these classes to help Martin County high
school students improve their chances of
getting into the college of their choice
and prepare themselves for a career.
“Students have seen their scores increase
by as much as 150 points,” Whorrall
pointed out. The cost is $25, payable the
-Photo provided
Lora Fields received her high school
equivalency diploma after working
with a SoAr tutor and attending geD
classes. For information on SoAr,
contact Beverly McIntosh, SoAr program director, at 812-709-1618.
first night. Martin County high school
students can sign up with their guidance
counselor at Loogootee or Shoals High
School. Out-of-county students can call
Kris Beasley at the Learning Center,
295-2674. Classes will be repeated in
January. For further information, call
Whorrall at 388-6639.
“The GED and SAT exams are just two
examples of SOAR tutoring helping
learners prepare for exams,” McIntosh
noted. “We can also help people prepare
for workplace certification such as
OSHA and WorkKeys certifications. We
can help with the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC). Recently a
SOAR tutor worked with an English language learner to prepare for the US citizenship exams. This includes speaking,
reading, writing, and civics/government
tests given at a US Citizenship Center.
The student passed all the tests and is
now a US citizen. We are very proud of
his successful efforts to achieve citizenship.”
SOAR provides free and confidential
tutoring in reading, writing, math, life
skills, English, and GED prep. Anyone
interested in free tutoring or becoming a
tutor can call McIntosh at 812-709-1618
to get more information.
September is Literacy Month in Martin
County, and SOAR encourages all residents to celebrate and improve their
skills by learning something new just for
fun.
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