Plan Now For MCHS Parent-Teacher Conferences

In order to better accommodate the parents of our students the Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on March 20 & 22 from 4-7 p.m. The signup procedure is:

1.     Parents may call the school office at 262-5104 or may stop by during

       school hours (7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.) to make appointments.  Students

       may also set these appointments up for their parents in the Main Office

       at the school.  Parents or guardians can email Kimberly Lee klee@wabash348.com.

2.     An appointment schedule for each teacher will be kept in the school office.

       Appointments will be 15 minutes in length with a short break in between each one.

3.     There is no deadline for sign-up; however, the sign-up procedure will be on a

        first come-first serve basis.

4.     Parents are encouraged to sign-up for appointments prior to 4:00 P.M. on

       Monday March, 19..  This way, an appointment schedule can be furnished

       to each teacher in order to properly prepare for their upcoming conferences.

5.     Parents who cannot attend a conference on these scheduled dates are encouraged to

       contact individual teachers for appointments on other dates or send an email.

AOK Resource Guide To Be Distributed By WCSO

On Wednesday, March 7th, 2018, Wabash County Sheriff J. Derek Morgan, AOK Coordinator Tristan Barbre, and Wabash County Health Department Administrator Judy Wissel signed a Parent Resource Guide Collaborative Agreement. This agreement will allow the All Our Kids Network Parent Resource Guide to be distributed  to families by the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department when responding to non-emergency calls in the Wabash County Community. The Parent Resource Guide is used to easily identify resources both emergent and non-emergent within Wabash County. By distributing this guide, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department is helping families better identify resources to meet each family’s specific needs. The Wabash County Sheriff J. Derek Morgan has been an active member of The All Our Kids Network since 2017.  

Deceased Terre Haute Suspect Identified

The Indiana State Police, along with Vigo County Coroner Dr. Susan Amos, have utilized fingerprints to positively identify the deceased suspect from 2123 4th Avenue Terre Haute on March 06, 2018. 

Deceased: Michael R. Reynolds, age 36, of Terre Haute, IN. 

Indiana State Police Putnamville District detectives continue to investigate two separate events; one, the suspect’s death as a result of presenting a threat and succumbing to lethal force by ISP South SWAT and two, the apparent wounding of the suspect the night before, by the Terre Haute Police Department. 

ISP detectives are conducting many interviews today and more will occur over the next few days. Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigators and Laboratory Services continue to process many items of evidence. The Terre Haute Police continue to work alongside ISP at various junctures and related events. 

When ISP completes the two investigations, all documentation, etc., will be submitted to the Office of Vigo County Prosecutor Terry Modesitt for review… 

The original homicide scene on Putnam Street is being investigated by the Terre Haute Police Department. All questions about this investigation should be directed to their agency.  

Mt. Carmel City Council To Meet Monday

AGENDA

CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday March 12, 2018 at 5:00pm

· Call to Order

· Pledge of Allegiance

· Invocation

· Roll Call

· Visitors to address the Council (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)

· Mayor’s Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

· Eric Ikemire Streets, Cemeteries and Parks

· Joseph Judge Finance and Senior Citizens

· Justin Dulgar Water and Sewer

· Rod Rodriguez Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense

STAFF REPORTS:

· Rudy Witsman

· Kelli Storckman

· Mike Gidcumb

BUSINESS:

· Presentation of Consent Agenda

o Approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting held 2/26/2018

o Approve payment of all bills bearing the proper signature

· Removal of items from the Consent Agenda

· Consideration of Consent Agenda

· Consideration of items removed from the Consent Agenda

· Executive Session (if needed)

· Motion to Adjourn

Beall Woods SP- March Programs

Woodpecker 101

How many species of woodpeckers can be found in Beall Woods? Which species drills holes in horizontal rows to extract tree sap?  Do all woodpeckers have similar feeding and nesting behaviors? Learn the answers to these questions on Saturday, March 17th. The program will begin at 9am with a presentation inside the Visitor Center. A guided hike will follow the presentation. Don’t  forget your binoculars! 

Wildlife & Nature Photography with Ron Young

Sit back, relax, and go on an adventure while viewing photographs taken by Ron Young on Saturday, March 24th at 1pm. Young will show a diverse sampling of photographs that he has taking over the past few years including wildlife, wildflowers, buildings, and landscapes. He began taking photos in 1996 and has developed a passion for photography over the years. Young strives to capture the uniqueness found in nature and enjoys sharing the stories that go along with the image. 

For more information, please call the park's Visitor Center 618-298-2441.

Beall Woods State Park 2018 Spring Programs

March

17th - Woodpecker 101, 9am-11am

24th - Wildlife and Nature Photography with Ron Young, 1pm

April

6th - Woodland Wildflower Hike, 1pm

7th -  Falconry, 1pm

13th - Woodland Wildflower Hike, 1pm

14th - Woodland Wildflower Hike, 2pm

28th - Norm Cline Photography, 2pm

May

19th - Kids to Park Day "Tricky Tracks", 9am-11am

26th - Bird Friendly Backyard, 10am  /  Bingo, 2pm

June 

2nd - Fishing With Dad Day, Registration 8:30-9am / Fishing 9-10:30am

9th - Youth Fishing Derby, Registration 8-8:30am / Fishing 8:30-10:30am

15th, 22nd, 29th - Junior Naturalist Programs Ages 8 to 11, 9-11am

23rd and 30th - Leaf Litter Critters, 9-11am

Photo by Norm Cline

Princeton woman arrested on alcohol charge

On March 4, 2018, at 7:36 p.m. Gibson County Deputy Jennifer Loesch conducted a traffic stop on a Yellow 2004 Chevy Cavalier for having improper headlights on Embree Street in Princeton. Upon approaching the vehicle Deputy Loesch identified the driver as 18 year old Patience Stephens of Princeton. While speaking with Ms. Stephens Deputy Loesch observed alcoholic beverages located in plain view inside the vehicle. At that point Deputy Loesch began a roadside investigation and placed Ms. Stephens into custody. At the conclusion of her investigation Deputy Loesch transported Ms. Stephens to the Gibson County Jail where she was charged with Minor Possession of Alcohol and Possession of Paraphernalia. She has since posted a $450 bond. 

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Georgia man arrested on Criminal Recklessness charge

On March 6, 2018, at 11:52 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a vehicle traveling Southbound in the Northbound lane on Interstate 69 near the 35 mile marker. Upon arriving in the area officers located a green 2000 Chrysler Sebring and conducted a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle officers identified the driver as 29 year old Johnny Rollins of Ellabell, Georgia. After a brief investigation Mr. Rollins was taken into custody by Deputy Ben Kiesel and transported to the Gibson County Jail. Upon arriving at the jail Mr. Rollins was charged with Criminal Recklessness with a Vehicle. He remains in custody on an $1100 bond. 

Assisting Deputy Kiesel with investigation was Officer Amanda Hagen with the Oakland City Police Department and Sergeant John Fischer with the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. 

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

New Jersey man arrested on DUI charge after disturbance at local Denny's

On March 7, 2018, at 3:30 a.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of a disturbance at the Denny’s located at 844 E. 1250 South. The caller reported that there were two intoxicated males causing a disturbance with other customers. Upon arriving in the area Deputy Ben Kiesel located the individuals in a White 1999 Plymouth passenger car. Upon speaking with the driver 29 year old David Weber Jr. of New Jersey Deputy Kiesel detected the odor of alcohol. At that point Deputy Kiesel conducted a roadside DUI investigation that resulted in Mr. Weber being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail. At the Gibson County Jail Mr. Weber was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (DUI.) He remains in custody on a $900 bond. 

All Criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Shimkus Announces Annual High School Art Competition

 Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by May 4.

“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate in,” Shimkus said. “The winning artwork from my district will be displayed in Washington, DC, in a tunnel that connects the Cannon House Office Building to the Capitol. Thousands of staff and visitors will see the artwork each day.”

Acceptable mediums include:  paintings, drawings, collages, prints, photographs, computer-generated art, and mixed media. Artwork must be two-dimensional, no larger than 26 inches by 26 inches by four inches including the frame, cannot weigh more than 15 pounds, and must be original in content. Entry forms and a full list of guidelines are available at shimkus.house.gov/art.

The winning entry will be chosen by a panel from the district, and the winner will also be displayed on my website and Facebook Page. The winning artist is then invited to participate in a ceremony in Washington, and Southwest Airlines will fly him or her and a guest out to DC for free.

Art teachers and participants may contact Jenny Pruitt, at 618-252-8271 or via email at Jenny.Pruitt@mail.house.gov, for more information.