Good News Chronicle A monthly look at the happenings in Scott County, Indiana May 2017

Sheriff Dan McClain and Public Health Nurse Brittany Combs

Receive Spirit of the Red Ribbon Award

Our Place Drug and Alcohol

Education Service, Inc. hosted

their 6th Annual Jamey

Aebersold Spirit of the Red

Ribbon Awards Dinner on

April 19, 2017. While we cele-

brate Red Ribbon Week in

October each year, the Spirit

of the Red Ribbon Awards

acknowledges those who

have made a significant con-

tribution towards the educa-

tion, prevention, intervention

and treatment of drug and

alcohol abuse in our commu-

nity year round.

Drug and alcohol abuse is

something that touches us all

either directly through our

own experiences or those of

a family member of friend, or indirectly by the toll it takes on children

and families within our community. Substance abuse is the one com-

mon thread that runs through so many of the issues threatening the

health, safety and livelihood of so many.

The awards are given in honor of Jamey Aebersold, resident of New

Albany and a world-renowned jazz musician. Jamey is a tireless com-

munity advocate and supporter of prevention efforts in Southern Indi-

ana.

Individuals from several southern Indiana counties received awards in

the categories of Education, Faith Based, Community, Business, Law

Enforcement, Health Services, Social Services, and Youth.

Sheriff Dan McClain was nominated by Lori Croasdell and received an

award in the “Law Enforcement” category. McClain shared, “that he

believes that incarceration can be the first step in the road to recov-

ery for many people. That is why Scott County has implemented evi-

dence-based recovery programs in the jail. He added that the Scott

County jail is one of only 16 counties to implement the Recovery

Works Pilot Program.”

Sheriff Dan McClain, along with wife and jail matron, Wendy McClain,

Jeremy Arnold—Narcotic’s Detective, Doug Herald—Jail Commander,

and Rick Barrett—Chief Deputy, attended the dinner and the awards

ceremony at the Calumet Club in New Albany.

Brittany Combs was also nominated by Croasdell and received an

award in the “Health Services” category. Brittany shared that she was

considering a mission trip prior to the HIV epidemic, but that her mis-

sion field became her backyard. She shared about getting to work

with some very strong, amazing, compassionate, and courageous

women. She thanks God that she has this job and is able to help peo-

ple.

In our community, as in all communities, substance abuse and addic-

tion causes a great deal of sadness. This was an opportunity to recog-

nize those who through their work and commitment, go above and

beyond in order to prevent and intervene in substance abuse and

addiction…those who understand that “the true magic of the Red

Ribbon is in the hearts and minds of those who embrace it.” Yes, peo-

ple like Brittany Combs and Dan McClain are helping us understand

the importance of the goodwill of neighbors, the laughter of children,

and the reign of happiness. Scott County thanks them for their service

to its citizens!

Addiction Professionals Tony Pastrick and Lori Croasdell Honored for Work

The Indiana Credentialing Association on Addiction & Drug Abuse

(ICAADA) hosted their 2017 Annual Conference and Awards Luncheon

at the Ivy Tech University Conference Center in Indianapolis on April 5.

Two Scott County addiction professionals, Tony Pastrick and Lori

Croasdell, were among the seventeen nominees from across the state

for Addiction Professional of the Year.

Tony Pastrick was awarded the "Recovery Coach of the Year" and Lori

Croasdell was awarded the "Prevention Professional of the Year". To-

ny received his PEER Recovery Coach Training from Mental Health

America of Indiana's ICAADA and was a part of starting the first Recov-

ery Group in Austin after the HIV epidemic in June of 2015.

Starting with just 3 people, "Hope Over Dope" has grown to 30 peo-

ple attending each Friday evening at Hope to Others on Mann Avenue

in Austin. Tony continues to be a leader among the recovery commu-

nity in Scott County, in addition to being a mentor for people in recov-

ery.

Lori Croasdell is the Coordinator of Scott County's substance abuse

coalition, CEASe, in addition to being an advocate for the recovery

community, a prevention/education specialist, and the Marketing, PR,

and Outreach Coordinator for the Scott County Partnership.

AHS Graduate Jeff Cummins Named Director at State of Indiana Job

The Indiana State Department of Agricul-

ture (ISDA) today announced a promo-

tion and new hiring within the Division of

Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Jeff

Cummins, a 2008 graduate of Austin High

School, will be taking on the role of Di-

rector of the division with Katie Nelson

serving as Program Manager.

“One of the department’s most im-

portant functions is to advocate on be-

half of the industry at the state, local and

federal levels,” said Ted McKinney, ISDA

Director. "I’m confident that Jeff and Katie can carry this mission for-

ward, serving Hoosiers and the industry well."

Cummins graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 2012 with

a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Communications, and from

Indiana University McKinney School of Law in December 2016. He

worked for the House Republican Campaign Committee, Faegre Baker

Daniels LLP, and the Indiana Attorney General's office, prior to joining

ISDA as its Program Manager of Policy and Regulatory Affairs.

In his new role as Director of the division, he will be responsible for

continually evaluating the legislative and regulatory landscape at all

levels of government while positioning the department to support the

agricultural industry in each arena. He will also serve as Executive Di-

rector of the Indiana Land Resources Council, which was created to

assist state and local decision-makers with land use tools and policies.

"Since my time at the department, I have enjoyed being able to work

with farmers, rural communities, agricultural organizations, and elect-

ed officials to ensure that Indiana's laws and regulations are based in

science and do not impede growth in the industry," Cummins said. "I'm

eager to continue that work while making sure that agriculture has a

seat at the table when regulations are being considered that impact

the industry."

Nelson graduated this past December from the University of Missouri

with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Before joining ISDA, she

served as a policy intern for the Missouri State Legislature, the Associ-

ated Students of the University of Missouri and Missouri Corn Growers

Association.

As Program Manager of the division, Nelson will be assisting Cummins

with legislative issues and policy research, as well as guiding agricultur-

al businesses through the permitting process, among other duties.

"Growing up around agriculture, I have a deep appreciation for the

industry," Nelson said. "That is why I am excited to continue my career

working in agriculture and look forward to serving as a resource to

move the industry forward in Indiana."

Visit www.isda.in.gov for more information.

Scott County 4-H Junior Leaders Active in Community Service

Eighteen Scott County Junior Leaders volunteered at the Nelson Spaulding Scott

County Clearinghouse on Friday, March 24th. The Junior Leaders Club offers the

opportunity for 4-H’ers in grades 7 through 12 to serve as mentors and role mod-

els to younger 4-H members and to participate in citizenship/community ser-

vice. Our Junior Leaders Club is growing and having a positive influence in our

community and our world. Their work at the Clearinghouse is a favorite service

event for these youth, who have been participating annually in this special activi-

ty.

Throughout the year, the Junior Leaders have

also been assembling care packages to send

to our military abroad. Over spring break

they finished up with a card-making activi-

ty. Along with their handmade cards, they

complied a selection of items to express their

gratitude to our armed forces and shipped

them overseas.

Scottsburg Kiwanis Club Hosts Pilot Vision Screening Project

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club and Scott County School District 2 hosted

a pilot vision screening project in partnership with Kiwanis Interna-

tional and the OneSight Foundation at Scottsburg High School for

tenth graders. Bill Jerrow, Kiwanis International Strategic Alliance

Executive; Lisa Jarboe, OneSight Foundation Director; Heather Crites,

SCSD2 District Health Coordinator; and Kiwanians Doris Marcum, Al

Riggle, Darryl Smith, Terry Davis and Jack McWhirter participated in

the vision screening project.

Doris Marcum completed the Prevent Blindness online training pro-

gram and was certified as our Coordinator. Kiwanis International is

working with the OneSight Foundation on the feasibility of creating

vision screening kits for Kiwanis Clubs. If feasible, OneSight would

provide lenses and frames onsite to accommodate most correction

needs. For students needing more advanced corrective lenses, vouch-

ers would be provided to access local optometrists and glasses. Indi-

ana State law requires vision screening for certain grades. This pilot

project selected a grade not included in the mandatory screening.

One hundred sixty-six students were screened in grade 10 at Scotts-

burg High School from 9:15am - 12:00pm. The screening identified

nineteen students that need a referral to more extensive eye exami-

nations that may need corrective eye glasses. Heather Crites noted

that "without the screening today, these 19 students would have

gone unchecked until either they complained about vision or some-

one happened to notice they could not see properly. So a big THANK

YOU to Kiwanis for volunteering to help us address this need in our

schools. I appreciate it so much and look forward to doing this

again!!"

The Scottsburg Kiwanis Club will work with Kiwanis International on

the results of the pilot project and look forward to the way ahead for

this program to benefit our kids. We thank Kiwanis International and

OneSight Foundation for participating and allowing us to conduct this

pilot. A special thanks to Doris Marcum for all her hard work going

through the certification process. We look forward to the possibility

of working with both school districts and other community service

organizations as this program gets off the ground.

Upcoming Events

Top Spellers Compete at County Spelling Bee

The Scott County Spelling bee was hosted by the Pilot Club on April

24 at Scottsburg Middle School. All winners and alternates competed

at their schools, and Emily Dixon won the title of Scott County

Spelling Bee Champion! Allison Treadway came in second place.

School Winner Name Grade

Austin Elementary School Sarai Smith 5

Austin Middle School Kaden Richie 6

Austin Middle School Blake Smith 7

Johnson Elementary Isaiah Foster 5

Lexington Harmony Tankersley 4

Scottsburg Elementary Allison Treadway 5

Scottsburg Middle Emily Dixon 6

Scottsburg Middle Xavier Beatrice 8

Vienna-Finley Paul Lueking 5

School Alternate Name Grade

Austin Elementary Rhiannon Pinnick 4

Austin Middle Kylie Gibson 6

Austin Middle Vivian Collins 8

Johnson Elementary Aiden Cole 4

Lexington Elementary Kendra Shuler 5

Scottsburg Elementary Ashley Mihalik 4

Scottsburg Middle Kyle McGinnis 6

Scottsburg Middle Logan Weilbaker 8

Vienna-Finley Lucas Toppe 5

The Scott County Partnership is seeking volunteers for the Reality

Store program at Scottsburg Middle School on May 19, 2017. Volun-

teers will host booths for teens to visit as a part of learning what it

means to balance a budget in a real life situation.

At The Reality Store, students learn to manage their money, pro-

vide their families basic needs, as well as learn to manage life’s unex-

pected financial issues. We assist them in envisioning the lifestyle

they’d like to have while in their mid-20’s, select the occupation

they’d like as an adult, receive a checking account deposit equal to

one month’s salary from their desired job. We also help teach them

on how to spend their salary in The Reality Store, first on necessities

and then on “extras”, handle some of life’s unexpected events, and

learn whether their selected occupation will provide the financial

resources needed to provide the lifestyle they want.

The Reality Store gives students a chance to get a realistic view of

what their parents/guardians go through on an everyday basis. At the

same time they can envision what it will be like for them to make

ends meet on the career path they are considering. It’s a safe envi-

ronment to give their prospective career a run through.

If you are looking for more ways to get involved with the youth in

our community, this is a great start! For the Scottsburg Middle School

program on May 19, 2017, the day will start at 8am and end around

2:30pm. If you can’t donate an entire day, we also have half days

available!

Please contact LeAnn Osterhoudt at 812-989-8008 or email her at

leann.osterhoudt@scottcountypartnership.org if interested or want

to find out more information!

Volunteers Needed for Reality Store at Scottsburg Middle School

Upcoming Events Austin High School Hosts Charter Ceremony for Key Club

Congratulations to the new Austin High School Key Club. They were

chartered in a ceremony held at AHS. Charter Officers are President

Skyler Coomer, Vice President Katie Lovell, Secretary Summer

Squires, Treasurer Joseph Smith, Editor Kiley Birchwell, Senior Direc-

tor Kaylin Carter, Junior Director Emily Pelston, Sophomore Director

Olivia Miner and Freshman Director Luke Watts. There are 62 charter

students in the club. The AHS Key Club is sponsored by the Scotts-

burg Kiwanis Club and hosted by Austin High School. Terry Davis is

the Kiwanis Advisor and Rusty Jones & Chandra Tally are the Faculty

Advisors. Key Club is an international student led organization which

provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build

character and develop leadership. Their vision is to provide caring,

competent servant leaders transforming communities world-

wide. Key Club is one of the family of Kiwanis clubs in their Service

Leadership Programs. Some of the projects they've been involved in

this year include fundraising for a student's family, creating and

providing Valentine cards for every student at AHS, assisting with the

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts, planning an Adopt a Grandparent Pro-

gram and sending two students, Kiley Birchwell and Emily Pelston to

the Indiana Key Club District Leadership Convention in Muncie,

IN. The Kiwanis congratulate the AHS Key Club on their charter and

look forward to serving the community with them.

Austin Middle School Archery Team Qualifies for National Competition

Thanks to their growing skills and plenty of practice

under coaches Cliff and Tammy Rice and Larry Mor-

gan, the Austin Middle School archery team has quali-

fied to compete in the National Archery in Schools Pro-

gram tournament on May 13. The event is scheduled

to take place in Louisville, Ky., meaning the team

won’t have to go far to prove their prowess with their

bows. Students placed eighth at the recent Indiana

State Tournament to qualify. Coaches say they’ll be

shooting at 11 a.m. that Saturday, and the public is

welcome to attend and cheer on the team.

Kiwanis Club News

Linda Jackson, Director of Scott County Soil and Water conserva-

tion, recently attended the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club dinner/meeting

at The Kitchen on The Square in Scottsburg to discuss the upcom-

ing Hardy Lake Sweep which will take place on Saturday, 29

Apr. Pictured with Linda is Kiwanis President Terry Davis pre-

senting a $100 check to help sponsor the Hardy Lake Sweep. Linda

talked about some of the programs and projects the Soil and Water

Conservation office is involved in throughout Scott County. Volun-

teers each year, including many youth groups, help clean up winter

debris and help prepare the park and trails for the spring and sum-

mer visitors. The Friends of Hardy Lake will hold a breakfast at the

shelter area to benefit the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center. The

Kiwanis thanked Linda for her presentation.

The Kiwanis Family of Clubs conducted a service project at the CASA

House in Scottsburg. Members of the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club, Aus-

tin High School Key Club and Scottsburg High School Key Club volun-

teered to work inside and outside the house. Jim Binkley, Scottsburg

Electric, assisted with some electrical work fixing a safety haz-

ard. Pictured are Guy Townsend, Wes Clark, Dave Church and Al

Riggle. The volunteers painted, moved a bulletin board, pruned ros-

es, mulched flower beds, cleaned up trash and trimmed. CASA Vol-

unteers do an incredible job supporting some of the most vulnerable

of our kids. The Kiwanis schedule a service project at the CASA

House each spring to show support. CASA Volunteers are trained

and appointed by the judge to provide assistance to kids in our com-

munity. This is one of the projects Kiwanis does each year during

National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The Scottsburg High School Key Club sent two members to the Key Club Indiana

District Leadership Convention in Muncie, Indiana. Pictured are from left to right

Isabella Staser, Vice President of the SHS Key Club; and Jesse Mays, Scenic Hills Di-

vision Lt Governor from the SHS Key Club. Izzy was a candidate for the District Bul-

letin Editor and Jesse is the current and newly re-elected Lt Governor for the Scenic

Hills Division. The students engaged in workshops, attended presentations, an

evening Oscar Like ball and participated in the District elections, retirement of offic-

ers and installation of new officers. The Key Club is the oldest Service Leadership

Program sponsored by Kiwanis International. It develops leadership skills through

the vehicle of community service. Congratulations to both these outstanding Key

Club students.

Scott County Community Clean Up Day a Huge Success

The IU School of Public Health, Scott County Health De-

partment, and CEASe collaborated on a County-wide Clean

Up Day: 15 IU School of Public Health Students joined 25

others from Scott and Jackson Counties to clean up Austin

neighborhoods, Austin Park, Beechwood Park, Lake Iola,

and along Highway 31.

Local Emergency Management Agency (EMA) staff is offering free reflective,

roadside numbers that can be easily installed to identify homes quickly.

Linda Dawson, EMA Director, explained that a new Department of Homeland

Security (DHS) has been obtained that will pay for the green reflective signs.

“We are so pleased that we were able to get this grant for our county. Too

many times in the past have our emergency services answered a 9-1-1 call for

help and lost precious minutes trying to locate the home where the call was

made. With these signs, we will be able to get help to those who need it

quickly and efficiently,” she stated. Emergency services include law enforce-

ment, ambulance, First Responders and firemen.

Members of the Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department will make each

sign to order, just like they did years ago when the 9-1-1 emergency call sys-

tem was first established in the county. Now, more such identifying signs are

needed because some have been lost or deteriorated and more homes now

dot the rural areas.

Not every house has its mailbox well-marked nor the house numbers dis-

played on the residence.

“And even if the house numbers are displayed on the residence, sometimes

they cannot be seen after dark. We need a more efficient, effective way of

getting help where it is needed as fast as possible. These markers will help.

Seconds saved during an emergency can save a life,” stated Dawson. Roadside

numbers are especially important for people who live in houses 120 or more

feet off the road

The grant emphasizes providing ID signs in rural areas and for the elderly.

Signs are 6x18. Installation should be high enough to avoid snow in the winter

and weeds during the summer. Signs should be visible from either direction

along the roadside.

Under the grant, the Johnson firemen will make each sign as an order is

placed. Only one sign per household is allowed because of the limited quantity

available through the grant program.

Signs can be ordered through May 19.

To request a free sign, call the EMA at 812-752-0564 and leave a name and

phone number and the numbers needed on the sign. For example, if leaving

the address 4508 Jones Road, all that is needed are the numbers 4508, Daw-

son explained. Contact information is needed because persons will be called

when signs are ready to be picked up at the EMA office. It is located in the

basement of the Courthouse in downtown Scottsburg next to the Purdue Ex-

tension/4-H offices.

“We hope many people, especially the elderly, will take advantage of this free

opportunity and get their house locations marked,” stated Director Dawson.

Free Reflective Roadside Numbers Offered to Residents

Kiwanis Club Members Learn About Vincennes Early College Program

Stan Wheeler, Assistant Dean of Instruction, Early College, Vincennes

University recently spoke at the Kiwanis dinner meeting at The Kitch-

en on the Square in Scottsburg. Pictured with Stan is Al Riggle, Secre-

tary of the Scottsburg Kiwanis Club. Vincennes University is the old-

est college in Indiana. It offers career and technical education

through two year programs and offers Bacalaureate on campus pro-

grams. Prosser has been working with students in the career and

technical education programs since 1969. Through Vincennes Uni-

versity cost per credit hour is approximately $177 per hour. There

are sixty-four students from Scott County enrolled in this program

currently.

Vincennes University and Prosser participate in an Early College Part-

nership. The university has an enrollment on campus of 4,417 stu-

dents and 18,920 system wide. Vincennes prides themselves on be-

ing affordable, accessible and being transferable. Enrollment at

Prosser is 1,316. Students come from twenty-one high schools an

home schooled students. Prosser has twenty-four college and career

readiness preparation programs and they award 951 program spe-

cific certificates. Last year students earned 6,481 college cred-

its. Their students have a 96% graduation rate vs 87% for Indiana.

The Early College Program reflects a national initiative with goals to

increase high school graduation rates, increase postsecondary en-

trance and graduation rates, remove barriers to postsecondary ac-

cess and ease the transition from high school to college. The Early

College Program increases college enrollment without additional

investment in bricks and mortar projects at traditional campuses. It

reduces the college costs for families of students who participate and

it fosters the skill sets of high school students whose goals may not

include a bachelor’s degree, but who wish to quickly acquire the cre-

dentials needed for immediate job opportunities.

Vincennes University and Prosser have three Early College Pro-

grams: Law Enforcement, Precision Machining, and Automotive Ser-

vices. Two hundred thirty-three students registered as Early College

students (136 first year students). They have six Project EXCEL Pro-

grams (84 total credit hours) plus Vincennes University Aircraft Oper-

ations/Flight for 18 total credit hours.

The Early College Program works on certificate programs first

(stackable credentials) then Associate Degrees. Students are moti-

vated and qualified. General education electives are taken at home

schools or through other means. The Early College Program also

offers community support such as internships, job shadowing, mock

interviews and sharing information.

For more information or a presentation on the Early College Program

at Vincennes University/Prosser, contact Stan Wheeler, Assistant

Dean of Instruction, Early College at 812-981-7680 or

swheeler@vinu.edu. The Kiwanis members thanked Stan for an in-

formative presentation.

United Way Seeks Projects, Volunteers for Annual Day of Caring

Are you a person in need of some help to get ready for Spring? If so,

contact United Way of Scott County.

We are looking for individual projects, gardening, yard work, exteri-

or house work, etc. Volunteers from our Community come together

and are waiting to help!

VOLUNTEER—Come and join YOUR Scott County United Way on

Saturday, May 20th at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and ends when pro-

jects are finished. Meet at Turning Point Church, 899 W McClain

Ave , Scottsburg. Receive your t-shirt, enjoy free breakfast and

lunch.

Contact Nancy at 752-2586 or nancy.unitedway.scottco@gmail.com.

In order to have specific shirt sizes, please let the office know by

Thursday, May 11th if you would like a UW T-Shirt.

Upcoming Events

Tales of John Dillinger’s exploits in Indiana next in SCHS’s History Dinner series

John Dillinger, that infamous yet

romanticized bank robber who

captured Americans’ imagina-

tions in the 1930s, will be the

subject of the second History

Dinner planned by the Scott

County Historical Society on Fri-

day, May 19.

The dinner series is held at the

Scott County Heritage Center and

Museum, 1050 South Main

Street, Scottsburg. The first His-

tory Dinner featured Dolley Mad-

ison, wife of the second U.S. President, James Madison. The

event on March 17 was sold out.

Each costs $20. All feature home-cooked food and desserts in

the museum’s Smith Room.

May 19’s speaker, Sally Perkins, is a recognized authority on

John Dillinger, and her program is entitled “The Charms, the

Harms and the Daring Dillinger.”

Dillinger, called “Public Enemy No. 1” by the FBI, was a larger-

than-life figure in the Midwest when he outwitted law enforce-

ment agencies and avoided capture for 14 months in 1933-34.

He robbed a dozen banks in Indiana during this time before be-

ing gunned down outside a movie theater in Chicago.

During his spree, he and his gang also robbed two police stations

in Auburn and Peru. They stole weapons, including the infamous

“Tommy-gun,” the Thompson sub-machine gun.

Perkins will dish some dirt and lots more on Dillinger in her pro-

gram.

On Friday, July 21, Ray

Boomhower will highlight

the life and writings of

Ernie Pyle in his program,

“The Soldier’s Friend: The

Life of Ernie Pyle.” A na-

tive Hoosier, Pyle fol-

lowed troops as they

fought in World War II

and wrote a daily column

describing their lives and experiences. He died in battle on a

small island now known as le Jima northwest of Okinawa on

April 18, 1945. He was buried there with other war dead but

was later re-interred and buried in the National Memorial Ceme-

tery of the Pacific in Honolulu. In 1983, the Purple Heart was

presented in his memory.

A small museum is now maintained in the Pyle farmhouse

where he was raised. The journalism school at Indiana Universi-

ty is named in his honor.

A more infamous figure from

Indiana’s past was D.C. Stephen-

son, once thought to be the most

powerful man in the state. Ste-

phenson was a charismatic figure

and, after accepting the title of

Grand Dragon in 1923, he helped

the Ku Klux Klan to grow and

claim thousands of active mem-

bers.

He was brought down when

found guilty of the abduction,

rape and murder of a young woman in 1925. Released from pris-

on in 1950 and again in 1956, he settled briefly in Seymour be-

fore leaving for Jonesborough, Tn., where he died in 1966.

Scott County’s master storyteller Ed Cozart is going to talk about

Stephenson and his brief reign in the KKK on Friday, September

15, at the series’ final dinner.

An outdoor event led by Cozart at the Pigeon Roost Monument

on Friday, October 13, is also in the planning stage. To be staged

at the Pigeon Roost Monument north of Underwood, the event

will feature gripping stories, but the evening is designed with

families in mind. Tales will be told around a bonfire, and families

are welcome to come early and enjoy picnic meals or roast hot

dogs and marshmallows.

More information will be offered later.

People interested in attending any or all of the indoor dinners

are encouraged to buy tickets quickly. Dinners during the last

two years have sold out. Information can be obtained by calling

staff of the Museum at 812-752-1050 or visiting at 1050 South

Main Street, Scottsburg.

Museum hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The museum will be closed

on holidays observed by the county government.

Proceeds from the series will benefit the museum’s operating

fund.

Upcoming Events

May

National Day of Prayer: May 4 at noon at the ScottsburgCourt-

yard Gazebo. Join with Local Pastors Praying for our Community,

Local, State & Federal Leaders. Those that are able, are being en-

couraged to have prayer walks/drives throughout the community.

For more information call Scott County Coordinator: David W.

Richie (812) 722.0093 or visit the website @

www.communitylifeinc.com.

Scott County Genealogical Society Meeting: May 4 at 6 p.m. at

Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St.,

Scottsburg. Michael Moore is the guest speaker. His topic is the

history of the Jefferson Proving Grounds. Refreshments will be

served. The community is invited.

Senior Citizen Lunch and Band: May 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the Bacala

Center, 69 W. Wardell, Scottsburg. Hot, delicious lunches are

served at the center each weekday except on holidays. Seniors

pay only $2.50 per meal and must call Kellie at 812-206-7976 the

day before to reserve a lunch. To eat and enjoy the music, reser-

vations must be made on May 4.

Barnyard Sale: May 6 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Scott County

Heritage Center and Museum. All proceeds benefit the museum’s

operating fund. People are welcome to rent space around the

barn to have their own yard sales. Cost is $10 for the day. Renters

must provide their own set-ups. Tents are allowed. Set-ups each

sale day start at 7 a.m. Call the museum at 812-752-1050 for rent-

al information and to learn how items can be donated for these

sales.

Grandparents Play Date: May 6 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Lake

Iola shelter house. A Place to Be and Prevent Child Abuse are

teaming up for a day of fun with grandparents and their grand-

kids. Games and activities for grandparents to complete with their

grandchildren, information for grandparents who may need help

raising their grandchildren. All grandparents are invited to attend

with their grandkids. Contact A Place to Be at 812-752-3663.

Mayor’s Good Neighbor Nominations: Accepted through May 8.

The 25th annual Mayor's Good Neighbor Banquet will be held on

Friday evening, June 16, at the Mid-America Science Park (MAS

Park) in Scottsburg. A special evening is being planned to mark

the 25th year of the occasion, which recognizes individuals,

groups and businesses in the community for their civic participa-

tion, service and volunteer involvement. Nominees include out-

standing recipients in Industry/Business; Church/School/Civic/

Other youth group age 18 and under; Church/School/Civic/Other

adult group over age 18; Individual Youth age 18 and under; and

Individual Adult over age 18. All submitted nominations are sub-

ject to review, and past recipients of the Individual Good Neigh-

bor Award cannot be considered for re-nomination. Submission

forms may be obtained at Scottsburg City Hall, Austin City Hall

and all county libraries. To obtain tickets to the event or more

information about the nomination process, call the Mayor’s Office

at 812-752-3169.

Parenting With Challenges Workshop: May 9 from 8:30 a.m. until

4:30 p.m. at the Jayce Ray Stallings Youth Center, 1054 Clay St.,

Austin. This all day session is designed to explore maternal risk

factors and the challenges they bring to the parenting experience,

child risk factors and the challenges they bring to the parenting

experience, protective factors that increase parenting success,

and what the brain does and how damage to an area can impact

parenting. In addition, we will discuss "Why Are They Doing

That?" exploring the why behind behaviors. The session will also

look at interventions and suggestions for dealing with those be-

haviors. We will also examine parenting from your strengths, by

focusing on the positive strengths to increase success. And lastly,

we will look at self care and increasing success and enriching the

journey. This event is sponsored by Working Together Works and

the Indiana Addiction Issues Coalition. Register at https://

www.eventbrite.com/e/addressing-a-gap-in-mainstream-

addictionrecovery-austin-in-parenting-with-challenges-tickets-

33710136927

Brown Bag Luncheon: May 17 at noon at Scott County Heritage

Center and Museum. The Scott County Arts Council’s role in re-

shaping downtown Scottsburg will be discussed. Ryan Heacock,

President of the Scott County Arts Council, will outline plans for

downtown Scottsburg and other activities of the Council. Bring a

lunch; refreshments and dessert will be provided. Call 812-752-

1050 for information.

Free Hospice Volunteer Training: Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m.

to 5 p.m. (lunch and snacks provided) at Hosparus Health of

Southern Indiana, 502 Hausfeldt Lane, New Albany. To register,

contact Vonya Gresham, volunteer manager, at vgresh-

am@hosparus.org or 812-542-2809. Volunteers help with patient

and family support, administrative duties, bereavement care,

outreach, fundraising and special events. Hosparus Health care-

fully selects volunteers and provides them with comprehensive

training specially designed to meet the needs of patients and fam-

ilies. Hosparus Health volunteers must have available transporta-

tion and complete training and an application process.

Austin Lions Cruise-In: May 20 from 5 p.m. until dark at the Aus-

tin train depot, off Morgan Drive and U.S. Highway 31 North.

Bring that old beauty of a car, truck or motorcycle. Food will be

available for purchase, and music will be provided at each cruise-

in. There is no fee for displaying a vehicle at the cruise-in. For

more information, call 812-794-3236.

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