“A Taste of Lamb” Event to be Held The Washington County Sheep Association is hosting “A Taste of Lamb” on Monday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Southern Hills Church located just south of
Salem on State Road 135.

This year the “Taste of Lamb” will feature a Lamb Cook-off. Attendees will enjoy a complete meal featuring approximately six locally grown lamb dishes.

Attendees will then vote for their favorite lamb dish and prizes will be awarded to the top three. Those in attendance will also learn how to prepare lamb, and can take home recipes to try.

The cost for “A Taste of Lamb” meal is $10 per person. Reservations are required.

Please RSVP by calling the Purdue Extension – Washington County
office at 812-883-4601 by Friday, March 1.

The Washington County Sheep Association has also created a Lamb Cookbook with more than 170 lamb recipes.

These cookbooks will be for sale at the Taste of Lamb or can be purchased from the Purdue Extension – Washington County
office (806 Martinsburg Rd., Suite 104, Salem) for $10 each.

The Washington County Cattlemen s Association and Washington County Pork Producers Association will hold a joint Annual Meeting on Monday, March 11 at the New Hope Methodist
Church, located on State Rd 60 West. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations need to be called into the Purdue Extension Office (812-8834601) by Wednesday, March 6.

The Annual Meeting is for anyone interested in the beef or pork industry. The Washington County Cattlemen’s Association annual membership dues are $15.00 and the Washington County Pork Producers annual membership dues are $10. These can be paid at the door.

Evaluation of bulls for breeding soundness is one of the most neglected management practices of Indiana’s cattle producers. A bull is expected to settle 20 to 50 cows during the breeding season and too often his ability to do so is taken for granted.

The evaluation should be done prior to the breeding season. Breeding problems that are discovered at pregnancy checking occur far too late to prevent substantial loss of income. Breeders that sell bulls should have them evaluated prior to the sale.

Bull suppliers depend largely on repeat customers and selling an infertile bull may cost the breeder a good customer as well as create a lot of bad advertisement.

The breeding soundness exam cannot guarantee fertility but it is the best method available to predict which bulls will not settle cows. Approximately 10% of bulls will fail the Breeding Soundness Evaluation (BSE).

The routine BSE will not detect bulls with low libido; therefore, observation of the bull in the breeding pasture is still important. Observe bulls to confirm that they are finding and mating cows
that are in heat. Observe the same cows in three weeks to be sure that he is “settling cows”.

The BSE includes an evaluation of structural soundness, evaluation of the reproductive anatomy and, most importantly, evaluation of semen quality. During the BSE, a semen sample is collected and evaluated immediately for percent motile sperm.

Minimally, 30% of the sperm must be motile in order for
the bull to pass the exam. The same sample is then stained and individual sperm are evaluated.

Seventy percent of the cells must be normal microscopically for the bull to be acceptable.

The BSE Clinic scheduled for Washington County will be held on Wednesday, March 13 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Salem. For reservations or more information, contact Danielle
Walker at 812-883-4601 or dhowellw@purdue.edu by Wednesday, February 27. Reservations are required.

The evaluation charge is $40 per bull. Bulls must be at least one year old and weigh at least 900 pounds.

BSE Clinics are conducted annually through the joint cooperation of Purdue Extension – Washington County, Washington County Cattleman’s Association and Spring Mill Veterinary Service.

It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution.

A total of $30,000 is available for individuals who plan to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Milwaukee – The Bethesda Auxiliary, in partnership with Bethesda Lutheran Communities, is offering $30,000 in student scholarships for the 2019-20 school year. The scholarships are for undergraduate- or graduate-level students, including seminarians.

“We’re excited to support youth who hope to put their talents and energy toward enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Karen Carter, president of the Bethesda Auxiliary. “Recognizing the achievements of students who have a shared interest in supporting our mission elevates us all. It’s gratifying to support these students in such a direct way.”

The deadline to apply is May 17, 2019, with results to be announced by July 1, 2019. To download an application, go to https://www.bethesdalc.org/get-involved/scholarships/.  

Seminarian/Post-Graduate Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to a Lutheran seminarian or post-graduate displaying interest in service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a congregational setting. The scholarship application is open to all eligible seminary/post-graduate students.

Criteria:

• Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.
• Be a current college senior, accepted to begin seminary studies in the fall, or currently be classified as a first-year or second-year student at any seminary affiliated with the WELS, LCMS, ELCA, LCMC, ELS or NALC. Students going on to their internship/vicarage year do not qualify.
• Have a commitment to inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the local parish.

College and University Students: Five $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to junior and senior students pursuing undergraduate degrees in any academic area that will prepare them to serve and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Criteria: 

• Be an active, communicant member of a Lutheran congregation.
• Be classified as a freshman, sophomore or junior at an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have a career objective in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Tuesday at approximately 10:00 a.m., an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a gold Chevrolet Equinox on Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker for a traffic violation of following too close.  

The driver was identified as Joshua Gomez, 21, San Diego, CA. During a conversation with Gomez, the trooper observed criminal indicators.

He was Arrested and Charged with:

1. Dealing Heroin Level 2 Felony
2. Possession of Heroin Level 3 Felony

The Putnam County Sheriff’s office was requested for assistance with a canine. 

Upon the unit’s arrival and during the traffic stop, the canine gave an alert to the officers of an indication of an illegal substance.

 A subsequent search of the vehicle discovered that Gomez was transporting approximately 6.2 pounds of heroin concealed in the vehicle.

The estimated street value of the heroin is $225,000 and was being transported from California to Ohio.  

Joshua Gomez was transported to the Putnam County Jail. 

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

A tip leads the Indiana State Police to arrest three on Meth charges, including dealing in the drug. 

Sunday at approximately 6:30 pm, Trooper Kyle Taylor and Trooper Tyler Matthew, along with Austin City Police, arrived at 44 Rural Street in Austin after receiving an anonymous tip about possible drug activity at that address.

During the course of the Trooper’s investigation, consent was given for a search of the residence, and as a result of the search Troopers located over 18 grams of methamphetamine along with marijuana, syringes, and paraphernalia.

As a result of their investigation the following were arrested and remanded into the custody of the Scott County Jail. 

Gilbert Sizemore, 40, Austin, Indiana: Dealing in Methamphetamine at least 10 grams – Level 2 Felony,Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 4 felony, Unlawful Possession of Syringe – Level 6 felony,Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 felony, Possession of Marijuana – Class B Misdemeanor, and Possession of Paraphernalia – Class A Misdemeanor.

Charly Young, 22, and Elizabeth Hardcastle, 26, both of Austin: Possession of Methamphetamine – Level 6 Felony, Possession of a Syringe – Level 6 Felony,  Maintaining a Common Nuisance – Level 6 Felony.