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Dorothy Mengering, 95, Indianapolis

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Dorothy Mengering, an Indianapolis church secretary who found unexpected fame as a correspondent on her son’s late-night TV show, died Tuesday at age 95.

David Letterman’s mother died at home in suburban Carmel, according to an obituary compiled by Mengering’s three children and provided by Letterman’s publicist.

“Late Show with David Letterman” viewers warmed to Mengering’s unassuming style when she served as a correspondent during Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway (1994), Nagano, Japan (1998) and Salt Lake City, Utah (2002).

She also delivered Top 10 Lists from her Indiana kitchen and challenged Letterman to guess what pies she had baked for Thanksgiving.

Mengering is survived by her three children, five grandchildren and her sister, Hazel Baughman.

A memorial service is planned at Second Presbyterian Church. Details are pending.

Pekin Celebrates Earth Day By Giving Away Trees Thursday

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The Town of New Pekin is getting a head start on celebrating Earth Day by giving away trees this week.

Town officials will be giving away 300 trees, 200 white oak and 100 white pine, on Thursday, April 13, at the town hall building, 75 S. Mill Street, New Pekin.

With Earth Day being April 22, town officials thought this would be a great time to plant a tree.

The trees will be handed out during hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again on Monday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is for the entire community, not just the residents of the town. This is the town’s way of giving back some of what has been taken with the storms that have passed through the area.

Only two trees per household will be given, so more people can have a chance to plant.

Mary Isolene (Weller) Weilbaker, age 95

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Mary Isolene (Weller) Weilbaker, age 95 of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at her home in Palmyra, IN. She was born May 21, 1921 near Martinsburg, IN to Odus Elmer Weller and Lottie Chloe (Sears) Weller.

Mary was married for 64 years to Nolan Weilbaker. They were married on June 22, 1947. She was a member of the Corydon Church of Christ. She was Sunday School Bible Teacher for many years. Mary enjoyed crocheting and gardening and was a 4-H Adult Leader for the Palmyra Pals 4-H Club for 20 years and a member of the Harrison County 4-H Board. Mary was a homemaker and business owner of Weilbaker Jewelry Shop working alongside her husband for over 40 years.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Nolan Weilbaker, her parents, and one brother Loren Weller. She is survived by two sons: Charles Weilbaker of Vincennes and Karl (Sherri) Weilbaker of Pekin. Granddaughter Rachael (Michael) Lee and great granddaughter Michaela Lee.

Funeral services will be at Love Funeral Home in Palmyra on Thursday April 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. with burial in the Palmyra Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2017 till time of service.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to: Corydon Church of Christ, P. O. Box 212 , Corydon, IN 47112 or Hosparus.

Give blood and help save lives this spring

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 Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood through the American Red Cross this spring to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients.

Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with hospital patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation.

Eligible donors can give red blood cells through either a regular whole blood donation or a Power Red donation, where available. Power Red donors give a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single donation, allowing them to maximize their impact.

During this type of donation, red blood cells are separated from other blood components, and the plasma and platelets are safely and comfortably returned to the donor.

While donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood, type O, A negative and B negative donors are urged to give Power Reds if they meet the additional eligibility criteria.

Type O negative is the universal blood type and can be transfused to patients of any blood type in an emergency. Similarly, type O positive can be transfused to Rh-positive patients of any blood type.

Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh-positive or negative patients.

Power Red donations help ensure a stable supply of these critical blood types.

Whole blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year, and Power Red donations may be made every 112 days, up to three times per year.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800- RED CROSS (1-800- 733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 316 N Sherwood Ave. Clarksville, IN 47129

4/25/2017: 2 – 6 p.m.

Henryville High School, 213 N Ferguson St. Henryville, IN 47126

4/20/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Clark County Blood Donation Center, 1805 E. 8th St. Jeffersonville, IN 47130

4/17/2017: 1 – 6 p.m.

4/24/2017: 1 – 6 p.m.

Zaxby's, 2740 Allison Lane Jeffersonville, IN 47130

4/17/2017: 3 – 8 p.m.

North Madison Christian Church, 1400 E. S.R. 62 Madison, IN 47250

4/25/2017: 2 – 7 p.m.

Downtown Louisville Blood Donation Center, 520 E. Chestnut St. Louisville, KY 40202

4/16/2017: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

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4/17/2017: noon – 6:45 p.m.

4/18/2017: noon – 7 p.m.

4/19/2017: 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

4/20/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/21/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/22/2017: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

4/23/2017: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

4/24/2017: noon – 6:45 p.m.

4/25/2017: noon – 7 p.m.

4/26/2017: 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.

4/27/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/28/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/29/2017: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

4/30/2017: 8 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

East End Louisville Blood Donation Center, 291 N. Hubbards Lane Louisville, KY 40207

4/16/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/17/2017: noon – 7 p.m.

4/18/2017: noon – 7 p.m.

4/19/2017: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

4/20/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/21/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/22/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/23/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/24/2017: noon – 7 p.m.

4/25/2017: noon – 7 p.m.

4/26/2017: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

4/27/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/28/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/29/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

4/30/2017: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Almost Family, Inc., 9510 Ormsby Station Road, 100 Louisville, KY 40223

4/17/2017: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Immanuel United Church of Christ, 2300 Taylorsville Road Louisville, KY 40205

4/17/2017: 3 – 8 p.m.

Beechland Baptist Church, 4613 Greenwood Road Louisville, KY 40258

4/19/2017: 2 – 7 p.m.

Epworth United Methodist Church, 919 Palatka Road Louisville, KY 40214

4/19/2017: 3 – 8 p.m.

Ormsby Three, 10200 Forest Green Blvd. Louisville, KY 40223

4/21/2017: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Agnes, 1920 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205

4/23/2017: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Harvey Browne Presbyterian, 311 Browns Lane Louisville, KY 40207

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4/23/2017: 1 – 6 p.m.

DeSales High School, 425 Kenwood Drive Louisville, KY 40214

4/25/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

ZAXBY'S, 5025 Mud Lane Louisville, KY 40229

4/26/2017: noon – 8 p.m.

Kerrick Elementary School, 2210 Upper Hunters Trace Louisville, KY 40216

4/27/2017: noon – 5 p.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 508 Breckenridge Ln. Louisville, KY 40207

4/27/2017: 1 – 6 p.m.

L & N Federal Credit Union, 9265 Smyrna Road Louisville, KY 40229

4/28/2017: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd. Louisville, KY 40205

4/30/2017: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1925 Lewiston Drive Louisville, KY 40216

4/30/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1000 N. Beckley Station Road Louisville, KY 40245

4/30/2017: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi, 1960 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40205

4/30/2017: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Fern Creek Fire Department, 6200 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40291

4/30/2017: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

How to help

Since 1917, the American Red Cross has served the Louisville area by preventing and

alleviating human suffering. Today, the Red Cross provides blood products and specialized

laboratory services to local hospitals and is the only blood services provider that also offers

health and safety training, serves as a vital communication link between military personnel and

their families, teaches disaster preparedness, and provides relief to victims of disasters.

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-

800-RED CROSS (1-800- 733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood

types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license

or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of

age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110

pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students

and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight

requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their

pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior

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to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass

and follow the instructions on the site.

Indiana Women’s Basketball to Hold Season Celebration on April 25

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The Indiana women’s basketball program will hold its 2016-17 season celebration on Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET inside the Henke Hall of Champions.  The public is invited to be a part of the dinner and banquet by reserving a seat or table.
 
The event will recognize individual student-athletes who received academic and Big Ten honors during the season while presenting annual letter awards.  There will also be a special recognition of Indiana’s five-member senior class of Jenn Anderson, Amber Deane, Alexis Gassion, Karlee McBride and Tyshee Towner.
 
The Henke Hall of Champions is located on the third floor inside the North End Zone of Memorial Stadium.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. followed by the program.
 
To make a reservation for the celebration, download the form below and return with payment. The public can reserve a seat for $30, couples for $55 or a table for $275. Space is limited.

Jr. Historical Society Meets April 29

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The Washington County Junior Historical Society will hold it’s monthly meeting on Saturday, April 29, at 10am, in the Pioneer Village of The John Hay Center. 

This meeting we will continue to learn about the pioneer era and have a very special presentation of 19th Century games, by the Kentucky Soldiers’ Aide Group.

We are always accepting new members, so anyone interested between the ages of 9-18, is welcome to come join us.

Dues are $10 for the year. 

Orlena “Lena” Mae Watts, 89

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Greenville, IN: Orlena “Lena” Mae Watts, 89 of Greenville, IN passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Villas of Guerin Woods in Georgetown, IN.

Born April 30, 1927 in Leatherwood, KY to the late John B. and Sarah Haddix Watts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She worked at the Archway Bakery in Palmyra, Indiana in the early 1950s. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. She had a passion for quilting and enjoyed making quilts for her family and friends. In 1998 she and members of the church’s quilting group raised $12,000 to assist in the purchase of the steeple for the First Southern Baptist Church which is still in place today.

Also preceding her in death was her husband, Wayne (Doc) Watts, her brothers, Gordon, Charles, Aaron and William Watts.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara Utz, and grandson Gary William Utz II (Stacey), sister-in-law, Erma Watts, nieces, Donna Harvey, Sarah Leath, and Becky Hackemack, nephews, William (Sally) Watts, John (Connie) Watts, and Jody Watts. She had several other nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, all who loved her dearly.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional care Lena Mae received while at the Villas of Guerin Woods. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Villas of Guerin Woods, 1003 Sister Barbara Way, Georgetown, IN 47122.

Funeral services will be at Love Funeral Home, Palmyra, Indiana on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 11 from 2-8 p.m. and Wednesday, April 12 at 9 a.m. until time of funeral.

Marjorie Ellen (Nicholson) Ollis, age 80

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GREENVILLE, IN: Marjorie Ellen (Nicholson) Ollis, age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Salem Crossing in Salem, IN.

She was born February 3, 1937, in Salem, IN to Chalmer “Sam” Emerson Nicholson and Vera Ellen (Smith) Hoy.

She worked 21 years at Kimball Manufacturing in Borden and 21 years at First Harrison Bank in Greenville. Her hobbies were going to the casino, cooking, and spending time with her dog.

Survivors include her husband Charles “Bud” Ollis; sons: Charles Ollis, Jr. and Tim Rankin; brother Gregory L. Nicholson and half-sister Virginia Rose.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Sam Nicholson and Vera Ellen (Smith) Hoy and half-sister Opal Baseden.

The family has chosen direct cremation. Love Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Purdue Women’s Basketball Unveils 2017-18 Non-Conference Slate

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The Boilermakers will host eight non-conference games next year

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue women’s basketball head coach Sharon Versyp revealed the bulk of the Boilermakers’ 2017-18 non-conference schedule Tuesday, announcing several of Purdue’s first 14 opponents for next season. The Boilermakers will play host to at least nine opposing teams in Mackey Arena at the end of 2017, beginning with the exhibition opener Nov. 5, 2017.

Purdue welcomes the University of Saint Francis to Mackey Arena for its exhibition opener, beginning the 43rd season of Purdue women’s basketball. The Cougars hail from Fort Wayne, Indiana and are members of NAIA Division II and the Crossroads League. They played in their 17th NAIA Division II Championship tournament in 2016-17, falling in the opening round.

The Boilermakers open the season on the road for the second straight season and 13th time in program history, heading to Central Michigan University on Nov. 10 for their first of four Mid-American Conference (MAC) opponents in 2017-18. The Chippewas finished 23-9 last year, including a 15-3 MAC record, good for tops in their conference, but fell to the Boilermakers in Mackey, 62-51.

Purdue returns to Mackey Arena for the home opener on Nov. 15, hosting Miami (Ohio) in Mackey, marking the eighth meeting with the Redhawks all-time. They’ll follow up with Lamar University on the 18th, meeting for the first time in program history. The Cardinals finished 22-8 in 2016-17, winning 10 of their last 11 regular-season games.

The Boilermakers head west around the Thanksgiving holiday, heading to Utah for the first time in program history for a Nov. 20 tilt with the Fighting Utes before traveling to Hawai’I for the annual Rainbow Wahine Classic. In addition to facing the Rainbow Warriors, Purdue will also meet Southern California and Marist in O’ahu before returning to the mainland for the 2017 Big Ten/ACC Challenge. Opponent and date are yet to be announced for the annual event.

Purdue closes non-conference action with six straight home games in December, starting with Ball State on Dec. 3. The Boilermakers will play Valparaiso and Ohio in quick succession Dec. 8 and 10, and conclude the semester with a trio of home games in Basketball Travelers Invitational in West Lafayette. Purdue will host a pair of games Sunday and Monday, Dec. 17-18, facing Eastern Washington and UT Martin and conclude action Wednesday, Dec. 20, vs. Saint Mary’s before breaking for the semester. Purdue faces Eastern Washington for the first time since 1992, UT Martin for the first time since 2012, and takes on Saint Mary’s for the first time in program history.

For more information on Purdue women’s basketball and the 2017-18 season visit PurdueSports.com.

Big Week for Purdue Softball

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Following a tough series against Illinois, Purdue (15-26, 4-5 B1G) now shifts its focus to its road doubleheader against Indiana (17-21, 3-6 B1G) before hosting Wisconsin (25-7, 4-5 B1G) this weekend. Between the two programs, the Boilermakers own a combined 60-39 record all-time against the pair of Big Ten opponents.

Purdue’s one, two and three hitters are coming off a hot weekend in which they accounted for the majority of the offensive output in the series. Maya Hughes, Kristen Hoppman and Mallory Baker combined for 12 hits in 26 at-bats giving them a combined .462 batting average with six runs batted in and seven runs scored. They also registered a .500 on-base percentage against the Illini and of their 12 hits, three were doubles and one was a home run.

The leadoff hitter, Hughes, has registered 18 multi-hit games this season thanks to a three-for-four performance on Sunday in which she drove in two runs while scoring a pair of her own. With the big day at the plate in the series finale against Illinios, six of her multi-hit efforts have come in nine conference games. Following her four-hit weekend, Hughes advances to 14th in the nation with 55 hits and holds her position as the Big Ten hit leader this season. Altogether, Hughes is hitting .404 on the season and .452 in conference play.

In the two hole, Hoppman raised her batting average from .258 to .271 with four hits in nine at-bats against the Illini. The senior out of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin now takes a five-game hitting streak in which she is hitting .429 with a .714 slugging percentage into tomorrow’s doubleheader. Over the course of the last five games, all of which being against Big Ten opponents, Hoppman has tallied six hits in 14 at-bats with three runs scored, three runs batted in as well as a double and a home run.

If Hughes and Hoppman are able to reach base, there are few better to have at the plate right now than Baker as she is currently in the midst of a 15-game hitting streak. In her last 15 contests, the sophomore has tallied 23 hits in 43 at-bats with 11 runs scored and 12 runs batted in to fuel a .535 batting average. Of her 23 hits, six are doubles and one is a home run, giving her a .744 slugging percentage. She has also worked six walks and has been hit by a pitch twice to earn a .593 on-base percentage.

Baker’s hitting streak isn’t the only impressive stretch the Greenwood, Indiana native has strung together either as she has registered 30 games, 87-straight at-bats, without a strikeout. With just four strikeouts on the year, she is striking out in just 3% of her at-bats and ranks as the nation’s 37thtoughest hitter to strikeout. Just seven other Power Five student-athletes rank ahead of her, two of which hail from the Big Ten.

Overall in 2017, Baker is seeing a huge jump in production from freshman to sophomore year as she is currently hitting .391 with a .522 slugging percentage and a .478 on-base percentage. In 115 at-bats, she has earned 45 hits, 10 doubles, a triple and a home run with 17 walks and just four strikeouts while driving in 26 runs and scoring 23 of her own. In comparison, in all 115 at-bats her first season as a Boilermaker, Baker hit .235 with 27 hits, 14 runs batted in, 12 runs scored, four doubles, a triple and a home run while drawing 15 walks and striking out 23 times.

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