Child Abuse Lunch and Learn April 19
There will be a lunch and learn at the Washington County Government Center, 806 Martinsburg Rd from Noon – 1p.
Join the Indiana Department of Child Services Washington County, the Washington County Prevent Child Abuse Council and Hoosier Hills PACT to learn more about drugs and their impact on the children in our community.
The speakers will be Indiana State Police Sergeant Jerry Goodin and Washington County Prosecutor Dustin Houchin.
The event will be sponsored by the Washington County Substance Abuse Council.
Donations will be accepted with the proceeds going to the Washington County Child Abuse Council to fund activities/programs for the children in our community.
More information and resources are available on the DCS April Child Abuse Prevention Awareness web page:http://in.gov/dcs/3486.htm
How can you help prevent abuse and neglect?
- If you suspect abuse or neglect, please call the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-800-5556.
- Reach out to parents that you know and offer a hand or emotional support.
- Volunteer time to programs that help parents.
- Let all of the children in your life know that that they can depend on you.
- Advocate for community services to help families.
- Report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Consider becoming a foster parent.
Officers respond to a chilly robbery in progress
On April 12, 2017 at 4:18 a.m., Ripley County Dispatch received a 911 call from Joel Schumacer of Hanska, Minnesota, a semi driver parked at the east bound rest area on I74 at the 152 mile marker.
Mr. Schumacer stated that someone was in the back of his semi trailer.
Upon arrival, officers located the suspect who had been locked in the trailer by Schumacer.
The trailer was loaded with frozen meat with a chilly inside temperature of -10 degrees.
When officers approached the semi trailer they could hear the suspect beating on the door to let him out.
The suspect was identified as Malcolm Denton, 51, of Shelbyville, Indiana.
Denton was taken into custody without incident and incarcerated at the Ripley County Jail on charges of Unauthorized Entry of a Vehicle, class B misdemeanor and Theft, a level 6 felony.
The incident is being investigated by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office. Batesville Police Department assisted at the scene.
All suspects are consid ered innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
Michael B. “Mike” Hamilton age 70 of Salem
Mr. Michael B. “Mike” Hamilton age 70 of Salem passed away Tuesday, April 11 at his home.
Mr. Hamilton was born March 21, 1947 in New Albany to the late Travis and Esther Isaacs Hamilton. He was an employee of Child Craft for 34 years and a member of Enon Baptist Church.
Mike is survived by his wife of 42 years: Wanda Daulton Hamilton. They were married May 4, 1974. He is also survived by a son: Byron Hamilton, a daughter: Chancla (Matt) LeMarr, four grandchildren: Peytan, Owen, Addison and Parker, a brother: Terry Hamilton of Pekin and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00AM at Weathers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4-8PMand Saturday from 9AM-time of services.
Reds player parade highlights Kids Opening Day presented by Frisch’s – April 15
Fans should arrive early on Saturday, April 15th for the second annual Kids Opening Day presented by Frisch’s Big Boy before the Reds take on the Brewers at 1:10 p.m.
New for 2017, the free block party at The Banks will feature Cincinnati Reds players walking the red carpet starting at approximately 10:30 a.m. Fans can line up along Freedom Way to see the parade, which will begin at Walnut Street and end inside the ballpark. Kids club members wearing their 2017 Reds Heads jersey will have access to a special VIP area in the ballpark for the parade.
EVENT TIMELINE
- 9 a.m.: Free block party at The Banks opens
- 10:30 a.m.: Reds players walk the red carpet
- 11:40 a.m.: Ballpark gates open
- Noon: Mr. Redlegs, Mr. Red, Rosie Red and Gapper lead parade featuring more than 20 mascots
- 1:10 p.m.: Brewers vs. Reds first pitch
BLOCK PARTY ACTIVITIES
- Face painters and jugglers from the Cincinnati Circus
- Photo ops with Cleatus at the FOX Sports Ohio booth
- Pedal car races with the Scotts Reds Rally Pack
- Appearances by STAR WARS™ characters
- Tips and info from Raising A Reds Fan
- SWAT Team Truck from the Cincinnati Police Department
- Fire Truck from the Cincinnati Fire Department
- Free samples from Hershey’s
- Video game trailer and mini jet from the U.S. Air Force
- Live music from all kids band Saving Escape
- Miniature therapy horses from Seven Oaks Farm
- Sean “Strong Man” McCarthy performing feats of strength
- Educational station from the Newport Aquarium
- Music education and instrument “show and tell” from Buddy Roger’s Music
- Special giveaways for Reds Heads Kids Club members
- Booths and displays from Frisch’s Big Boy, CollegeAdvantage, PNC Bank, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Klosterman Bakery.
All kids attending the game will receive a free Reds cap, thanks to Frisch’s Big Boy.
The Reds Hall of Fame & Museum will be offering $2 admission on Kids Opening Day for kids age 17 and younger.
Kids can line up after the game to run the bases, presented by Entenmann’s Little Bites.
More information on Kids Opening Day can be found at reds.com/KidsOpeningDay. Activities and schedule subject to change.
FAIRGOERS TO CELEBRATE ‘WONDERFUL WORLD OF FOOD’ AT 2017 INDIANA STATE FAIR
Indiana State Fair patrons may want to bring much bigger appetites to the annual event this summer after Fair officials today announced its 2017 theme, the “Wonderful World of Food.”
We all love food. We grow it, sell it, cook it and eat it!
And at the 2017 Indiana State Fair we will celebrate it with a featured food each day of the Fair from Aug. 4 to Aug. 20.
All the featured foods will include a spotlight on Indiana farmers who produce the various items.
Fairgoers will be able to enjoy samples, cooking demonstrations, food eating contests, fun recipes to share and so much more. The dates and featured foods include:
- Aug. 4 – Deep Fried Food (Soybean Farmer)
- Aug. 5 – Melon (Melon Farmer)
- Aug. 6 – Popcorn (Popcorn Farmer)
- Aug. 7 – Salsa/Ketchup (Tomato Farmer)
- Aug. 8 – Egg (Egg Farmer)
- Aug. 9 – Pork Burger (Pig Farmer)
- Aug. 10 – Funnel Cake (Wheat Farmer)
- Aug. 11 – Cheese (Dairy Farmer)
- Aug. 12 – Beef (Beef Farmer)
- Aug. 13 – Ice Cream (Dairy Farmer)
- Aug. 14 – Apples (Apple Farmer)
- Aug. 15 – Mint (Mint Farmer)
- Aug. 16 – Corn Dog (Corn Farmer)
- Aug. 17 – On-A-Stick Day (Tree Farmer)
- Aug. 18 – Turkey Leg (Turkey Farmer)
- Aug. 19 – Pickles (Cucumber Farmer)
- Aug. 20 – Honey (Beekeeper)
“Hoosiers have deep connections to food, and there is no better place to showcase how much fun we can have with food than the Great Indiana State Fair” said Cindy Hoye, Executive Director, Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. “We want to shine the spotlight on all our state has to offer, and we look forward to the celebration of our ‘Wonderful World of Food’ at this year’s Fair.”
Fair organizers also hope attendees will help in sharing the story of how Indiana is feeding the world. Additionally, Fairgoers will get to enjoy many of the featured foods, along with their traditional Fair food favorites, at more than 90 food stands throughout the Fairgrounds.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements – including a new attraction, food-themed exhibits and the Free Stage line up – leading up to opening day on Friday, August 4th, and join us in celebrating the “Wonderful World of Food” at the 2017 Indiana State Fair.
BASKETBALL ALL-STARS TO SHOWCASE SKILLS FRIDAY AT IUS
Night of the Future Stars Event Moves to Indiana University Southeast
The Kentucky Derby Festival’s two-day basketball event tips off Friday night at 7 p.m. with the Horseshoe Foundation Night of the Future Stars.
Hosted at a new location, the Indiana University Southeast Activities Building, admission will be free with a 2017 Pegasus Pin or a ticket to Saturday night’s Basketball Classic, at Freedom Hall.
Friday’s event is comparable to the NBA All-Star weekend, with players showcasing their special skills.
Some of the nights most exciting moments have occurred during the Slam Dunk, 2-on-2 and 3-Point Shooting competitions. There will also be a one-hour autograph-signing session following the event, with a two-item limit for signing.
Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County is the title sponsor of Friday’s event, joining Contributing Sponsors Papa John’s and SoIN.
The 44th annual Basketball Classic presented by Papa John’s begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday night at Freedom Hall. This year’s game features several new recruits for the Cats, Cards and Hoosiers.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE: Basketball Classic Reserved Tickets $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets on sale at all TicketMaster locations,www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000 or the Freedom Hall box office at (502) 367-5144 (Includes facility fee).
First held in 1973, the Derby Festival Basketball Classic is the oldest high school all-star game in the nation. The game has featured such players as Jamal Mashburn, Rex Chapman, Moses Malone, Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins, Eric Bledsoe, Deron Williams and Nolan Smith, among many others.
Dorothy Mengering, 95, Indianapolis
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
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
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.










