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.

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. 

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.

 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.