When summertime temperatures get unbearable, what better way to cool off than an afternoon at the pool. Youngsters taking part in Children’s Time Daycare in Crothersville had a lot of fun cooling off last week. Harper
Adams does his best cannonball dive into the pool while Cameron Luedeman, Morgan Banks, McKenzie Stewart, Maddie and Brady Riley await their turn. Steven LaMaster watches Harper’s dive from the pool.

Area residents who are laid off or lost their job can obtain free assistance through “New Beginnings…Skills For the Future” information fair next Tuesday, July 7, from 10- noon and 6-8 p.m. at Seymour City Hall, 309 North Chestnut Street.
Information will be available on unemployment insurance, educational opportunities, job search skills, skills assessment, training, personal finance, stress management, networking opportunities, spiritual well being, and other resources.
The event is sponsored by Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation, Seymour Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Jackson County and Jackson County Human Resource Group.

Schneck Cancer Center is again sponsoring free Skin Cancer Screenings to be held July 23 at Schneck’s Cancer Center on the medical center campus. You must have a scheduled appointment to participate in the free screening and time slots are limited.
More than half of all new cancers are skin cancers and more than one million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In fact, 40 to 50 percent of Americans living to the age of 65 will develop skin cancer at least once in their lifetimes.
The screenings are by appointment only and will be conducted by Dr. Kevin M. Crawford, Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, LLC.
Dr. Crawford is a native of Indiana, graduating from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed a family practice internship at Eglin Air Force Base and his dermatology residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, Dr. Crawford is an active-duty Captain in the United States Air Force and serves as Chief of Dermatology at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois.
According to Dr. Crawford, “The key to the successful treatment of most types of skin cancer is early detection. Skin cancer is cured in 85 to 95 percent of all cases; however, if detected early enough the cure rate could be near 100 percent. This is especially critical in the most deadly type of skin cancer, melanoma. Early detection of melanoma can literally be the difference between life and death. It is essential patients perform regular self skin checks and have routine exams by their dermatologist or primary care physician.”
Schneck Medical Center invites the public to take advantage of these free screenings. These screenings are not intended for diagnosis of rashes or other skin problems and should not be a replacement or substitution for regular visits to a physician.
To schedule a skin cancer screening, call Schneck’s Cancer Center at 812-522-0477. Leave your name and phone number and your call will be returned promptly. Again, screening times are limited so please call early.

Touring the Serenity Garden dedicated by the Schneck Medical Foundation Tuesday, numerous guests paused to admire the centerpiece attraction, a three-tiered waterfall constructed from creek rock, commonly found around Jackson County.

Schneck Medical Center unveiled its latest facility upgrade Tuesday afternoon, June 23, as dozens gathered to witness the dedication of the Serenity Garden addition to the Don and Dana Myers Cancer Center in Seymour. The garden oasis was made possible by a donation from Juanita Groub, and a ceremony was conducted in her honor.
Juanita, or “Nete” as she is known among friends and family, said she was thrilled with the addition, but declined to take much credit for the project’s results.
“I just said I’d like to do something for the foundation,” she explained. “I am not sure who came up with the idea to build a garden, but I love gardens, and this turned out so beautifully. It feels good to know patients and their families will still be enjoying it years from now.”
In a gesture of gratitude, a glass art feature was dedicated to Groub, which is etched with an inspirational quote she selected to summarize the garden’s purpose in patient care. The piece was custom made by GRT Glass Design, and consists of three heavy glass panels with details emulating the flow of water. The center panel displays the quotation, “Life’s not about waiting for the storm to pass‚ it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Though the author is unknown, the spirit of the saying showed through during Schneck Foundation executive director Rexanne Ude’s dedication speech.
“We are standing in a very serene place that will make a difference to people we now know, and to those we will never meet,” Ude said. Juanita, we lift you up today for being the heart of this project.”
Ude described a process she called “heart-wiring” during her commemoration address, explaining it as a linking of the head to the hands, and the hands to the heart. She said the head represents what is known, while the hands are what is done with the knowledge. Groub was the heart of the project, “which brings all the parts together and completes the circle,” Ude said.
As guest and patients toured the garden, a wave of positive feedback could be heard rippling along with the sounds made by the three-tiered waterfall feature serving as the garden’s focal point. Seating and access to electrical outlets allow patients undergoing chemotherapy to take their treatments in the garden, extending the boundaries of patient care beyond hospital walls.

The Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross urges everyone to play it safe when using fireworks this July 4th weekend. Thousands of people are injured each year by fireworks in the United States and have to be treated in hospital emergency rooms according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
If you choose to use fireworks, the Red Cross suggests following these important safety tips:
•Obey local laws, including ban of fireworks due to drought.
•Buy fireworks from a reliable, licensed dealer.
•Read and follow all directions.
•Do not alter any fireworks or attempt to make fireworks.
•Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
•Safety glasses are recommended for the person lighting or nearby the fireworks, such as a helper.
•Keep a fire extinguisher, water supply, hose or bucket of water nearby.
•Use fireworks outdoors, never indoors.
•Use in a clear, open area.
•Keep spectators a safe distance from the show.
•Be cautious of lighting any fireworks during strong wind conditions and light fireworks with prevailing wind blowing away from the spectators.
•Don’t allow children to handle, play with, or light any fireworks.
•Designate one person to ignite fireworks.
•Light only one firework item at a time.
•Never attempt to re-light, alter or fix any fireworks.
•Never smoke when handling fireworks.
•Drinking alcohol and using fireworks do not mix.
•Never aim, point or throw fireworks at another person.
But the best suggestion is to leave the fireworks displays to the professionals.
For more information on fireworks and summer safety, contact the Jackson County Red Cross at 522-3888 or visit www.jacksonredcross.org.

by Curt Kovener

Saturday is the 4th of July, a celebration of the day over 230 years ago a document was signed declaring our independence from British rule. Many of us will be celebrating our nation’s birthday in a variety of ways. It is a time for being proud to be an American.
But what’s to celebrate? The depressed economy is moving to improve at a snail’s pace. Not something 21st century Americans accustomed to instant gratification like. And around here 1 in 10 are out of work. But doesn’t it seem to be a human frailty to pay more attention to the bad news and take the good for granted? We focus on the robber, forgetting there are a hundreds of honest people. An auto, train or airline accident? But how many arrive safely each day? We focus on the problems so much that we forget the positive aspects of our lives, our culture and our nation.
So on the cusp of the day we celebrate our freedoms, let’s focus on what’s right about our American life.
•We are a free nation. We are not a part of someone else’s domain. The U.S. is the leading nation in the world. But with leadership, on any level, comes responsibility.
•We elect our leaders; a choice not available in some societies. From the town council to the U.S. President, we have the right and privilege to take part in all levels of government by voting and serving. We have the responsibility of educating ourselves to know better was is going on.
•Our government provides services that many take for granted. Granted, the performance of government service is not perfect but so it is with human beings. Water systems, streets, bridges, police & fire protection, health services, defense, schools, financial assistance and medical care for our nation’s elderly: without government, all of these would be left up to one’s own ability to pay for what he could.
•The rule of law. Though crime is a problem, the vast majority of people are law abiding and we live in relative safety.
•We eat and live well. Despite some levels of poverty, the U.S. is the only country where obesity is a problem. Even many of those living in poverty in the U.S. would seem well by comparison with many other countries.
•We can travel anywhere in the U.S. without a passport and getting permission to do so. We can contact others across the land in seconds with modern telecommunications.
•In American we choose what newspapers and magazines we want to read; we choose what radio or television signal to receive. In many countries, only one newspaper is published, only one television station is aired: the one approved and operated by government.
•Most of us take pride in our armed services and those who served their country. But, as those who served can attest, armed forces are not perfect. But our armed services are the Peoples Armed Forces and we do not need to worry about some general seizing power in this country.
We are a society of whiners and complainers. but this Saturday, think on and celebrate what’s right about America.

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The home where a Tamico man allegedly shot and killed his father was destroyed by fire last Friday morning.
The Grassy Fork Volunteer Fire Department was called to the Ronda Shoultz residence, 7865 S. State Road 39 south of Tampico shortly before 5 a.m. on June 19. When they arrived they found the home fully engulfed in flames. The structure was a total loss, authorities said. No one was at home at the time of the fire, police said.
The cause of the blaze is being investigated by the Grassy Fork Fire Department, state Fire Marshal’s office and Jackson County Sheriff’s Department.
Crothersville-Vernon Township VFD was called to the scene to assist.
On May 2 of this year, police were called to the home where a family fight over dogs resulted in 48-year-old John Shoultz being shot and killed. His son, John A. Shoultz III, 20, was charged with the shooting.

Attending the State FFA Convention from Crothersville were (clockwise from upper right) Dillon Maxie, Bailey Lundy, Kaitlyn Hoevener, Erica Doyle, Chandler Nehrt, Denise Maxie and (center) Leah Schill.

Seven members of the Crothersville FFA Chapter attended the 80th Indiana FFA State Convention held at Purdue University in West Lafayette last week. The theme of the convention was ‘Live with Pride, Serve with Passion’.
The Crothersville FFA Chapter was honored with one of the biggest awards presented at the state level. Project IMPACT is awarded to chapters who focus on philanthropy projects in their community. For the first time, the chapter won first place in the area where they devoted their efforts to the annual Toy & Food Drive along with other activities including fire safety week, farm safety week, and rabies clinic.
The local chapter was also recognized as a Superior Chapter and a Bronze Emblem donor.
Individual member efforts were also recognized. Dillon Maxie received second place in state swine proficiency and forth place in the exhibit contest. Maxie also served as a chapter voting delegate.
Erica Doyle received second place in state specialty crop proficiency, participated in the prepared public speaking, and ag sales demonstration. Doyle was also selected to a year term serving as the Section 4 FFA State Director.
Bailey Lundy served on the state courtesy corps. Leah Schill served as a chapter voting delegate and participated in the traditional scrapbook contest.
Denise Maxie participated in the FFA creed contest and served as a state courtesy corps member. Chandler Nehrt participated in the Discovery Degree Prepared Public Speaking contest. Kaitlyn Hoevener served as a state courtesy corps member.
The chapter floriculture team consisting of: Dillon Maxie, Brooke Prather, Leah Schill, and Denise Maxie were recognized for their top 4 placing in the state floriculture contest. Chapter Advisor, Linda Maxie also attended the convention.

Two CHS junior girls have been selected to represent Crothersville at Hoosier Girls State this week, June 21-28, at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. The 68th session of Hoosier Girls State theme is to prepare girls to ‘Learn Today and Lead Tomorrow.’ The girls are sponsored by the local Phi Beta Psi Sorority.

Erica Doyle, daughter of Bige and Julia Doyle, of Crothersville is serving as delegate. She is a National Honor Society member, former student council president, FFA president, vice president of the Crothersville Helping Hoosiers 4-H club, and officer with the Jackson County 4-H Horse and Pony Club and a Jackson County 4-H Junior Leader member. She has played high school volleyball and is currently a varsity cheerleader. She just recently was honored with a Top 4 placing in the specialty crop FFA state proficiency and was elected to serve as the Section 4 FFA director. Her future plans are to attend Purdue University to major in Equine Veterinary medicine.

Brooke Prather is an alternate. She is granddaughter of Steve and Sandy Prather of Crothersville. Brooke has been class president all three years of high school, she is a student council member and is a Crothersville FFA member. She has played varsity volleyball, track and has been a varsity cheerleader. She has and will be on the girls‚ varsity basketball team. She is active in the Crothersville First Baptist Church youth group. Brooke plans to attend college to major in the medical field.