Parke County Sentinel

07/24/2024

07/17/2024

FOR THE CROWN. The Parke County 4-H Fair will hold their Queen and Princess Pageant Friday, July 13 at 6 p.m in the Cow Palace. Picturedare this year’s contestants for Queen. They are (from left) Marley Kilzer, Ashlyn Hybarger, reigning Queen Josie Bodine, Lily Roosevelt and Madison Coleman. Not pictured is Meghan Fellows. (photo submitted) Visit us at see more at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

07/16/2024

UPDATE OF INFO:

Celebration of Life for Barbara Wimmer Anderson
Saturday, July 20, 2024
3:00pm-6:00pm
Beeson Bridge at Billie Creek Village
65 Billie Creek Road, Rockville, IN 47872

07/15/2024

RES Holds Honors Program
Rockville Elementary presented
their K-5 awards at an honors
program Tuesday, May 23.
FIRST GRADE
First semester honor roll All A’s-Natalie Gutierrez, Harleigh Lamb, Brooke Tislow, Charlotte Wiza, Elizabeth Hazard, Gideon Tyrrell, Reed Allen, Kinsley Hathaway, McKenlee McCann, Rylee Noerenberg, George Overpeck, Jack Overpeck and Vivienne Rose. Visit us to see all the honor students at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

07/15/2024

PARKE COUNTY 4-H FAIR SCHEDULE

Monday, July 15, 2024
Daily Sponsor: Keystone/Land O’Lakes
Show Arena Day Sponsor: Purple Ribbon Seeds
8 to 11 a.m. – Open Class check-in Baking, Culinary, Pretty/Ugly Contest
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 4-H Community Building Open
9 a.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Show Western in Arena
9 to 11 a.m. – Receive all other 4-H Exhibits, Baking for Fun, Foods, Food Preservation, Flowers, Garden, Crops)
9 a.m. – 4-H Sheep Show in Cow Palace
12:30 p.m. – Judge 4-H Foods, Food Preservation, Baking for Fun, Flowers, Garden & Crops
1 p.m. – Open class judging
1 p.m. – 4-H Swine Barrow Show in Cow Palace
4 to 8 p.m. – Parke Masonic Lodge #8 Fish Fry
5:30 to 8 p.m. – Commercial Building open
6 to 8 p.m. – Kid’s Party on Midway
7 p.m. – 4-H Bake Sale in 4-H Building
8 p.m. - Parke Heritage FFA Co****le Tournament in Cow Palace

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Daily Sponsor: Parke County Farm Bureau
Show Arena Day Sponsor: Samantha Mager Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Members – FREE Milkshake
8 to 11 a.m. – Open class check-in, Flowers, Plants, Herbs
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 4-H Community Building open
9 a.m. – 4-H Horse & Pony Show – English & Costume Class
10 a.m. – 4-H Goat Show in Cow Palace
1 p.m. – Open Class Judging
1 to 2 p.m. – Bakers Entries
2 p.m. – Celebrity Judging, Bakers Best Competition, Vegetables
3 p.m. – Homemaker’s Day Program on container Gardening with Tom Cummins, The Apple House
5 p.m. – Mini 4-H Rabbit Show in the Rabbit Barn
5:30 to 8 p.m. – Commercial Building open
7 p.m. – 10-year 4-H Member Recognition and Exhibit Hall Awards Presentation in the Cow Palace
7 p.m. Barrel Racing Buggies-Derby Track Area, Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m. – Talent Show in Cow Palace

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Daily Sponsor: AHW
Show Arena Day Sponsor: Illiana AgWorks Autumn Mager
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 4-H Community Building Open
Noon – 4-H Dairy Show in Cow Palace
1 p.m. – 4-H Beef Cattle Show in Cow Palace
1:30– 3 p.m. – Kids Fun Day – West of REMC Pavilion
5 p.m. – Horse & Pony Show – Gaming Arena
5:30 to 8 p.m. – Commercial Building open
7 p.m. – Mini 4-H Goat, Mini 4-H Sheep and Mini 4-H Llama Show in Cow Palace
7 to 9 p.m. – Battle of Barns at Pulling Track

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Daily Sponsor: First Financial Bank
Show Arena Day Sponsor: Derek Cleghorn, Pioneer Seed
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. – 4-H Community Building Open
10 a.m. – 4-H & FFA Master Judging Contest
Noon – 4-H Llama & Alpaca Show in Cow Palace
1 p.m. – 4-H Cat Show 4-H Building
1 to 3 p.m. – Crop Update Meeting Room PARP Points available
1 to 9 p.m. – Hidden in Plain Sight Trailer on the Midway
2 p.m. – 4-H Little Critters Show – 4-H Building
5 to 9 p.m. – National Night Out on Midway. Closed during Parade.
5:30 to 8 p.m. – Commercial building open
6 p.m. – Parade (4-H Building closed during Parade)
7 to 9 p.m. – Live Music “Chaylyn Thompson” REMC Pavilion
7:30 p.m. – 4-H Master Showmanship Contest – Cow Palace

Friday, July 19, 2024
Daily Sponsor: CentreBank
Show Arena Day Sponsor: Scott Pet Products
6 a.m. to Noon – Release all Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Rabbits and Llamas/Alpacas
8 a.m. to Noon – 4-H Community Building Open
Noon – 6 p.m. – Release all 4-H Exhibits and Open Class Exhibits
6:30 p.m. – 4-H Livestock Auction – Cow Palace
7 p.m. – Illiana Pullers Association Truck & Tractor Pull

07/14/2024

YARD OF THE MONTH. Montezuma Town Council has selected their July "Yard of the Month" residents. First, is Joe and Patty Watts located at 785 N. Washington Street. The second is Brad and Lisa Noffke of 966 N. Monroe Street. Congratulations. (photos submitted) To see what is happening in Parke County visit us at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

07/13/2024

Seen & Heard
In case you missed it, the Parke County Historian offered up a great Sesquicentennial picture for your enjoyment on Facebook. In the Rockville Republican, June 1974, a picture of the Sesqui Belles ready to march in a parade honoring Mr. RaZor. All dressed up in bonnets and long gowns, big girls and little girls, lot of laughing. To read more of what is happening in Parke County visit us at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

07/12/2024

Temporary Road Closure On State Road 59
The Indiana Department of Transportation announces a temporary closure of the S.R. 59 bridge over Otter Creek. Visit us to read more on the road closure at....www.parkecounty sentinel.com.

07/11/2024

ROYALTY. The Rockville Rotary Club hosted the 2024 Parke Co. 4-H Fair Queen and Princess candidates along with the pageant committee and the 2023 Fair Princess and Fair Queen at their meeting held recently in the 4-H Community Building at the Fairgrounds near Rockville. Shown (from left) are pageant committee members Natalie Jones and Morgan Dugger; 2023 Fair Queen Josie Bodine, 2023 Fair Princess Kenzie Travis, pageant committee chairman Hallie Jones along with Rotary president Chadd Jenkins. The 4-H Fair royalty each spoke about their past year’s activities and expressed thanks to Rotary for support of the pageant. Hallie Jones gave an overview of this year’s Fair Queen/Princess Pageant involving 11 contestants, six in the princess division and five vying to be queen. The pageant is the first day of the 4-H Fair Friday, July 12 in the Show Pavilion (Cow Palace) on the 4-H Fairgrounds. Each contestant made a brief self-introduction speech for the Rotarians and guests similar to what they use in the actual pageant. The Rotary Club of Rockville is one of over 42,000 Rotary International clubs worldwide promoting community service, peace and understanding. The Club normally meets Monday evenings at 5:30 p.m. at the Thirty-Six Saloon banquet room. More information about the Rockville Rotary Club is available on Facebook. (photo submitted) To see more of what is happening at the Parke County Fair visit us at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/26/2024

County Council Talks Sewer Project
By Jessica Lancaster
Sentinel Editor
Parke County Council met in regular session Thursday, June 13.
The meeting began with Board of Commissioners President introducing the new County Highway Superintendent, Luke Moody. Moody shared he spent 14 years in the Army as a Combat Engineer followed by other positions that will give him more background pertinent to the position. To read more of the meeting at....

New Program Launched May 22, 2024 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED. May 22, 2024 PICKLEBALL COURT NOW OPEN May 10, 2024 Swimming All-State April 10, 2024 PARKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION March 26, 2024 SOFTBALL SEASON UNDERWAY March 21, 2024 Cougars Roll Past Panthers February 26,....

06/25/2024

Project Demonstrations by Penn Loyal Pioneers
By Carleigh Craycraft
The Penn Loyal Pioneers 4-H Club held a meeting May 26. Eighteen members were present. Read the rest of the article at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/24/2024

Sparklers Really Aren’t Childs Play
Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600
and 2,000°F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or slightly below 2,000°F. To read the rest of the article visit us at...www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/23/2024

YARD OF THE MONTH. In an effort to bring something positive to the community and get residents involved, the Town Council has implemented a “Yard of the Month” contest for the 2024 seasons. One property on the North end of town and one property on the South end of town will be chosen monthly. Property owners chosen for the month of June are Ronnie and Linda Baumann at 1588 N. Washington Street and Bradley McElroy and Kenzie Hobson at 761 N. Madison Street in Montezuma. (photos submitted) To see more of what is happening around Parke County visit us at...www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/22/2024

PHHS TRACK AWARDS. The Parke Heritage High School track team recognized their athletics in the PHHS Cafetorium recently. Those receiving awards were Most Improved- Emily Jones and Blake Ledke; Most Versatile- Treyton Burgess and Cate O’Brien; Academic All State- Cassie Miller and Caleb Rector; Bronze Spike, third most points scored-Brooke Mace and David Lacy; Silver Spike, second most points scored- Hallie Miller and Caleb Rector; and Golden Spike, most points scored- Emma Simpson and Cade Mabry. Pictured are (front, from left) Emily Jones, Hallie Miller, Brooke Mace, Cassie Miller and Emma Simpson; (back) Blake Ledke, Cade Mabry, Caleb Rector, David Lacy and Treyton Burgess. (photo submitted) School is out but we still have a lot about our local kids at.....www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/21/2024

Where The Sirens Went
Marshall Volunteer Fire Department was sent to 2nd Street regarding an adult male who
had difficulty breathing June 10 at 6 a.m.
Bridgeton Volunteer Fire Department was called June 10 at 7:58 a.m. for an adult female on 600 S who was very weak. To read more of the local Sirens visit us at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/20/2024

Electronics Recycling Day Set For Rockville
West Central Solid Waste District is sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, June 22, 8 a.m. to noon at Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds, off U.S. 41 in Rockville (rain or shine). Parke and Putnam County residents can drop off electronics free of charge without leaving the comfort of their vehicle. See more at...www.parkecountysentinel.com

06/19/2024

FINDING BIGFOOT. The Parke County Public Library held a Bigfoot Hunt Friday, June 14, at Turkey Run State Park. More than 80 people were in attendance. The kids participated in a scavenger hunt with bingo cards for fun. Halfway through, Bigfoot made his debut. For more summer events, check out the library calendar in this week’s edition of the Parke County Sentinel or on the Parke County Public Library page. (photo submitted) Visit us to see more of what is happening in Parke County at www.parkecountysentinel.com

05/31/2024

TEN YEARS AT STATE FARM. Congratulations, Cathie Preston on your 10 year anniversary as a State Farm Agent. For 10 years you have served Parke County with all their insurance needs while being a Good Neighbor. Your team is very appreciative to have an awesome boss like you! Let’s celebrate! ~ Your team, Morgan Preston, Kaitlyn Morgan, Alexis Dreher and your loving husband, Steve Preston. (photo submitted) To see more of the local celebrations visit us at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

05/30/2024

WARNE CELEBRATED AS TOP TEN. Pictured with Milo the interactive robot is student Couper Kersey and educator Amanda Warne. Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School’s Amanda Warne has been recognized as being a ‘23-’24 RoboKind Implementer of the Year. Warne is the primary educator who implements the RoboKind program, Milo, with students in the special education department. She is dedicated to bettering her students through their work with Milo. Warne has been highlighted because of the outstanding minutes spent on lessons which impacted her students in a positive way by teaching social skills and demonstrating facial expressions. Nikki
Jacks commented, “Amanda Warne goes above and beyond working with our students. She is an amazing asset to our department, and I love hearing how all of her hard work and efforts are being celebrated!” Amanda Hopkins remarked, “Congrats, Amanda Warne! Thank you for all of your hard work preparing lessons and working with our kiddos! Milo continues to help our SWP kiddos who are now in junior high and high school!” said Jennifer Watson. “She has done wonders with Milo this school year!” (photo submitted) To see more stories like this visit us at....www.parkecountysentinel.com

05/24/2024

NOTICE FROM THE TOWN OF ROCKVILLE: The South side of the square (High Street) will be closed to thru traffic. No parking signs will be posted and access will be open for Rockville Family Medicine patients only. Parking will be available along S. Jefferson and also off of the alley behind the Parke County Sentinel.

05/22/2024

EARTH DAY CLEANUP. Parke County Democrats chose to celebrate Earth Day, April 22,
by cleaning up their section of U.S. 41 South of Rockville as part of INDOT’s Adopt A Highway program. The INDOT program works with local groups who volunteer to pick up trash along state highways twice a year. This group of Parke County Democrats picked up seven big bags of trash, along with some large items as part of their effort to help make Parke County a beautiful place to live, work, play and raise families. (photo submitted) See all that is happening in Parke County at..www.parkecountysentinel.com

05/22/2024

PARKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Parke County Board of Commissioners will convene in an executive session on Friday, May 24th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Parke County Courthouse in the Auditor's Office located at
116 W. High Street, Room 104, Rockville, IN 47872

The Parke County Board of Commissioners will meet pursuant to I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.l(b)(9)

05/21/2024

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR. Martin Adams, Horizon Health vice president of finance & chief financial officer, presents the 2023 Volunteer of the Year award to Janine Brann. (photo submitted) Visit us to see who all is helping locally at...www.parkecountysentinel.com

05/20/2024

TRACK TEAM WINS CONFERENCE. Pictured are the Parke Heritage High School Track Team members who won conference Thursday, May 9. They are (front, from left) Anesa Veseli, Kera Boblett, Emma Simpson, Brooke Mace, Emily Jones and Hallie Miller; (back) Jackie Ferguson, Elena Legramante, Ana Gutierrez, Justice Stark, Raegan Ramsay, Stormi Swaim, Addie Ramsay, Cate O'Brien and Cassie Miller. (photo submitted) see more of the local school activities at...www.parkecountysentinel.com.

05/19/2024

SPECIAL RECOGNITION. Saturday, May 4, the Riverton Parke softball team recognized the three seniors on this year's team (from left) Kendall Montgomery, Arial Wright and Maria Redendiz. (photo submitted) See more sports activities at...www.parkecountysentinel.com

05/18/2024

STATE ESSAY CONTEST WINNER. Parke Heritage Middle School seventh-grade student Malik Vance was named the state winner in the junior division of the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest. Students wrote their essays based on this Martin Luther King quote: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The contest was sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals. For being the first-place winner, he will be awarded $500. The seventh-grade language arts teacher is Amanda Games. (photo submitted) Visit us to see more of the local kids at what they are achieving at....www.parkecountysentinel.com