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"We need common sense conservative leaders who know how to lead in an ex- tremely competitive econo- my." Braun graduated from Jasper High School in 1972. A fter high school, he went to Wabash College, earning an economics degree, grad- uated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He also served as president of the student body. In 1976, Mike entered the Harvard Business School and earned an M.B.A. in 1978. In May of that year, he moved back to Jasper, accepting a position with Aristokraft. In 1979, he co- founded Crystal Farms, Inc., which has expanded over the years to become one of the largest turkey opera- tions in the Tri-state. In May of 1981, he began his entrepreneurial career, accepting a position with Meyer Body Company, even- tually becoming sole owner and converting it into a dis- tribution center. Meyer Dis- tributing now has nearly 800 employees with 57 locations in 34 states. He is also own- er of Meyer Logistics, a sis- ter company that services all Meyer customers plus third party warehouse and transportation needs. Mey- er Distributing has received numerous industry awards from various manufactur- ers, as well as the coveted SEMA 2010 and 2015 "Dis- tributor of the Year" award. Mike spends most of his spare time engaged in for- estry related activities. He took the Purdue short course years ago and active- ly manages several tracts of timberland. This includes tree planting, timber stand improvement, along with hunting and fishing on these properties. He and a co-own- er were awarded the Charles Deam and Pioneer Forestry awards for woodland man- agement. Mike is a board member of Conexus Indiana Logis- tics Council (Southwest) and the Mid-State Corri- dor Development Corpora- tion. He is a member of the Nature Conservancy, Indi- ana Woodland Owners As- sociation and Quail & Up- land Game Alliance. He has coached many youth sports in the past and served on the Jasper School Board from 2004 to 2014. He was recognized as an outstand- ing alumnus in 2008. In No- vember of 2014, he was elect- ed as an Indiana State Rep- resentative serving District 63. In his first term, Mike has been assigned to three important committees: Ways and Means, Roads and Transportation, and Educa- tion. Mike and Maureen Braun have been married for 39 years and have four grown children, Jason, Jeff, Ash- ley and Kristen. Jason and Jeff work with him at Meyer Distributing. Mike and Mau- reen are members of St. Jo- seph's Catholic Church. Mike Braun 1853 N. SR 57, PETERSBURG 812.582.0905 | 812.582.8841 | email: rwillis@frontier.com Mon-Sat 10a.m.-5p.m. or by appointment. ORDER NOW AND SAVE! PICK UP ON SATURDAY, FEB. 13 Valentine's Day EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! EXPIRES, FEB. 1, 2016 • THE PRICE INCREASES FEB. 2! $ 38 98 1 Dozen Red Roses Are you interested in growing your farm? Or maybe your goal is the start-up of a brand new Agribusiness venture. If so, this invitation is for you. What: AGENDA When: Time: Location: Cost: First Annual Agribusiness Forum ur., February 18 6pm-8:30pm Otwell Community Center Dinner Ke ynote Speaker: Connie Neininger with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Gu est Panel of current Agribusiness Owners: Ranging from area Bed & Breakfasts, Lark Ranch, aquaculture and wineries. Fu nding Source Panel: including a grant spe- cialist from Ag Prosperity, a representative from the Farm Services Agency, and a representative from Rural Development Questions and Answers NO CHARGE, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED by Monday, February 1, 2016 Please call Ashley P. Willis at 812-354-2271 or email to pikegrowth@frontier.com Presented by the Pike County Economic Development Corporation, Pike County Farm Bureau Inc., Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, German American Bank, Solar Sources, Inc., and Pike County Soil & Water Conservation District. PROFIT Perfect attendance bike winner Otwell Elementary School fourth grade stu- dent Jeremy Delobel's name was drawn out for having perfect attendance for the second grad- ing period. The bike was donated by a generous anonymous donor. To enter the Birthday Club, email your name, ad- dress, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@ pressdispatch.net. Only the person's name, town and birthday will appear in the paper. As an added bonus, one lucky person each month will receive a free three month Press-Dispatch subscription. BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK: Pallie Coleman .................... Velpen ...............................1/22 Did a storm damage your tree? Winter storms cause tremendous stress and severe damage to trees in the urban forest. Snapped or downed trees should be removed, but what about a tree that only suffers minor damage? How can a homeowner tell if a tree is safe enough to keep? ASSESSING THE DAMAGE Minor damage, with only the small- est branches of the tree being injured, usually results in little or no perma- nent injury to the tree. All that is re- quired is cleanup of the broken twigs and branches and perhaps a crown cleaning to restore a pleasing shape. More severe damage, large broken branches, split crotches, removal of bark and splitting or splintering of the trunk, can be caused by strong winds and heavy ice storms and require more maintenance. When a tree is severely damaged, homeowners must ask: "Is this tree safe, and in good enough con- dition to keep? " A tree care profession- al should be consulted to answer this question. "Most arborists will take the time and effort to save a tree only if the tree will still be healthy, attractive and of value to the property owner after re- pairs," explains Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP and staff arborist for the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA). "A tree care expert may rec- ommend removal of a tree that has brittle wood, or if the branch struc- ture makes it vulnerable to damage from future storms. Trees that have been topped by storms, for example, can be prime candidates for removal," says Andersen. Other factors to consider when de- termining if a tree is worth saving: • Species—Is this type of tree prone to pests and other problems? • Age—Is the tree mature or over- mature? • Vigor —What health condition was the tree in before the damage? • Value it adds to the property— Does the tree still have value, even if partially damaged? • Sentimental value—Is the tree a living monument? If a tree is not worth saving, remove it as soon as possible. If it is not re- moved and the tree dies, it could be- come a hazard tree. Removal of haz- ard trees is dangerous to the tree care crew and requires special techniques, adding to the cost. TREATING THE TREE If the homeowner decides to save the tree, the next question is: "Am I ca- pable of repairing the damage myself, or should I seek professional help? " Major repair will undoubtedly require the use of a chain saw and climbing equipment. Unless one is experienced in the use of such equipment and com- fortable working off the ground, it is best to have the work performed by a competent professional. Inspect your trees for damage after a storm. If a tree has hazards, such as broken, hanging limbs or a split branch union (sometimes called a branch fork), you should have a rep- utable tree care company give an as- sessment. This is important because you could be liable if the hazard branch or tree falls and damages property or causes personal injury. 1040 Form U.S. Individual Income Tax Return More Than 20 Years of Service THACKER TAX SERVICE 704 E. Haub Street Haubstadt, IN 47639 (99) IRS Use Only—Do not write or staple in this space. Office: 812-615-0071 Cell: 812-789-3852 By Appointment Member of National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) Fire deaths in Indiana down 14 percent in 2015 The state of Indiana has seen a decline in the number of deaths related to fires, a figure that dropped from 84 in 2014 down to 73 for 2015. The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) Division of Fire and Build- ing Safety is praising lo- cal first responders across the state for their efforts in working to make Hoosiers more safe. "While we never want to see anyone injured or killed in a fire, we're encouraged to see that fewer people were affected this year," said Indi- ana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson. "We applaud the first responders throughout the state who have worked tirelessly, day and night, to not only protect those in danger, but also to better ed- ucate their communities on fire safety." In an effort to better pro- tect Hoosiers, local depart- ments across the state have continued to make smoke detectors available to their communities. Many depart- ments, including the Gary Fire Department, Frankfort Fire Department and the In- dianapolis Fire Department have worked alongside the American Red Cross to help install working smoke de- tectors in Hoosier homes, as well as provide educa- tional material on fire safe- ty. Collectively, the Red Cross has helped local fire departments install more than 5,700 smoke detectors throughout the state since October 2014. IDHS has also continued working alongside State Farm, which provided grant funding in the amount of $7,000 in 2015 for the pur- pose of purchasing and dis- tributing smoke detectors throughout the state. The partnership has helped pro- vide nearly 1,000 smoke de- tectors to Hoosiers over the last two years. The Indiana State Fire Marshal oversees the IDHS Division of Fire and Build- ing Safety. For more information on fire safety, visit GetPre- pared.IN.gov. GOT NEWS? Call us at 812-354-8500 or email news@pressdispatch.net