Scholarship WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Hoosier Energy recently announced the 2023 recipients of the second annual W. Eugene Roberts and Daniel L. Schuckman Memorial Scholarships.

Ryan Wilson and Morgan Sutton, both of Osgood, Indiana, were named the winners of the $5,000 scholarships, given in memory of two longtime Hoosier Energy directors and board officers.

Wilson and Sutton are cousins who grew up across the pasture from each other with a close, almost brother-like relationship. They didn’t expect to choose a career together, though.

Sutton was a year ahead of Wilson in school and graduated from Jac-CenDel Junior-Senior High School in 2021. After graduation, he started with Long Electric in Indianapolis, working on the Franciscan Health Orthopedic Center in Carmel and another hospital in Mooresville.

However, interior wiring wasn’t where Sutton saw his future.

He’d already looked into becoming a lineman, and when Wilson invited him to visit the North American Lineman Training Center (NALTC) in McEwen, Tennessee, it was a no-brainer.

“We really liked what they had to say, what they had to offer and how they shot us straight,” Sutton said. “We both applied and got in at the same time, and we’re pretty pleased with where we came out.”

Wilson’s course changed midway through his senior year at Jac-CenDel, where he graduated in 2022.

“I was always focused on construction management, moving up the ladder as a carpenter like my dad,” he said. “A guy my dad worked with, his son was a lineman and loved it, so he suggested it would be a good career if I didn’t go into carpentry.”

The idea of traveling to help with storms, as well as the work itself, grabbed Wilson’s attention.

“Working with tools and on poles, I was fascinated,” Wilson said. “I didn’t have any idea what (being a lineman) was — it was brand new to me, but it interested me.”

Starting lineman school together helped calm both of their nerves, and by the time Sutton and Wilson were done in December 2022, both had secured jobs.

Sutton is back home working as a groundsman for Southeastern Indiana REMC, while Wilson has a contract job with MasTech running fiber lines in Virginia.

“For me and my cousin to be the ones receiving the scholarships, that’s quite a big deal,” Sutton said.

Spring cleaners, take note: Multi-purpose cleaner recalled

Colgate-Palmolive has recalled certain varieties, sizes and product lots of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner due to the risk of exposure to bacteria. Pseudomonas species bacteria, which are environmental organisms found widely in soil and water, may be in the product. People with weakened immune systems, external medical devices or underlying lung conditions who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through a break in the skin or through the eyes. People with healthy immune systems are usually not affected by the bacteria.

Bottles of Fabuloso, in multiple scents and sizes, were sold at Dollar General, Family Dollar, The Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Walmart and other major retailers nationwide and online from December 2022 through January 2023 for between $1 and $11.

The first 8 digits of the lot code of the recalled products are 2348US78 through 2365US78 and 3001US78 through 3023US78. The lot code is located on the back of the bottle above the label and may be in the folds of the plastic bottle design. For a complete list of products, visit fabulosorecall.com.

Contact: Colgate-Palmolive Company at 855-703-0166; online at fabulosorecall.com; or at fabuloso.com and click on the banner at the top of the landing page for a list of the UPC and lot codes of the recalled products and for more information.

‘My First’ Disney figurines pose choking hazard

Five Disney character figurines, branded as “My First,” have been recalled. The arms or legs on the soft vinyl figurines can detach, posing a small part choking hazard to children. The character figurines in the recall include Mickey Mouse, two versions of Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Stitch. Some of the figurines have a bead rattle. They measure from 4.25 to 5.25 inches high. The firm has received 10 reports of small parts detaching from the figurines. No injuries have been reported. They were sold at buybuy BABY and other toy, gift and bookstores nationwide and online from May 2022 through December 2022 for between $15 and $19.

Contact: Kids Preferred at 888-968-9268; email at recall@kidspreferred.com; or online at https://kidspreferred.com/pages/recall-safety-announcements or kidspreferred.com and click “Recall Information” on the bottom of the page for more information.

Air fryers recalled for faulty wire

Two million Cosori air fryers have been recalled. A wire connection in multiple models of the air fryers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The company has received 205 reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting, overheating and smoking. These include 10 reports of minor, superficial burn injuries and 23 reports of minor property damage.

The fryers were sold at Best Buy, Target and The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from June 2018 through December 2022 for between $70 and $130.

Contact: Cosori at 888-216-5974; email at cosorirecall@sedgwick.com; or online at recall. cosori.com or cosori.com and click on the “Important Voluntary Safety Recall. Learn more” banner at the bottom of the page for a complete list of the model numbers in the recall.

As a service to our readers and to promote electrical safety, we want to keep you aware of recent recall notices provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Full details of the above recalls, and many more, can be found online by visiting www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls.