BRAZIL – Indiana Department of Correction’s Alan Wehrman has been named “Public Servant of the Year” by leaders of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch for future law enforcement officers, at-risk kids, young witnesses, and victims of crime.
“Alan’s expertise and energy have helped us through the planning, purchasing, and prototype stages of our youth cabin construction,” said Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse, ISYR’s board president.
Wehrman, a maintenance supervisor for IDOC’s Construction Services Division, is credited with expertly analyzing blueprints, determining materials, cutting costs, and spearheading construction on ISYR’s first two privately funded youth cabins.
Ed Schroder
“Springtime ribbon cuttings are expected on the youth cabins donated by UAW Local 933 in Indianapolis and Dr. Everett Clark, formerly of Brazil, Ind.,” said Cass County Sheriff Ed Schroder, ISYR’s board secretary. “Our peace chapel and two additional cabins are next on the agenda. We hope Alan Wehrman will be with us for those, too. His leadership and dedication go unmatched.”
Wehrman made time to organize and lead a handful of IDOC colleagues and inmate workers to frame, penalize, and stain the two youth cabins, which will each house ten students and two adult chaperones during overnights, weekend retreats, and weeklong leadership academies, according to John Jones, ISYR’s treasurer and owner of John Jones Auto Group of Southern Indiana.
Scott Minier
“This past year, ISYR was able to engage about 2,000 students from across Indiana, Executive Director Scott Minier said. “The youth cabins have always been a key to our development. Each cabin allows us to mentor future law enforcement officers, bond with more at-risk kids, and comfort more young witnesses and victims of crime.”
ISYR offers youth training on first aid, personal safety, substance abuse, domestic violence, and firearm safety, Minier said. “While at our 62-acre training retreat, students may also swim, fish, kayak, canoe, hike, fly drones, handle k-9s, and ride ATVs.”
For information on cabin naming rights and upcoming events, email ScottMinier@yahoo.com or phone 317-460-4242.
