The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch New ordinance clarifies Petersburg responsibilities for water line repairs er homes. The main purpose would be to rehabilitate some older homes in Petersburg for people who do not have the resources to make repairs. The money could be used for demolition as a last resort if rehabilitation is not possible. The city is committing to help with the 10 percent matching funds or inkind work and materials for the grant. The grant application also is in conjunction with the Stellar Grant Application and in support of it. It would show that the City of Petersburg, with Tri-Cap, is moving ahead with seeking to solve the problem of older dilapidated homes in the city. It would also help the tax base for the city with better homes in an area. The grant would be help about 20 homes in the city. There have been up to 40 homes in Petersburg owned by low income families who are not able to do repairs or work through their own finances. This would not be able to be used for rental properties. Mayor Coleman said that they will have a meeting Monday night at Kiefer Hall at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Petersburg for the Public to go over the Stellar Grant Application and what is to be included in it (see separate story). It will be at 6 p.m. and open to the public. All City Council members are asked to wear their Stellar shirts and be in attendance. The Mayor said he, Fran Lewis and the Stellar Committee had been meeting most of the day Monday on the Stellar Grant and what should be included. They should have the final plan ready for the meeting Monday, but that changes could be made after the meeting if better ideas come forward. The city plans to have its final grant application to the state on April 29, three days before the final deadline for applications. Pol ice Ch ief Chuck Baumgart reported to the Council that additional meth problems have been coming to light in the city and they have been actively working on the problem. He also said with warmer weather, they get more complaints about barking dogs. He asked that home owners be mindful of noise caused by dogs and that they possibly use muzzles or bark collars to help keep their dogs quiet in order to not bother neighbors. City Services Director McCandless also let the mayor know that he has worked the price down for cleaning two water wells to $11,000 each and also has some extra items included in the work. The original estimates had been more than $12,000 for each well. The work will be done in the near future. Obituaries Continued from page 5 nyla d. morton Nyla D. Morton, 54, of Oakland City, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at her home. She was born Dec. 2, 1958, in Huntingburg. She had worked for Custard Insurance Adjustors. Surviving are sons, Travis W. Maikranz, Brandon A. Maikranz and Heath A. Morton, all of Oakland City, and Justin K. Maikranz, of Evansville; her mother, Ruth Riddle, of Oakland City; her father, Richard Riddle, of White Oak; sisters, Cindy Dye, of Oakland City and Tresa Kaufman, of Pacific, Mo.; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Jonathan Scott officiating. Burial will take place in Montgomery Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to Ovarian Cancer c/o American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the chapel. Family and friends may send messages of comfort to www.lambbasham.com Robin Dianne Hale Robin Dianne Hale, 55, of Petersburg, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. She was born on February 11, 1958, in Princeton, Ind., to Jesse J. and Betty Jean (Holcomb) Williams, both deceased. She married Jerry Allen Hale, August 17, 1981, in Pike County. Survivors include her husband; sons, Jesse (Jennifer) Wilkerson and Jeremia Hale, both of Princeton, and Joshua (Amy) Wilkerson, of Owensville; sisters, Cinda Williams and Jessica (Marty) Bachman, both of Georgetown, Ind., Glo- Opening april 20 Open t -Sa MOn 9-5 AnnuAls PerenniAls TomAToes HAnging bAskeTs picture this. an accessible home. a SAFER home. a HAPPIER home. Attention all outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen, mark your calendars now and plan to join us for the first ever Outdoor Sports Expo in Downtown Princeton! U Sell Boat & RV SaleS lot Sponsored in part by: Free spaces available to sell your boat or RV. Reserve your space at: info@downtownprincetonin.com or call (812) 385-0999. Visit HLS Health+Wellness for all your home accessibility needs. Contact Ottie to schedule a FREE at-home consultation and assessment. 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"Betty" Haring to the Chicago Cubs, Indiana Hoosiers basketball, ris, 84, of Huntingburg, forIndiana Pacers and the In- merly of Somerville, died on Monday, April 15, 2013, at The dianapolis Colts. Surviving are a son, Jerry Waters of Huntingburg. She was born on August Coonrod and his wife, Georgianna, of Vincennes; and 15, 1928, in Gibson County to three grandchildren, Ange- Edison and Louise "Pyle" Lyla Coonrod, Andrea Coon- tle. She had worked at Lahanis Cleaners, K-Mart and atrod, and Eric Coonrod. Preceding him in death tended Church of Christ in were his parents; his wife Evansville. She was preceded in death of 59 years, Mary Frances by William "Bill" Harris. (Leech) Coonrod, whom She is survived by daughhe married April 15, 1938; a ters, Roberta Asken, of Petersson, Jan Michael Coonrod; burg, Selena Harris and Vicka grandson, Mark Coonrod; ie Lehmkuhler, both of Evansa brother, D.P. Coonrod Jr.; ville, and Barbara Stach, of and a sister, Virginia CoonBoonville; sons, Scottie Harrod Mize. ris, of Velpen, and Leslie Funeral services will be Harris, of Evansville; a sisat 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, ter, Mary Etta Henry, of Tuc2013, at Goodwin Funeral son, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren; Home, with Rev. Fred Har- 32 great-grandchildren and 3 rison officiating. Burial will great-great-grandchildren follow in the Fairview cemFuneral services will be etery. Thursday April 18, 2013, at 1 Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. at Lamb-Basham Memop.m. Thursday and from 10 rial Chapel in Oakland City, a.m. until service time Fri- with Rev. Paul Alvery offiday. ciating. Burial will be in the Memor i a l c ont r ibu - Somerville Cemetery. Visitations may be made to the tion will be from 11 a.m. until James Robert Coonrod Blue Jeans Center or to service time. Family and friends may James Robert " Tick " marksmoney.org. Online Coonrod, 93, Monroe City, condolences may be made at send messages of comfort to passed away on April 14, www.goodwinfamilyfh.com www.lambbasham.com 2013, at his residence. The son of Dennis Pennington and Bessie (Sanders) Coonrod, he was born in Monroe City, July 1, 1919. After serving in the Navy in World War II, he worked for Republic Airlines in Evansville. His business of 60 years, The Pool Room, was a local restaurant in Monroe City, where they served the best cheeseburgers and cherry cokes in Knox County. Tick was a very generous man to his community, always helping families in need. All kids that went to The Pool Room never left without lots of bubble gum 766-2544 | 1005 Vincennes Ave. Petersburg and candy bars. An avid Saturday, May 4 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Today, April 17: • Ford Mustang debuts at World Fair (1964) • The Bay of Pigs invasion begins (1961) $199 ria Williams, of Indiana, Pa. and Regina (Myron) Hale, of Georgetown, Ky.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jesse and Jeffrey Williams; and sister, Brenda Miller. Funeral services were Saturday April 13, 2013, at 2 p.m., at Doyle Funeral Home in Princeton, with Rev Bob Douglas officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olympus. EXPO History AT BOB LUEGERS MOTORS! Petersburg Water Board by Doyal Shoultz for his sister, who lives on Hodges Street in Petersburg. She had her meter turned off for a month in January and had it on for six days until she got her first water bill for 14,600 gallons totaling $172.60. Her normal usage for the three previous bills had been from 1,500 to 1,800 gallons of water and the total bill for those three months was $134.17. He said he felt workmen for the city, who reconnected the water for her, at no extra cost, when she came back home, had to break the line and cause the problem. The report from Gary McCandless, City Services Director, who was not at the meeting, to Mayor Frank Coleman said that when the meter was turned back on a valve broke. He said the meter, which was an old one, was replaced with a new meter. He said they checked later, as it may not have been sealed correctly, but they found no leak around the meter. The Water Board decided they would seek more information and invited Shoultz and his sister to the first meeting in May to resolve the problem. The City Council also passed a resolution supporting the application of Tri-Cap for a $500,000 grant from the state and federal government housing funds to help rehabilitate or demolish old- A-7 This Week in EXPERIENCE BUICK By Mike Johansen The Petersburg City Council passed an ordinance that more clearly states the city and home owner responsibilities for water lines at the city meters, and approved a resolution supporting the application by Tri-Cap for a $500,000 low income home improvement for homes within the city at its meeting Monday night. The ordinance was titled the Ordinance to Codify Maintenance Responsibilities for Water Works Connections, Ordinance 20134. It was passed on all three readings at Monday's Council meeting. The City had been presented with one dispute earlier in the meeting and with another dispute at an earlier meeting over costs incurred by home owners for repairs that were near water meters and their homes or rental units. The city policy had been that the City is responsible for lines leading up to a water meter at a home and the meter, and the home owner was responsible for lines from the meter connection to the home. The new ordinance makes it clearer that the home owner is responsible for all repairs and costs of water service caused by any leaks, breaks or problems to lines on their side of the meter, . That does not give a final resolution to the problem that was brought to the Wednesday, April 17, 2013 901 E. Main Street in downtown Petersburg 812.354.3643 • www.hlshealth.com 1050 Wernsing road, Jasper 812-482-5141 or Toll Free: 1-800-686-1444 Hours: M-F 9am-8pm; Sat 8am-4pm BoB Luegers see our entire inventory at BUICK • GMC A Nice Place to Do Business! www.BobLuegers.com