The Press-Dispatch
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A-2 The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Memorial Day graveside services schedule set Spring Clean-up Day Mike Brady grimaces as he removes a heavy battery from a load of trash being brought to Blackfoot Landfill on Saturday. It was the last of four days of the Pike County Solid Waste District's Spring Cleanup. H Pike Central graduation is Friday Continued on page 2 special song: "Friends." Valedictorians Kari Lemond, Becca Lee, Desiree Gerrard and Kenna Longabaugh will give their speeches. Salutatorian Jeffrey Estey will give his speech. The Swing Choir will sing "For Good," followed by the Senior address by Hannah Crow. Principal Winter Fiscus will present the class to the Superintendent Suzanne Blake and retiring Assistant Superintendent Dr. Michael Harding. Principal Fiscus and Assistant to the Principal Kyle Runyan will read the names and Mrs. Blake will give the diplomas. Mrs. Blake will give the pronouncement of graduation, with Senior Class President Jeffrey Estey, and those attending can expect a celebration by seniors, usually with Silly String. The PCHS Band will play "Ceremonial Recessional," as the staff and seniors will march out and into history. There are a few simple rules for those attending graduation Friday night. Everyone is asked to remain seated during the program, to remain quiet, and to stand at appropriate times. Audience members can take photos only from their seats while diplomas are being given. Everyone is to remain at their seats until all the graduates have exited at the end of the ceremony. Everyone is to turn off or silence cell phones and pagers to help make graduation a dignified and memorable ceremony. The Grand Marshals are Amy Ruxer and Pam Julian from the guidance department. The Senior Speaker is Hannah Crow, Miss Pike County for 2012-13. She is the daughter of Tim Crow and Kristi Murphy, both of Winslow. She participated in Swing Choir, National Honor Society, SADD, Student Government, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, prayer group, girls' group, soccer, volleyball, plays and musicals. Her honors and awards include Miss Hustle Award, Fall Homecoming Queen, honor roll, Mental Attitude, Varsity Letter in volleyball, soccer and swimming. She was named Miss Pike County. She plans to attend Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn., to major in Youth Ministry and Teaching. Kari Lemond is the daughter of Jim and Nan Lemond, of Winslow.Activities participated in during high school: volleyball, cheerleading, Key Club (President), SADD, student government (secretary and class vice president), Robotics, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Graduation Committee, Prom Steering Committee and peer facilitator. Honors and awards received: Valedictorian, Most Improved (cheer), Academic award (cheer and volleyball), All-American Nominee (cheer), second in state (stock market game), Best Dressed (Senior Superlative), Health Science Institute and Hoosier Girls' State. She plans to attend IUPUI to major in exercise science, and become a physician's assistant, specializing in pediatrics and cardiology. Rebecca Lee is the daughter of Cindy and Gary Pancake, and Terry and Ginger Lee, all of Petersburg. Activities participated in during high school: cheerleading, marching band, diving, National Honor Society, Key Club, Hoosier Girls' State Delegate, SADD, FCA and Spanish Club. Honors and awards received: Valedictorian, Hoosier Girls' State Delegate, Who's Who Among High School Students, Well's Scholar Nominee and Academic award four years in every sport. She plans to attend Indiana University for nursing, and hopes to obtain a master's degree and become a nurse practitioner in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Desiree Gerrard is the daughter of Ronald and Connie Gerrard, of Otwell. She is Student Government President. Activities participated in during high school: soccer, tennis, cheerleading, NHS, student government, FCA, theater productions, swing choir, BIC Chrysalis events, girls' group, prayer group and ministries with her church. Honors and awards received: Academic awards in soccer, tennis and cheerleading; tennis—Men- H TIF district established Continued on page 2 asked if farm ground continues to increase in assessed value if that increased assessment would go to the existing taxing unit or the TIF district. Malone said it would be added into the TIF district. Commission member Jeff Nelson asked Malone if there was " a downside" to creating a TIF. Malone said "In a situation like this, I would say no." He said the flexibility of a TIF would allow the county to finance improvements in several ways. They can use their Economic Development Income Tax, which the county currently collects about $900,000 year, to pay for improvements, or use them as collateral to issue a bond, and then use the TIF revenues to pay back the bonds. Redevelopment Commission member Melissa Bryant said, "The goal from the Redevelopment Commission is to put infrastructure in place so development can go out there." "It is a shame this wasn't done years ago. People made fun of the North Warrick In- dustrial Park, but there are things in it now," said Nelson. Commission voted 5-0 to confirm their resolution on April 30, establishing a Redevelopment Commission and a TIF district. Members of the Commission are County Commissioners Ryan Coleman and Jeff Nelson, Commissioner Assistant Melissa Bryant, County Councilmen Dennis Bishop and Joe Sutton, and non-voting School Board member Chris McKinney. It was later approved by the County Commissioners. Sign up now SUMMER for Thinking about your GED future? CLASSES Call 812-354-8731, ext. 701 or email tholmes@pcsc.k12.in.us 2 SESSIonS To CHooSE FRoM: MAY 28 or JULY 8 Don't miss out on the chance to pursue your career path. Sign up now for either session! tal Attitude awards and a Hustle award; cheer—Most Improved award and Mental Attitude award; Charger Pride award, Fall Homecoming nomination and Hoosier Girls' State nomination. She plans to attend Evangel University in Springfield, Mo. and study for a double major in pastoral ministries and middle school education. In the future, she would like to be an evangelist, preaching during the summer, and also teaching creation science to middle school students. Kenna Longabaugh is the daughter of Glenn and Donna Longabaugh, of Hazleton. Activities participated in during high school: Student Government, Key Club, FCA, SADD, National Honor Society, Prom Steering Committee, Pep Band, Marching Band, soccer, and tennis. Honors and awards received: Varsity letters in tennis and soccer, Academic awards in soccer and tennis, PAC All-Conference and Best Defensive Player Award in soccer, and Girls' State Delegate. She plans to attend the University of Evansville and major in both accounting and finance. Jeffrey Estey is the son of Tom and Jill Estey, of Otwell. Activities participated in during high school: baseball (4 yrs.), tennis (4 yrs.), peer facilitating (2 yrs.), NHS (2 yrs.), Student Government (4 yrs.), Prom Steering Committee, Graduation Committee and Key Club (3 yrs.). Honors and awards received: tennis— All Conference (2 yrs.), Honorable Mention, Varsity Letter (4 yrs.), Sectional Champ (soph. yr.); baseball—Varsity Letter (4 yrs.); Academic Honors Diploma; and Superlative—Most Involved. He plans to attend Purdue University to major in Mechanical Engineering. Graveside observances will be conducted throughout Pike County on Memorial Day. Members from the Petersburg Coleman-Stewart Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars will perform at 11 cemeteries in the northern part of the county, while members of Winslow American Legion will conduct services at 13 cemeteries in the southern part of the county. Each service will consist of a prayer, 21-gun salute and taps. However, there will be an expanded ceremony at Walnut Hills in Petersburg at 10:45 a.m. US State Representative Mark Messmer will speak. VFW members asked people to take a few minutes on Memorial Day to visit the grave of a veteran relative or a friend as a way to show gratitude to those who paid the ultimate price of your freedom. Individuals and organizations can pick up graveside flags for placement on a veteran's grave prior to Memorial Day at the Petersburg VFW. US Flags should be flown at half staff in the morning on Memorial Day and then raised to the top of the pole at noon. Below are the schedules for graveside ceremonies on Monday. Winslow American Legion 7 a.m. Martin Cemetery, 7:20 a.m. Williams Cemetery 7:40 a.m. New Liberty (Coe) 8 a.m. Spurgeon 8:40 a.m. Log Creek 9:10 a.m. Barrett Cemetery 10 a.m. Augusta 10:15 a.m. Cup Creek 10:30 a.m. Stillwell Cemetery 10:45 a.m. Velpen Cemetery 11 a.m. New Liberty 11:30 a.m. Sunset Cemetery Noon Oak Hill Cemetery Petersburg VFW 7:45 a.m. Old Town Cemetery (Petersburg) 7:50 a.m. Courthouse Memorial 8:10 a.m. Anderson Chapel (Hwy. 57N) 8:30 a.m. Pleasant Ridge (Campbelltown) 8:50 a.m. Vincent Church Cemetery (Hwy 56), 9:10 a.m. Otwell Cemetery (Otwell) 9:30 a.m. Public cemetery (Ivy) 9:50 a.m. McClure Cemetery (Algiers), 10:45 a.m. Walnut Hills Cemetery 11:35 a.m. White River Chapel (Bowman) 11:50 a.m. Odd Fellows Cemetery (Union), 12:15 p.m. Atkinson Chapel Cemetery (Oatsville) H Commissioners Continued on page 2 Hard construction cost estimate $470,000 to $520,000 with contingency of $50,000 and $125,000 soft costs for a total cost estimate of $645,000 to $695,000. Scott Carnegie DLZ presented the report. It found several code problems such as no fresh air exchange on the furnace and no firewall between the equipment bays and the living quarters. However, DLZ's environmental department found the mold levels were "insignificant." Neither the report nor any other discussion about housing the ambulance service has been discussed in two regular monthly meetings since the April 26 special meeting. The commissioners took no action on the EMS issues other than to acknowledge Young's announcement. In other business, the commissioners approved an additional appropriation request of $15,000 from the highway department for equipment repairs. The request said they only had about $18,000 left in the repair account. Highway Supt. Roger Ham said it would be used to fix a brush cutter. • Commissioners voted 20 to confirm a resolution establishing a Redevelopment Commission and a TIF District. (See related story.) • Shannon Catt, who lives on North St. in Petersburg complained about water backing up on her property and in Meadowbrook. Commissioners said they would look at a culvert in the area. But they said the ditch was on private property. Commissioner Nelson said he grew up Crestview, "so I know a little bit of the history there." Nelson said he thought the neighborhood went together and installed a series of drainage tiles to help the area drain. He said that was done privately and it appeared to be in need of repair, but the county couldn't work on private property. "We can take a look at the culvert and fix that, but I don't think that is what is causing your problem," said Commissioner Davis. The next commissioner meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m Monday, June 3 at the courthouse. Kids Luncheon on Eighth St. Plaza A hot dog and coneys luncheon is planned for the makeshift Eighth St. Plaza next to the Pike County Courthouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m on Wednesday. The luncheon is sponsored by the Pike County Agencies for Kids. The menu includes hot dogs, coneys, macaroni salad, chips and Rice Krispie treats and tea, lemonade or water. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds will go to the annual Children's Safety Fair. The TRADING POST RESTAURANT • flea markeT ConsignmenT CenTer Saturday Buffet: Italian Night—$6.99 2pm to 8pm • Spaghetti and meatballS, laSagna, italian SauSage, garlic bread, Salad bar and open menu. Weekday plate lunch Specials $4.99 tueSday—thurSday • 11 am to 3 pm Friday plate lunch—$6.99 meat loaF, maShed potatoeS, gravy, green beanS, cole SlaW, hot roll. Friday evening buffet—$9.99 4 to 8 pm • Fried chicken, baked FiSh, Salad bar, veggie bar, deSSert bar. Weekend express breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday • 8 am to noon Sunday Buffet—$8.99 noon to 2 pm • chicken & dumplingS, baked pork loin, Salad bar, veggie bar, deSSert bar. ! New Flea market Visit the new flea market anytime during restaurant hours. 1 Mile South of Winslow off Hwy. 61 789-5428 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: 7am to Closed 7am to 7am to 7am to 7am to 7am to 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 8pm 8pm