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The Press-Dispatch Night of sharing to help 'Tractors for Trenton' on November 4 swimming, kids helped by Tractors for Trenton and a night for sharing some great music. The event is a fundraiser be having a fundraising din- ner and program on Sun- day, Nov. 4, called A Night of Sharing. It is about the kids in Tractors for Trenton will By Mike Johansen dinner for the evening meal. The tickets for the event are $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. "This will help with Christmas for our children signed up this year, which is climbing everyday, we are at 45 children right now and the sign-up goes through No- vember 1st," added Leighty. Jason McKinney and Ja- for Tractors for Trenton to raise money for Christmas gifts for needy children," said Amber Traylor Leighty, founder of Tractors for Tren- ton. "It will be Sunday, Nov. 4, at the Otwell United Meth- odist Church starting at 4 p.m. to raise funds for Trac- tors for Trenton and its work to give a wonderful Christ- mas to many underprivi- leged kids. We have guest speakers and entertain- ment." They are offering a soup mie Luff will be talking about swim lessons. Leighty will be speaking about the organization the past year and Dawn Morgan Young will be speaking about the loss of Trenton and the orga- nization. Vicki Stuffle, Direc- tor of Jasper Memorial ER Nursing, will be speaking and Michael Cochren will be there to sing. Afterwards, they will have a soup dinner. There are pre-sale tickets that will be entered for door prizes, and they will also be selling tickets the night of can call 789-6540 or e-mail tractorsfortrenton@l ive. com. They are currently tak- ing applications for any chil- dren 0-7 that live in Pike, Dubois, and Gibson Coun- ties. Applications can be found online at tractorsfor- trenton@blogspot.com or on our Facebook page Trac- tors for Trenton. The dead- line is November 1st for ap- plications for kids to receive Christmas gifts. Area Happenings and AED—Memorial Hospital is offer- ing this two-session class on Thursdays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in the Community Relations Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Ave. in Jasper. Pre-registration is re- quired. Cost is $60. For more information or to register, visit the website www.mh- hcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-2399 or toll-free (800) 852-7279, ext. 2399. Alfordsville UM Turkey Supper—Al- ducted each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., lo- cated at 424 W. Seventh St. in Jasper. For more information call 812-887-0349. Heartsaver First Aid with CPR Al-Anon meeting—Meetings are con- fordsville United Methodist Church will host its annual turkey supper Saturday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Price is a mone- tary donation. There will also be a coun- try store. Bariatric Public Forum—Saturday, ness Coaching—The "Healthy Start" program is a series of phone conversa- tions with a wellness coach to determine how the participant wants to improve his or her health over a 12-week period by set- ting goals that focus on nutrition, fitness, stress, and general health concerns. The program is a 30-minute initial session, fol- lowed by 11 weeks of 20-minute sessions, which are confidential. Cost is $225. For more information or to enroll, call 996- 2399 or toll-free (800) 852-7279, ext. 2399. Lynnville United Methodist Church Medical Alert Assistance—Lifeline has a one-time fee of $40 and costs $39 per month after installation. For information call 996-2399 or toll-free (800) 852-7279, ext. 2399. Memorial Hospital Offering Well- Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. in the Medical Arts Build- ing Conference Center, located at 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. For more information visit the website www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-0185. Pre-registration not required. Lockhart Township Halloween Par- ty—October 27 at Lockhart Township Community Center in Stendal. Supper starting at 4 p.m. with hamburgers, chili, pie and soft drinks. Costume judging at 6:30 p.m. "Becoming a Non-Smoker" Pro- Bazaar—Friday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, Christmas items, baked goods, homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts, etc. First Friday Health Screening—Fri- Program is available at no cost. Memorial Hospital Offers At-Home the event. Tickets are avail- able from Amber Leighty or any member of the orga- nization and can be ordered on their Facebook page. "All proceeds will be helping to purchase items for Christ- mas for children. We are not a tax exempt organization, we are in process. You can buy tickets in advance by any Tractors for Trenton board member," Leighty added. Anyone with questions Rich Williams VOTE Over 20 years experience Surveyor I am the ONLY Pike County surveyor candidate with surveying education and experience. I have lived in Pike County and have worked professionally in a surveying and engineering capacity since 1990 as well as have owned and operated a local business. I have the education, skills, and desire necessary to successfully perform the duties of county surveyor. Background: College education in surveying. Over 20 years experience in both land and construction surveying. Land surveying experience in Pike and surrounding counties. Numerous multimillion dollar construction survey projects completed. Extensive computer drafting and office experience. Run the surveyors office in an efficient and professional manner. Save money by performing more duties than the current administration in house instead of outsourcing. Greatly expedite the section corner perpetuation project which should have been completed years ago. Indiana code (IC 36-2-12-11) passed in 1965 requires the surveyor to locate 5% of the section corners each year. This project is lacking the completion that is necessary and has been on my mind for years. There have been many instances where a land owner has not only paid to have his property surveyed, but to re-establish or retrace the section corner as well since it was missing and the property gram—This three week course will be offered Mondays, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Rela- tions Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, 100 West 12th Ave. in Jasper. Medic First Aid® with AED Refresh- er—Will be offered Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 8-11 a.m. in the Community Relations Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, 100 West 12th Ave. in Jasper. Cost is $40 and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, visit the website www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-2399 or toll-free (800) 852-7279, ext. 2399. One week of nicotine patches will be provided free to each par- ticipant who completes the three classes. day, Nov. 2 from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Com- munity Relations Classroom at Memori- al Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Ave. in Jasper. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and will have cholesterol and blood glucose checked via finger stick. Cost is $25. To register visit www.mhhcc. org and click on "Health Screenings." En- ter the company name as "First Friday" and enter "2012" as the password, or call 996-2399 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. "Men with Cancer Discussion tients—Next sessions will be on Tues- days, Nov. 6 and 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sessions will be conducted in the Lange- Fuhs Cancer Center Conference at Memo- rial Dorbett St. entrance. Visit website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-0626. Group"—Next session will be Monday, Nov. 5 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference at Memori- al Dorbett St. entrance. Visit website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-0626. "Creating Hope" For Cancer Pa- Strong professional relationship with a number of local surveyors working in the county. Extensive experience with traditional and global positioning system (GPS) surveying equipment. Actively involved in coaching Youth Basketball and Softball. As your county surveyor I will: was referenced from the missing corner. This requires extensive additional work and money to complete. Maintain my strong professional relationship with the area land surveyors to ensure that their work in the county is being properly preformed. Work with ALL of the area land surveyors on the section corner perpetuation work. Getting back to bidding this type of project out will ultimately save the county money as well as expedite the project. Work with the county commissioners and county council for additional funding and to seek any possible grants that may be available to push the section corner perpetuation work to completion. Please consider me as your county surveyor on election day. I would appreciate your vote. Paid for by Committee for Richard Williams for Surveyor Wednesday, October 24, 2012 A-11 For Area Counties In Fall Election VOTER GUIDE Note: This Information is Not Meant as an Endorsement of either Candidate but merely to let you know how the Candidates stand on the abortion issue, the choice is up to you. The Fall Election is Tuesday November 6, Do you know how the Candidates Stand on the Abortion Issue? This is how the candidates line up for State & Federal Races in Daviess and the Surrounding Counties. H H PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES H H Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan Barack Obama/Joe Biden Richard Mourdock Joe Donnelly Larry Bucshon Dave Crooks Eli Gass grandson Eli says, "Nobody has Pike County's back like Pa does!" (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Does not Support Pro-Life Position H H U.S. SENATE FROM INDIANA H H (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Voted for Pro-Abortion Health Care Bill H H U.S. CONGRESS 8TH DISTRICT H H (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Did not respond to Right To Life Survey H H GOVERNOR/LT GOVERNOR, STATE OF INDIANA H H Mike Pence/Sue Ellspermann (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Did not respond to Right To Life Survey John Gregg/Vi Simpson H H ATTORNEY GENERAL, STATE OF INDIANA H H Greg Zoeller Kay Fleming (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Views Unknown H H SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, STATE OF INDIANA H H Tony Bennett Glenda Ritz (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Views Unknown H H STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 45 H H Bruce Borders Kreg Battles Matt Ubelhor Jeff Sparks Mark Messmer No Opponent (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Did not respond to Right To Life Survey H H STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 62 H H (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Did not respond to Right To Life Survey H H STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 63 H H (R) Supports Pro-Life Position & Endorsed By Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. (D) Bishop for County Council Experience & Integrity Paid for by Bishop for County Council Note: If you see the following after the Candidate name, "Did not Respond to RTL Survey", this means the Candidate did not respond to the Indiana Right To Life P.A.C. Survey, Or: "Views Unknown" this means the Candidate has not made their views known and sometimes they may not want the public to know their honest views on this issue. Paid for by Daviess County Right to Life, P.O. Box 41, Washington, IN 47501 Phone 812-257-0222. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.

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