The Press-Dispatch
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A-4 Local Wednesday, April 11, 2018 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 COUNCIL PIKE CO. SHERIFF YES YES 28 Years Experience YES YES YES YES Proven Conserva ve YES Minister, Pastor Unknown NO Experience NO NO NO YES Unknown JEFFERY DAVIS II COLEMAN VOTE As a law enforcement officer who served here in Pike County for 28 years, one of the most important tasks I had as a police officer was protec ng our children. I inves gated over 75 child moles ng cases. I always protected the child, not the perpetrator. All my vast experience as a police officer, mayor and Chris an pastor are valuable assets that can only be gained through training and years of experience. I will use this experience to improve the Sheriff's Department and to be er serve you, the public. My door will always be open, and I will be accessible to listen and make changes to improve service. I promise I will "ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING." Paid for by Frank Coleman for Sheriff PIKE CO. SHERIFF There is no subs tute for experience! When I was mayor of Petersburg, I saved the city millions of tax dollars. I was able to get the city out from under the state regula ons that were crushing the water department and the ci zens who benefit from Petersburg Water. I nego ated a deal with the county council and city council to extend the city sewer line to the I-69 Interchange so we can improve the future of Pike County. I nego ated the purchase of property that now houses the new Petersburg Fire Department that has been needed for decades. Many other things were accomplished, like finalizing the deal of the Downtown Terrace that provides senior ci zens with affordable housing. I cancelled the Main Street/SR 56 by-pass project that literally saved millions of tax dollars. I have proven myself to the taxpayers as a Conserva ve who thinks about you when spending YOUR tax dollars. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT! FRANK A COLEMAN, JR. ? ? Donald Trump Supporter Law Enforcement Experience Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Management of Government Budgets Mayor of Petersburg Republican Chris an ELECT COLEMAN FOR SHERIFF! Paid for by candidate COUNTY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 Lemond CHARLES vote Our children. Our community. Our future. Our New Voice for Pike County. Petersburg Garden Club The Petersburg Garden Club had its April meeting at Amber Manor with hostesses Betty Weisheit and Diana Barnes. MOOSE LODGE Dining Specials 5pm-8pm 115 Pike Ave., Petersburg OR ORDER FROM MENU FRIDAY 04-13-18 SATURDAY 04-14-18 Fried Pork Chop and two sides $7.50, Chicken Strip Basket, fries and slaw $6.50. NOW OFFERING PIZZA Open to Members and Qualified Guests Coffee or Tea with special. Wed., Fri. and Sat. • 5pm - 8pm Buffet with Salad Bar. Only $9.95. the Park and Recreation Board that oversees Prides Creek, told the council their secretary, Karen El- gin had resigned recently and they had hired Jessica Russell to replace her. He said Karen had done that job which included the bookkeeping for 35 years. "We are both lost in some ways," said Hollis. "There are so many things that were done manually on this job," said Hollis. He said he put in about 100 hours last month just "try- ing to figure out where we are." Hollis has been on the park board for 44 years. He praised the job both Dave and Karen Elgin did in their positions. "It was good until it wasn't good in the end." He said the tran- sition was going to be dif- ficult. "I've been here 44 years. I don't want to quit. I would rather fail trying that not try," said Hollis. He also warned they were probably going to make some mistakes dur- ing the transition period. "But they will be honest mistakes. Hollis said Auditor Ron Wilson and his staff, as well as Commissioner As- sistant Kristi Dischinger had been helping them. "We couldn't even print until Friday." He said Dis- chinger helped them get their internet password and printing problems worked out. Councilmen also ap- proved a transfer of $2,000 from equipment leases to office equipment to pur- chase a computer. Hollis said they had a computer go out and then Dave and Karen used their own per- sonal computer. So they had to get two computers including one for the new secretary. "Does Jessica have all the information we need from those personal com- puters? " asked Council- man Randy Harris. "No we don't and we haven't been able to get it. I've been in contact with the county attorney about it," said Hollis. Councilmen approved the transfer. "She needs a computer," said Harris. Following the meeting Hollis explained Elgin used her personal comput- er to do the park's book- keeping. However all of the park's ledgers and jour- nals were filled out manu- ally and the park still has all of those. Hollis emphasized Dave and Karen both were his friends and did an excel- lent job while they worked at the park. "I'm not going to criticize them. I prefer to look forward." In other business the council approved a $10,000 transfer in the Jail budget from E911 operators to part-time employees. E911 Director Randy Kent said when they started the year they were short two E911 operators and were paying their fill-ins from part-time employees instead of E911 operators line item. It was approved by a 5 -0 vote. "We are now at full staff, but I anticipate los- ing an operator in July to the State Police Academy," said Kent. They also approved a $23,009 making a $23,009 additional appropriation request in the highway de- partment. Auditor Wilson said the first two items, $4,846 for second class mechanic and $15,163 mechanic crib attendant were accounting mistakes by him. He said he failed to apply the pay raise ap- proved for 2018 to these two categories. Assistant Superinten- dent Josh Byrd said the $ 3,000 for personal protec- tive equipment was to pur- chase protect pants, hard hats and other gear being requested by their insur- ance company. He said the new equipment would help in the long run on their in- surance costs.