The Press-Dispatch
Issue link: https://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/1045736
A-6 Local Wednesday, October 31, 2018 The Press-Dispatch HARTING J eff RECORDER PIKE COUNTY Pike County is in a position for growth and your county office holders should be prepared to work together with progress as their goal. The office of Recorder is not just a job, it's a commitment. Looking for ways to improve the office would be a priority. I will seek long-term solutions while keeping a close watch on the office budget. As I approach retirement as a control room operator at IPL, I appreciate being considered as your next Recorder. If elected, I will take on this new challenge using the experience I have gained in small business and local government. Paid for by Harting for Recorder ELECT JEFF HARTING Connect with me on Facebook "Jeff Harting for Pike County Recorder" or www.facebook.com/PCRecorder The office of Recorder is not just a job, it's a commitment As you know, I ran for Sheriff in the primary because I saw how much the county needs some changes. I ran on my 21 years experience, first as an FBI Agent and current posi on as a Homeland Security Specialist. I know what it takes to make our kids safe. I've helped prepare law enforcement agencies across the country and our na on's capital in protec ng children and adults in life threatening situa ons. That's why I'm vo ng for the candidate with the most experi- ence and best qualifica ons. I'm vo ng Coleman for Sheriff. Frank Coleman has protected our families throughout his law enforcement career of 28 years. He has a plan as Sheriff to protect our kids and communi es from gun violence, drugs and child predators – that's what a good leader does. A good leader sets forth a plan and commits to carrying it out. I'm vo ng for the candidate with experience in being a leader, who is trustworthy, honest and willing to make the changes we need. Please join me and vote Coleman for Sheriff. Sincerely, John Bellamy Former FBI Special Agent COLEMAN VOTE PIKE CO. SHERIFF Paid for by Frank Coleman for Sheriff "Always Do The Right Thing" John, a former FBI agent, grew up in Winslow and currently lives there. He has lived in the county for over 30 years. Casting YOUR VOTE MATTERS Casting YOUR VOTE MATTERS Casting MATTERS We've shared concerns, laughter and a few tears. Paid For By Jody Hoover For Auditor JODY HOOVER FOR AUDITOR To my Pike County friends and neighbors, It has been very humbling to run for the Pike County Auditor. I have walked throughout the county, knocking on doors and speaking with residents. You have told me about your children and grandchildren. We've shared concerns, laughter and a few tears. And you have sent me on my way with a richer understanding of our community. My experience as the County Assessor and Recorder are important. It highlights the job-specific skills that will allow me to begin as Auditor on day one. I ask for your vote on or before Tuesday, Nov. 6, and I look forward to earning your trust. German American Bancorp, Inc. reports record quarterly earnings German American Ban- corp, Inc. (NASDAQ: GABC) reported quarterly earnings of $12.6 million, or $ 0.55 per share, in the third quarter of 2018. This re- cord level of quarterly earn- ings performance was an in- crease of approximately $1.5 million, or 15 percent on a per share basis, over second quarter 2018 net income of $11.1 million, or $ 0.48 per share, and an increase of approximately $ 3.0 million, or 31 percent on a per share basis, relative to the Com- pany's third quarter 2017 net income of $ 9.7 million, or $ 0.42 per share. On a year-to-date basis, re- ported earnings for the first nine months of 2018 were $ 35.6 million, or $1.55 per share, which represents an increase of approximately $ 6.5 million, or 22 percent on a per share basis, from the first nine months of 2017 net income of $29.1 million, or $1.27 per share. 2018 re- ported earnings were inclu- sive of $1.5 million in acqui- sition-related expenses, of which $ 396,000 (approxi- mately $ 317,000, or $ 0.01 per share, on an after-tax basis) were recorded in the third quarter, with the remaining $1.1 million (approximate- ly $ 867,000, or $ 0.04 per share, on an after-tax basis) incurred in the first half of 2018. These acquisition-re- lated expenses were asso- ciated with the five-branch acquisition in the Columbus and Greensburg, Indiana markets that closed on May 18, 2018 and the merger with First Security, Inc. of Owens- boro, Kentucky that closed on October 15, 2018. Commenting on German American's record quarter- ly performance, Mark A. Schroeder, German Amer- ican's Chairman and CEO, stated, "The record earnings performance achieved in the third quarter was a direct re- sult of the combined organ- ic and acquisition growth in deposits, loans, and total as- sets that our Company has achieved throughout the past year. The Company also an- nounced its Board of Direc- tors declared a regular quar- terly cash dividend of $ 0.15 per share, which will be pay- able on November 20, 2018 to shareholders of record as of November 10, 2018. Masonic Lodge pork chop dinner The Winslow Masonic Lodge had a pork chop dinner fund raiser on Satur- day. Bill Gowen and Joe Bajzatch were in charge of grilling the chops. Final Days of Bargain Period. Call 812-354-8500.