The Press-Dispatch
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Something newsworthy? Let us know at 812-354-8500! The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, September 2, 2020 A-5 Right to Life Banquet slated for Oct. 15 The Right to Life Banquet will be held this year on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Simon J. Graber Building off the Odon/ Cannelburg Road. This Ban- quet is sponsored joining by Daviess and Martin and Pike County Right to Life Groups and invite the general public to reserve this date and attend this special event in October. The Speaker for the Ban- quet this year is U.S. Senator Mike Braun who was elect- ed in November of 2018. Pri- or to that Mike Braun was the State Representative for Indi- ana House District 63 from 2014 to 2017 when he resigned to run for U.S. Senate. Sena- tor Braun defeated two sit- ting Congressman in the pri- mary of 2018 and defeated an incumbent Senator in the Fall of 2018. Senator Mike Braun has always been a strong sup- porter of the Right to Life and for protection of the unborn since his early days in the In- diana House. It will be somewhat differ- ent at this year's banquet as only 250 tickets will be sold and the Banquet will conform to health department recom- mendations as masks will be required along with social dis- tancing requirements and oth- er recommendations from the health department. The Right to Life Banquet which normally draws over 500 people each year is one of the larger Right to Life Ban- quets in the State but this year only 250 tickets will be sold. Tickets for the Banquet are $15 for Adults and $10 for Students. They are available by calling 812-486 -3658. Pres- ident Louis Kavanaugh Jr. in- vites local Churches and in- terested people to reserve the date for this special event. U.S. Senator Mike Braun 8–7 . Mon. 8–noon . Tues. 10–7 . Wed. 8–5 . Thur. 8–5 . Fri. Trouble with vision at school? Now Locally Owned and Operated Dr. Clint Shoultz 715 S. 9th St., Petersburg 812-354-9400 Call For Appointment ERI GRANT AWARDED TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS The Salvation Army received $2,000 to help Pike Co. residents with rent/utility assistance. Pictured are: Krista Robinette, executive director of the UW of Pike County, Major Chris Marques with the Salva- tion Army, and Brian Drogich, board president of the UW of Pike County. TRI-CAP received $5,000 to assist Pike Coun- ty residents with enrollment in affordable health in- surance with their Healthcare Navigation Program. Due to COVID and the growing number of people los- ing employment and their health insurance, this pro- gram is greatly helping the residents with health in- surance. Services are free, local and unbiased. Pic- tured are: Judy Richardson, TRI-CAP healthcare navigator, Krista Robinette, United Way of Pike Co. executive director, Joyce Fleck, TRI-CAP executive director, and Deb Capps, TRI-CAP Health Services director. The last ERI Grant Award for Phase 1 was awarded to the Pike County Public Library. They received $5,500 to help fund their Digital Pop-Up Library. The Digital Pop-Up Library allows the library to bring access to books to wherever there is a gathering of people. Pictured are: Brian Drogich, UW of Pike Co. board president, Kris- ta Robinette, UW of Pike Co. executive director, library employees Matthew Behnke, Shelby Corbin, Samuel Haycraft, Nancy Johns, Lynn Mehringer, Stephanie Rawlins, Carly Tegmeyer, Faye Terry, Rhea Turner and Ta- mara McKinney. AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg. For more information, contact Pastor Jim at 812-354-8800. Pike County History Center—Will meet the fourth Mon- day of each month at the History Center, 1104 Main Street, Petersburg at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. History Cen- ter hours Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until fur- ther notice. DAR—Local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet the second Monday of each month Sep- tember through June at 6 p.m. at the History Center in Pe- tersburg. Free Clothing Bank–Oak Grove Church in Oakland City offers a free clothing bank each Tuesday 9 -11 a.m. (Oakland City time) for everyone. They carry new and used clothing. Location is on Morton Street, just past Chuckles. Come to the gymnasium door located at the back of the church. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet every Tues- day at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meeting. Al-Anon meeting – Meetings are each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. 7th St. in Jasper. For more informa- tion, call 812-887-0349. Narcotic Anonymous – Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Riv- er of Life Fellowship Church. Gathering Place—Will be open every Thursday from 2- 4 p.m. at 207 Lafayette Street, Winslow for the Food and Clothing Pantry. For more information, call 812-582-5210. Odd Fellows IOOF Pacific Lodge #175 meeting–the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All area members are encouraged to attend. Otwell Ruritan–will have its monthly meetings the sec- ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stated meeting–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Otwell–will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. CHILI FRIDAY Roast Beef Manhattan $ 8.99 Roast Beef Smothered in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes and Bread with Green Beans or Corn and Drink * Parmesan Baked Tilapia $ 8.99 Baked Potato, Bread and Drink * Stromboli $ 8.99 Our Own Special Stromboli Served with Grippos (Plain or BBQ), Side Salad and a Drink * CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI Chicken and Dumplings $ 8.99 Plate of Chicken and Dumplings, Green Beans or Buttered Peas and Carrots, Baked Apples, Roll and a Drink * WEDNESDAY Boneless Pork Chop $ 8.99 Tender Pork Loin Baked with Special Spices and Parmesan Cheese served with Baked Potato, Green Beans and a Drink * TUESDAY *Your Choice of Regular Coffee, Tea or Coke Product. Specials and menu items are subject to food availability from suppliers. /RandysAmericanaCafe Like us on Facebook! SEPT. 2 – SEPT. 8 HAM & BEANS WITH CORNBREAD Polish Sausage $ 8.99 with Sauerkraut Served with Cornbread, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Drink * MONDAY Cheeseburger & Chili $ 8.99 Cheeseburger with a Cup of Chili, Chips and Drink* Pancakes $ 7.99 Choice of Side and Drink* CHILI Biscuits and Gravy $ 7.99 With Your Choice of Bacon or Sausage, Two Eggs and Drink* SATURDAY SPECIALS daily WE'RE OPEN for Dine-in and Carry-Out We've got lots of space and many rooms to spread out! THURSDAY CHEESY POTATO Ham Steak $ 8.99 Thick-Sliced Ham Served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans or Buttered Peas and Carrots, Roll and a Drink * Meatloaf $ 8.99 Green Beans or Buttered Peas and Carrots, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roll and Drink * free PERFECT PINT CLEAR TUMBLER with $20 purchase on Saturday FRESH, MADE-FROM-SCRATCH CINNAMON ROLLS FRIDAY MORNING FRESH, MADE-FROM-SCRATCH CINNAMON ROLLS SATURDAY MORNING back! it's Closed on Sept. 7, see you Tuesday! 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