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Call:1-877-257-1084 or Locally Call: 1-812-354-2814 • Free pregnancy testing • Free counseling and info. on pregnancy options. • Confi dential counseling for women & men who are suff ering from post-abortion syndrome. • Residential Care • Health and assistance referrals. • Training and education. • Assistance in getting baby and maternity clothes washpcc@sbcglobal.net www.washingtonpregnancycenter.com School board approves air handling system, Luker retires By Andy Heuring The Pike County School Board awarded a $ 300,000 contract for a new air han- dling system in the Pike Cen- tral Middle School and accept- ed a letter of retirement from Winslow Elementary School Principal Rich Luker. Mehringer, of Jasper, was awarded the bid for the new air handler Unit. Their bid was $ 304,750, to be complet- ed in 67 days. They were one of four bids opened at the beginning of the meeting. The other bids were: Deig Bros., of Evans- ville, $ 387.000 ; Huntingburg Machine Works $ 334,000 ; and RG Mechanical $ 360,000. While the rest of the school board continued their busi- ness, engineer Ron Stein- hart evaluated the bids. Then at the end of the meeting, he said, "I have looked at all four bids." He recommended Meh- ringer, the low bidder. "With them being the con- tractor on the pool, do you see that being a problem staying on schedule? " asked board member Chris Satterfield. "I have talked to them and they said they are already on site. He said they have the manpower and are going to be very aggressive," said Stein- hart. Board members empha- sized they were to use Trane for the unit and controls. Blake said it was not in the paperwork they had, but Meh- ringer was going to get them paperwork the next day to ver- ify using Trane equipment. Board member Steve Potter moved to accept their bid with the stipulation that Trane was used for the unit and controls, and the subcontractor is iden- tified. Superintendent Dr. Su- zanne Blake said some of the air handling equipment need- ed has a lead time of 50 to 60 days. "If we waited another month, we would have lost 30 days on it." A special meeting was scheduled to open bids on the Petersburg Elementary School renovation project. It will redo the entrance of the building to improve security and to allow for more room in the nurse's office to deal with COVID better. Blake said there needed to be at least one board mem- ber to attend the bid opening. Steve Potter and Chris McK- inney both said they could at- tend the meeting. LUKER RETIRING FROM WES Winslow Principal Rick Luker notified the school board he was retiring effec- tive June 30, 2021. "I am excited about my im- pending retirement and want- ed to take this opportunity to thank you for the many excit- ing and rewarding times with the children that have been, and currently are Winslow Es- kimos. I have genuinely en- joyed my employment as the principal of Winslow Elemen- tary and will greatly miss my kids and co-workers when this time arrives." He continued, "I would like to extend my gratitude for allowing me to be part of the lives of our greatest nat- ural resource, our children. I have enjoyed watching them grow through the years and learn how to be individuals in this community. Knowing you have helped shape the life of a child in a positive manner is fulfilling. "I have truly enjoyed work- ing with, and being a part of the Pike County School Cor- poration and wish only the best in the future for our stu- dents, staff and administra- tion." Several administrators and board members commented about Luker. "I appreciate Mr. Luker. . . He had been a mentor to me. I hope he enjoys his re- tirement," said middle school Principal Mindy Keeker. "Will sorely miss Mr. Luker He was a good principal and a great man," said Pike Central Principal Brian Holland. "We are going to miss Mr. Luker. He was my baseball coach in Little League," said Satterfield. "I have known him for years and years. I coached against him when he was at Loogoo- tee. I watched him bring the kids into school in the rain. Whoever goes in there ( WES) will have big shoes to fill," said Potter. In other personnel busi- ness, Petersburg third grade teacher Jonna Allen is return- ing on Thursday, February 25 from a medical leave. Also, Taylor Small was hired for a teaching assistant position at Petersburg Ele- mentary School. Several coaches were ap- proved: Middle school track: Missy Sparks as girls' head coach; Cain Parker as boys' coach; Johnny Hayes as boys' as- sistant; Chris Mohammed as girls' assistant; and Clint Shoultz as a volunteer for both middle and high school track. Natalie Burkhart and No- ah Onyett were both hired as high school boys' golf assis- tants. Jacob Western was hired as the boys' baseball coach. Trev- or Church was hired as assis- tant coach, with Chase Davis and Joey Church as volunteer assistants. The next meeting is sched- uled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13. Petersburg Scouts get climbing merit badge Petersburg Boy Scouts went to Vertical eXcape in Evansville to work on their climbing merit badge. They said along with earning their merit badge, they also learned to trust their fellow Scouts. Above: Scouts climb with harnesses and ropes to support them when they slip off the climbing wall. Scouts participating were Dominick Smith, Ardon Troyer, Austin Garland Ayden Young, Dominic Garland and Tyler Mason. Scout lead- ers participating were Todd Garland, Darrell Troyer, Teresa Troyer and Cameron Smith. The instructor is Nat Holmes.