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B-2 Wednesday, July 7, 2021 The Press-Dispatch Want to share your news with others? The Press-Dispatch can help deliver it to Pike and the surrounding counties. NEWS! 812-354-8500 for their own fire department, In other business, Brewster asked Popp if they trained fire- men on how to open a fire hy- drant. He said a few years ago, a firemen opened a hydrant quickly and damaged it. "They have torn up I don't know how many hydrants around here," said Brewster. Popp assured Brewster he stresses that constantly while they are doing training. The council also discussed getting a contract for a Com- munity Center director. Lamb said they had an agreement with the interim director they have now, but added, "We didn't get the booking we thought we would." "June is a bad month," said Brewster. "We had nothing in June," said Lamb. "We need to get together on this and come to terms we can live with. If we can't come to terms on it, then we need to put out an adver- tisement for a new director." Popp said he would recom- mend some form of a retain- er fee and the director gets a percentage of the rental fees generated. The next Winslow Town Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, July 12 in Town Hall on Main St. WINSLOW Continued from page 1 Locally Owned & Operated | Dr. Clint Shoultz 715 S. 9th Street, Petersburg | 812-354-9400 Mon. 8-7 | Tues. 8-noon | Wed. 10-7 | Thurs. 8-5 | Fri. 8-5 SAVE 25% on all non-prescription designer sunglasses SUNGLASSES SALE SUNGLASSES SALE Need prescription sunglasses? These frames take prescrip- tion lenses, too! Need prescription sunglasses? These frames take prescrip- tion lenses, too! Buy 1 pair prescription sunglasses, get the second at HALF PRICE! * *Insurance accepted. 2nd pair doesn't have to be prescription. 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The next step is to fog seal the road by applying a light layer of asphalt that seals the stones. A fter seal coat op- erations are complete, any loose aggregate will be swept away from the road." INDOT claims seal coating, on average, extends the life of pavement by three to five years. For every $1 spent on seal coat, taxpayers save $ 6 - 14 in future road rehabilitation and construction costs. Roads are chosen for this process based on surface type, condi- tion and age. Motorists should remember to slow down, in- crease following distance, obey all work zone signs, and plan for extra time to get to your destination. Other roads in southern Indiana to be chip and sealed are: • Thursday, July 22: S.R. 162, from Gentryville town limits to U.S. 231. (Spencer County) • Tuesday, July 27: S.R. 66, from S.R. 69 to S.R. 165 (Posey County) • Wednesday, Aug. 4: S.R 56, from U.S. 231 to S.R. 545 (Dubois County) • Tuesday, Aug. 10 : S.R. 56, from U.S. 150 to S.R. 337 (Or- ange County) Princeton man charged with OVWI By James Capozella Jeffrey W. Koontz, 51, of 803 S. Hall St., Princeton, was stopped for reckless driving on I-69 and SR 61, and then placed in custody after a road- side investigation indicated Koontz was under the influ- ence. Sheriff's Deputy Mike Wil- lis was dispatched to I-69 fol- lowing a call from Daviess County Dispatch on July 2 re- porting a southbound, reck- less, dark gray Chevrolet Mal- ibu swerving in and out of traf- fic. Both Willis Petersburg Of- ficer Scott Arnold located the vehicle as it made improper lane changes and went left of center two times. The vehicle then turned north on SR 61, and then made an erratic left turn into the gravel lot north of I-69, where it almost flipped over in the ditch. A fter a traffic stop was made, Willis observed the driver, Koontz, had slurred speech, glassy and bloodshot eyes, unresponsive pupils and very poor manual dexterity, according to the report. Offi- cers noticed the strong odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and observed alcohol beverage containers inside the vehicle, according to the report. Koontz failed field sobriety tests and registered .177 BAC. A fter refusing a chemical test, he was placed in hand- cuffs and transported to the Pike County Jail on charges of OV WI endangering a person, refusal. He was also charged with driving left of center, im- proper turns and not signaling before a turn or lane change. Grand Marshal leads Otwell parade River Harbin, accompanied by Batman, was the Grand Marshal of the Jefferson Township Ruritan Indepen- dence Day parade. See additional photos on pages A6-A7. PATOKA Continued from page 1 down from its record of 1,117. This year, it officially starts at 9 a.m., but people will be at the start as early as 1 a.m. People can put in until 2 p.m. Clement said groups partic- ipating should bring all their boats and gear to start at Sur- vant, and drop off people and equipment, except for the driv- er. That person is asked to drive to Winslow on the one- way route and catch a shut- tle back to the start. The on- ly cost of the Clog the Patoka is a request for people to give a donation to the shuttle driv- ers, who are volunteers. "We just ask you flip your driver a couple bucks," said Clement. Those going to the start should do so via Highway 364 to the Pike State Forest, and then CR 650 E., to the start. Then cross the new bridge and proceed back to Winslow. Winslow Lions will sell breakfast and lunch at River- side Park. Free camping is available Friday and Saturday nights at Miller's Field, which is located a short walk from the take out point in Riverside Park. Clem- ent said people can set up Fri- day afternoon and stay as late as they want Sunday morning. He said the busiest time at the start as far as traffic is usu- ally around 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon. By Andy Heuring The 100th Pike County 4-H Fair is just around the corner. It runs from Saturday, July 24 to Saturday, July 31. The free carnival rides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights return. The first night of the fair on Saturday, July 24 will feature the pageants, starting at 2 p.m., with the Cutest Baby photo contest, followed by Lit- tle Miss and Mister at 3 p.m., Junior Miss at 5 p.m., Teen Miss at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Miss Pike County. On Sunday, July 25, a pa- rade begins on Ninth St. at 4 p.m. and will proceed down Main St. to the fairgrounds. It will be followed by Open- ing Ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 26 will start with the poultry show at 9 a.m., followed by the pleasure horse show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 starts with the goat show at 9 a.m. and swine show at 6:30 p.m. Free Family night is set for Wednesday night. There will be Goat Olympics at 4 p.m. Red Dragon laser tag and a cornhole tourney both start at 5 p.m. Also set for Wednesday is the rabbit show, and beef, dairy and sheep shows. Carnival rides start on Thursday, which will also fea- ture the X-treme Roughstock Rodeo at 7 p.m. An hour be- fore the rodeo will be a fam- ily hour with horse and pony rides. A demolition derby is fea- tured on Friday night starting at 7 p.m., as well as the live- stock auction. Saturday's activities start early with a car show at 10 a.m., Pike County's Got Tal- ent at noon and bingo from 5 to 8 p.m. The Supercross motorcycle races begin at 7 p.m. The fair will end with a bang with closing ceremonies and fireworks. 100th annual Pike County Fair begins Saturday, July 24

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