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$1.00 28 PAGES FOUR SECTIONS ONE INSERT PETERSBURG, IN 47567-0068 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 PIKE PUBLISHING VOLUME 152, NUMBER 37 NEWS TIPS Phone: ���������������������812-354-8500 Email ����� editor@pressdispatch�net INSIDE Local ����������������� A3-8 Obituaries ��������������� A7 Sports �����������������B1-4 Home Life ������������C1-2 History ������������������� C3 School �������������������� C4 Classifieds ���������� C5-6 Church �������������� D1-3 Opinion �������������D4-5 USPS 604-34012 Brandon Davis to headline Petersburg's Buffalo Trace Music Festival Discover Downtown Pe- tersburg announced that social media sensation and rising countr y music star Brandon Davis will headline the Buf falo Trace Music Fes- tival on Saturday, September 24, 2022. The free concer t will be the feature of a two- day music festival, hosted in the hear t of downtown Pe- tersburg. Recently coming of f tour with Tim McGraw, Russel Dickerson, and Alexandra Kay and with releases such as "What Cowboys are For", "Step by Step", "Destiny" and new release "Wheels on the Truck" landing him top spots on the iTunes char ts, as well as, telling his mind-blowing stor y of faith, family and a wife who pushes him to chase his dreams. "I look for ward to headlin- ing the Buf falo Trace Music Festival and playing my mu- sic for the Petersburg com- munity," said Davis. "We're going to kick of f the Fall sea- son with some tunes, have some fun, and make some memories – so make sure you bring all your friends and family." In addition to Brandon Da- vis' performance, the 2022 Buffalo Trace Music Festival will also be highlighted by performances by popular lo- cal and regional music acts, a beauty pageant, food trucks, vendor booths and a large car- ousel. "This year marks a first in Buffalo Trace histor y with a weekend music festival line- up showcasing something for ever yone," said City of Peters- burg Mayor RC Klipsch. "It's important to the growth of this city that we continue to come together as a commu- nity and celebrate each other. This year, there's no better way than two full days of good music, good food and good company." Discover Downtown Pe- tersburg's inaugural Buffalo Trace Festival was held in 2017 to celebrate Petersburg's Bicentennial, or 200th anni- versar y. "We're thrilled to keep Buffalo Trace Festival tradi- tion alive and with an all-new twist," said Festival Coordina- tor, Kelly Cook. "This year's music festival provides a vari- ety of music that ever yone can enjoy. We have talented local acts and fan favorites includ- ing The Duke Boys, 7 Mile Bluegrass, and our featured headliner Brandon Davis." The complete Buffalo Trace Music Festival Lineup is as follows (times subject to change): Friday, September 23 VFW Post 3587 Beer/Wine Garden Opens 6:00pm – 10:00pm Adam Houchins & Gabby Collins Opening Ceremony 6:00pm Dana Moyes denied bond reduction/revocation Moyes remains in Pike County Jail on $40,000 cash bond By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net A motion for reduction and/ or revocation of bail for Dana Moyes was denied by Judge Jeffrey Biester veld on Mon- day, September 12. On June 27, 2022, Moyes was charged with Neglect of a Dependent Resulting in Bodily Injur y, four charges of Neglect of a Dependent/De- fendant places dependent in situation that endangers the dependent, which have vari- ous dates from March 6, 2019 to March 6, 2022. An addition- al charge of Neglect of a De- pendent/Defendant deprives dependent of necessar y sup- port, was also filed June 27. In addition to the original charges, Moyes has seven other charges of Neglect of a Dependent, and the abandon- ment or cruel confinement/ deprived a dependent, and seven additional charges of Neglect of a Dependent/De- fendant places dependent in situation that endangers the dependent, that was filed on July 7, which Moyes plead not guilty to. On Thursday, August 25, Pike County Prosecutor Dar- rin McDonald and attorney for Dana Moyes, Faye Laurel Let- hem Wanchic Hedinger spent hours in Circuit Court debat- ing whether there should be a reduction and/or revocation in the bail amount currently ordered to let Moyes out of jail. After taking both sides' ar- guments under advisement, Judge Biester veld issued an order denying Moyes' motion for alteration/revocation of bail. Moyes' bail is currently set at $40,000 cash in order for her to be released from jail on bond. Moyes' attorney had asked the court to release her on her own recognizance be- cause she said Moyes is not considered a danger to the community. Moyes' attorney Hot days and fun times for Winslow Fall Festival By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net Hot days, fun times and a lot of smiles is what could be seen throughout Winslow this past weekend, for the annu- al Winslow Fall Festival that took place on Friday and Sat- urday, September 16 and 17. All throughout town there were different activities for families to enjoy. Whether you wanted to have chili with your neighbors on Friday night, sing karaoke on stage Saturday, play mush ball or corn hole over by the baseball fields, or the kids wanted to have some fun on the numer- ous inflatables and games throughout town, there was something for ever yone to enjoy. Vendors and locals set up tables to offer a variety of craft items and flea market finds to browse through, with face painting, puppet making, bub- ble making and more for kids to take part in. At Riverside Park, the Winslow Lions Club worked hard all day to provide tasty grilled food all day Saturday, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, walking tacos and chicken wraps, along with breakfast starting at 7 a.m. By 4:30 p.m. the group was pretty much sold out of ev- er ything except hot dogs and brats. "We've been working since yesterday getting ever y- thing ready and cooking," Le- roy Balbach said with a tired smile. Also set up at Riverside Park was a Tractor Show for people to enjoy, with many an- tique tractors on display. Kids could play on the inflatables at Emily Green, 14, demonstrates bubble making on Center Street for all to enjoy on Saturday, during the Winslow Fall Festival. See FALL on page 2 Petersburg , I nd i ana • 18 17-2022 Petersburg , I nd i ana • 18 17-2022 v Music & Fun this weekend LOCAL B5 Commissioners move forward with new courthouse windows By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net At Monday's Pike County Commissioner's meeting, the Commissioners spoke with Tom Schroeder, who is being used as a consultant on the Pike County court- house window replacement project. Commissioner Ryan Coleman was absent from the meeting. Schroeder told the Com- missioners he has been in business for 25 years and has done extensive architec- tural and engineering proj- ects in Pike County. Schroeder said his pay will be four percent of what- ever the bid amount accept- ed is. Schroeder will cover in writing the specifications, offer bid opening advice, and inspect the work as it happens. Schroeder suggested the Commissioners tell any contractor interested in placing a bid to inspect the building prior to drawing up their bids, so that there are no unknowns as the project progresses. With colder months and inclement weather quickly approaching, Schroeder said he hopes to have the bid doc- uments ready after the proper advertising takes place. Kristi Dischinger, Commissioner's As- sistant, said the project had been budgeted for next year, and that would need to be changed. "It is up to the council how we pay for it and what funds it comes out of," Dischinger said. "We know it's not going to be cheap." The commis- sioners accepted Schroeder's proposal unanimously and said four percent was an ex- cellent price for the work in- volved in the project. The project entails replac- ing the windows as is with en- ergy-efficient windows. In other business, the Pike County Parks and Recreation Department requested a credit card through German American Bank for purchas- es made by the Park, to avoid having to go back and forth to the commissioner's office, ever y time they need to pur- chase something. Dischinger said they had the Park Board's approval and the request was approved unanimously. Dischinger also spoke on a transfer request for $1,000 Petersburg passes 2023 budget, hears property concerns By Andy Heuring Press-Dispatch Editor editor@pressdispatch.net Petersburg's city council passed their budget ordi- nance for 2023 for $1.7 mil- lion and heard a dispute of an alley, and concerns from residents whose property was damaged during the Highway 61 detour through Meadowbrook in their one- hour meeting on Monday. The council voted 5-0 to approve the 2023 budget ordinance which included $25,000 in casino/riverboat; $794,375 in general fund; $9,000 in police pension; $10,000 in local road and street; $151,313 in motor vehicle highway; $40,000 in park; $15,000 in cumulative capital improvement (ciga- rette tax); $26,000 in cumu- lative capital development; $88,250 in special fire protec- tion general and $113,500 in special fire protection equip- ment replacement for a total of $1.272 million. They also passed another $426,200 in home rule funds with $1,200 of that in local law continued education, $265,000 in Economic Devel- opment Income Tax funds, $60,000 in redevelopment and $100,000 in public safety local option income tax. They also passed an ad- ditional appropriation ordi- nance requesting $100,000 in the local income tax pub- lic safety funds. Mayor R. C. Klipsch said he didn't think they would need nearly that much. "I think it will be more like $20,000." See BUDGET on page 2 See FORWARD on page 2 Social media sensation and rising countr y music star Brandon Davis will headline the Buffalo Trace Music Festival on Saturday, September 24,. The free concert will be the feature of a two-day music festival, hosted in the heart of downtown Petersburg. Recently coming off tour with Tim McGraw, Russel Dickerson, and Alex- andra Kay and with releases such as "What Cowboys are For", "Step by Step", "Destiny" and new release "Wheels on the Truck" landing him top spots on the iTunes charts, as well as, telling his mind-blowing stor y of faith, family and a wife who pushes him to chase his dreams. See BOND on page PB See MUSIC on page 2