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NEWS BRIEF Free admission to all DNR properties on Nov. 25 This year, get outside and enjoy Indiana's natural spac- es on Friday, November 25. Admission is free at all Indi- ana DNR properties, and you can earn the chance to win nearly everything you need for a great picnic from the In- diana Natural Resources Foundation (INRF). The prize package is valued at nearly $ 360, and registra- tion is simple. You just need to sign up for the INRF e-news- letter to enter. Entries will be accepted through Nov. 26. For more information about #OptOutsideIN2022 and to learn how to win other great prizes, please visit on.IN. gov/optoutside. As the official nonprofit for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the INRF celebrates Indiana's natural legacy by raising funds to support DNR and its programs. Through land acquisition, outdoor education, and outdoor recreation efforts, the INRF supports preserving Indiana's public lands forever. You can learn more about the INRF at Indiananrf.org. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Survey Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission is prepar- ing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2023-2027. The purpose of the CEDS process is to analyze local conditions of the six-county region and define goals and objectives to meet the needs of the dis- trict. The CEDS is designed to identify economic and com- munity needs for Crawford, Dubois, Orange, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties. We need your help. Please complete the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ind15ceds. All re- sponses are confidential and will be instrumental in form- ing a regional plan for the next five years. The survey link can also be found on our website (under reports) and on our Facebook page. For more information or to discuss the Five-Year CEDS Report, please contact Nathan Held, of Indiana 15 Region- al Planning Commission at 812-367-8455. HEATING AND AIR 812-789-3065 tdavis@alltradeheatingandair.net or admin@alltradeheatingandair.net THE INDUSTRY LEADER IN CLEAN AIR, BUT DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America recognizes CleanEffects® as asthma & allergy friendly® *APR= Annual percentage rate. Rate shown includes discounts for risk based and relationship pricing. Must qualify under EPCU lending standards. EPCU is an equal opportunity lender. See CU for details. Energizing Your Financial Future 812-354-1134 317-261-8521 6925 IN-57, Petersburg | energypluscu.org Take advantage of our HOLIDAY LOAN Borrow $2,500 as low as 8.0% APR * Whooooo CAN JOIN? If you live or work in Pike or Daviess County, you are eligible to join Energy Plus! ON THE RECORD COURT REPORT CRIMINAL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court Earl Porter charged with criminal confinement with bodily injury, a Level 5 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor. Brian L. Skelton charged with pos- session of meth, less than five grams, a Level 6 felony. CIVIL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court LVNV Funding LLC sues Betty Mur- ray for civil collection. Discover Bank sues Michael Like for civil collection. In re: the marriage of Brittney Head and Jordan D. Simmons. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR Pike Circuit Court Ezequiel Depaz Lopez charged with operating without ever receiving a li- cense, a class C misdemeanor. Annette M. Forrester charged with possession of marijuana, a class B mis- demeanor. Keontay D. Thomas charged with driving while suspended, with a prior conviction in last 10 years, a class A misdemeanor. Curtis Lee Norrick charged with dis- orderly conduct, a class B misdemean- or. Edward William Diskey charged with disorderly conduct, a class B mis- demeanor. SMALL CLAIMS Pike Circuit Court Hoosier Accounts Service sues Ma- rie E. Collins on complaint. Tower Construction sues David Gla- ser, Jr. on complaint. INFRACTIONS Pike Circuit Court Kay F. Helfen charged with expired plates. Samuel R. Coleman charged with speeding. Jonathan Y. Watson charged with speeding. John W. Wright charged with speed- ing. Isaac G. Tromiczak charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Guivaliere Joseph charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Jackson B. Kender charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Karen R. Faulkner charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Amber R. Hatton charged with driv- ing while suspended. Riley D. Wilson charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Michael T. May charged with au- thorization for IAC conservation vio- lations. Ricky C. Smothers charged with speeding. Brandon A. Rutherford charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Charles T. Beyah charged with speeding in a 30 mph zone. Legislative Panel with Lindauer, Messmer conducted By Jill Hyneman Correspondent news@pressdispatch.net Pike County Economic Development (EDC) and Pike County Chamber of Commerce brought together a legisla- tive panel at the Elmer Buchta Technol- ogy Center on Friday, November 18. Guest panelists included Shane Lindau- er, 63rd District Indiana House Represen- tative and Mark Messmer, Indiana State Senator serving District 48. Mike Braun had planned to attend but due to a death in the family, he had to cancel. Ashley Willis, Executive Director of the EDC, was the moderator of the event. Willis first gave details about the panel- ists. Willis asked, "What accomplishments are you most proud of? " Lindauer responded, "House Bill 1004" explained the bill in detail. He was most proud of some of the dumb stuff he stopped more than the bills he had helped pass. Messmer responded to Willis' ques- tion, "Senate Bill 460", and explained, "It sets broadband grants up to make sure unserved Hoosiers gain access instead of funding to already-served communities getting more robust service. It is mak- ing an impact right here in Pike Coun- ty," Willis said. Willis also asked, "Why did you go into politics? " Lindauer said multiple times, "being a good steward" was part of his drive to get involved. Messmer spoke about how he was motivated to make a difference because of his frustration with a previous state senator. The conversation moved to coal mine communities and how a bill that gave tax credits for building on reclaimed coal ground was recently undone. Willis asked, "Is it possible to change it in just one session? " Messmer responded, "Yes, we can. We just need a champion". Lindauer responded, "Keep doing what you are doing and keep submitting your projects." Lindauer also spoke on how the com- munity needs to build a coalition with other coal mine communities so that they can have a bigger voice. Additional discussions included the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant and the possibility of another version of READI. Many other representatives of Pike County also attended, including Pike County Commissioner Mark Flint, Pe- tersburg Mayor RC Klipsch, Donna Lash- ley from Congressman Larry Bucshon's office, Jan Schuler-Hicks from Mike Braun's office and Ashley Davis from Todd Young's office. Shane Lindauer Indiana House Representative, Mark Messmer Indiana State Senator, and Ashley Willis Ex- ecutive Director of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation discuss goals and accomplishments in State government. Jan Schuler-Hicks from Mike Braun's office, Jill Hyneman Executive Director of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Ashley Davis from Todd Young's office, Shane Lindauer Indiana House Representative, Mark Mess- mer Indiana State Senator, Donna Lashley from Larry Bucshon's office, Petersburg Mayor RC Klipsch and Ash- ley Willis Executive Director of the Pike County Economic Development Corporation. The Press-Dispatch A-3 Wednesday, November 23, 2022 LOCAL Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg

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