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Teachers awarded grants from Retired Teachers Association By Mendy Ross Correspondent news@pressdispatch.net Two Pike County teachers were recently awarded grants by the Indiana Retired Teach- ers Association Foundation for their proposals for spe- cial projects in their fields of teaching. Beth Bohnert, teaches En- glish at Pike Central High School, and Madison Hen- dershot-Martin teaches Spe- cial Education at Winslow El- ementary School. There were 11 counties in consideration for the grant. Gene Van Stone, the Di- rector of Area 9, and David Weathers, a retired PCSC teacher, represented the In- diana Retired Teachers As- sociation and presented the awards to Bohnert and Hen- dershot-Martin. The two teachers were praised by Van Stone on their inspiring pro- posals as he noted the impor- tance of the passion in teach- ers wanting to reach their stu- dents. Van Stone added that these were the only projects in all of Area 9 that will be receiv- ing support this year, which shows the quality of the two proposals. "It is an honor for two Pike County School Cor- poration teachers to receive the awards," Bohnert said. "I know we have great ideas in our corporation, but to have others recognize them as well is incredible." "I am very excited for this opportunity," said Hender- shot-Martin. Even though she is a new teacher at Winslow, she has always been a part of small town communities. She added, "I feel honored that the committee took the time to read my essay and have the same passion I do about so- cial-emotional learning." Hendershot-Martin' propos- al explained what resources she needed to assist students in understanding their so- cial-emotional learning. She has used the funding to pur- chase the Little Spot of Feel- ings and Emotions book set, which will teach students how to cope with their feelings in the different environments they may encounter. "These tools will assist students in knowing what they are feeling and how to control their emo- tions," said Hendershot-Mar- tin. "This allows them to focus solely on their education rath- er than having a constant in- ternal battle." Hendershot-Martin will al- so use the funding to pur- chase manipulatives and ac- tivities from Lakeshore Learn- ing, which gives the students the opportunity to learn how to regulate their feelings with hands-on materials. Bohnert plans to use the funds to purchase books for a book club discussion. This will include students, par- ents, guardians, and commu- nity members who want to participate. "I know the stu- dents hear what I have to say in class, but when we can open discussions up beyond our walls," Bohnert said. "That is where the magic happens." Bohnert plans to use The Book Woman's Daughter for this book club discussion. "I have some avid readers, and I can't wait to share this book with them," Bohnert said. "I would also love to see a di- verse group of parents, guard- ians, and community mem- bers reading and discussing this book with our students in our book club. I hope to have the books before Christmas break." Toward the end of February, they plan to meet at Pike Cen- tral and have their book club discussion. "I love hearing the students' interpretations of books versus an adult's perspective," Bohnert said. "I can't say enough about how differing perspectives enrich a conversation. What more could a teacher ask for than seeing her students in an intel- lectual discussion with adults about a book they have read? " For anyone wanting to par- ticipate in the book club, please contact Bohnert at bbohnert@pcsc.k12.in.us or 812-354-8478 extension 358, and she will make sure that the person receives a book. Pike Central English teacher Beth Bohnert and Winslow Elementary Special Education teacher Madison Hen- dershot-Martin were recently awarded grants for their proposals that were selected out of 11 counties. Pictured (left to right): Madison Hendershot-Martin, Special Education teacher at WES; WES Principal Aaron Meyer; PCHS Principal Dan Gaffney; Beth Bohnert, English teacher at PCHS; Gene Van Stone the Director of Area 9; David Weathers, a retired PCSC teacher and Assistant Superintendent Dana Deffendoll. The Press-Dispatch A-3 Wednesday, December 7, 2022 LOCAL Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Commissioners agree to sell land on Mariah Street By Sherri Sebella Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net Pike County Commission- ers agreed unanimously to sell a parcel of property on Mariah Street, in Winslow during the December 5 meet- ing. The property has an as- sessed value of $1700. It will be offered for $1,700 plus ex- penses of sale. Commissioners discussed the fact that a neighbor was interested in purchasing the small parcel and they want- ed to move forward with the property. Commissioner Mark Flint said they needed to ad- vertise the sale and both land- owners on each side of the property needed to be noti- fied of the sale. In other business, material and supply bids for the Pike County Highway Department were discussed and Josh Byrd, Highway Superintendent, said they would accept all low bids based by mileage except for hot mix asphalt. There was also discussion about the Frost Ordinance 2023, which Byrd said only applies to roads where signs are posted, and that there are roads they have to get posted before the Frost Ordinance takes effect. The Frost Ordi- nance for 2023 is the same as in the past. It begins in Janu- ary and lasts until the end of March. The window specs for the Courthouse update were on the agenda to be discussed but Tom Schroeder, who handles the project, was a no-show. Commissioners said they are ready to advertise the bids and did not know what happened with Schroeder. No action was taken on Monday in regard to the window update. A decision was made to set a water dispenser through Cul- ligan Water on the third floor of the Pike County Court- house rather than remodel to add water fountains. Com- missioners voted unanimous- ly to have a water dispenser hooked into the water at the Courthouse for a cost of $42 a month through Culligan Wa- ter. Culligan will be respon- sible for water filter chang- es and the dispenser will of- fer hot and cold water. There are ADA compliant water foun- tains on the first and second floors of the courthouse ac- cording to Commissioner's Assistant Kristi Dischinger. Judy Gumbel asked Com- missioners for permission to dispose of surplus outdat- ed office equipment, which the Commissioners approved unanimously. The items in- cluded an outdated Canon typewriter, an outdated print- er and obsolete office equip- ment. Commissioners requested a transfer of $550 for a phone/ email bill since there was not enough money in the account to pay for the month of Decem- ber. The request was approved unanimously. Pike County EMS request- ed multiple transfers to cover vehicle maintenance, office supplies and fuel for $7,880. Commissioners approved the transfers unanimously. EMS Director Chris Young said they have made 2021 runs this year, which is an in- crease of 588 runs from last year. Young also said they are down to three trucks since one has been in the shop for two weeks. The next Pike County Com- missioners Meeting will be 8:30 a.m. Monday, December 19 at the Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. 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