The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, January 1, 2014 B-7 United Way of Pike County awards grants to 16 agencies Once a year, the United Way of Pike County awards funding from its undesignated monies through an application process to agencies serving the community. This year, awards total $38,000 and went to 16 different agencies. Those agencies receiving grants were: • Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department for a defibrillator, • Junior Achievement for school programs, • Pike County Christian Assistance for food; • American Red Cross for emergency food, clothing, shelter, blood drives, military communications and disaster; • Visiting Nurse Association of Southwest Indiana for home care and hospice; • Senior and Family Services for food at their Senior Centers; Grant recipients front row, from left: Alena Kramer, Generations Area 13; Sheryl Ring-Laakman, Red Cross; Jill Cecil, Senior & Family Services and Angie King, Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana. Back row, from left: Shirley Segert, Shawna Wiscaver and Casey Mason, Precious Rewards; Gloria Horton, Visiting Nurses Association Plus and Brian Drogich, PCARC. • Bread of Life for food; • Boy Scouts of America for programs; • Generations for Meals on Wheels program and Angelworx Color for a Course; Petersburg Elementary School for Chromebooks for Kindergarten; • PCARC for exercise bikes; • Girl Scouts for 'It's a Girl Thing' event; • CEDA for the DARE program; • The Salvation Army for utility and emergency shelter; • Precious Rewards for diapers. "The United Way of Pike County is pleased to serve our community. Together, united we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow," said Denis Kinney, Executive Director of United Way of Pike County. In With The New! May the gifts of love, faith and joy be yours to cherish this holiday season. We're of truly grateful for the gift your friendship. Martin's Used Cars Hwy. 61 between Petersburg and Monroe City 743-2229 Grant recipients front row, from left: Shirley and Bill Carlisle, Bread of Life Ministries; Michelle Bennett, Petersburg Elementary School kindergarten and Ryan Young, Jefferson Township. Back row, from left: Michael Richard and Jaime Wilder, Buffalo Trace Council Boy Scouts; Fran Lewis and Alene Grubb, PCCA and Vicki Nelson, Junior Achievement. Debra Corn Foster Care hopes that during the New Year your home is filled with joy, your heart with love and your life with laughter. Thank you to all the foster families who have opened their hearts and homes to children in need. from y r hael Pet Mic 10, 9, 8, 7, 6... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... P39 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hauling Best Price For Junk Cars and Trucks As we count down to the New Year, we're also counting our blessings and your kind patronage is at the top of the list! For all the goodwill and friendship you've shown us, we will always be grateful, and we wish each and every one of you a wonderful year. To become a foster parent, call 1-800-844-2493 4524 S. 650 E. St. Anthony, IN 812-630-4695 905 Vincennes Ave. | Petersburg, IN | 354-3433 www.BennerAndCo.com 24-HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE At the premiere of a brand-new year As we wrap up another year, we'd like to send our very best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2014. Your support and goodwill in 2013 have meant a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the new year. Honest Handyman Services• Maintenance Home Repairs • Rental • Clean-ups No job too sMall • (812) 354-9602 Thanks for your generous support. Happy New Year! Minnis Limestone Hwy. 57 North, Petersburg Phone: 354-6988 We want to thank you for stopping here And though it may be a little brash, We hope that your New Year is a smash! SIEMERS GLASS CO. INC. 902 Newton St., Jasper (812) 634-6500 1251 E. Broadway, Princeton (812) 386-1100 or 1-800-793-1676 Satisfied Customers Are Our Best Advertising Since 1943