The Press-Dispatch
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A-4 Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The Press-Dispatch LOCAL Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Area Reunions NEWS BRIEFS Winslow candidate meeting scheduled for Oct. 6 An event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 downstairs in the Winslow Community Center for resi- dents of Winslow to meet and talk with candidates run- ning for town council and clerk-treasurer positions. It is sponsored by the Winslow Economic Develop- ment Committee. Debbie Lamb said each candidate will introduce themselves. But she said the focus of the meeting isn't for the candidates to campaign but rath- er for residents of Winslow to be able to talk to candi- dates about their concerns. Right to Life Banquet is set for Oct. 1 The Right to Life Banquet will be Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Simon J. Graber Building, just off the Odon/ Cannelburg Road. For more information and tickets, call 812-486 -3658. United Way of Pike County Funding Application United Way of Pike County is now accepting applica- tions for funding. To apply, an organization or agency has to hold a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, serve Pike County and provide human services. For more information or to receive an application, call 812-789 -2557 or stop by the United Way of Pike County office at 714 Main Street, Petersburg. The deadline for completed applications is 2 p.m. October 27, 2015. DR. RAMSEY'S VISION CENTER 601 Main Street, Petersburg (Downtown Terrace) 812-354-3331 We accept most insurances! We've Moved!! DOWNTOWN TERRACE 601 Main Street, Petersburg Corner of 6th and Main Streets In addition to our new office, we're adding the latest optical equipment and the latest in designer frames. We look forward to providing you with excellent eyecare. Charley Aldridge Benefit Sat., October 10 Winslow Community Center Chicken dinner served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (EDT) $8 advanced ticket or $10 at the door. Evening Entertainment • Live Music (4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) • Silent Auction On May 26, Charley was injured in a tractor accident while working at his church. He has been hospitalized since then, and still has a long road ahead. Along with medical expenses, family expenses have escalated due to travel, hotel stays, meals, etc... ank you in advance for your prayers and contributions. Ticket Info. 812-354-5437 or 812-789-6199 Auction Info. 812-789-5405 Monetary Donations 812-789-6199 BARRETT REUNION The family of Rev. C. E. and Alice Barrett celebrat- ed their annual family re- union on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at the Jordan Memo- rial Park in Spurgeon. Attending were: Keith and Juanita Roy, Donald and Sharon Barrett, Jackie, Ann, Kelsey and Matthew Barrett, Jessie Dyson, Kel- ly Potter, Julian Hay, Kay- la and Kadee Sims, Bill and Daisy Garrison, Bill and Cindy Cuneo, Joann Cook, Don and Mary Gentry, Ja- mie, Joni and Naomi Staf- ford, Nick and Deena Do- erner, Jeremy, Megan, Lily- an and Brystol Glenn, Jer- ry and Elaine Barrett, Amy Barrett, Ethan Melvin, An- na and Tucker Satterly, Chloe and Cameron Roy. MONTGOMERY REUNION The Montgomery fam- ily reunion was Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Prides Creek Park in Petersburg. Rev. Joe Montgomery gave the table blessing. Attending were: Larry and Mary Kramer, Mari- lyn Schisel, Betty Mont- gomery, Danny Robert- son and Lori Henson, of Petersburg; Ray and The- resa Montgomery, Josh Coffman, Vanessa, Bre- anna and Willis, Sheylyn Fox and Dakota Griffey, of Washington. Travis McCrary, Audrey and Harlow Williams, Jeff and Mary Bruce, Evelyn Montgomery and Rodney Montgomery, of Oakland City; Becki Brown, Jennifer Myers, Izabella and Mag- gie Drake, and Lily Rad- er, of Terre Haute; Mike and Joyce Montgomery, of Greenwood; Jim Montgom- ery, of Poseyville; Chad Montgomery, of Sullivan; Rev. and Mrs. Joe (Grace) Montgomery, of Watson, Ill. The afternoon was spent taking photographs and participating in a wash- er tournament. Winners were: Rodney Montgom- ery, Ray Montgomery and Marilyn Schisel. VALLEY OPTICAL 812-254-6594 SAME DAY SERVICE • Complete plastic lab on premises • Quality eyewear by Karen Vaughn, Optician • Professional eyecare by Dr. Steve Gregory & Dr. Cindy Lang • Most insurance plans accepted We Fill All Doctor's PrescriPtions complete contact lens care & service *In most cases **Some restrictions apply. Call for details. 812-254-6594 Corner of Hwy. 50 & 57, Washington, IN 812-354-3001 801 East Illinois Street Petersburg, IN 47567 ambermanorhc.com Assisted living. Emphasis on living. "I have been at Amber Manor for a few years now, and I can't say enough good things about it! I'm so pleased to have my own large bedroom, full bathroom, microwave and refrigerator. I was even able to bring in my own decorations for the walls, as well as some furniture from my home, which gave me the opportunity to make the room my own personal space." – Margaret "Jean" B., Assisted Living Resident With This Ring... Blessinger-Hamm Miranda Sue Blessing- er and Chance Matthew Hamm were married Sat- urday, Sept. 5, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petersburg Free Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Schlecty officiating. The bride is the daughter of Deborah Blessinger, and Chris and Tina Blessing- er, all of Otwell. The bride- groom is the son of Jack and Deborah Hamm, of Peters- burg. Maid of honor was Kacy Carlisle, sister of the bride- groom. Bridesmaids were Jenny Ramos, aunt of the bride, and Shyann Blessing- er, sister of the bride. Best man was Keen- an Hamm, brother of the bridegroom. Groomsmen were Clayton Hill, cousin of the bridegroom, and Austin Dixon, friend of the bride- groom. Flower girl was Bella Ra- mos, cousin of the bride. Ring bearer was Cameryn Carlisle, nephew of the bridegroom. A reception was hosted in the CE wing of the church. The couple will reside in Oakland City. Buckingham-Evans Bill and Margaret Evans, of Petersburg, and Bill and Karen Buckingham, of Fred- ericksburg, Va., announce the approaching wedding of Maegan Evans to Aaron Buckingham. The bride-elect graduat- ed from Pike Central High School and attends Lip- scomb University. The fu- ture bridegroom graduated from Stafford Senior High School and graduated from Lipscomb University with a Bachelor's of Science in Marketing. The wedding is planned for October 31, 2015, at Klub Haus 61 in Jasper, Ind. The couple will reside in Fredericksburg, Va. 60th anniversary Marvin and Sue Ellen Bar- ton, of Petersburg, recently celebrated their 60th wed- ding anniversary by travel- ing to French Lick, where they stayed at the French Lick Springs Hotel. Mar- vin and the former Sue El- len Atkinson were united in marriage on Sept. 2, 1955, at the Bethlehem General Bap- tist Church in Vincennes by Rev. James Welcher. Their attendants were Mary Bet- ty (Pauley) Arburn, friend of the bride, and Edwin Bar- ton, brother of the bride- groom. Parents of the couple were Howard and Mary Barton, and Lestle and Ruth Atkin- son, all of Oatsville commu- nity. They have one son, Der- ek K. Barton. Marvin served in the U.S. Army from 1959 - 1961 as a military police- man. He owned and oper- ated Barton's Law Service and retired from Amax Coal Company, Wabash Mine in Keensburg, Ill. Sue Ellen has been a lifelong home- maker. Cartwright-Ashby Jacquelynn Cartwright and Timothy Ashby, both of Winslow, were married Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, in Petersburg. The couple will reside in Winslow. MARRIAGE LICENSES Miranda Grace Wininger, 24, of 1649 S. SR 257, Velpen, daughter of Keith A. Wininger and Laura L. Win- inger, to Kameron Thomas Birkle, 24, of 1649 S. SR 257, Velpen, son of Julie A. Birkle and Kirk Birkle. Chad M. McClellan, 37, of 1361 N. Crestview Rd., Petersburg, son of Dick McClellan and Darlene Buechlein Cunningham, to Mendi J. Stone, 33, of 1361 N. Crestview Rd., Petersburg, daughter of Michael W. Stone and Melissa Hardin. Juan A. Harrera-Ramo, 24, of 1909 Liberty St., Hamilton, N.J., son of Ro- gelio Herrera and Martiza Ramos, to Yerly E. Rabanales-Arana, 20, of 401 Lynwood Ave., Hamilton, N.J., daughter of Fredy Rabanales and Gregoria Arana. Joshua D. McCandless, 23, of 2047 N. CR 325 W., Petersburg, son of Warren McCandless and Stacey Tay- lor, to Tabitha R. Conder, 37, of 2047 N. CR 325 W., Petersburg, daugh- ter of Robert Hamilton and Barba- ra Abell Shoultz. Joshua D. Conder, 41, of 902 W. College St., Oakland City, son of Da- vid Joe White and Roetta Matthews Self, to Mandy J. Walters, 33, of 4295 S. CR 300, Winslow, daughter of Re- ger Van Walters and Deborah Kay Woods Nichols. Zachery G. Cannon, 24, of 1222 E. CR 160 N., Petersburg, son of Grant Leroy Cannon and Kim Louise Jones Cannon, to Jaymee L. Wenzel, 24, of 1222 E. CR 160 N., Petersburg, daughter of James Louise Wenzel and Marilyn Kay Wagner Wenzel.