The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Local Wednesday, November 11, 2015 A- 9 1704 HART STREET, VINCENNES 812-882-1191 • rcsappliances.com Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fri. 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm We Service What We Sell! 48186 WES celebrates red ribbon week Winslow Elementary students dressed like minions during Red Ribbon Week to show how "Drugs are Despicable." Shown with school social worker Natalie Werner are: Grant Stinson, Lilly Deffen- doll and Lillian Mann. Convocation at WES Artist Randy Hedden recently visited Winslow Elementary School and gave a painting demonstra- tion to the students. Music accompanied him as he painted the Statue of Liberty in about 15 minutes. Open House at PCHS Nov. 17 On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Pike Central High School will be hosting an Open House from 6 -8 p.m. for the Welding, Precision Machine, Automotive, and Early Childhood Education programs. This open house is for any current sophomore or junior, and their parents, that are planning on attend- ing one of these programs next year. The open house will provide students and parents with program infor- mation regarding expecta- tions, guidelines and a facil- ity tour. Students who have interest in these programs are highly recommended to attend the open house. Suicide Prevention Training at OES Thursday, Nov. 12 Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR) suicide pre- vention training will take place at Otwell Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Pike County School Cor- poration, with the assistance of grants from Toyota Man- ufacturing, began the QPR program several years ago due to an increase in the need of suicide prevention education. The goal of QPR is to identify those at risk, educate fact vs. myth, how and where to initiate help, and support survivors of sui- cide. A lack of hope is often one of the key reasons a per- son will attempt suicide. The class will be taught by Pam Julian and Marcia Hill, certified QPR instruc- tors. There is no charge. Call 812-354-2600 to register. Off-road cycling permits now available for 2016 The annual Off-Road Cy- cling Permit is now available for mountain bike trails on state park, reservoir and state forest properties. The $20 permit will be required beginning Jan. 1 for most off-road cyclists on state properties, with some exceptions. Permits are not required for trails rated as "Begin- ner." Also, trail volunteers who contribute at least 125 recorded hours of service in a year can receive a permit for free. A daily Off-Road Cycling Permit will also be available for $5. Permits may be pur- chased at all state park, res- ervoir and forest property offices and gatehouses dur- ing regular business hours. They are also available on- line at Mother Nature's Mer- cantile, innsgifts.com. Mountain bike trails are available at 18 state park, reservoir and forest proper- ties. Currently, all trails at Potato Creek State Park in North Liberty are rated as "Beginner." This means no permits are required to ride trails at Potato Creek. A permit is not required for cyclists on property road- ways or paved bicycle paths. Funds from permit sales will help offset operating costs at state parks, reser- voirs and forests. Off-Road Cycling Permit holders must still pay stan- dard gate fees when prop- erty gatehouses are staffed. To view all DNR news re- leases, see dnr.IN.gov.