The Press-Dispatch
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A-4 Local Wednesday, Februar y 24, 2016 The Press-Dispatch Dr. Amr Hassan Oncologist Respect for Human Dignity • Quality • Justice • Stewardship • Compassionate Caring Oncologist Amr Hassan, M.D. was recently appointed to the Active Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer. Dr. Hassan received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, and has participated as an investigator in several research projects. Most recently, Dr. Hassan served as a hematologist/ oncologist at St. Vincent Hospital Cancer & Wellness Center and as medical director for Holy Trinity Hospice, both in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Oncologists. BUSINESS Recognition Banquet PIKE COUNTY When: ursday, April 7, 2016 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: IP&L Event Center Cost: $10 per person (Includes meal catered by Log Ends Bed & Breakfast) 2016 BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS • Pike County Footprint Award___ Most notable investment in their physical work envi- ronment • Why Didn't I ink of at… Award___ Business with the best local marketing strategy. • Pencil Sharpener Award___ Best creative, cost cutting, or improvement process. • inking Outside the X-Box Award___ Best youth business engagement. • February 29th Award___ For the business that made the biggest leap forward this year. • Golden Tractor Award___ Community focused farm or agribusiness of the year. • Most Totally Awesome Place to Work Award___ Nominated by employees of the best business to work for. is event is to celebrate the dedication and perseverance of businesses in Pike County! Nominate your favorite business to receive a Business Recognition Award. Get your ticket and nomination form today by contacting Ashley at pikegrowth@frontier.com or Leslie at chamber@frontier.com. Pike County Economic Development by Ashley Willis Communities helping themselves Pike County's economic landscape is evolving and it's an exciting time to see how it unfolds. However, let's take a step back and focus on the towns that make up Pike County. As I research ways to incentivize business, one thing that continues to pop-up is the commu- nities must help themselves. Commu- nities cannot wait to be given the tools and resources to take action; they must continue to work and perfect the com- munity with their given resources. I am proud to live and work in Pike County, and since I've joined the eco- nomic development team, I am even more proud of what and who we are as a small rural community. The more I learn of what our small towns are doing, I'm inspired. The small cit- ies within Pike County are also do- ing great things to help themselves with the resources they have and searching for ways to better each corner of Pike County! For ex- ample, the Town of Winslow just completed and submitted city income surveys to Regions 15 to be eligible for grants, studies and other positive things to bet- ter their community. Otwell re- cently focused on beautification and purchased Christmas lights during the holiday season! The City of Petersburg is in the pro- cess of applying to become a Main Street Community through the Of- fice of Community and Rural A ffairs, and also pursuing a water and waste- water planning study. As you see, Pike County is mov- ing forward ev- eryday to perfect the community and you can be a part of it. There are ways anyone can volunteer to help in whatever passion you may have. So join us in helping our com- munities prosper. For more in- formation, you may like us on Face- book or contact Ashley P. Willis at pikegrowth@frontier.com or 812- 354-2271. Pike/Gibson Retired Teachers' field trip is slated for April 6 The Pike/Gibson Retired Teachers will be having a field trip Wednesday, April 6 to the Clabber Girl Museum and the Candles Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute. One does not have to be a re- tired teacher to participate. The bus will pick up rid- ers at 7:30 a.m. (CDT) at First Baptist Church, 800 W. Faith Blvd., Princeton, and at 9 a.m. (EDT) at Lowes, 2700 N. 6th St., Vincennes. They will journey to the Clabber Girl Museum first, followed by lunch on their own at the museum café and bak- ery, where they serve soups, salads, wraps, and sandwich- es. Next will be the holocaust museum, with an entrance fee of $5. The bus will return be- tween 3:30 and 4 p.m. To reserve a seat on the bus, send a check for $20 to: Pike/Gibson Retired Teach- ers, C/O Carolyn Veale, 2491 E. Co. Rd. 650 N., Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. Pike Co. Farm Bureau, Inc. awarding $500 scholarship Pike County Farm Bu- reau Inc. will award a $500 scholarship to a Pike Coun- ty Farm Bureau member or his or her child who is seek- ing higher education (if ap- plicants meet all qualifica- tions). Applications are avail- able at the Pike County Farm Bureau Office at 201 Main Street in Petersburg. They are also available at the Pike Central Guidance Office. In- formation is available at the Pike Central website under Guidance and at the Indiana Farm Bureau website. Eligibility: Applicant, par- ent or legal guardian must be a paid member of the Pike County Farm Bureau Inc. and a resident of Pike Coun- ty. Applicant must plan to pursue post high school ed- ucation, which may include two-year trade schools, com- munity colleges or four-year colleges. Preference will be given to applicants pursu- ing a degree related to Ag- riculture or Agriculture ed- ucation. Ag related majors might include areas such as nutrition, Ag research, Ag econ, veterinary, Ag market- ing and other production Ag courses. Applications are due to the Pike County Farm Bu- reau office on or before May 2, 2016. They can be mailed or dropped off at: Pike County Farm Bureau Incorporated, P.O. Box 435, 201 E. Main St., Petersburg, IN 47567. Farm Bureau is a mem- bership organization ded- icated to promoting agri- culture and improving the quality of life of members. The purpose is to be an ef- fective advocate for farmers and through its policies and programs, promote agricul- ture and improve the eco- nomic and social welfare of member families. Cook returns from sisters visit Joann Cook, of Peters- burg, recently returned from a 13 day visit with her sisters, Carol Corn, in Den- ver, Colo., and Beulah Bren- ton, in Phoenix, Ariz. Pride awarded Presidential Academic Scholarship from USI Amberlyn Pride, a senior at Tecumseh High School, received notification that she attained the Presiden- tial Academic Scholarship Award from the University of Southern Indiana. She realized she was among the 42 finalists when interviewed by a panel from USI on February 5. She re- ceived the good news last week that she had won. Ranked first in her class with a perfect 4.0 GPA all four years, National Honor Society, TRIBE, as well as extra-curricular activities, including but not limited to Academic All-State Honors in both basketball and vol- leyball, with softball to com- plete (letters all four years), 4-H and numerous school and summer programs. Amberlyn plans to pursue a nursing degree as a Neona- tal Nurse Practitioner. She is the daughter of Steve and Lana Pride, of El- berfeld. Grandparents are Steve and MaryAnn Pride, of Petersburg, and Bob and Margaret Kirby, of Winslow. Amberlyn Pride Agribusiness Forum Above: At the Pike County Agribusiness Forum, keynote speak- er Connie Neininger, from the Indiana State Department of Agricul- ture, spoke on how Pike County had great re- sources and opportuni- ty for agricultural en- trepreneurs. The forum was hosted at the Jef- ferson Township Com- munity Center in Ot- well on February 18. Matt Haycraft photo. Left: Agribusiness panel member Jason Tower, superintendent of Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center, talked on some of the ins and outs of Aquaculture, along with some managing and stocking tips for people interested in taking on the business. Matt Hay- craft photo.