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A-4 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Area Happenings Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. Seventh St. in Jasper. For more information call 812-887- 0349. Daviess Co. Right to Life Paper/Aluminum-Can Al-Anon meeting—Meetings are conducted each Drive—Saturday, Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the old K-Mart parking lot in Washington. Bag paper in paper bags. Sorry no magazines. For information or volunteer help call 486-3658. "Preparation for Childbirth" Class—Thursday, The Press-Dispatch City accepts bid to tear down one house, action on others pending Aug. 9, 16 and 23 from 6:30-9 p.m. at 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper in Memorial Hospital's Medical Arts Building Conference Center. For more information visit web- site www.mhhcc.org and clock on "Classes & Events" or call 996-2399 or toll-free 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. Lord's Acre Dinner and Auction—Old Friend- ship Church on Saturday, Aug. 11 starting at 4 p.m. Auction starts at 6 p.m. The church is located four miles east of Hwy. 61 on Hwy 68 Lynnville. For more information call 812-963-4618. Grand Opening at Dubois County Museum— will move ahead next week with the demolition of a house heavily damaged by fire and is seeking action on some other properties with troubles. They also agreed to a settlement with Prides Creek Park over a sewer bill in action taken during the Petersburg city meetings Monday night. The Water Board was first The City of Petersburg By Mike Johansen Sunday, Aug. 12 the museum will be celebrating its 13th anniversary and grand opening of Main Street Dubois County and Little Pioneers children's room Museum will be open from 1-4 p.m. with a ribbon cut- ting planned for 1:30 p.m. Refreshments available af- ter the cutting. ZUMBA® Toning Fitness Series Available in St. Meinrad—Fitness classes will be offered at St. Mei- nrad Archabbey Museum on Wednesdays, Aug. 8-29 from 5:30-6:30 CDT. The series is open to the public. Cost of 4-week series is $24; free to St. Meinrad Ar- chabbey employees. To register or more info call 996- 2382 or toll-free 800-852-7279, ext. 2382. Vincennes Area Women's Connection Lun- cheon—August 14 at 12:15 p.m. at Brayten's Restau- rant in Vincennes. Speaker will be Paula McElroy of Clarksville, TN speaking on "Who's in control Here Anyway"-she will also provide musical entertainment. Reservations may be made by calling Kay 618-943- 2198 or Sondra 812-882-1978. Reservations are due by Aug. 7. E-mail vandmhouch@gmail.com Heartsaver CPR with AED—Monday, Aug. 13 Aug. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. n the Community Rela- tions Classroom at Memorial Southside office, 1100 W. 12th Ave. in Jasper . Cost of the class is $5. Pre- registration required. For more information or to reg- ister visit website www.mhhcc.org and click "Class- es & Events" or call 996-2399 or toll-free at 800-852- 7279, ext. 2399. "Your Health and Diabetes" Education—Next in the Community Relations Classroom at Memori- al Southside office, 1100 W. 12th Ave. in Jasper from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $50. For more information or to register visit website www. mhhcc.org and click "Classes & Events" or call 996- 2399 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. Stress management—Next class is Thursday, and their only action was ap- proving payment of two bills for water improvement proj- ects. One to Reynolds Inc. for $4,054.63 and the sec- ond to Wabash Utilities for $11,651. The Wabash project is essentially complete with only a punch list of items left for them to complete includ- ing fixing some paving in ar- eas where they put in new water lines. The city still has $30,000 in funds it owes on the project, but that will not be paid until the punch list items are complete. Mayor Jon Craig an- nounced that lead and cop- per testing is being done in the water system to make sure it meets the required safety levels. Several house- holds and businesses are be- ing tested and that should be completed soon. He also reported they are they will be billed for only the amount of sewage that actually goes into the sew- er system. The Park Board feels that could save them quite a bit in sewer expens- es because a lot more wa- ter is used by the park and campers. It then goes into the sewer system after it is used. The Board also gave ap- proval to an agreement with Tom Talley that will al- low him to put in a driveway even though it crosses an al- ley right-of-way. The alley is not used. The agreement al- so calls for the city to pay up to $200 for work he is doing in improving the sidewalks around the property as part of the sidewalk improve- ment projects costs. The Board also got a look mittee will discuss with the owner the next steps to be taken and a time line for those steps to make the building safe. They will also discuss the unsafe structure at 1504 East Main Street with the in- tent it must be torn down. It was also heavily damaged by fire and has been de- clared an unsafe and un- inhabitable building. The city will seek to have it torn down. Mayor Craig reported the at the complaint forms that city staff will fill out when receiving a complaint. It in- cludes information about what was done on the com- plaint or if action could not be taken at the time the complaint was received and why. It will help the city keep track of complaints and was suggested by the city insurance company to help protect the city in lia- bility situations. The main item before meeting will be Monday, Aug. 20 from 7-8 p.m. in the Pavilion Classroom. Call 996-0521. "Hearty Hearts" Cardiac Rehab Club—Next meeting will be conducted Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Medical Arts Conference Center, 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. For more information call 996-0554 or toll-free 800-852-7279, ext. 0554. Generations Trailblazer 5K —Blazing the Trail in Healthy Aging will be conducted on August 25 at Vincennes University campus. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 8 a.m. Kids can par- ticipate in a free 1/2-mile Fun Run. Registration forms available by contacting Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527 or akramer@vinu.edu. To register online, visit www trailblazer5k.com GABC posts record earnings can Bancorp, Inc. (NAS- DAQ: GABC) reported re- cord earnings for the sec- ond quarter and first half of 2012, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of re- cord earnings. Second quarter net in- The German Ameri - come of $6.0 million, or $0.47 per share, was an earnings per share increase of approximately 21 percent above the net income of $4.9 million, or $0.39 per share, reported in the second quar- ter of 2011. On a year-to-date basis, the company's 2012 net in- come of $11.6 million, or $0.92 per share, was an im- provement in earnings per share of approximately 21 percent over its reported earnings in the first half of 2011 of $9.5 million, or $0.76 per share. As compared to the same in virtually every category of the company's sources of non-interest income during the current quarter, as com- pared to the same quarter in the prior year, drove nearly a $500 thousand improve- ment in German Ameri- can's reported total non-in- terest income. The company also report- quarter prior year results, this quarter's record earn- ings were positively affect- ed by an improvement in the company's historically strong level of asset quality within its loan portfolio, re- sulting in a $900 thousand reduced level of provision for loan loss in the current quarter. Additionally, increases ed strong loan growth dur- ing the current quarter, as the company's end of peri- od loan portfolio outstand- ings, exclusive of loans for sale, increased by $50 mil- lion. This level of quarter- over-quarter organic loan growth represented the strongest level of quarterly organic loan growth by Ger- man American in its history. The company's recent en- try into the Columbus, Indi- ana market area generated approximately one-third of the second quarter's organ- the economic decline in late 2008, we are seeing a strong and growing lev- el of loan demand, partic- ularly from our agricultur- al and commercial clients. With much of this quarter's loan growth booked late in the quarter and a continu- ing interest from clients to discuss future borrowing needs, we believe this com- bination bodes well in terms of our company's future op- portunities." ATTENTION Boeckman's Furniture Customers The Serta bedding insert in this week's issue of The Press-Dispatch has an inaccurate expiration date. The offers are effective through On The Square, Downtown Jasper September 9, 2012. Boeckman' (812) 482-6477 or 1-877-744-6465 Mon.-Thur. 9-5:30 • Fri. 9-7 • Sat. 9-3 natural treasures. Conserve our s Furniture pany's performance, Mark A. Schroeder, Chairman and CEO, stated, "While we most certainly report- ed record quarterly earn- ings for the past six consec- utive quarters, which is a re- markable feat in the recent economic environment, we are very encouraged by the exceptionally strong level of loan growth we experienced during this past quarter. For the first time since ic growth. Commenting on the com- looking at old water bills for the property at 513 North Eighth Street to seek pay- ment for water that was used. The city found the property did not have a wa- ter meter and one has since been installed. The renter for the property is paying the water bills. The city is unsure how long the prop- erty did not receive a bill. They can go back six years and will seek to have the property owner pay the min- imum bill for that time peri- od. The mayor said that as soon as he has an amount he will contact the proper- ty owner. The Board of Public Works and Safety approved a memorandum of under- standing with Prides Creek Park over a sewer bill the park owes. They appar- ently had a water leak and used quite a bit of extra wa- ter which resulted in an in- creased sewer bill. The city and the park the board was the house at 204 North 12th Street that was severely damaged by fire. The house is to be torn down. A move by the own- er is in process to turn own- ership of the property over to the city. However, the city already has received bids for tearing down the house. Of- ficial published notice was given that the structure is to be torn down no matter who owns it because it is a danger and was deemed as uninhabitable. The final date for an an- leak adjustment for the Krueger family of $802.64 for sewer costs. They appar- ently had a leak near their house that caused a lot of water to run on the ground. The adjustment is half the sewer fees that amounted from the water leak. The water did not run through the sewer since the leak was found next to the house and the water ran into the ground. Gary McCandless, City Services Manager, said they first thought the leak was on the city side as water was running down the side- walk, but it was found next to the house and was the ho- meowner's responsibility. The Board also learned fire department received a 50-50 matching grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources totaling $10,000 for the purchase of pagers, fire equipment and brush fire gear. The board approved a that the city gave Oakland City a dump truck and driv- er for at least one day to help with cleanup from the July 31 storm that devastated that city. The Petersburg City Works and Safety and the City Council also learned that Corporal Chad Tharp remains on paid adminis- trative leave while the in- vestigation of a shooting is completed. He was on duty this week helping with ad- ministrative work in the de- partment. Clerk Treasurer, Tammy of Public Works and Safe- ty also approved having a cut off date of Monday, Aug. 13, for letting the city know about storm debris from Thursday's storm that the city will pickup. Any debris collected after that date would have to be removed by the property owner. People can call the Petersburg City Hall to give the location of the de- bris. The city crews would likely pick up the debris sometime during the fol- lowing week. They have already hauled off quite a bit of debris. The Board of Public The Council and Board board agreed that the park will pay $1,563.35 to take care of any past charges. The park is also working on installing a sewer usage meter because there is a lot more water used than goes through the sewer system. Once that is installed, at the expense of the park, then swer from the owner is Aug. 10. After that date, the city can tear down the structure. They received five bids for the demolition work and ap- proved a bid by Robinson Construction of Vincennes- Monroe City for the work with costs totaling $6,350. That is quite a bit less than the city had estimated it would cost. The board ap- proved that bid and gave the contractor a 30 day time line to complete the work. R.C. Klipsch, city building in- spector, said the work could begin as early as Aug. 13. Klipsch said they will be Council learned the work around the new Home Build- ing bank building has start- ed, but the city was not ready to move ahead with the sidewalk work and light- ing. The city will likely be able to contribute $38,000 to $42,000 toward the sidewalk work and for the new street lights. They have found the street lights to match the de- sign for the entire downtown at a cost of $5,700 through a state source rather than the original estimate of $8,000. The city is also seeking help from Duke Energy on the cost for operation and elec- tricity for the lights. The City Council passed having an Unsafe Building hearing Aug. 14 to consider action on the Double Play Building at 606 East Main Street. The owner is to be at the meeting and the com- Fran Lewis, went on a re- cent tour of I-69. She and Mayor Craig reported that Nov. 13 is the likely opening date for I-69. The mayor al- so said the state is encourag- ing cities all along the I-69 route to have a community festival before the opening of the highway. The festival in Petersburg would likely be Oct. 21 and it would be held on the interstate. There would be events of all kinds that day and people would be able to get out and walk or ride a bike on the interstate. The mayor also gave re- Selby, said she is working on a new ordinance num- bering system with other city clerks that should make it easier to track ordinanc- es. She said it would start in January if adopted. City Council member, ports about the project that is seeking donations of park playground equip- ment to replace the old playground equipment that has been deemed unsafe. They have received sev- eral donations and will be seeking more. They hope to raise, with the use of some city funds, $75,000 to $100,000 for the new play- ground equipment. The City Council end- an ordinance to increase the size of the reserve po- lice force from five to six. The number is set by ordi- nance that also establishes the program and the change had to approved by the City Council. ed the meeting and had an open work session on the new budget for 2012 after the normal meeting. No ac- tion was taken on the bud- get. The salary ordinances and the first formal look at the budget could come ei- ther at the next meeting or first meeting in September. Trinkle arrested Tuesday on warrant for illegal consumption and resisting law enforcement cused of running through a cornfield after a traffic stop to avoid arrest was arrest- ed last Tuesday evening on a warrant. Kaine A. Trinkle, 20, of A rural Winslow man ac- By Andy Heuring 6135 E. White Oak Lane, Winslow, was arrested by Pike County Deputy Sheriff Dallas Killian at 6:13 p.m on July 30 on a warrant for ille- gal consumption of alcohol, a class C misdemeanor and resisting law enforcement, a State Trooper John Davis' report, Trinkle was riding in a car with Charli Cook last week when she was stopped for speeding early Tuesday, July 24. While Trooper Da- class A misdemeanor. According to Indiana Dr. Kris Gunn Urologist Center. Dr. Gunn received his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. U rologist Kris Gunn, M.D. was recently appointed to the Medical Staff at Memorial Hospital and Health Care vis was handcuffing Cook, he said Trinkle ran into a cornfield. Davis ran after Trinkle but was unable to find him in the dark. A warrant was issued for Trinkle and Deputy Killian arrested him on Tuesday. He completed his residency in urology at Washington University Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri and completed a research fellowship at University of North Carolina School of Medicine's Division of Urologic Surgery in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gunn is a member of the American Urological Association. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Memorial Urology Associates at 996-5850. SCI Foundation 800-377-5399 www.sci-foundation.org Respect for Human Dignity • Quality • Justice • Stewardship • Compassionate Caring