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A-2 Wednesday, August 29, 2012 The Press-Dispatch Risley charged with cultivating marijuana 195 S. SR61, Winslow was arrested last Tuesday after- noon. Indiana State Police, us- rested and his wife cited on marijuana charges after police surveillance located marijuana plants from the air last week. Stefan "Zon" Risley, 38, of A Winslow man was ar- By Andy Heuring candidate for Lt. Governor. Ellspermann toured Solar facilities in Pike County on Monday afternoon and discussed issues facing the coal industry with Sta- chura and other area businessmen. John Stachura of Solar Sources talks with Sue Ellspermann, Republican Ellspermann visits Pike County caped injury in a crash on Main St., Winslow at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Winslow Town Marshal Steve English said Jenny Roeder, 53, of 209 Spruce St., Petersburg was driving north on Main St. Petersburg woman uninjured in crash A Petersburg woman es- eder's 2004 Mercedes sus- tained very little damage, but Hall's 2001 Pontiac Grand Am was nearly a to- when she lost consciousness and hit a parked car owned by Jason Hall. Marshal English said Ro- tal loss. English said Roeder had taken two medications and they apparently caused a re- action, causing her to lose consciousness. She was taken to the hospital to be checked out. H Winslow town council with horses in town on a reg- ular basis and their riders not cleaning up the mess- es they are leaving on the street and sidewalks. Council President Dave Continued from page 1 Tisdale said recently he saw a horse that had gotten away from its rider and peo- ple were trying to catch it in the downtown area. Councilmen said they wanted to consider an ordi- No mail delivery The Press-Dispatch for next week's issue should remem- ber there is no mail delivery Monday. Because of Labor Day on Labor Day Persons sending copy to be open most of the day Monday if anyone wants to bring their copy to the of- fice. there will be no rural or city delivery. Mail should be sent to the Petersburg of fice at P.O. Box 68. The Press-Dispatch will nance dealing with horses. Tisdale said he would also check on an ordinance about "jake-braking" also known as "engine brakes" causing large trucks to make a loud noise as they decelerate. At the previous meeting, Councilman Don Bolin said he had received several com- plaints about the "jake-brak- ing. Tisdale commented then that several towns and cities have ordinances ban- ning "jake-braking." Warning about Bill Arvin said the town lost 80,000 gallons of water due to a water line leak. He said it appeared it could have been caused by someone tampering with a water me- ter. "It looked like someone cut our lock off and turned on the meter," said Arvin. He said it is a class A mis- Utilities Superintendent tampering with water meters demeanor to tamper with water meters. In other business: • Town Marshal Steve walked toward the area shown in the photograph and saw several marijuana plants. He said they also saw marijuana plants in two oth- er locations. Gadberry said police then obtained a search warrant for the Risley property from Pike Circuit Court. Master Trooper Frank Coleman located Risley at English said a required year- ly class for their three offi- cers will cost $575 to attend. Councilmen approved pay- ment. • Councilmen voted 3-0 to ing spotter aircraft, took pictures of marijuana plants they saw located near the Risley residence. Troopers William Gadberry, Doug Francis and Scott Qualls took the picture and descrip- tion from the spotters and went to the Risley residence on August 21 and were un- able to locate anyone. Troop- er Gadberry said in his nar- rative, officers could smell the "distinct odor of green marijuana." Gadberry said they marijuana plants from Stefan "Zon" Risley's resi- dence in Pike County last Tuesday. Indiana State Police said they confiscated these his place of employment and brought him to the residence, and Risley's wife Angela also came to the residence. Gadberry's narrative stat- ed Stefan admitted he grew marijuana on his proper- ty and admitted to using it, sometimes on a daily basis. His wife, Angela, also ad- na, smoking devices and rolling papers. After a search of the prop- mitted using marijuana, but told police she wanted Ste- fan to stop growing it, ac- cording to Gadberry. Police then went with An- gela into the residence and, according to Gadberry's re- port, they located marijua- erty, police located 74 plants, including 18 that were hang- ing in a barn to dry. Stefan was taken into custody on a charge of cultivating mari- juana, more than 30 grams, a class D felony. Angela was cited and re- ask anyone with informa- tion about marijuana being grown or illegal drug activi- ty to contact them at 1-800- 852-3970. leased. Indiana State Police H West Nile virus found ing in the two blocks of downtown along Main St. during the Winslow Com- munity Festival set for Sep- tember 15. Strobel said this needed to be done for safety reasons to make kids more visible on the side of the streets. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Mon- day, September 10. Property tax sale set for October 1 The Pike County real are listed in this week's pa- per on page C-3. H Labor Day Festival tests, 10 a.m. Official Indiana so start at 7 p.m. Saturday, September 1 8 a.m. Cutest Baby con- Continued from page 1 State Picking and Fiddling Championships; 10 a.m. Talent show; Noon Kids games 1 p.m. Carnival rides open and washer pitch be- gins. 3 p.m. Little Mr. and Miss pageant for ages 5 to 8. 4 p.m Queen's Tea 6 p.m. Farmers and An- tique tractor pull Sunday, September 2 8 a.m. Cutest baby con- tests 11 a.m. Car show Noon Poker run horse shoe pitch 2 p,m. Featured Speaker Dr. Daniel Byrne of U of E. 2 p.m Gospel Sing 3 p.m. Talent show 5 p.m. Demolition derby Monday, September 3 9 a.m. Labor Day Parade Cutest baby contest 10:30 a.m. Carnival rides pay the claims of $14,662.11. • Agreed to restrict park- pants and long sleeves, es- pecially if walking in wood- ed or marshy areas. West Nile virus usual- home; and, • When possible, wear Continued from page 1 cans, ceramic pots or oth- er containers that can hold water; • Repair failed septic sys- ly causes West Nile fever, a milder form of the ill- ness, which can include fe- ver, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash. Some individuals will develop a more severe form of the disease with enceph- alitis or meningitis and oth- er severe syndromes, includ- ing flaccid muscle paralysis. To reduce potential mos- quito breeding grounds: • Discard old tires, tin property tax sale is sched- uled for 10 a.m. October 1 in the Pike County Courthouse auditorium. The properties to be sold tom of recycling containers left outdoors; • Keep grass cut short tems; • Drill holes in the bot- and shrubbery trimmed; • Clean clogged roof gut- water in pet bowls; • Flush ornamental foun- ters, particularly if leaves tend to plug up the drains; • Frequently replace the tains and birdbaths periodi- cally; and, • Aerate pools, or stock them with predatory fish. ornamental about mosquito safety, please visit the Indiana State Department of Health's web- site at: www.StateHealth. IN.gov. To learn more about how no cure for West Nile virus, Saint Louis encephalitis or Eastern equine encephalitis for human beings. Individu- als who think they may have West Nile virus should see their healthcare provider. For more information There is no vaccine and West Nile virus is impacting health on the national level, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at: http://1.usa.gov/6PO4J. H Ballot set for election are: Dist. 63 includes the following precincts: Continued from page 1 all four Petersburg precincts, Jefferson 1 and 2, Washington 3, Washington 1. District 64 includes: Clay, Madison and Logan. District 75 includes: Lockhart, Washing- 1 p.m Carnival rides, and 2012 PIKE COUNTY CLERK Carol Austin - Democratic ton 2, Marion, Monroe, Patoka 1, Patoka 2 and Winslow. GENERAL ELECTION JUDGE Jeffrey L. Biesterveld - Democratic TREASURER Marta Query - Republican Shirley Van Meter - Democratic COUNTY COUNCIL AT LARGE (Vote for 3) Dennis R. Bishop - Republican Greg K. Willis - Republican Jim Johns - Republican Kerry Aldridge - Democratic Tom Hensler - Democratic Gary "Joe" Sutton - Democratic Ryan Coleman - Republican Dale Nalley - Democratic CORONER Ray Brooks - Republican Gretchen Harris - Democratic SURVEYOR Richard Williams - Republican Prentice S. Stafford - Democratic PIKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD District 3 Debbie Lemond Christopher D. McKinney Richard Ridao COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 1 Jeff Nelson - Republican David Durcholz - Democratic COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 3 District 4 Chris Satterfield District 5 Nathan Harker sign that reads: Foot Traffic Only. He found the sign while diving to hook up a stolen pickup truck that was found in Goldfish Pit. The truck was recovered Monday afternoon. It is still under investigation. Indiana Conservation Officer Trent Stinson surfaces in Goldfish Pit with a Foot traffic only Youth Group Kick-Off 6 p.m. Main Street Presbyterian Church's Sunday, Sept. 9 Come watch "Soul Surfer" & Join the Fun Burgers, hot dogs, snacks and drinks provided. Kids Games