The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, May 10, 2017 A-3 LOCAL Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg NEWS BRIEFS Sanitation office has moved to a new location The sanitation office has moved to a new location in- side the old Petersburg Gym. Office hours have also changed. Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The phone number is 812-354-8797 and fax number is 812-354-2532. Veterans office has moved to a new location The veterans office has moved to a new location in- side the old Petersburg Gym. Office hours have al- so changed. Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lunch from noon to 1 p.m. (No longer open on Wednesday). The phone number is 812-354-6245. NARFE meeting is today The National Active and Retired Federal Employ- ees (NARFE) Patoka Valley Chapter #1847 will meet at noon on Wednesday, May 10 at the Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper. The speaker will be Vickie Fes- sel, Indiana NARFE Area 6 vice-president. She will give a report on the 2017 NARFE State Convention. All active and retired federal employees and/or their spouses are encouraged to attend. Call Rita at 812-604- 5089 for more information. VFW members to offer Buddy Poppies on Saturday, May 13 The VFW members will be out Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. until noon at Highways 57 and 61 as a re- minder to honor those who have served and died for our country in all wars. It has been a symbol of sacri- fice for almost a century. Petersburg Alumni banquet set for June 2 The Petersburg Alumni Association will be celebrat- ing 145 years since the Petersburg Public School was built in 1872 on Walnut St. near where the Old Peters- burg Gym is now located. Petersburg's annual banquet is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on June 10 at the Petersburg Elementary School. Tickets can be purchased at Ger- man American Bank and Home Building Savings Bank in Petersburg. They must be purchased by June 2. For more information, call Marsha Shawhan at 812- 354-4912. SENIOR EXECU TIVE CLUB May 25 th • 2:00 p.m. OUR CARE OUTSHINES THE COMPETITION! How did we receive a 5-STAR rating? By exceeding our customers' expectations through care services, programs and so much more! Call today to schedule a tour at our award-winning campus! 801 East Illinois Street • Petersburg, IN 47567 812-354-3001 • ambermanorhc.com • Poppy Event You will see VFW members out in force to offer the Buddy Poppy as a reminder to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It has been a symbol of sacrifice for almost a century. VFW members will be at Highways 57 and 61 on May 13 • 8am to Noon Ray Stilwell, Commander Two rescued from high water by DNR Indiana Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Ken Tichner launched a boat into the White River from the State Route 61 bridge this past Tuesday, bringing Dennis Young and his cousin, Crystal Young, onto dry ground. It was the only way out of Dodge City after several days of flooding. The river was at 25'2," according to Dennis Young, who noted the two of them were pretty much in need of food. Tichner said they had plenty of drinking water but were lacking enough food for the next few days. Dennis Young said they were glad to be out of the high water. John Chandler was waiting there for them to provide a ride to a friend's house until the flood water recedes. James Capozella photo Jazz Band performs at Azalea Fest Above: Colton Potter plays bass guitar during a Jazz Band performance. Below: Benny Hess and Ethan Gentry play saxophones during the Pike Central Jazz Band's perfor- mance Friday night during the Azalea Blossom festival. VIDEO NetEdition Exclusive