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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 20, 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 Final night for EriCreations light show Dec. 25 The final night for the light show located at the cor- ner of 5th and Walnut streets in Petersburg is Mon- day, Dec. 25. Oakland City library hosting two Dec. events The Oakland City-Columbia Twp. Public Library will host two free events for children during the winter break from school. The Library will host a magic act featuring Peyton O'Brien Friday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. and a showing of Despicable Me 3 on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at 11 a.m. Free popcorn will be provided during the movie. For more information, call 812-749 -3559. READER GUIDE Subscriptions: Subscription rates: One year: $30 for Pike and surrounding counties and all 475 and 476 ad- dresses; elsewhere in Indiana $33; out of state $50 Paid in advance. 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Chicken Supreme and two sides $6.50, Fried Pork Chop and two sides $6.50. Sandwiches, Fish and Steaks Open to the Public Coffee or Tea with special. Petersburg Garden Club annual Christmas party The Petersburg Garden Club had its annu- al Christmas party at the Village Inn with host and hostess Delmer and Barbara Hickey. Four- teen ladies were present, and Barbara gave a program on the origin of the Christmas tree. Zeb on display at History Center Zeb the Bison, which was featured during the Indiana Bicentennial Commission celebration through- out Indiana and Pike County, is now on permanent display at the Pike County History Center on Main St., Petersburg, at the former Barrett Memorial Library. The United Way of Pike County, Indiana Association of United Ways, Bisontennial Public Art Project and Indiana's 200th Statehood Day used bison throughout the state in the year-long celebration as each county got a bison. Pike County named theirs Zeb, short for county namesake Zebulon Pike. He was painted by Pike Central Art teacher Jeremy Ross and some students, with the base coat being established by Don Richardson. The Pike County Arts Commission, Timeless Classics of Pike County and the Pike County Tractor Club were large donors that made the project possible. Above from (l to r) are: Rick Miley, president of the Historical Society; Terry Beadles, vice-president of the Historical Society and president of the Genealogy Club; Denise Kinney, director of United Way Pike County; and Sandy McBeth, secretary of the Historical Society. County accepts low bids, sets meeting dates By Andy Heuring Pike County Commissioners accept- ed all the lowest bids on their materi- als for 2018 during their brief Monday morning meeting. "I make a recommendation we choose all the lower bids, even of mul- tiple companies, and the supervision make the decision to use the one that works best for them," said Commis- sioner president Brian Davis. Highway Assistant Superintendent Josh Byrd asked about rock bids that were the same price from two differ- ent quarries. Byrd said one of the quar- ries, Cave Quarries, was in Pike Coun- ty, while the Indian Creek quarries was in Daviess County. The price was for being picked up at the plant. Byrd said having to go the extra difference made the local price better. He was told to use the local bid. He then asked if they could use the same price in Daviess County if they couldn't get rock for some reason at Cave Quar- ries. County Attorney Val Fleig told him they could only use one of the quarries. The commissioners voted 3-0 to ap- prove the low bids. In other business, the commission- ers approved a price increase in septic system inspections. They approved the new fee of $50, which is an increase of $20 from the old fee of $ 30. Commissioners also set their meet- ing schedule for 2018. They will typi- cally meet at 8:30 a.m. on the first Mon- day of the month and then at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. The exceptions are there will be no second meeting in July and several Monday holidays. Those Monday holi- days will be moved to Tuesday, Jan. 2, Tuesday, Jan. 16, Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Sept. 4. The commissioners also voted to adopt the frost ordinance that places a 10 -ton weight limit on county roads between Jan. 1 and March 31. Violators will be subject to a $2,500 fine. They also extended a road agree- ment with Triad Mining for a 2,200 -foot section of CR 1200 S. and 6,000 feet of CR 1300 S. The agreement to close the road for mining operations is extended to Dec. 2019. Scott Partenheimer told the commissioners the mining opera- tions in that area are idle, but they are working on contracts and hope to open the mining operations there. The next commissioners' meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2. Adam Scales (812) 354-8488 adam.scales@infarmbureau.com Case presents historical program during Alpha Delta Chapter Dec. 5 meeting The Alpha Delta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon State, Del- ta Kappa Gamma Society In- ternational met at the Iron Kettle in Plainville on Dec. 5. Alpha Delta chapter rep- resents members who are presently teachers or retired teachers from Daviess, Pike and Dubois counties. Mem- bers had a Christmas was- sail reception followed by a delicious meal in the deco- rated banquet room. Preceding the meeting, Deborah Rayman was rein- stated as a member of Alpha Delta Chapter. President Ruthanne Bur- khart conducted the meet- ing. Appreciation was given to Martha Wiscaver, Audrey Case, and the teachers and retirees from Pike and Du- bois Counties for their ef- forts in planning such an in- spirational meeting. Mem- bership applications were read for Stephanie O'Brien and Shanna Cunningham. They will be welcomed in- to membership at the next meeting. Audrey Case presented the program on the history and many different themes of The Night Before Christ- mas. Although Clement Moore is most recognized as the author of this most read Christmas book, other authors are often given cred- it for writing it. Audrey con- cluded her presentation by reading it to us. Each Christmas season, the hostesses choose a char- ity to support. This year the committee chose to give needed items and monetary donations to the Lange- Fuhs Cancer Center of Jas- per Memorial Hospital and the Butterfly Project of Da- viess Community Hospital. These organizations have highly qualified staff who partner with patients and their loved ones to provide supportive, individualized care every step of the way. Sara Kelso won the door prize, a Santa pillow. The meeting concluded with an inspiring candle- light re-commitment cere- mony. The next meeting will be March 6, 2018 at M & M Ca- tering, in Washington. Audrey Case, presented the program on the his- tory and many different themes of The Night Before Christmas.