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lege is the "authorizer and district office," Otwell Mill- er Academy is "operated by the local board" and they will have a "distinct philos- ophy." • Derek Brothers, 41, of 900 S. Cherry St., was ar- rested on a charge of child solicitation after the father of an Illinois girl contact- ed local police. He told po- lice Brothers had sent his 15 -year-old daughter a nude picture of himself. • Winslow Town Coun- cilmen voted 3-0 to sell the German American Bank building in Winslow. GAB had donated it to the town. Councilman Richard Brew- ster said utilities could run the town as high as $ 39,000 a year. • A traffic stop led to the arrest of two people from Michigan after police found five pounds of marijuana in their truck. The men arrest- ed were Robel N. Kidane, 40, and Rickelle Moubray, 23, both of Lansing, Mich. • The Gene Haas Foun- dation donated $15,000 to Pike Central High School for a scholarship grant to the Precision Machines class. • The Indiana Supreme Court announced they would hear an appeal by the Indiana Attorney General on the sentencing of Brian Pa- quette. Paquette, while high on meth, was fleeing a state trooper and going the wrong way on I-69, when he collid- ed head-on into two vehi- cles just north of Petersburg. The crash killed three peo- ple and an unborn child on February 12, 2016. Paquette pleaded guilty. However, he appealed his original sen- tence, claiming he should only have been sentenced on one count of fleeing law enforcement causing death, instead of three counts. He claimed it was one act. The appellate court agreed with him, but the Attorney Gen- eral appealed that decision to the Indiana Supreme Court. • Heather Dunica, 22, of Marion, was arrested on three charges of battery af- ter she ran out of a house and slapped three young girls walking down the sidewalk. Police said they listened to phone calls between Duni- ca and her boyfriend, Aron Albrecht, plotting for her to hit someone so she would be arrested and they could see each other in jail. Albrecht was charged with conspiracy to commit battery. Albrecht was in jail on charges of attempted res- idential entry after he fled a house on a riding lawn mow- er to escape. He later dove under a garage door at the jail and fled on foot. He was taken into custody about five minutes after he ran from the jail. • Senior Natalie Burkhart and junior Natalie Bohnert earned All-Pocket Athletic Conference honors in golf. They finished tied for sixth in the PAC meet as both shot 88s at the par-74 Oakland City Golf Course. Pike Cen- tral placed fourth as a team. • Petersburg's Buffalo Trace Festival, celebrating 200 years as a city, was a big hit. The event offered free rides on Friday night and all day Saturday. Crowds filled Main St. both days as sever- al blocks were closed to traf- fic to host the festival. • Hunter Elliott was named Pike Central Boys' Basketball Coach. The 2007 Pike Central graduate had served as assistant var- sity coach for the past three seasons under Jason Roach. He was first team All-PAC his senior year and played for Oakland City University. • Petersburg Elementa- ry School celebrated their 25th anniversary of being in their building. The previ- ous building was destroyed in the devastating F4 torna- do that struck Petersburg on June 2, 1990. • Natalie Burkhart shot an 18 -hole school record score of 81 in the Vincennes Sectional to help lead Pike Central to second place in the sectional at The Coun- try Club of Old Vincennes. Junior Natalie Bohnert had an 84, senior Mackenzie De- Weese had a 99, and Had- ley Holder a 105, as the La- dy Chargers set a team re- cord low score for 18 holes at 369. The previous record was 370. • More than 170 peo- ple volunteered 1,026 man hours on the 13th Annu- al Pike County United Way Day of Caring to numerous projects in Pike County. • The Indiana Depart- ment of Transportation an- nounced Pike County would get $566,318 to pave roads this year. • Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb was the featured speaker at the Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. • Hannah Wilkison was crowned 2017 Fall Home- coming Queen and Amanda Young was named Princess. OCTOBER • About 60 Pike Central students gathered around the flag pole at 7 a.m. in the dark to pray for their school, friends, families, churches and communities. • A fter receiving a pe- tition requesting an ordi- nance allowing golf carts to operate on streets in Peters- burg, the city council began the process of working on an ordinance. • Pike Central boys' soccer team clinched the school's first-ever Pocket Athletic Conference title with a 1-0 victory over For- est Park. • Halley Powers was named first team All-Pocket Athletic Conference in cross country for the second year in a row. Powers placed sixth in the conference meet with a time of 21:29. • Chargers junior Draven Huff placed ninth overall in the cross country PAC meet to earn first team All-PAC. He ran a personal best time of 16:59 for 3.1 miles. • County councilmen ta- bled a request for $250,000 by the Park and Recreation Board as part of money used to match a grant to build an Events Center in Prides Creek Park. It was the sec- ond month in a row they ta- bled the request. • Pike Publishing graphic designer Matt Haycraft was named Indiana's Top Ad De- signer by the Hoosier State Press Association. Pike Pub- lishing's staff of Haycraft, Eric Gogel John Heuring, A-4 Local Wednesday, Januar y 3, 2018 The Press-Dispatch MOOSE LODGE Dining Specials 5pm-8pm 115 Pike Ave., Petersburg OR ORDER FROM MENU FRIDAY 01-05-18 SATURDAY 01-06-18 Buffet with Salad Bar. Only $9.95. Buffet with Salad Bar. Only $9.95. Sandwiches, Fish and Steaks Open to the Public Coffee or Tea with special. AREA HAPPENINGS Al-Anon meeting – Meetings are each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. 7th St. in Jasper. For more information, call 812-887-0349. Celebrate Recovery Program – Meets every Sun- day night from 5 to 7 p.m. at 207 Lafayette St. in Win- slow. For more information, call Krystal Breeding 812- 582-2562. Winslow Alcohol Anonymous – will meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meeting. Narcotic Anonymous – Every Monday at 7 p.m. at River of Life Fellowship Church. For more information, contact 812-380 -1395. Women's Cancer Support Group - The Lange- Fuhs Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers a support group for women who have had cancer of any type or are currently undergoing can- cer treatment. "Women's Support Group" helps women with the journey through cancer and beyond. Sessions are the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Con- ference Room, located at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Dorbett Street entrance. For more information about the "Women's Support Group," please visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center at 812-996 -7488. Pre-registration is not necessary. "Check-In Time"- Jasper –Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers a support group, "Check-In Time" for breastfeeding moms. This "Check-In Time" program allows new and experienced breastfeeding moms to have open discussion with Certified Lactation Consultants while also including weight checks for ba- by, mom-to-mom support, and mom and baby transi- tions at home such as pumping and returning to work, as well as adding solids. The next "Check-In Time" will be on Wednesday, January 3 (today) from 5 -6 p.m. in Board Conference Room A, located on the lower level of the LCM Tower, at Memorial Hospital, 800 West 9th Street in Jasper. Moms are encouraged to bring their baby anytime throughout the hour to get weighed and/ or to bring their breast pump to check the pressure. No pre-registration is required. For more information on this group, visit Memori- al Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call the OB Lactation Service at 812-996 -0383. Lockhart Township Community Club Annual Membership Meeting - Sunday, Jan. 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the community center in Stendal. This will be a car- ry-in covered dish and soup dinner. Anyone that would like to be a member is encouraged to attend. If you have questions, call 812-486 -8680. REVIEW Continued from page 3 Cody Cannon at Ground Zero of world conflict A selfie of Cody Cannon with North Korean soldiers taking photos and watching his every move in background. It's illegal in North Korea to film or photograph soldiers and is punishable by life imprisonment or death. "It's pretty obvious these guys aren't used to having a camera pointed at them, as they struggled to make eye contact and seemed a bit put off by my camera as a whole," said Cannon. Vectren issues safety reminders for the winter heating season As the frigid air pushes its way into southwestern Indi- ana, Vectren Energy Deliv- ery ( Vectren) wants to re- mind customers to be aware of heating safety throughout the winter months. Having a furnace tune-up by a profes- sional; knowing how to pre- vent carbon monoxide poi- soning and detect a gas leak; and being aware of the safe- ty precautions associated with the use of space heaters are simple ways to keep your household safe throughout the year. "As temperatures contin- ue to drop and the need for heating your home increas- es, it's important to keep safety in mind," said Brad Ellsworth, president of Vec- tren Energy Delivery-South. "Safety begins with simple steps such as ensuring your furnace and fireplaces are properly ventilated and the batteries in your smoke de- tectors and carbon monox- ide detectors are in good working condition." Customers should consid- er safety precautions asso- ciated with home heating, the use of natural gas and the use of electric space heaters. Furthermore, re- member to change the bat- teries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home on an annual basis. Space Heater Safety To help prevent fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poi- soning from the use of space heaters, adhere to the fol- lowing tips: • Install and use appli- ances according to the man- ufacturer's instructions. • Consider using space heaters with automatic shut- off capabilities. • Never use unvented gas or kerosene heaters in closed spaces, especially sleeping areas. • Don't use gas applianc- es such as an oven, range or clothes dryer to heat the home. • Leave a window cracked about an inch for ventilation and fresh air. Ventilation is important to keep fuel-burning space heaters from consuming too much oxygen in the house. • Do not leave a space heater on when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep and keep small chil- dren away from the unit at all times. • Electric space heaters should be checked for signs of fraying or splitting wires or overheating. Likewise, electric space heaters fre- quently cause fires by over- loading electrical outlets. • Keep space heaters away from combustible ma- terials/products. When selecting a space heater, look for one that has been tested and certified by a nationally recognized test- ing laboratory. These heat- ers have been determined to meet specific safety stan- dards, and manufacturers are required to provide im- portant use and care infor- mation to the consumer. Carbon Monoxide Safety Carbon monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas produced by the incomplete burning of dif- ferent fuels including gaso- line, kerosene, wood, coal, propane, natural gas and fu- el oil. High concentrations of CO can cause illness and excessive levels can be fa- tal. If you suspect CO in your home, get fresh air immedi- ately and call 911. To prevent CO in your home: • Make sure all applianc- es are properly installed and maintained and have a heat- ing professional clean and check your heating and vent- ing system every year. • Check vents, flue pipes and chimneys for corrosion or blockage. • Never run a vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed place. • Install at least one CO detector near sleeping areas to add an extra measure of safety. If you smell natural gas Natural gas contains an odorant called mercaptan that smells like rotten eggs or sulfur. In the event a gas leak is suspected inside of a home or business, residents are reminded of the follow- ing: • Leave the home or busi- ness of the gas leak immedi- ately and distance yourself from the building once out- side, as well as areas where the odor of gas is noticeable. • Do not use the phone, cell phone, or text anyone while in the building or who may be in the building. If you notice the leak while talking on the phone, do not hang up. • Do not turn any lights, appliances or any electrical sources on or off. • Do not light matches. • Do not open or close windows. • Do not start a vehicle if it's parked in a garage that's attached to the home/busi- ness of the suspected leak nor utilize an automatic ga- rage door opener upon exit- ing. The activities listed above could trigger an ignition if gas has significantly accu- mulated. Call Vectren at 1-800 -227- 1376 from somewhere oth- er than the location of the gas leak. Remain in a safe area un- til emergency personnel ar- rive and do not re-enter the premises. Note: There is no charge to the customer for calling Vectren to inspect a poten- tial gas leak. Vectren will respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the event a gas line has been struck or odor detect- ed outside of a home or busi- ness, residents are remind- ed of the following: • Leave the area of the gas leak immediately and distance yourself from source of the odor/struck line, as well as areas where the odor of gas is noticeable. • Do not attempt to re- start or move powered equipment. • Call Vectren at 1-800 - 227-1376 from somewhere other than the location of the gas leak. The party re- sponsible for the damage to the gas line should also call 911 and report the incident to police and/or fire officials and the state's 811 center. • Remain in a safe area until emergency personnel arrive and do not enter the home/business or neighbor- ing premises. See REVIEW on page 7 Dubois County Museum exhibits The Museum is again open to members and the public to come in for a fit- ness walking. Walk the pe- rimeter of the museum for your health and for an in- teresting change of scen- ery from your ordinary fit- ness walk. Members admit- ted free, non-members $1 per visit. Sunday, January 7 is the last day for the Festival of Trees. Saturday, January 20, 10 :30 a.m. the Jasper High School German Students will be having a Kinder Karnival (Children's car- nival) with German activ- ities, games, foods and fun at the museum for grades 3-5 students from the coun- ty and surrounding area. Monday, February 12— Lincoln Day for students in the second grade. Tuesday, February 13— Silent Auction begins on dolls donated by Ida Jo Temple to be sold to bene- fit the children's area. Thursday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 27—Dolls and Dollhous- es—a temporary display of the museum's antique dolls and the dollhouses made by Lela and Ron Greubel. Sunday, April 1, Closed for Easter Sunday. Sunday, April 8, from 1- 4 p.m. Celestine Day. Cel- ebrating 175 years. Ma- ny photos displayed of the past, residents placed around the many exhibits to explain the past, a quilt raffle, demonstrations, mu- sic, food and refreshments. 175th Souvenirs sold. Mu- seum admission will be charged. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat- urday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. and closed on Monday. The museum is located in Jasper at 2704 N. Newton Street (US 231). Call 812- 634-7733. Allow two hours to view exhibits. Visit the museum web site at www. duboiscountymuseum.org. Like them on Facebook at Dubois County Museum. it takes 3 minutes to subscribe to Call 812-354-8500