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A-4 Wednesday, November 7, 2012 The Press-Dispatch H GOP holds county council was not at all what he had expected. He was amazed at the large margin. He said he had been out campaign- ing and talking with sup- porters, but to see them all come together was amaz- ing. "There have been a lot of people in the background. All these people want the same thing. They want to make Pike County a better place," said Coleman. "I didn't realize there was of nice people in the coun- ty," said Nelson of his first campaign. Coleman said the race Continued from page 1 results," said Sutton who was re-elected for his third term. "We had a good team. I "These were the tightest ers could see the council was doing a good job scruti- nizing expenses and cutting out the ants and funding the critical items," said Sutton. Sutton led the ticket in difference was, "the coun- ty is ready for someone new and someone who has a vi- sion for the county." Dale Nalley did not return a phone message left on his home phone. Dave Durcholz did not re- that much support, but the votes show people wanted a change," said Coleman. He said he thought the Madison Township, his home precinct, and ran strong enough in the others to finish third. Bishop, the top vote get- county council seats, all three incumbents won, hold- ing off the challengers by at least 500 votes. Republicans Dennis Bish- turn a message or text left on his cell phone. In the race for the three ter in the council at-large race, said this a tougher race than four years ago when he was first elected. "It was much tougher. It got a little nastier. I just hope this shows negative cam- paigning doesn't work." "I think people generally challenge from Democrat Kerry Aldridge, who placed fourth with 2,565 votes. Al- dridge won four of the 18 precincts in the six-way race. Voters could vote for three candidates. Demo- crat Tom Hensler had 2,019 votes while Jim Johns had 2,013 votes. op and Greg Willis led the way. Bishop had 3,550 votes and Willis had 3,276 with Democrat Joe Sutton col- lecting 3,103 votes. They held off a strong election, said he worked harder this time. "We pushed a little harder." "I think the Republicans respect the job we have done over the last four years," said Bishop. He said coun- cil members have had their disagreements but they have been able to put those behind them and move on. Willis, who also won re- had good helpers and good advertisement. We ran a clean campaign and I think voters are paying attention to what is going on with the council," said Sutton. He said he thought vot- message, but apparently it wasn't good enough," said Hensler. He added, now that the election is over people need- ed to get behind them to make Pike County a better place to live. In the state races, Repub- has beaten Richard Mour- dock for the US Senate race. Mourdock won Pike County by 105 votes. Republican incumbent lican Mike Pence had been declared the winner over Democrat John Gregg of Sandborn. Gregg carried Pike County by 305 votes. Democrat Joe Donnelly Larry Bucshon has defeat- ed Democrat challenger car- rying 53 percent of the vote. He won Pike County by 152 votes. Democrat Glenda Ritz was being declared the win- ner for Superintendent of Public Instruction over in- cumbent Republican Tony Bennett. Ritz carried Pike County by 531 votes. Greg Zoeller (R), Attor- candidates. Above are Kate Williams, Kelly Cook, Ron McMullen, Cullen Cook and Ashley Polen, waiting on the next voter at the 4-H Building vot- ing location. Campaign poll workers braved the cold Tuesday morning to help their H New faces in courthouse worked hard as a team and concerted effort as a group," said Willis. Tom Hensler said he tive races, there were less than 50 percent of the votes tallied in either District 64 or 75. Republicans had the early ney General, was being de- clared the winner over Dem- ocrat challenger Kay Flem- ing. He won Pike County 3,222 to 2,351. In the State Representa- thought his opponents prob- ably had a better organiza- tion than he did. "They had a message that apparent- ly played out better with the voters in the county. I thought we had a good lead in both. In District 64, Tom Washborne led Demo- crat Mark Norton 7,817 to 5,942 with 49 percent of the vote counted. Washborne carried Pike County 280 to 236. In District 75, with only 30 percent of the vote count- ed, Ron Bacon led 4,079 to 3,522 for Kevin Derr. treasurer will be a famil- iar face in the Treasurer's Office as deputy treasur- er Marta Query, a Republi- can, will move into the Trea- surer post for the next four years. She beat the current Pike County Clerk of Court, Democrat Shirley Van Me- ter 3,119 votes to 2,786 votes. Van Meter is leaving the Clerks office due to term limits after serving eight years in the position. Query has been with the ner project from the get-go. I promise to do the best job I can for the people of this county." The new Pike County Continued from page 1 er. Shirley ran a strong race and it took a lot of cam- paigning all over the coun- ty," said Query. "I had a lot of good people helping me and I met a lot of good peo- ple throughout the county. Going through the south- ern part of our county, I saw some beautiful scenery. Pike County is a beautiful place to live. I had some re- Treasurer's office for five years, and moved to the chief deputy position a two years ago. She now moves up to lead the office. "I am one happy camp- VIDEO NETedition Exclusive PCHS Swing Choir first concert year on Sunday at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Petersburg. J. D. Montgomery and Jacey Fears sang solos during the first song of the session for the Swing Choir. They will next perform for the Veterans Day Program at Pike Central High School on Monday at 9 a.m. and the Fall Concert will like- ly be the first Sunday in December. They will sing at the Artsgarden in Indi- anapolis on Dec. 12 at 1:00 p.m. The Pike Central High School Swing Choir had its first performance of the Let our 122 years of experience aid you in your selection of a meaningful memorial. Thompson arrested on meth possession charge By Andy Heuring Evansville woman being ar- rested on a charge of pos- session of methamphet- amine last Monday evening. Dawn N. Thompson, 30, A traffic stop led to an on routine patrol behind a white Oldsmobile and ran of Bellvian Ave., Evansville, was stopped by Petersburg Police Cpl. Chad Tharp at about 7 p.m. Cpl. Tharp said he was a license plate check. He said the check on Thomp- son showed her drivers li- cense had been suspended. He pulled her over. Thompson was taken into custody on a charge of driv- ing while suspended (prior). Cpl. Tharp said during a search of her vehicle, po- lice located a manila enve- lope containing two spoons with white cotton balls and two hypodermic needles. on preliminary charges of possession of meth, a class D felony; possession of reck- less paraphernalia, and driv- ing while suspended. He said the cotton balls field tested positive for metham- phetamine. Tharp said a common way to ingest meth is to heat it on the spoons and use the needles to in- ject it. Thompson was arrested SCHUM MONUMENTS, INC. Dale, Indiana 937-4921 Local Representative RONALD WOODS 789-2009 PEACE of MIND give praise to God for the eight years I have had as treasurer and I am excit- ed to see what will happen in our future. It has been a pleasure to serve and I wish Marta the best," said Shirley Van Meter. The Coroner's race was also led from the start by Gretchen Harris who won all but one precinct and claimed the office with 3,316 votes to 2,441 for Republican opponent Ray Brooks. "I am overwhelmed and humbled by the support from the county. I appreciate all of the votes I received," ally strong help during my campaign and I thank ev- ery one of them. This cam- paign has opened my eyes and I hope to do a good job for the people. I want to give a huge thank you to all the people whom helped me in this campaign and I will do the best job I can over the next four years." "I have said all along I Brooks said. "It was not a blowout and I had tgood sup- port in the county. I knew it would be an uphill battle," said Brooks. "My opponent and I ran a clean race and I appreciate that. I will call her to congratulate her and offer my services as deputy coroner if she needs them." THURSDAY, NOV. 22ND • 11-2 P.M. SERVING THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET * Reservations a must, call: 354-9259 * $1195 Village Inn 242 South Hwy. 57, Petersburg BUFFET INCLUDES Turkey, Ham and all the Trimmings plus DRINKS & TAX said Harris. "I also appreci- ate how Ray (Brooks) ran a good race. We talked right after the election was com- plete and he offered me his congratulations and he would be pleased to work with me as a deputy coro- ner. I will be keeping all the current deputy coroners and looking for some new coro- ners to help with the duties of the office. I also want to thank Lowry Cooper for all his advice and his teaching me about the office. I wish him well in the future as he retires from the office. I am looking forward to serving Pike County." Deputy Coroner Ray Gas Double Oven Range with EvenAir™ True Convection 6.0 cu. ft. capacity double oven. Gemini® 10 limited parts warranty YEAR Power Center cooktop with 16,000 BTU Speed Heat™ and griddle burners. Sales/Service MGT8885XS Hours: Mon - Thurs 8-5:30 Friday 8-6 Sat Closed Sunday 8-1 Call Us Today Don't Get CHARGED Too Much For Your Newpaper Subscription!! To Start Your Subscription with The Press-Dispatch. 354-8500