County Board hears from former resident in favor of militia
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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
David Camphouse/Pike Press
Baylis native and current resident of Bluffs, Chuck Pine, attended the Monday, April 22 Pike County Board meeting to make a public comment before the board. Pine voiced his support for the idea of a county militia and spoke about his interpretation of the Second Amendment and reflected on the oath he took to defend the Constitution prior to serving in the Vietnam War. Pine was thanked for his service by County Board President Andy Borrowman and State’s Attorney Walker Filbert.
In the public comment portion on the Monday, April 22, meeting of the Pike County Board, Scott County resident Chuck Pine – who is a native of Baylis – voiced his support for the idea of a county militia.
Pine spoke about his interpretation of the Second Amendment and reflected on the oath he took to defend the Constitution prior to serving in the Vietnam War.
Pine was thanked for his comments and for his service by County Board President Andy Borrowman and State’s Attorney Walker Filbert.
The topic of forming a county militia was spurred by a discussion started by board member Joey Cobb at the February County Board meeting.
In other business, the planned vote for the approval of the Panther Creek Wind Farm road use agreement was tabled, as both parties were not satisfied with the current conditions as they were presented.
The board went on to approve several appointments to the Miller Cemetery Association board.
Greg D. Brummell, Tamara lawson, Karen Lippincott, Seth Graham, Gary Wombles, and Richard D. Brummel were each approved to serve on the cemetery’s board for terms to expire June 1, 2028.
The board also approved awarding two Accommodations Tax Fund grants at the recommendation of the tax fund’s advisory board.
A grant of $5,000 was awarded to the City of Pittsfield to assist with costs associated with a planned summer music concert at Lake Pittsfield.
In addition, a $6,500 grant was approved for Harpole’s Heartland Lodge to assist with staging and hosting a cornhole tournament at the venue.
The Accommodations Tax Funding Program provides project funds for ventures that promote area tourism. Eligible applicants include any individual, agency, group, business or non-profit organization whose project has a beneficial impact on Pike County. The grant program is designed to encourage visitors to stay at Pike County lodging establishments.
