Disinger Flora Police Officer JOSH DISINGER has been commended by the Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving for his work during Blitz 58, an effort to enforce strict seat belt enforcement. Disinger issued 25 seat belt arrests in a single day during a recent blitz.

"Without a doubt, Officer Disinger was aware that by living in a very small community his effort would be criticized by many," said Phil Oliver, Governor's Council North Central liaison. "I feel he should know that he did 'the right thing.' He may never realize the life he has saved through his action and dedication."

"It is the law and it saves lives," said Council member David Albaugh at Monday night's meeting. "We commend Officer Disinger for writing those tickets."

Town Marshal Paul Redmon said the next seat belt blitz will run from April 24 to May 8, especially targeting pickup trucks. He said his dep artment, along with the county sheriff's department and Delphi City Police, jointly applied for a grant to fund the extra patrols.

Seat belt arrests result in a $25 fine, said Redmon. Everyone must wear their seat belt properly unless they have a medical slip stating they cannot wear the belt for medical reasons.

DELPHI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT recently had the winning project in the overlays category of the Indiana Chapter - American Concrete Pavement Association's (ICACPA) 2009 Excellence in Concrete Pavement Awards.

Eight awards were presented for projects completed in 2008. Delphi Municipal Airport's project was Runway "18-36" Rehabilitation AIP 3-18-0117-09 The original runway was built in the early 1970s and had been periodically patched as needed during the past several years. As an up-grade to the runway was necessary, the airport's consultant, NGC Corporation, devised a plan to utilize Full Depth Reclamation (FDR); a process that creates a renewed base and specified a 5" asphalt overlay for the surface.

The alternate bid selected resulted in a 22% reduction in cost from the base bid.

Sixty-three consecutive calendar days were allotted the project that was completed in 40 days.

The Indiana Chapter - ACPA hosted a Project Open House on July 23.