South Gibson Star-Times

$1.00 12 PAGES Tuesday, aPRIL 18, 2023 VOLUME 68, NUMBER 40 NEWS TIPS Phone: ������������������������812-753-3553 Email ��������������� editor@sgstartimes�com INSIDE Classifieds �������������� B6 Sports �������������������� B2 Church �������������������B4 History ������������������� B5 Schools ������������������ A4 Two Sections Fort Branch 47648-0070 (USPS #205-620) Sports B2 This truck is seen engulfed in flames at Ca- sey's in Fort Branch, Hwy 68 and 41. This fire occurred on Monday, April 10 at approx- imately 7:15 a.m. Photo Credit Scott Walden This firefighter hurries along to the site of the truck fire with Gibson County Sheriff on the scene. This occurred at Casey's in Fort Branch at approximately 7:15 a.m. on Mon- day, April 10. Photo Credit Scott Walden This truck is on fire at Casey's in Fort Branch as police and firefighters are on the scene. This happened at around 7:15 a.m. on Mon- day, April 10. Photo Credit Scott Walden Gibson County Awarded $1 Million for Road Projects By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com On Wednesday, April 12, Governor Holcomb and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced that 224 Indiana cities, towns, and counties will receive a combined $133.4 million in state matching funds for local road projects through Community Crossings grant program. Gibson County was on the list for Community Crossings and was granted a total of $1 million for road improvement projects. Gibson County, along with other communi- ties, submitted applications for funding during a highly competitive call for projects in January. Applications were evaluated based on need and current conditions, as well as impacts to safety and economic development. Funding for Community Crossings comes from the state's local road and bridge matching grant fund. The Community Crossings initiative has provided more than $1.27 billion in state matching funds for local construction projects since 2016. This is a big win for the residents of Gibson County who will now see improvements to their local roads and streets. When this road construc- tion starts up in Gibson County, this work looks to ease the minds of many motorists who are concerned about going over potholes or cracks in the roads. Gibson County residents should have the freedom to drive safely around town without worrying about damage to their vehicles. Drive safe Gibson County and this new Community Crossings grant will hopefully add that extra peace of mind when going from point A to point B. The information in this report was provided by the Indiana Department of Transpor- tation. You can find out more about the Commu- nity Crossings Matching Grant Program here: https://www.in.gov/indot/doing-busi- ness-with-indot/local-public-agency-programs/ community-crossing-matching-grant-pro- gram/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govde- livery. Gibson County Students Head to D.C. for Spring Break By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com Owensville residents, Brian and Tricia Snow, along with Stacey Michel of Fort Branch and Chastalee Viehe of Haubstadt led a group of 64 middle school students from the South Gibson area to Washington, D.C. over their spring break. Four schools were represented in this group: HCS, FBCS, OCS, and St. James. The groups of students were able to witness many historic sites in Washington, D.C. and not to mention the cherry blossoms were in full bloom! Students visited many distinguished memorials such as the Pentagon, 9/11, Wash- ington Monument, Lincoln, Korean, Vietnam, WWII, Eisenhower, MLK, FDR, and Jefferson. While at the National Archives, the groups were able to see the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, Constitution, and the Magna Carta up close. At the Museum of Natural History, several students got a look at the Hope Diamond and a picture inside the jaws of a mega toothed shark. On display at the American History Museum were Abraham Lincoln's hat, the inaugural gowns of the first ladies, and the original flag that flew above Fort McHenry. The South Gibson group also saw artifacts related to pop culture and athletics like Mr. Rogers sweater, Dorothy's ruby slippers, baseball artifacts from the 1800s, and Michael Jordan's jersey. They toured the Lincoln Theatre museum, Petersen House, Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon (home of George Washington), and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The kids had two helpful tour guides, Walter and Kurt, to teach them about the city and historic sites. Something unexpected happened while taking the tour in D.C. and it was a pleasant surprise for everyone! "This year, it was getting to meet Erlinda Avilla, a 99-year old real-life "Rosie the Riveter," said Brian and Tricia Snow. "The group ran into Avila at FDR. She was visiting on Honor Flight Arizona. Avila worked on planes during WWII. The kids all shook her hand, thanked her for her service, and gathered around for a photo," said the Snows. Brian and Tricia Snow would like to thank all the parents and families for entrusting them with their kids. They would also like to thank the kids for being so polite, kind, and well-mannered. "A huge thank-you to Chastalee Viehe and Stacey Michel for giving up their own spring break to travel with them. Without them, they wouldn't have been able to take as many kids," added the Snows. Back row: Laylah, Aubrey, Kyla, Marilyn, Audrey Middle Row: Summer, Rylee, Emmy Front: Olivia Students are near the Capitol at night. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow The entire group is shown at the White House. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow The entire group is at Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow Students are gathered at FDR around Erlinda Avila. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow Caden (OCS), Ava (FBCS), and Ella (HCS) are students from three different schools that got a chance to get to know each oth- er on the flight home. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow This is the tour guide, Walter, with Anna, Ava, and Karliana. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow Caley, Ella, Edie, Maddie, Meredith, Leah, and Emma are waiting to enter the Petersen House. Photo Credit, Tricia Snow Long has big day to lead Titan softball to 16-1 win over Rangers

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