The Press-Dispatch
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C-4 Wednesday, Feburar y 2, 2022 The Press-Dispatch Submit East Gibson news items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: egnews@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg EAST GIBSON Freezin' for a Reason: Plunge raises $21K By Janice Barniak YMCA Camp Carson raised more than $21,225 for camp- er's scholarships with their third annual Polar Plunge Saturday, which drew about 30 participants. "It makes a difference in people's lives. Most of the peo- ple here have a camp story," said Director Jim Sexstone, to awaiting plungers. Ein Freeman took the plunge for the first time this year. "I want kids to get the same experiences I got. I was a scholarship camper for 10 years," he said. "It changed my personality. When I first came here I was an angry, up- set kid. Camp really helped me get out of that, to be more positive, and look at the good things in life." "The scholarships subsi- dize camps for military fam- ilies and three lower rates, so that families can pay what they can afford," said Engage- ment and Development Di- rector Heather Pierce, who added, "this was the largest plunge to date, and this year's top fundraiser Roger Green- walt raised $2,000. "Big picture, we try to help kids be more independent, more confident, make more friends. They take home things that will stay with them throughout their life," said Pierce. Jordan Sexstone, of Ohio, called it an important cause. "Camp is great. It's an awe- some experience, and the abil- ity to give kids a chance to do that is priceless." Bobby Racey, Katie Healy, Iain Schoular and Kenny Eddmenson do a tip off into the lake, in a Space-Jam- themed plunge Saturday. Sarah Hooper, Stephanie Peddie and Mallory Webb wave to the crowd before diving into the frozen lake, at YMCA Camp Carson Saturday. Kristy Hamilton, Alex Lewis, Andrea Sutton and Megan Davids Polar Plunged as a group, Saturday at YMCA Camp Carson. Steve Witting, Rodgers Greenawalt and Jim Sexstone meet firefighters at the edge of the ice, during their Po- lar Plunge, to benefit Camp Carson, Saturday. Lyles Station celebrates 100 years Each February, the na- tion comes together to rec- ognize and celebrate the ma- ny achievements of A frican Americans and their contri- butions to our great nation. This year is extra special to the Lyles Station commu- nity, because it marks the 100th birthday of the Lyles Station Historic School built in 1922. Lyles Con- solidated School produced high-achieving graduates, until it closed in 1958, in- cluding Alonzo Fields, chief butler for presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, and Ei- senhower. Aaron Fisher, -Most Highly Decorated A f- rican American Soldier from Indiana to Serve in World War. Burniss Priestly, Mas- ter Sergeant, in the US Air Force and a Tuskegee Air- man- Red Tail in the 187th Fighter Wing; and Matthi- as Nolcox, the first princi- pal of Indianapolis' Crispus Attucks High School. The schoolhouse now welcomes classes from all around Southern Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky for field trips that include tour- ing the schoolhouse, mak- ing candles, churning but- ter and spending the day in the Heritage Classroom. The classroom has authentic, pe- riod-correct seating, books, and also includes a school- marm and artifacts from the days when the school held classes for children from first to eighth grade. In honor of Black History month and the Lyles Station Schools Centennial, Lyles Station Historic School and Museum will host a free pro- gram with guest speaker, Eunice Trotter. Trotter has an extensive background in journalism, including as a re- porter or editor at The New York Post, Florida Today and the first A frican American woman to serve as an editor for the Indianapolis Star. She is the former owner of The Indianapolis Recorder and a member of the Indiana Jour- nalism Hall of Fame. She is an expert of Southwestern Indiana Black history and was awarded the Dorothy Riker Historian Award, by the Indiana Historical So - ciety. Eunice's recently re- leased book, "Black in In- diana," details how slavery ended in Indiana. On Saturday, Feb. 19 the speaker will begin at 1 p.m., with refreshments at 2 p.m. and a viewing of film "An Ea- gle on his Button" at 3 p.m. This half-hour documenta- ry explores the forgotten story of a group of local A f- rican-American farm boys from Southern Illinois, who fought in the Civil War. Free tours of the museum and viewing of local art will be offered on Saturday. For those who would just like to view the film "An Ea- gle on his Button" there will be a special screening on Friday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. at Lyles Station Historic School & Museum, 953 N. County Road 500 W., Princeton. Bridge work planned near Mackey The Indiana Department of Transportation announc- es lane restrictions for Ind. 168, at I-69 near Mackey, for bridge repairs. Beginning on or around Thursday, Feb. 3, contrac- tors will close the shoulders on the Ind. 168 bridge span- ning I-69. The closure will al- so require intermittent lane closures. During the opera- tion, workers will be making repairs to the MSE wall, and performing erosion control measures as general mainte- nance to the bridge and it's components. Work is expected to last for about a month depend- ing upon weather conditions. During the operation, lane closures will be controlled by flaggers and a work zone speed limit will be in place. Work is only expected to take place during daytime hours. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews. New role for local Beth Hawkins accepted a new role off the stage for the Broadway Players last week. The longtime Broadway Players actress will be facility manager, after volunteering with the group since 2011.