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$1.00 16 PAGES Two SECTIoNS Two INSErTS PETErSBUrG, IN 47567-0068 wEdNESdAy, JANUAry 4, 2023 PIKE PUBLISHING VoLUME 153, NUMBEr 1 NEWS TIPS Phone: ���������������������812-354-8500 Email ����� editor@pressdispatch�net INSIDE Local ����������������� A1-8 Shopping����������������A5 Obituaries ���������������A5 Home Life ������������A6-7 History ������������������� A7 Sports �����������������B1-2 Church �������������� D3-4 Opinion ������������������B5 Classifieds ���������� B6-8 Legals ���������������������B8 USPS 604-34012 See WINSLOW on page 2 See GUMBEL on page 2 See REVIEW on page 3 Winslow mother arrested for driving child while intoxicated By Sherri Sebella Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net On New Year's Day at approxi- mately 2:18 p.m., Trooper Anger- meier and Pike County Sher- iff's Office, re- sponded to 602 Lafayette Street in Winslow, in reference to a runaway. While officers were en route, the mother of the runaway, Ashley Hedinger, 32, of Winslow, located her child at a resi- dence on Mariah Street in Winslow. When officers arrived, they no- ticed Hedinger appeared to be intoxicated. Further investigation revealed Hedinger drove from her residence to the location where her child was located. Hedinger also transported her six-year-old son. Hedinger failed field sobriety tests and later test- ed .15%. She was transported to the Pike County Jail for Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a Passenger less than 18 years of age, a Level 6 Felony. Pike County Auditor Judy Gumbel Receives Golden Hoosiers Award By Mendy Ross Correspondent news@pressdispatch.net Even though Judy Gumbel wasn't able to attend the fifteenth Golden Hoosier award ceremo- ny in Indianapolis on September 26, since her now late husband, George, was critically ill; she had been awarded the highest honor given to senior citizens by the State of Indiana. Gumbel has a long list of com- munity involvement in which she has positively impacted the res- idents of Pike County. She was humbled by the award. This award was established to recognize outstanding older Hoo- siers for their service to their com- munities. It acknowledges "un- sung heroes" who have dedicated their lives with remarkable ser- vice, such as guiding and lifting others up in their communities. Gumbel's service began at an early age. At sixteen she volun- teered as an adult 4-H leader. As a junior in high school she repre- sented Pike County at the State Junior Leader's Council; she was elected to lead her district the next year. Later she volunteered as a 4-H leader while her sons were in the Green Berets club. She has continued her involve- ment in 4-H since then, which is more than 25 years, and has been awarded the Emerald Heart for her service. She was President of the 4-H Council of Pike County in 2018 through 2019 and will be President again this year. "She is currently serving as Fundraiser Chair where she brought the fair back from the brink of ending several years ago," Kara Willis, Vice President of the 4-H Council, said of Gumbel. "She also leads several suc- cessful full events at the fair. She keeps us all informed of legalities, Even though Judy Gumbel wasn't able to attend the fifteenth Golden Hoosier award ceremo- ny in Indianapolis, on September 26, 2022, as her now late husband, George, was critically ill; she was given the Golden Hoosier Award, the highest honor given to senior citizens by the State of Indiana. Hedinger MAY • Veteran Paul Rhodes took part in an Honor Flight. A lifelong res- ident of Petersburg, Paul Rhodes recently went on the trip of a life- time through the Honor Flight Pro- gram. Rhodes began his service in the Navy in 1958 and was stationed aboard the USS Springfield. The USS Springfield (CL -66) was a light cruiser commissioned in 1944, and later converted to a guided-missile cruiser serving until 1974. Rhodes was thrilled to take part in the Hon- or Flight to Washington. "I loved it," Rhodes said. • Kimmie Truitt was crowned Pike Central's first-ever Spring Homecoming Queen. Truitt was es- corted by Peyton Howald. Truitt is the daughter of Brandon and Aman- da Truitt of Winslow. • Petersburg's new REACH system will alert residents of boil orders. Petersburg City Council members talked about water line problems and updates on several water and sewer projects underway during their Monday night meeting. One solution they announced is the REACH alert system they activated. A fter numerous waterline breaks recently, forcing boil orders, Peters- burg had been getting complaints from water customers about not knowing if there was a boil order or not. Petersburg joined an alert system to give immediate notices of boil orders and other problems through text, email, or voicemail. • Petersburg Elementary School had nine members of their Robot- ics team qualify for the Indianap- olis State Competition and are now headed to the VEXIQ Worlds Championship in Dallas, Texas, on May 10 -12. • Ellie Fausnaugh, daughter of Don and Carla Fausnaugh, of Pe- tersburg, was named the Female Athlete of the Year at Marian Uni- versity Ancilla Athletics, during a recent sports banquet at the uni- Winslow holds first council meeting of year with new board By Sherri Sebella Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net The mood for the first Winslow Town Council meeting of 2023 was much different than what the past year has been. Joni Stafford, who was elected President of the board during the meeting was all smiles, along with newly elected Vice President Tim Ennis, and board member Kavin Gayhart. "We all like each other and get along," Stafford said. Stafford then said she felt strong- ly about having an open prayer before the start of the meeting, which she led. "It's just something I feel strongly about," Stafford said. "This is all new to us, so we ask for patience and understanding, as we find our way." Stafford then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by roll call and reading the min- utes from the last meeting of De- cember 12. A vote was taken for nominations of Council President and Vice Pres- ident. Both Gayhart and Ennis nom- inated Stafford as President, which the motion passed and then Ennis was nominated for Vice President, which he accepted and the motion carried. Department reports were mini- mal as no one was present from the Water Department or Animal Con- trol. Street Superintendent Torez Baham gave a brief summary and said they were in the process of get- ting the roads cleaned up and work- ing on patching streets this week. Town Marshall Steve Nelson said he had just come back from vacation and had nothing to report. Winslow Park President Alexis Rusch reminded residents there will be a park clean-up day this Sun- day, January 8, beginning at 1 p.m. Pending weather, a make-up day is scheduled for the following Sunday, January 15, at 1 p.m. if need be, and that all help would be greatly ap- preciated. With regards to the nomination of two additional board members, which was passed on the general election ballot, Stafford said the process will be as follows: They will accept resumes un- til Monday, January 9. The Town Council will meet in an Executive Session to come up with a short list of candidates. The Town Council 2022 in review Looking back at the second third of the year Newly elected officials sworn into office Newly elected officials and deputies from the Pike County Sheriff's Office were sworn into office by Pike County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey L. Biesterveld on Thursday, December 29 at the Pike County Courthouse. The oath included "I, (name), do solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of (said office), according to the law, and to the best of my ability." The room was filled with families and loved ones supporting the elected officials and deputies. SPORTS B1 4 PIKE CENTRAL ATHLETES SIGN Pike Central had four athletes sign with various colleges recently.