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Specials and menu items are subject to food availability from suppliers. /RandysAmericanaCafe Like us on Facebook! 7TH & MAIN STREETS • PETERSBURG Specials for Jan. 18 – 24 specials Dine-in & Carry-Out THURSDAY Ham Steak $ 8.99 Thick-Sliced Ham Served with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans or Buttered Peas and Carrots, Roll and a Drink * Meatloaf $ 8.99 Green Beans or Buttered Peas and Carrots, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Roll and Drink * CHEESY POTATO OR CHILI FRIDAY CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI OR CHILI Roast Beef Manhattan $ 8.99 Roast Beef Smothered in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes and Bread with Green Beans or Corn and Drink * Polish Sausage $ 8.99 with Sauerkraut, served with Cornbread, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and a Drink * MON HAM & BEANS WITH CORNBREAD OR CHILI TUESDAY Taco Salad $ 8.99 Served with Sour Cream, Salsa and a Drink * CHILI Biscuits and Gravy $ 8.99 Served With Your Choice of Two Sides and a Drink * SATURDAY CHICKEN NOODLE OR CHILI Spaghetti $ 7.99 Cheesy Mozzarella Toast, Side Salad and Drink * Turkey Manhattan $ 8.99 Turkey Breast Smothered in Gravy on Mashed Potatoes and Bread with Green Beans and Drink * Joe Mama's Evening Special Stromboli $ 8.99 With Bag of Chips, Large Cookie, and a Drink * Cinnamon Rolls $ 2.99 Made-from-scratch Friday morning Monday–Saturday 7am-8pm 812-354-2004 Joe Mama's Pizza SERVING AFTER 4PM Russelburg enjoys his role as new VFW Post 3587 Commander By Jill Hyneman Correspondent news@pressdispatch.net Kevin Russelburg is the current VFW Post 3587 Com- mander and has been since this past October. Russelburg was born in Evansville and at the age of 11 moved to Peoria, Illinois. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1992, serving in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm. Russelburg graduated from Illinois State University with an engineering degree and was in the engineering field for 30 years. He has written in many trade publications. Then for the fun of it, Rus - selburg wrote for a while for Maxim Magazine. He also was an executive producer once for a movie. Russelburg knew he want- ed to retire to the country, and with family in the neighboring county of Gibson, so he decid- ed on Pike County. He now enjoys committing his time to the Petersburg VFW Post and honors the quote on the side of their building " We served our country and now we serve our community." "As VFW Commander I want to honor those that dedicated their time to our country and services for the freedoms of our country," Russelburg said. "I want to make sure the community knows the services the VFW provides to the community." The Honor Guard provides military honors at all Veteran funerals as requested by their families. The services provide presenting of the folded flag to their family. They also do U.S. Flag fold- ing ceremonies at schools, march in parades and provide services to other community events. VFW Post 3587 Honor Guard Members include Russelburg, Chris Kinman, D.R. Minnis, Jim Freeland, Jim Capozella, Jim White, Joe Cummings, Reno Rich - ardson, Tim Hardin, Steve Pride, Mike Higdon, Mike Howard, Brooks Yon, Jamie English, Garry Shelton, Don Southwood, Ray Stilwell, Mike Western, Ross Williams, Gary Heiple, Bob Corenflos, Joe Musgrave, and Harold Cummings. Russelburg spoke about their need for increased mem- bership so they can continue the services they have been providing to our community. Russelburg added, "If you know a Veteran of a foreign war, please speak to them about joining." "I commend the Auxiliary Members that keep this or- ganization moving forward," Russelburg said. "Most of the committed volunteers of the organization are auxiliary members." Debby Pasley, one of the Auxiliary members, spoke about Russelburg's commitment to their post and said, "Kevin has been a won- derful asset to our club. He jumped in right away with the Honor Guard and has been contributing ever since." Pas- ley also said," We are a family here. We support our commu- nity and hold benefits for our families in need." You may be eligible to be a member of the Auxiliary if you are a wife, husband, mother, father, step- mother, stepfather, daughter, son, granddaughter, grand- son, stepdaughter, stepson, sister, half-sister, stepsister, brother, half-brother, step- brother, widow or widower of Veteran of Foreign Wars and a US citizen. They have a few coming events that are open to the public. February 12 will be a Super Bowl Party and February 19 will be the Day- tona 500. For both events they ask everyone to bring a covered dish and the events are free. If you would like to know more about Kevin Russelburg or VFW Membership, please reach out at 812-354-9653. ON THE RECORD Jasper woman issued summons for never obtaining license By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News news@pressdispatch.net Pike County Deputy Bryce Manning responded to a report of reckless driv- ing on SR 61 on January 7, and located the white minivan southbound on I69. Maria Anaya, 56, 4479 Rhine Strasse, Jasper, was stopped and is- sued a summons for operating without ever obtaining a license after Deputy Manning observed the vehicle cross the dotted line, fog line and rumble strips numerous times. Anaya failed two field sobriety tests. Anaya had a .000 percent on a por- table breath test (PBT). A passen- ger, Salvador Hernandez, told deputy Manning that Amaya was working on getting her license and was missing questions on the test. Diskey arrested for habitual traffic violator By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News news@pressdispatch.net Edward W. Diskey, 43, 4035W SR56, Petersburg, was arrested by Indiana State Trooper James Manning for op- erating while a habitual traffic violator on January 7 while he was driving on CR 475S. Pike County Deputy Sheriff Bryce Manning notified Trooper Manning that he saw Diskey driving a white and black Ford F-150 southbound on SR 61. Trooper Manning and probationary Trooper Gage Cummings found the vehicle and the plate came back to Diskey, who was reported to have not met two of his habitual traffic violator re-eligibility suspensions. Diskey was transported to the Pike County Jail for operating a vehicle while a habitual traffic violator. Pair charged with criminal trespass and mischief By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News news@pressdispatch.net A report of an assault at Otwell Cir- cle A led to the arrest of a man and woman on charges of criminal tres- pass and criminal mischief on Sunday, January 8. Carrie Martin, 32 and Jeremiah Ow- ens, 25, were arrested by Pike County Deputy Bryce Manning after an inves- tigation into the assault report and ad- ditional issues of storage unit damage and a broken window at the Ricky Her- ron residence at 2132N Pike St. Carrie Martin told deputy Manning that Herron had broken into their (Martin and Owens) storage unit sev- eral times. Martin told deputy Man- ning that she was at Herron's house and had gotten choked by him and that she hit Herron in the face. Deputy Manning found no marks on Martin. Herron reported Martin start- ed hitting him while he was trying to get the key in the lock at his home. He told Manning she had punched his nose and had hit him six or sev- en times. Herron asked to have EMS check him out. Deputy Manning examined paper work that indicated that Martin and Owens were handing the key and unit to Herron on December 15. Herron had paperwork showing he had paid for the storage unit on January 6. Ow- ens said he did not cut the lock on the storage unit but then later said he had cut the bracket. Herron told Manning that Owens had broken a window he was pound- ing on at his home. Owens told Deputy Manning it was already broken and he was not knocking very hard, trying to find out if there was a lock on the stor- age unit. The voluntary statement Ow- ens wrote and the December 15 letter indicating the unit was passing to Her- ron had identical signatures, according to deputy Manning's report. Sgt Paul Collier assisted and trans- ported Carrie Martin, and Deputy Manning transported Jeremiah Ow- ens to the Pike County Jail, both on the same charges of criminal trespass and criminal mischief. Winslow woman charged with OVWI refusal By James Capozella Press-Dispatch News news@pressdispatch.net A traffic stop for speeding in the SR56 and SR61 school zone on Mon- day, January 9 by Indiana State Troop- er Brayden Angermeier resulted in DWI arrest. Melissa L. Bennington, 58, 2050E CR 375S, Winslow was charged with driving under the influence, refusal. Trooper Angermeier stopped Ben- nington in the PC-1 parking lot and noticed she had animated movement and rapid and slurred speech, pinpoint pupils and other indicators of meth use according to the report. A marijuana roach fell out of her pocket during the stop which she ad- mitted was marijuana. Bennington failed multiple field sobriety tests. Bennington refused a chemical test, saying she would test positive for mar- ijuana. Deputy Arnold and Chief Dep- uty Killian assisted and remained on scene until Schell's Towing took pos- session of Bennington's vehicle COURT REPORT CRIMINAL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court Edward William Diskey charged with operating a vehicle after being a habitual traffic offender, a level 6 felony. TRAFFIC AND MISDEMEANOR Pike Circuit Court Jeremy Seger charged with posses- sion of marijuana, a class B misdemean- or; and possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor. Melissa L. Bennington charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, class B misdemeanor. Jeramiah Owens charged with crim- inal trespass, a class A misdemeanor; and criminal mischief, a class B mis- demeanor. Carrie Martin charged with crimi- nal trespass, a class A misdemeanor; and criminal mischief, a class B mis- demeanor. Maria Amaya charged with knowing- ly intentionally operating a motor vehi- cle without ever receiving a license, a class C misdemeanor. CIVIL DOCKET Pike Circuit Court In re: the marriage of James Long and Mercedes Long. In re: the marriage of Anthony S. Pride and Alexis E. Brock. Mariner Finance sues Joshua Merk- ley for civil collection. Portfolio recovery Associates LLC. sues Jonathan Melhiser for civil col- lection. Fifth Third Bank National Associa- tion sues Morris Ray Miley, John Doe, unknown occupant, if any name un- known for mortgage foreclosure. Joan Carlisle sues Arthur Blondin and Steve Sturges on civil complaint. SMALL CLAIMS Pike Circuit Court Hoosier Accounts Service sues Tu- wanna Hill on complaint. Hoosier Accounts Service sues Christina D. Mattingly on complaint. INFRACTIONS Pike Circuit Court Camaron R. Shoultz charged with speeding in a school zone. Colton L. Wade charged with speed- ing in a 55 zone. Quintin M. Sanders charged with speeding in a school zone. Nolan T. Wininger charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Izik J. Jackson charged with speed- ing. Cameron P. Strother charged with speeding in a 55 zone. Chi Chuan Chen charged with speed- ing in a 70 zone. Robert J. Norris charged with throw- ing a lighted cigarette, cigar or match from a vehicle. Colton D. Head charged with speed- ing. Hannah J. Cage charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Jon M. Cannon charged with speed- ing in a school zone. Danielle L. Spearman charged with speeding in a school zone. Jeanie M. Scherer charged with speeding in a school zone. Derek S. Clark charged with speed- ing in a school zone. Hunter S. Biggs charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Kendria M. Gonzales charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Mary B. Burgess charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Michael J. Ader charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Jarod S. Welzbacker charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Michael J. Heuser charged with no valid drivers license. Derek D. Vanwormer charged with unlawful possession of tobacco, e-liq- uid or an electronic cigarette. Lauren R. Croak charged with speed- ing in a 55 mph zone. Michael R. Walburn charged with speeding in a school zone. Ernie L. Naranjo charged with speeding in a school zone and driving while suspended (child support). Kye P. Hofman charged with distract- ed driving. Trinity S. Cravens charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Martha K. Atkins charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Lindsay S. Brown charged with ex- pired plates. Kia Jones charged with speeding. Amber N. Smiley charged with speeding. Nozil D. Policard II charged with speeding. Jacob R. Fraize charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Chandra S. Yalamanchili charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Aliah M. Epps charged with speed- ing in a 55 mph zone. David M. Bowers charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Justin D. Ledford charged with speeding. Anthony M. Goble charged with speeding. Robin A. Neihaus charged with speeding. Julian C. Newman charged with speeding. Allison L. Spray charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Craig J. Baden charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Salvador Hernadez Castillo charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Charles W. Taylor charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Nathaniel E. Willis charged with speeding. David E. Zaslavsky charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Anthony L. Prinzivalli charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Cameron W. Madden charged with speeding in a 55 mph zone. Javier A. Posada charged with speed- ing in a 70 mph zone. Noah E. Casey charged with speed- ing. Jaron L. Brubaker charged with speeding. Rachael M. Simcox charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone. Joseph A. Myers charged with speed- ing. Catherine E. Earle charged with speeding. Madelynn N. Lindsey charged with speeding. Jacob T. Laughlin charged with speeding in a 70 mph zone.