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Wednesday, Februar y 8, 2023 The Press-Dispatch A-3 LOCAL Submit news items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net READER'S GUIDE Subscriptions: Change of address: subscribers changing addresses will please give old address as well as new one along with phone number. We cannot guarantee prompt change unless this is done. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Heartland Media Group, LLC, P.O. Box 275, Fowler, 47944-0275 or email hmgcirculation@ gmail.com or call 765-884-1902. Subscription rates as of Jan. 1, 2023: One year: $42 for Pike County; $48 elsewhere in Indiana; out-of-state: $63. Paid in ad- vance. Subscriptions taken after noon on Friday will not receive a paper until the second edition after their subscription date. About us: Don Hurd, Publisher Sherri Griffin, Editor Andy Heuring, Sports/News John B. Heuring, Adv. Mgr. Pam Lemond, Adv. Sales Cindy Petty, Adv. Sales • • • Published every Wednesday by Heartland Media Group, LLC. Phone: 812-354-8500 P.O. Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567-0068 • • • Entered in the Post Office in Petersburg, Indiana for transmission through the mails as Periodical Mail, postage paid at Petersburg, Indiana – published weekly. (USPS 205-620) Contact us: Main Phone: .............................................................. 812-354-8500 Circulation: ............................................................... 765-884-1902 Editor editor@pressdispatch.net Advertising ads@pressdispatch.net General News news@pressdispatch.net Circulation hmgcirculation@gmail.com PCHS has nine head to State for Solo & Ensemble Contest Pike Central High school students competed in the solo and ensemble competi- tion on saturday, February 4. It was held at aIs diamond in evansville and had 16 Pike Central High school students perform. All 15 vocal students that performed solos with their medals include first row: Ella Hartke, Jayla Harris, Makynna Satterfield, Kearstan Hartley, Shelby Keeker, Easton Bailey, Brylee Walker, Emily McGillem, along with back row: Taylor Oswalt, Max Burkhart, Avery Smith, Zack Miller, Conner Loveless, Caden Fausnaugh, and Gabby Collins. PCHS students that received a Silver rating at the re- cent Solo & Ensemble contest include from left to right: Avery Smith, Ella Hartke, Jayla Harris, Makynna Sat- terfield, Easton Bailey, Brylee Walker, and Zack Miller. PCHS students that earned a Gold rating and will ad- vance to the State Solo & Ensemble Contest on Satur- day, February 18 at Perry Meridian High School in In- dianapolis include from left to right: Max Burkhart, Gabby Collins, Taylor Oswalt, Kearstan Hartley, Shelby Keeker, Emily McGillem, Caden Fausnaugh, and Con- ner Loveless. PCHS student Riley Bolin performed a piano solo and received a Gold rating and will also ad- vance to State on the same date and location as the vocalists. "I'm very proud of all of our Pike Central students for working so hard on their songs," Me- lissa Traylor, PCHS Choir Director, said. "I am even more pleased that we will have nine total students representing Pike Central at State on Saturday, Feb- ruary 18." Chat with Petersburg Police Chief Kyle Mills From december 15 to January 15 our Petersburg Police department had 194 incidents and/or calls for service. Three arrests were made during this time peri- od for persons with warrants and duI. I would like to remind the public to make sure all cars are locked and valuable items are not left in the bed of trucks when your vehicle is unattended. We have had a few theft reports in recent weeks and are actively inves- tigating each case. assistant Chief Chad Mc- Clellan and I attended the mid-winter Indiana associa- tion of Chiefs of Police Con- ference in January. This gave us the opportuni- ty to meet other chiefs from around Indiana and get some very good training. I was also able to learn about quite a few grant opportunities that our department will be apply- ing for throughout the year. Chief Kyle Mills COOK Continued from page 1 WES has Winter Dance By Mendy Ross Correspondent news@pressdispatch.net The excitement at Winslow elementary school was un- doubtedly toward the end of the school day on Friday, January 24. Third, fourth and fifth graders, totaling around 140 students, waited their turn to attend the Winter dance in the school's gym. This is one of the student Council's fundraisers for the school year. There was a variety of snacks, juice pouches and glow-in-the-dark necklaces to be purchased from the student Council during the dance. The long line was continuous for both snacks and glow wear even after the dancing began. The funds will help with various events throughout the school year. Wes staff led students through dances with songs such as The Chicken dance, baby shark and rocky Top. "It's very crazy, but it's re- ally fun," said third grader sadie VanMeter at the dance. This was the first school dance for both girls. "I had a student in my class say that it was the best day of her life," said student Coun- cil sponsor and fifth year teacher Mrs. brittany scher- er. "and another one said it was like a big party." student Council members include third through fifth grade students with two staff sponsors, Mrs. britta- ny scherer and Ms. Madison Martin. There are ten stu- dent Council members in- cluding a representative from each class of third and fourth graders, and two from each class from the fifth graders. The student Council has a dance biannually, a winter dance and then a dance at the end of the school year. "I just think it is a fun way to celebrate the hard work the children have put in during the first semester," said scherer. "It also gives them something fun before the stress of state testing comes along in the spring." she added "as soon as they see the dance in our calendar of events, it's all they can talk about amongst themselves. They really look forward to it every year." according to scherer, the proceeds from the snacks go in their student Council fund, which pays for fun things throughout the year such as their Polar express day. "We get all students hot chocolate and candy canes" scherer said of the Polar express day. The fundraisers also help purchase items for their classroom winners during school contests. The Council also has canned food drives and helps with Have a Heart for riley's. With the funding, student Council has also been able to bring Kona Ice the last two years during the end of the school year as a treat for all students and staff. WES students pur- chased glow stick neck- laces and snacks as part of the Student Council's fundraiser during the an- nual Winter Dance on Fri- day, January 24 the Town of Winslow, without the need to raise taxes or shut down fire stations, to make ends meat. The county, along with the nation, needs more volun- teers, according to Truitt. "I encourage everyone to volun- teer and serve the communi- ty," Truitt said. new Officers and officers that received a change in rank were sworn in, during January. Fire Chief bran- don Truitt and deputy Chief daniel shelton conducted the swear in ceremony. during the ceremony, the following were sworn in: Willie Grubb, battalion Chief, Larry riesen- beck, battalion Chief, dalton Miller, Captain, Mike Hansel- man, Captain, Carrie shelton, Lieutenant, Jason bottoms, Lieutenant, and bart stemle, Lieutenant. If interested in volunteer- ing, Truitt stated that many departments can be reached on social media. Being sworn in for her new position as Lieutenant, is Carrie Shelton of Patoka Township Fire Department. Larry Risenbeck, Willie Grubb and Carrie Shelton, along with back row, Mike Hanselman, Jason Bottoms, Brandon Truitt, Daniel Shelton, and Dalton Miller have joined forces between Patoka Township and Lockhart Township Fire Departments to all be a part of Patoka Township coverage. "Several factors played into merging fire departments," Brandon Truitt, Patoka Township Fire Chief. "Probably the two major driving factors are volunteers and cost." PC students place in machining competition Pike Central Precision Machining students won $500 scholarships from Vincennes University for placing in the top five of the Shill USA Regional competition at the VU on Saturday. Austin Henson placed third, Isaac Shimer fourth and Erik King fifth in the competition. They will compete in the state competition in Indianapolis on April 15.Above are (l to r): Austin Henson, Isaac Shimer and Destiny Besaw. Erik King is not pictured.