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Pendleton loses 2-1 in overtime
In a heartbreaking 2-1, double-overtime loss to the Greenfield-Central Cougars, the Pendleton Heights Arabians just missed the chance to advance to the 2009 IHSAA girls soccer sectional finals. But they sure put up a good fight.
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Pendleton girls win cross country sectional
PENDLETON — After a team meeting and a few anxious moments, Pendleton Heights got back on the winning track and just at the right time. The Arabians pulled together and claimed their own girls cross country sectional title Tuesday by grouping three runners in the top 10 and four in the top 15. PH scored 56 team points to 63 for Mount Vernon.
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Area roundup: Shenandoah beats Lapel volleyball
The Raiders rallied from one game down to win in four games over the Bulldogs. Yardley Collett paced the winners with 22 kills, 20 assists, four aces and three blocks. Teammate Kirstyn Pierce had 12 kills, five aces and nine digs.
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Pendletones hit the right note
PENDLETON — Stepping out in a completely new direction, the Pendletones, Pendleton Heights High School’s show choir, have been rehearsing like never before to reach a higher level of excellence in preparation for entering the show choir competition circuit.
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Cancellation Postmark Winner
Kelly Jent is the 2009 design winner of the second annual Christmas in Pendleton postal cancellation postmark. The cancellation mark will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Pendleton Post Office. For questions about the postal cancellation or the Christmas events in Pendleton email ChristmasinPendletonIN@yahoo.com.
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Pendleton vs. Delta
Pendleton Heights running back Ray White (center) looks for an opening during action Friday night's Homecoming game against Delta High School.
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Sophomores win Best Float
The sophomore class was awarded Best Float at the Pendleton Heights Homecoming game Friday, Sept. 25.
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Future Farmers of America float
Pendleton Heights Future Farmers of America ride on their float during the Homecoming Parade Friday, Sept. 25 in downtown Pendleton.
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McCardwell named Homecoming Queen
Pendleton Heights senior Ellie McCardwell was named 2009 Homecoming Queen during halftime ceremonies Friday night.
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Snow Queen applicant deadline Oct. 31
PENDLETON — Applications are now being accepted for the Snow Queen and her court who will reign over the events of the third annual Christmas in Pendleton. The queen and the court will also ride in the Christmas parade, meet parade grand marshall and attend the official Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
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PHHS girls' soccer team host BBQ dinner
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Heights High School Girl’s Soccer team will be hosting a BBQ dinner before the Oct. 2 football game, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
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Shocker Flats at White River Paintball
ANDERSON — Shocker Flats Haunted House and Corn Maze will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17, 22-23-24, 30 and 31 at White River Paintball, 5211 S. New Columbus Road.
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Sparks sets client appreciation day Nov. 10
PENDLETON — Local real estate agent Jada Sparks will hold her fourth annual client appreciation event at Smith Family Farms in Pendleton on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Smith Family Farms Pumpkin Patch opens
PENDLETON — The Smith Family Farms Pumpkin Patch in Pendleton will be open Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. through Oct. 31.
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Saint John's offers EMT classes
ANDERSON — Registrations are being accepted for two upcoming Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification classes conducted by Saint John’s Health System. One class begins Nov. 1 at Saint John’s. It will be taught by Brett Mabrey.
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Bark-tober Fest Oct. 3
PENDLETON — Bark-tober Fest, with educational exhibits, displays and vendors will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at Pets & Vets, 414 N. Pendleton Ave., Pendleton.
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Markleville Fall Festival Saturday
MARKLEVILLE — The Markleville Fall Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Markleville Community Park.
Activities include a barrel painting contest with cash prizes and a community rummage sale.
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Pendleton police log: Sept. 14-20
Monday, Sept. 14
- Christy Organ, 314 Tamarack Circle, report of dog bite
- Fall Creek Golf Course, open back door
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Pendleton Library to host Harvest Moon Festival
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Community Public Library will host a Harvest Moon Festival on the lawn by Brown’s Pool, 591 E. Water St., from 2 p.m. Sunday, until the fire dies down. Festival activities include a children’s outdoor theater presented by Minnetrista, children’s crafts, Good’s ice cream, a magician, fall-themed treats and balloons animals.
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Blu Falls center appeals to brides, grooms
PENDLETON — Future brides attended a mock reception recently to showcase the offerings at the new Blu Falls Arts and Events Center. The event drew about 100 people. Targeted both at brides who placed a deposit before construction was complete and brides who have yet to make a final decision on their venue, the event displayed a variety of services available.
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Patishall moves on to regionals
ANDERSON — All of the team glory belonged to Hamilton County, but the individual honors were almost exclusively the property of Madison County. Such was the story of the Highland Girls Golf Sectional at Grandview Golf Course on Saturday.
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Mount Vernon beats Pendleton 38-14
FORTVILLE — The Pendleton Heights Arabians dropped a 38-14 decision at the Mount Vernon Marauders. The Arabians fell to 1-4 on the season and in the Hoosier Heritage Conference. The Marauders upped their record to 4-1 and 3-0. Arabians coach John Broughton, “We had no offense; the defense played early but continually got put in poor position by the offense.”
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Two juveniles charged with armed robbery in two thefts
PENDLETON — Madison County sheriff’s deputies arrested two juveniles Thursday in connection with two convenience store armed robberies. Those arrested were a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old who were both foster children in a home in the Summerlake subdivision in the southern part of Madison County, Sheriff Ron Richardson.
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Fifth generation of family starts school in Pendleton
PENDLETON — A 100-year tradition for the Nowlin family passed to the next generation this school year as Jaidyn Nowlin started kindergarten classes at Pendleton Elementary School. As the fifth generation of Nowlins to attend Pendleton schools, Jaidyn is thoroughly entrenched in the community, whether he knows it or not.
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Volunteer keeps going and growing
PENDLETON — Pendleton Elementary principal Bill Hutton says that school volunteer Mary Crosley is like the Energizer Bunny. She keeps going and going and going. For 29 years, Crosley taught fourth grade at Pendleton Elementary (formerly known as Pendleton South). Since her retirement, Crosley has volunteered at Pendleton Elementary, where she is coordinator of the Junior
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Mother faces neglect charges
PENDLETON — A Pendleton mother has been charged with neglect of her infant daughter who suffered brain damage, neurological damage and was blinded after nearly drowning in a bathtub earlier this year. Beverlie B. Lamborne, 30, of the 100 block of Adams Street, Pendleton, was arrested by Pendleton police Monday, Sept. 14 after Madison County Prosecutor Thomas Broderick Jr.
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South Madison school renovations to cost $4 million
PENDLETON — About $4 million will be spent to complete renovation of the former middle school building for use as an elementary school. Having previously determined to renovate the building to delay the need for construction of a new elementary school, the South Madison Community Schools board on Sept. 17 approved bids from construction companies to complete the project.
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South Madison schools sets sale for excess equipment
PENDLETON — South Madison Community School Corporation will conduct a sale for excess equipment from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. The sale will be held in the gym at Pendleton Elementary–Intermediate School, 301 S. East St, Pendleton.
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Funds available to farmers for organic certification
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) encourages Hoosier farmers interested in organics to take advantage of program funds available through the National Organic Certification Cost Share Program.
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Pendleton Class of 1964 meets Oct. 17
ANDERSON — The Pendleton High School Class of 1964 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at Ryan’s Steakhouse, 6315 S. Scatterfield.
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Leonard featured in biography series
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Community Public Library, in cooperation with WIPB-TV and Indiana Public Radio, will welcome Indiana basketball legend Bobby “Slick” Leonard as the featured fall guest of the 2009 Indiana Living Biography Series at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.
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Parental Controls program for Web Surfing
PENDLETON — South Madison Community School Corporation will have a new community education class for adults specifically designed to teach parents how to filter and block unsuitable information from a home computer.
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Senior Cafe menu listed
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Community Cafe for seniors age 60+ list its menu for Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30 which will be served at noon at the Pendleton Community Library, 595 E. Water St. Tuesday’s meal will include: Cubed pork steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, jardiniere vegetables, wheat berry bread and vanilla pudding.
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Poker run, hog roast Saturday
PENDLETON — Amvets Post No. 26, located at 939 S. Broadway, Pendleton, will have a poker run and a hog roast benefitting Hunter Beeson Saturday. Poker run entry fee is $10 per rider. Registration will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served at the Post from 7 to 10:30 a.m. for $5 a person.
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Pendleton Police Log: Sept. 23
Monday, Sept. 7
- David Grooms, 6049S. 425W., report of criminal mischief
- Shane Roberts, 2401 Vine St., New Castle and Bradley Walker, 970 S. 22nd St., New Castle, wanted on warrant, arrested
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Warmke says insurance could break school system
PENDLETON — As the superintendent of South Madison Community Schools defended teacher compensation on Thursday, Sept. 3, he painted a dire picture of a financial iceberg that he said lies ahead. “If we can’t do something about insurance, this district will be bankrupt,” Superintendent Tom Warmke told the South Madison School Board.
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Pendleton Police Log: Aug. 24-Sept. 6
Incidents and arrests
Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Diana Handley, 566 Redwood Drive, report of domestic battery
- Karena Streit, 216 N. John St., report of attempted fraud
- John Abney, 625 E. Water St., report of battery
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Marcum's Racing rolls on
PENDLETON — Phil Marcum rode his first motorbike when he was 12 years old. Some 30 years later, his passion for motorcycles lives on. Since 2001, Phil and his brother Jeff have owned Marcum’s Racing, 8711 S. State Road 9. The motorcycle enthusiasts occassionally build Harley Davidson’s for clients, but repairing motorbikes is their main line of work.
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McCardwell soars to top nationally
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Arabians girls track pulls off trifecta
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PH softball, baseball teams gear up for tournament
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Pendleton Heights High School Class of 2009 — top 10 percent
Continuing through May 6 The Pendleton News will introduce the top ten percent students from the Class of 2009 at Pendleton Heights High School. Students ranked three through 10 are respresented today.
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Losses not biggest concern for Stoudt
PENDLETON — The Pendleton Heights baseball team struggled last week as it fell in three consecutive games to Anderson (7-1) and Delta in a doubleheader (15-2, 15-6).
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Things change for PH softball
PENDLETON — Just a week after winning the Madison County Tournament, the Pendleton Heights softball team moved on to a bigger stage and even better competition.
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Pendleton News Briefs
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Seniors’ project honors veterans
PENDLETON — When faced with the task of choosing a senior project to qualify for the Summa Cum Laude diploma, two students found their ideas to be very complementary. Choosing to work together, Ashley Bartmas and Adam Garretson have launched a campaign to honor those who have served in the military.
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SMSC considers opening boundaries
PENDLETON — The $1.5 million budget shortfall facing South Madison School Corporation may be the catalyst that drives the school board to adopt a new policy. The board is considering allowing non-resident students to attend the district’s schools if those students pass rigorous screening tests. The state would transfer $6,000 into the school system for each student that was accepted.
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Iron Horse mixing martial arts
In the front window of Iron Horse Martial Arts is a dry-erase board with a list of upcoming tournaments and competitions that stretch from next week to June.
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Expectations still high for Arabian softball
The Pendleton Heights softball team is ready for redemption.
