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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Pendleton Heights softball team is ready for redemption.

PENDLETON — The spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. — from his “I Have a Dream” speech to the Tuesday inauguration of President Obama — was celebrated by about 60 Pendleton Correctional Facility inmates during a ceremony Wednesday.

PENDLETON — Master Trooper Rich Crawford has transferred to the Pendleton State Police Post from the Fort Wayne Indiana State Police Post. Crawford graduated from the Indiana State Police recruit academy in 1990. Prior to joining the Indiana State Police Crawford was a Maryland state trooper for six years.

ANDERSON — A rural Anderson man has been issued a citation for animal neglect after law enforcement officials removed three horses from a property because of poor health.

PENDLETON — Johnny A. Brown, 80, of Pendleton, died Jan. 22, 2009, at his residence following an extended illness.

ANDERSON — Allen Milton Morin, 75, Anderson, passed away Jan. 22, 2009, at his residence after an extended illness.

PENDLETON — Betty Mae (Frame) Nicholas, 85, Pendleton, passed away Jan. 18, 2009, at Rawlins House, Pendleton.  

Myron L. Brummet
Sept. 5, 1938 - Jan. 22, 2009
ANDERSON — Myron LaVerne Brummet, 70, Anderson, passed away Jan. 22, 2009, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson, after a brief illness.  

Martha E. Rider
Feb. 7, 1925- Jan. 22, 2009
PENDLETON — Martha E. “Martie” (Surface) Rider, 83, Pendleton, died Jan. 22, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness.

Harriet Anderson
Nov. 17, 1923 - Jan. 22, 2009
FORTVILLE — Harriet (Rafert) Anderson, 85, passed away Jan. 22, 2009, at her home.

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Town Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday has been canceled, according to a news release from the town.

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Heights wrestling team was expected to be competitive this season and possibly advance a couple of athletes to the state meet.

PENDLETON — Big wins and lopsided scores have become business as usual for the Pendleton Heights girls basketball team.

PENDLETON — When the week began, it appeared as if the Pendleton Heights boys basketball team would have a brilliant opportunity to turn its season in the right direction. The Arabians had a conference game on Jan. 20 and concluded the week with a county rival game on Friday.

BOYS BASKETBALL
Jan. 5—Madison County Tourney, at Frankton, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 7—at Madison County Tourney (Anderson), TBD

YORKTOWN — Where the Hoosier Heritage Conference clash between the Yorktown Tigers (11-5 overall, 2-4 HHC) and the visiting Pendleton Heights Arabians (16-2, 6-0) on Saturday night was concerned, the first half and the second half looked like two entirely separate games.

Hanging from giant rocks, skiing down snow-covered mountains, spelunking through dark caves and a host of other exploits are at the heart of the Outdoor Adventure Club at Pendleton Heights.

PENDLETON — Luke Randolph hopes someday to play for a National Football League team. Recently, the 13-year-old Pendleton resident got the opportunity to show his athletic skills on a professional football field. 

ANDERSON — The Madison County Alcoholic Beverage Board unanimously approved a request by Ricker Oil Co. to sell warm beer and wine in 11 of its local convenience stores, including one in Pendleton.

PENDLETON — Crystal Cunningham, 22, of Indianapolis was arrested Jan. 3 at Pendleton Correctional Facility, according to Superintendent Brett Mize.    

Wayne W. Sandlin
Sept. 13, 1954 - Jan. 4, 2009
Wayne Wheeler Sandlin, 54, of Anderson, died Jan. 4, 2009, at Community Hospital Anderson, after a brief illness.

Lester Isaacs
April 4, 1924 – Jan. 4, 2009
MARKLEVILLE — Lester Isaacs, 84, Markleville, died Jan. 4, 2009, at Saint John’s Medical Center, Anderson, following a brief illness.

Veda A. Sparks
March 8, 1918 - Jan. 3, 2009
Veda A. (Robinson) Dailey Sparks, 90, of Anderson, died Jan. 3, 2009, at Community Hospital of Anderson, following an extended illness.

Pauline B. Furnish
June 22, 1916 - Jan. 4, 2009
Pauline B. (Furnish) Furnish, 92, Anderson, died Jan. 4, 2009, at Rawlins House, Pendleton, after an extended illness.  

Robert J. Green
Oct. 19, 1929 - Jan. 5, 2009
INGALLS — Robert J. Green, 79, of Ingalls, died Jan. 5, 2009, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

One of the ornaments that brought cheer to the White House during this Christmas season was created by Leila Robinson, an art teacher at Pendleton Heights High School.

PENDLETON — The preseason posed a few more challenges than usual for Pendleton Heights girls basketball coach Shari Doud.

The Pendleton Garden Club recently judged the holiday decorations in the community.

The Alberta Bowman Volunteer Income Tax Assistance tax center will assist county residents in preparing taxes at the First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson St., Anderson, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays each week from Jan. 26 through April 14.

PENDLETON — In what officials say is the first program of its kind in the nation, the Indiana Department of Correction and Crime Stoppers are teaming up to encourage inmates to give anonymous tips about unsolved crimes.

ANDERSON — An Indianapolis woman was sentenced to six months in jail by a Madison County judge for bringing marijuana and tobacco into the Pendleton Correctional Facility.

ANDERSON — Many of Madison County’s large indoor pools are in compliance with a new nationwide law that will require all pools to have anti-drowning drain covers.

Dorothy H. Tomey
Nov. 15, 1912 - Dec. 29, 2008
Dorothy Harriet (Brandon) Tomey, 96, of Anderson, died Dec. 29, 2008, at Community Northview.

Verna B. Robertson
Sept. 7, 1924 - Dec. 28, 2008
Verna Belle (Sylvester) Robertson, 84, died Dec. 28, 2008, at Community Hospital.

Jerry R. Turner
Oct. 9, 1942 - Dec. 26, 2008
YORKTOWN — Jerry R. Turner, 66, died Dec. 26, 2008, at Community Hospital Anderson.