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ust a couple days before Christmas — five, to be exact — a couple years ago, my husband and I took our daughters to a local chain pet store to get crickets for our bearded dragon. My youngest daughter, Calle, and I stayed in the car in hopes of avoiding the insane pre-Christmas retail nightmare. After about 20 minutes or so, my husband texted me to tell me he was getting a pit bull. I realized he was serious and texted him back a few choice words, none of which are appropriate for print. I took off running inside, determined to bust his little bubble. I got in there just as they were taking Roscoe out of his kennel to meet us. He was cute, I’d at least admit that much. I bent down and offered my hand to him and after a quick sniff, he licked my face. His tail was going a thousand miles an hour. He changed my seriously stubborn mind in about five seconds. I’m pretty sure he was meant to be ours. I have not regretted that snap decision for a second. In fact, we adopted another pit bull, Maggie May, seven months later from our local animal control. There are a ton of pit bull lovers out there who will tell you, “It’s all in how you raise them,” or some similar diatribe about the injustices of the perception of the breed. I’m here to tell you, they’re wrong. My dogs wouldn’t hurt a soul — although any small animals running through my yard should be scared. But, I didn’t raise them. Roscoe was 8 months when we adopted him. Maggie was a little over a year old. I don’t know much about their past except that Maggie was bred, dumped and shot not long before we got her. She was found with a collar padlocked to her neck. Just like humans, all dogs have a personality. My dogs — like many people in the world — are survivors of a terrible situation, but they didn’t let it define them. And, just like some people in the world, some dogs don’t ever get over their past. My dogs are treated as family by all four of us humans. I have been adament since the moment we got Roscoe that my dogs would embody all the positive attributes of a pit bull. For the most part, I’ve accomplished that, although they still jump on people. They love all the people, even the ones who think they’re scary beasts. This translates into human behavior, as well. Despite the past, a little love and compassion goes a long way. Don’t judge a person — or animal — by their past. They’re no longer living in it. And seriously, people. Visit any animal control to see why you should spay or neuter your pets.
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The Phillips family enjoys time together both on the course and at the office.
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Thankful Thanksgiving
Ways to give thanks while giving back.
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Crafty
Knight Time
The annual Castle Bands Craft Show is the culmination of a year of work.
The Knights are looking to its leaders for strength.
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Tree Hugger
The captains of the Castle girls soccer team are leading by example.
The Emerald Ash Borer is devastating landscapes across the country.
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Before moving to Boonville, Mark and Lesa Mayer, owners of Shabby Sheek Boutique of Boonville and the brains behind the annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, lived in Mexico, where they did missionary work. Mark said he and Lesa knew what it was like to be away from friends and family on holidays and wanted to do something special in Boonville for those who don’t have family to spend time with on Thanksgiving or the resources to enjoy a standard Thanksgiving meal. They started their first dinner in 2001 by packaging prepared Thanksgiving meals and delivering them to families across Boonville. He said on the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving Day, he and Lesa start to debone all of the turkeys and then around 7 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, more than 100 volunteers show up to Boonville Middle School to help package the meals. The meals, which are all donated, consist of turkey, green beans, corn, potatoes and gravy, dressing and a roll. Last year, they passed out just under 500 meals and Mark said they look forward to passing out even more this year. “The number one thing we feel is grateful that we are able to help,” he said. “And just knowing that we were able to help provide something that most people take for granted. We’ve been doing this for a long time and lots of things have changed over the years like people’s economic stability but one thing that has stayed constant is Thanksgiving dinner.” To help volunteer for the event or sign up to receive meals, contact Mark and Lesa Mayer at 812-897-3033 or 812589-3946.
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8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at 500 E. Walnut Street, Evansville The Drumstick Dash is an 8k run and 8k walk race that is also thrown by the Evansville Rescue Mission. All funds go directly to help support the Gobble Gathering. Sara Scott, ERM volunteer and community relations coordinator, said the Dash was created because the Gathering started to become too big and successful without additional funding. The 8k run starts at 8 a.m. and the 8k walk starts at 8:05 a.m. The cost is $20 for ages 12 and up, $10 for ages 4 to 11 and ages 0 to 3 are free. Scott said over 1,200 people participated last year and the ERM is looking forward to even more participating this year. To register to participate in the Drumstick Dash, contact ERM at 812-962-6703.
27th annual Turkey Day 5k
8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Court Street, Evansville Jill Mitchell, community relations director for the Goodwill Family Center in Evansville, said the 5K is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and that all funds go to help pay for local homeless families to live in transitory housing. She said the theme for Turkey Day this year is “Home for the Holiday’s”, because every family deserves to have a place to call home on Thanksgiving. Last year GFC raised $60,000 and Mitchell said she hopes to raise even more during the 27th annual Turkey Day 5k. Mitchell said over 2,200 people participated last year and that GFC is shooting for 2,500 participants this year. She said anyone can participate in the walk. “Any age, young, old or disabled can run or walk in the race,” Mitchell said. “However you’d like to participate, we’d love to have you.” To register to participate in the walk, contact the Goodwill Family Center at 812-474-2222.
94th Annual Gobbler Gathering
Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 500 E. Walnut Street, Evansville
The Evansville Rescue Mission is hoping to break more records this year at the annual Gobbler Gathering, a food basket giveaway for tri-state families in need. The baskets are donated by hundreds of community members from local schools, churches, businesses and civic clubs. Each meal includes a frozen turkey, produce and a variety of canned goods. Last year, over 1,800 tri-state families received a free basket and ERM broke multiple records with more than 1,200 volunteers passing out 2,250 meals. That is more than 155,000 lbs of food. Sara Scott, ERM volunteer and community relations coordinator, said families either living at or below the poverty line can sign up to receive meals beginning in October. ERM volunteers also deliver meals to folks who do not have the resources to make the trip to the Gobbler Gathering themselves. Scott said her favorite part of the event is meeting all of the families that sign up to receive meals. “I like getting to meet the people we are helping,” she said. “And hearing their stories.” To help volunteer for the event or sign up to receive meals, contact ERM at 812-962-6703.
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f he becomes half as good a doctor as he is an athlete, the tri-state will be a bit healthier in a few years. Now a freshman goalkeeper at the University of Southern Indiana, Matt Bertram was Castle’s nominee for Southern Indiana Athletic Conference 2016 Male Athlete of the Year. “It was an honor to be there,” said Bertram, a two-time all-state keeper for the Knights. “I obviously wish I would’ve won, but now it is time to move on and focus on the present instead of the past.” Bertram had a couple of specific reasons for choosing USI. “First, USI’s track record of producing students that get accepted into medical school is very respected,” said Bertram, who plans to continue his medical studies at Indiana University’s medical branch in Evansville when it is completed in the next few years. “I know that soccer will not last forever and I wanted to give myself a great chance at setting up the rest of my life through academics. Second, my family has been very involved at USI since the beginning and I felt that it was only right to carry
on the tradition and leave my own personal mark on the school, just as my grandfather did.” Dr. Charles Bertram, his late grandfather, was USI’s Faculty Athletic Representative. “Although I don’t remember knowing my grandfather, I have heard many, many positive things about him,” Matt said. “I hope I can be as positive of an influence on people one day as he was throughout his time at USI and being one of the pioneers of the GLVC (Great Lakes Valley Conference).” Matt was a National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Scholar All-American and one of three nominees for the Indy Star boys soccer player of the year. He began his soccer career as a midfielder. “At the end of my freshman year, (Castle) coach Mike Reiter came up to me and told me they need an athlete to play in goal, so I gave it a try,” said Bertram, also a standout baseball player in high school. “I was 16 when I first started playing goalkeeper for the Knights.”
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Michael Bertram, his younger brother, is well on his way to becoming another standout goalkeeper for Castle. “Although he is much younger than I am, I have learned several things from him,” Matt said. Their father, John, is the principal at Castle North Middle School. “I never really thought about being a teacher,” Matt said. “I have grown up in that environment my whole life with my whole family being involved in education and I wanted to try something different.” As far as his position is concerned, he chose goalkeeper because he relishes the challenge. “Being a goalie is being the last line of defense in any situation on the field,” Bertram said. “The goalie is responsible for so much on the field and I take pride in having that duty.” Whether it’s a soccer goalie or a medical doctor, Warrick County’s school system turns out some pretty fabulous people. N
Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, dog, Spencer, and cat, Fogerty.
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he Emerald Ash Borer is an insect native to eastern Asia that has made an impact in our area the past two years after being discovered in Indiana in the early 2000s. “Five to six” ash trees in Evansville are beyond saving, said Anthony Moffatt, the commercial manager of TruGreen. He has been working with the local community on an “Adopt An Ash” initiative, which allows local residents and businesses to “adopt” specific publicly owned trees to help cover treatment and preservation costs to protect the trees. He presented the program to the town of Newburgh. With the support of people such as Mary Ann Wilsbacher and Town Manager Christy Powell,
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Moffatt quickly secured donations to cover all of the trees in Lou Dennis Community Park for the next two years. He has been seeking donations from famous people in our area. TruGreen has partnered with the cities of Evansville and Newburgh to protect trees from emerald ash borers, an insect that slowly kills off ash trees across the country. Moffatt said there is a tight time frame to effectively save the trees. Officials are trying to control Emerald Ash Borer by monitoring its spread, diversifying tree species and using insecticides and biological control. Moffatt has run into several negative responses, but that didn’t stop him. People have said, “I’ve never
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The Emerald Ash Borer was confirmed in Indiana on April 21, 2004. According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, here’s what you should know: •Immediately report the information by calling the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at 317-2324120. •Note the date and location where you found the beetle or damaged tree. •Capture the beetle in a plastic jar and place it in the freezer to kill it. •Carefully wrap the beetle and send it to: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology 402 W. Washington Street, Room W290 Indianapolis, Ind. 46204-2739 The map below, courtesy of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources shows the Indiana counties affected by the Emerald Ash Borer.
even heard of Emerald Ash Borer.” Or: “I’ve heard of it, but I didn’t think it was anywhere near us.’’ Or: “our budget doesn’t have money available for a project like this right now.” It’s been a long journey for Moffatt, a native of Scotland who tried out for the musical “Les Miserables” in London when he was 11 years old. He met his future wife, Brook, at Harlaxton College in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England, the University of Evansville’s sister campus. They lived in England for a couple of years, before moving to Evansville. They have two girls, Esme, 7, and Eloise, who was born July 5. After working at various jobs, Moffatt found a home with TruGreen. “TruGreen has been a great move for me,” Moffatt said. “I didn’t know anything about trees.” Now, he’s an expert. Moffatt seems to have an overwhelming desire to rid not only our town and Evansville, but the whole country, of this menacing, environmentally dangerous insect. He’s been working feverishly on this project and is meeting with as many citizens of the area as he can. Hopefully this man, from another continent, can be the one who is finally able to solve this problem. N
Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, dog, Spencer, and cat, Fogerty.
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By Jessica Squires
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t takes strength in numbers to build a good team, but that strength has to come from somewhere. For Castle football, the team draws its strength from its leaders. Their strength helps make the others strong. Senior quarterback Dayne Keller said he believes its important to teach others to be strong. He spends his time outside of playing for the Knights teaching young quarterbacks how to play the game. “I’ve been to a lot of football camps and there was always an older guy that the kids could look up to,” he said. “I always wanted to give back in that way.” Keller said striving to be a role model allows many to be strong in the future. He said teaching younger kids to play also helps them learn how to be leaders and do the same as they grow. “It’s important to help teach them the ways,” he said. Senior center Tylor Barron stepped onto the field for the Knights’ scrimmage against Memorial at the beginning of the season, but left with a torn ACL. Instead of giving up, Barron said it’s important to continue to be a leader for the team in his senior year
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at Castle. “I have to be there to show them that there’s hope,” he said. “Because I can motivate them when they’re down. That’s what leaders do.” Outside of football, Barron also helps tutor other students. He said it’s important to stand up and be a leader rather than following the crowd. Without leaders, Barron said, the team wouldn’t be able to stand strong together. “If you aren’t pulling people up, they’re going down,” he said. Teammates Bryce Bailey and Anthony DeVault said they’ve never played any other sport that strengthens a person like football. “It teaches you something about life that carries throughout,” DeVault said. Bailey said the teamwork and challenge of the sport helps build friendships that will last a lifetime. “Nothing makes a better bond than going into a tough situation and coming out with a win,” he said. Teammate Jake Hargis said those bonds are vital, especially for high school students. He said it’s important to have friends around to help face challenges in life. “It just gives you someone to be around,” he said. “It’s having someone to talk to and relate to because they’re going through the same thing.” Barron said he fell in love with football because of
the challenge, but he encourages others to get involved in football. He said there is more to the game than touchdowns and tackles. “It changes you,” he said. “It makes you a better person and you understand yourself better by playing. It builds your character and integrity.” But most of all, Hargis said the game is fun. He said he loves being on the field with his friends. “It’s fun to be out on Friday nights with all your brothers,” he said. Keller said he plans to play football in college while studying business. Bailey plans to play football for Vanderbilt University and study medicine, health and society. DeVault said he wants to attend college and has an interest in welding. Hargis said he is thinking about going on to study forensic science or physical education in college. Barron said he wants to attend USI’s nursing program and will work to become a nurse practitioner. On the field, they’re Barron, 51, a center; Hargis, 10, a quarterback; DeVault, 60, a guard; Bailey, 78, a lineman and Kelly, 16, a starting quarterback, but off the field, they’re leaders, brothers, friends and seniors with a passion for football.
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#10 Jake Hargis
Senior Quarterback 6 feet, 195 lbs Favorite football player: Tom Brady- “He was the last pick in the draft. He was not projected to ever get to play but he did and now he’s one of the best.” Other favorite athlete: Bryce Harper- “He’s a beast.” Favorite song/musician: Wiz Khalifa Future plans: Attend college and study forensic science or physical education.
#78 Bryce Bailey
Senior Offensive Lineman 6’6,” 305 pounds Favorite football player: Cam Newton- “He’s got a combination of size and athleticism that makes him fun to watch.” Other favorite athlete: Lebron James- “He’s dominant on the court and a vocal leader.” Favorite song/musician: “Ultra Light Beams” by Kanye West Future plans: Attend Vanderbilt University, play football and study medicine, health and society.
#16 Dayne Keller
Senior Quarterback 6’2,” 195 pounds Favorite football player: Andrew Luck- “He’s super smart. He know’s what he’s doing. He’s a vocal leader and a good guy.” Other favorite athlete: Steph Curry- “He’s a smaller guy so he has to work extra hard to compete against the bigger guys. “He’s a hard worker.” Favorite song/musician: “I Got the Keys” by DJ Khaled Future plans: Attend college, play football and study business.
#60 Anthony DeVault
Senior Guard 5’7,” 215 pounds Favorite football player: Peyton Manning- “He works hard and puts time into everything he does. I grew up watching him.” Other favorite athlete: Russell Westburg “He’s an explosive player.” Favorite song/musician: “Threats” by Denzel Curry Future plans: Attend college or study welding.
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Talkin’
turkey By Catharine Kaufman
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hh, it’s that time of year to show an attitude of gratitude for the bounty of seasonal foods and the gathering of close friends and family around the Thanksgiving table. We must also be grateful for a seamless meal without culinary glitches or emotional stress. A few years back, the family was invited to our aunt’s home for a Thanksgiving dinner. Unfortunately, she misplaced her reading glasses and, with blurred vision, wrongly set the temperature dial on the oven at 150 degrees Fahrenheit instead of 350 degrees. After nearly four hours of roasting, the turkey was so raw it probably could have been revived by a competent veterinarian. That night, we ended up bringing in Chinese food. With turkey day around the corner, here are some simple tips and tricks for pulling off a flawless, fabulous and healthy Thanksgiving feast. Your dinner guests will surely gobble up your scrumptious offerings.
Have Some Skin in the Game
Everyone loves an attention-grabbing centerpiece — a juicy, flavorful turkey with crisp, golden skin. To achieve the latter, simply massage the skin with virgin olive oil and a fresh garlic clove and season with coarse sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. With 15 minutes to go on the clock, brush the bird generously with some white vermouth to give a golden glaze, thanks to the sugars in this fortified wine. For a crispy result without the booze, unwrap the turkey the day before cooking and expose the skin overnight in the refrigerator. Also, to prevent the skin from getting over-browned, create a tent by folding a large, damp sheet of parchment paper down the center and fanning it loosely over the bird. Tent the turkey at the start of roasting and please, no “peeping Toms” allowed. Remove the tent toward the end of roasting to allow for even browning or roast the bird au naturel until the desired golden color is achieved, then tent at the end.
Some Sage Advice
The quintessential herb of the holidays, the mighty sage, a bold member of the mint family can be overpowering, so use judiciously. A little snip of this musky
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grayish-green leaf goes a long way with fatty meats and fowls for dialing up flavor, tempering gaminess and aiding digestion. Sage equally enlivens vegetarian dishes from risottos, stuffings and corn breads to roasted roots, potatoes and even ice cream. For the full flavor oomph, add sage toward the end of cooking or use the more pungent dried instead of fresh. Whip up a compound with organic butter, minced sage and spices and insert under the breast skin of the turkey before roasting to enhance tenderness and juiciness.
Finger on the Pulse
Although mashed potatoes are traditional (and loaded with fat) on Thanksgiving menus, start your own tradition by roasting an assortment of heritage fingerling potatoes doused in a blend of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and seasonal herbs. Some popular varieties of these cute, stubby crescents resembling sausageshaped fingers include golden-skinned Russian Bananas, Purple Peruvians, Swedish Peanuts and French Redskins that also add an elegant pop of eye candy to the holiday table.
Strut your Stuff
To stuff or not to stuff — that is the big culinary question every Thanksgiving. For those in favor of stove-top stuffings, your bird will roast more quickly and evenly. For stuffing lover purists, simply pack the dressing in a cheesecloth bag and insert in the cavity. This not only prevents sticking to the insides, but makes for easy removal when the bird is done. Otherwise, if the stuffing isn’t completely scooped out from the cavity within an hour after the turkey is removed from the oven, the environment is rife for the formation of bacteria and food-borne illnesses. As a healthy change up to traditional high carb dressings such as bread and rice, try filling the cavity with an assortment of fresh herbs and hearty root vegetables (carrots, parsnips, turnips, celery root and kohlrabi), exotic mushrooms (porcini, oyster, Portobello, crimini), caramelized onions and pecans, roasted French chestnuts, a blend of dried fruits (apricots, prunes, figs, cranberries), chunks of seasonal squashes or slices of savory and spicy sausages.
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Pie in the Sky
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the carbs by swapping out the pumpkin pie for an equally delicious pumpkin nutmeg mousse or flan. Or, simply make a crust with almond or hazelnut meal. Do a riff on pecan pie with a ground pecan crust and pure maple instead of corn syrup. Or serve a refreshing dollop of autumnal gelatos, such as apple-cinnamon, gingersnap pecan, spicy pumpkin or cran-raspberry over a heap of fresh berries for your just desserts following the food orgy. Or better yet, try this divine sweet potato casserole with a blissful crunchy pecan topping as easy as pie that can be whipped up days in advance and served as an elegant side or a crustless festive dessert.
Let’s Talk Turkey
To avoid or minimize embarrassing or wasteful disasters, here are some cardinal tips for Thanksgiving and all year: 1. Allow one pound of meat per person, less for children. 2. Never put a frozen Thanksgiving turkey in any oven, unless you plan on serving it for Christmas dinner. Rule of thumb — thaw the bird in the refrigerator,
breast side up in a shallow pan in its original wrapper, allowing 24 hours for every four pounds. So a 20-pounder will take roughly five days in the fridge to thaw. 3. For roasting times, allow 30 minutes to the pound for stuffed, and 20 minutes per pound for unstuffed turkeys, no lower than 325 degrees Fahrenheit. A meat thermometer is a great way to check for doneness. Stick the thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. At 180 degrees the bird is done. Also, the stuffing temperature should reach 165 degrees to indicate doneness. 4. If you must deep-fry your turkey, then do the dirty work outside. In any event, make sure your smoke detectors are functioning and keep a fire extinguisher and cholesterol test on hand. 5. After removing the turkey from the oven, allow it to nap for 20 minutes before carving. This lets the juices settle in and makes it easier to carve. Start with the drumstick, then slice the breast meat. 6. If you really don’t know what the heck you’re doing a day or two before Thanksgiving, you can always make reservations. Have a happy, healthy and glitch-free Thanksgiving! For additional holiday recipes, tips and advice email me at kitchenshrink@san.rr.com.
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Easy Breezy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping For the casserole: 4 pounds of sweet potatoes 1/4 cup of maple syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter, melted (optional for cholesterol-conscious) 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ginger For the topping: 1/4 cup of melted butter (optional for cholesterol-conscious) 1/3 cup of brown sugar 1 cup of pecan pieces or halves Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place sweet potatoes in their jackets on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Pierce each one two or three times with a fork, and bake for about 45 minutes or until tender. In a large mixing bowl, scoop out the flesh and blend with syrup, butter and spices until smooth. Transfer to an oven-safe casserole dish. Sprinkle nuts and brown sugar on top, and pour melted better evenly. Refrigerate until ready to bake in a moderate oven for about 25 minutes or until bubbly and brown.
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or the Castle girls soccer team, preparation for this season started long before this year. Coach Doug Diedrich said the team’s depth can be credited not only to skill but to experience on the field. He said team leadership brings guidance from several areas. “Our four team captains stepped up in the leadership role and filled the void left by last year’s seniors,” he said. “Those four really stepped up on and off the field.” Those four captains are junior center back Chloe Mills, senior attacking midfielder and forward Katie Schroeder, senior forward and midfielder Auburn Suttles and junior keeper A. P. Woodall. Mills said the team is close on and off the field. She said the team is able to work hard together and have fun.
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“That’s why we play well together,” Mills said. Woodall said each player on the team seems to be connected. That connection will help the team succeed this season. “We all support each other and bond,” Woodall said. “It will take us to state, having that confidence on the field.” Suttles said leadership is also crucial for the success of the team. She looked up to the team’s leaders as a sophomore. “It’s was nice to have the upperclassmen to look up to and evolve from what they do,” she said. Schroeder said everyone needs someone to look up to. She benefited from leaders as a freshman on the team. “I looked up to them in everything they did,” Schroeder said.
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Diedrich said the team’s ability to support each other across position brings maturity to the team’s execution on the field. “They’re playing with a lot more confidence and enjoying the game,” he said. In the end, Diedrich said that experience will give an advantage in the post season. He said the players have already played on that stage and know what to expect. “That will carry a lot of weight,” he said. “We’ve been there and played in those games.” As a senior, Schroeder said regardless of the game, players should appreciate each game. She said it’s important to play in the moment. “Play every game like it’s your last,” she said. “Put everything into every practice, every sprint. Before you know it it’s your senior year and your last game.” Despite the experience previous years have brought, Woodall said to find success in the off-season this year, the team will have to throw out what has happened in the past and focus on the present. “We know we got there and we know what it will take to get the win,” she said. “We just need to not let it get to our head and stay humbled.” Mills said a lot of the game is in the mind. She said
the team will find success if they keep their mind ready for the tough games. “I think we understand what we need to do,” she said. “I think we can do it if we believe in ourselves.” Suttles said concentration is incredibly important for the team’s success. “Concentration in big games and being able to finish the ball,” she said. “It’s will take lots of hard work focusing at practices working as a team.” Schroeder said it’s easy to get worn down and jog a little slower, but she said it will be crucial to push through. “You’re going to be tired,” she said. “You have to make that final push and do what your body thinks you can’t do.” Schroeder said she believes this year’s team has what it takes to go all the way. “I think we can make this final push and go all the way.”
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#19 Chloe Mills Junior Centerback
Favorite soccer player: Julie Johnston- “She plays my position and plays like I do. I look up to her.” Other favorite athlete: Courtney Dunbar“She’s awesome and she works hard.” Favorite song: “All in” by Kid Cudi Future plans: Play college soccer
#20 Katie Schoeder Senior Attacking Midfielder/Forward
#0 A.P. Woodall Junior Keeper
Favorite soccer play er: Hope Solo- “Even d though she’s had a ba h past she works throug it. She’s amazing.” Other favorite athlete: Simone Biles- “She’s my spirit animal. She’s just good and impressive to watch.” Favorite song: “Mud Digger” by Colt Ford lFuture plans: Play co y lege soccer and stud criminal justice
#7 Auburn “Aubie” Suttles Senior Forward/Midfielder
Other favorite athlete: Usain Bolt- “He didn’t give up once he was the fastest. He kept going and still is.” Favorite song: “All of the lights” by Kanye West Future plans: Serve in the Navy and pursue a career in aviation
Favorite soccer player: Abby Wambach“She’s awesome. I’ve always looked up to her. We wear the same jersey number. Everytime she scored in the last minute it gave me chills.” Other favorite athlete: Aly Raisman- “She’s young and she works hard. She puts everything into what she does and that’s what I want to do.” Favorite song: “Let it go” from Disney’s Frozen Future plans: Play college soccer at the University of Evansville and study physical therapy
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ecause most people in our area are Cardinals Jason Isringhausen usually looked kind of cocky, but has fans, I thought you might be interested in the celloads of personality. ebration of the 10-year reunion of the 2006 World It was a reunion for the World Series win and these Series championship. In one room, there was manager men were in a great mood. They were all driven around Tony LaRussa along with many of the heroes of that Busch Stadium to cheers and applause. Jimmy Edteam. monds was there with his little boy, who was around 7 The MVP of the series was shortstop David Eckstein years old. He was a beautiful child who said he wanted (my maiden name). He and I had become friendly years to play just like his dad. Jim Edmonds is one of the most ago, even taking our sunglasses off to see if our eyes personable people I have ever met. Every game that I were the same color, which might have made us related. did an interview, he always came over to say hi and talk. They were exactly the same color, turquoise blue. He is Cardinal fans will never forget that World Series win. married now and living in Florida, but it seems like only When they beat the Mets in the seven-game National yesterday he was on the field as a player. League Championship Series, I was very upset. Being at When I was writing for another publication, I wrote this reunion to write about and let you know about it was about getting hit in the nose by an errant throw by Aaron awesome, however, I still love the Mets, but through the Miles during batting and fielding practice. I was walking years I have met so many Newburgh people at the stawith Melody, a Cardinals PR person, who has become a dium, such as Joe and Maria Bayer. They love their team friend. We were headed towards the clubhouse from the so much, as do most of the people I know in Newburgh. dugout when she noticed blood gushing from my face. It is kind of catching. What a treat covering this short but We ran into the clubhouse and a team trainer put ice on exciting reunion before the guys went out to the field. I it right away. During this time, with a man holding ice on hope my experience gives you a little glimpse into the my nose, I still interviewed relief pitcher Trever Miller. reunion. N After about an hour, the trainer told me I would likely have to go to a hospital and have my nose rebroken and then fixed. But Melody and I walked into the ladies room and my nose was somehow still perfect, just sore. Despite what many believe, this seemingly proved there are guardian angels. We were all surprised. Many players came to check me out, including Albert Pujols, whom I had interviewed on a previous trip to St. Louis. Aaron felt so bad because we had met and talked before a few times. He said: “Do you want a bat, a ball, anything? I am so sorry.” I did not need anything and this was a freak accident. However, he did give me his bat, which I have to this day. When Miles saw me at the reunion, he introduced me as the girl whose nose he had broken. It was funny now, but frightening those years ago. Scott Rolen, who was born in Evansville and is QUA LITY a Jasper High School graduate, was all smiles. I OIL Open could not believe that the baby he had when I met CHA NGE S Monday-Friday 8-5 him years before was now 11 years old. Time really (Closed for Lunch) does fly. The handsomest man was Anthony Reyes, a starting pitcher who won Game 1 of the ‘06 World 5500 Vann Road Kevin Miller, Owner Series with excellent pitching as the Cardinals went Newburgh, IN 47630 millersgarage@wowway.biz on to beat the Detroit Tigers, four games to one.
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ust as Santa Claus and his elves prepare all year long for their big gift giving event of the year, so too do hundreds of Castle High School band students and volunteers for the annual Castle High School Bands Arts and Craft Show! “Our vendors reserve their booths at the end of the show for the following year. After the show, we begin filling booths with new vendors. We get requests year round to be a part of our Arts and Crafts Show,” co-chair Penny Kaluza said. This Dec. 3 will mark the 28th year for this annual fundraiser, which was the
creation of Chan Reese, wife of then band director Jerry Reese. Organizers are proud to host 173 vendors at this event — from florals to customized cake pans and bird feeders made from old tires. “We have two especially popular vendors that sell florals and as soon as our doors open, both booths have long lines of shoppers hoping to purchase items before they sell out,” co-chair Lori Leeds said. Shoppers may also be interested in handmade cameos or personalized corn hole boards. A complete list of vendors is
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available at www.castlebands.org Event organizers appreciate that some shoppers make an entire day of gift buying, and for this reason, they create an atmosphere of ease — with band students playing music and a variety of food and beverage items. Concessions with barbecue, Chick-fil-A, chips, drinks, and of course, homemade desserts add to the enjoyment of the day. Behind the success of this annual fundraiser, though, are hundreds of volunteers — both adults and students alike — and it is because of this event, that many expenses are offset for the band students. “This is our single biggest fundraiser of the year. It helps offset our budget so our band fees don’t have to be so high. It takes a lot of funding to get our band from place to place,” Kaluza said. So, as you welcome in the cool month of December,
don’t forget to add the Castle High School Band Arts and Craft Show to your annual hustle and bustle of the season. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information can be found at www.castlebands. org as well as the group’s Facebook page: Castle High School Band Arts and Craft Show. Potential vendors may download an application from the website and/or call the school’s band office at 812-853-2009. N
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New funds established during GIFT VI
(* denotes advisory board member) •Boonville Lions Charitable Fund •Kathie and Steve Bugg Family Fund – Kathie* and Steve Bugg •Ehrhart Family Fund – Dan* and Kristin Ehrhart •Friendship Forever Fund Susan Sublett (staff) and Karen Embry •German American Bankcorp Community Fund •Wishes for Warrick Gourley Family Fund Kevin and Cathy* Gourley •The Jim and Marjorie Gunderson Family Fund – Patrick* and Jill Griffin •Heritage Federal Community Good Fund of Warrick County, Ruth Jenkins and Steve Bugg •Sanju Jairath Kumon Math and Reading Center Fund •The Ryan Hutton Family Fund – Lisa* and Jennifer Hutton •The Bob and Vicki Lacer Family Fund – Bob* and Vicki Lacer •Norm and Vivian Miller Family Fund •The Prusz Family Charitable Fund, Dr. Edward* and Nancy Prusz •Dr. Edward and Nancy Prusz Charitable Fund •The Marvin L. and Joan B. Smith Fund – Marvin* and Joan Smith •Welfare Bequest Fund Estate of Eugenia Reed and various donors •Welter Brammeier Family Fund – Linette* and Tim Brammeier •Amani Fund, Dr. James and Rev. Lynn Renne •The Griffin Family Fund, Robert and Judy Griffin •Noah James Family Fund, Amy and Robby James •The Litherland Family Fund, Brian* and Holly Litherland •Castle High School Band Program Fund – Todd* and Wendy Glass •St. Vincent de Paul for Warrick County Fund – Bill* and Diane Shinn •Edwin W. Martin and Aletha C. Martin Scholarship Fund – Estate of Aletha C. Martin •Wadesville Center Township Volunteer Fire Department Fund Estate of Aletha C. Martin
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conomic growth, development and quality of life improvements are happening all around the southwestern Indiana region, and Warrick County is no exception. The Warrick County Community Foundation, a partner foundation of the nine county Community Foundation Alliance, recently raised more than $2 million to directly benefit Warrick County, through a matching grant from Lilly Endowment’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) program and in partnership with generous gifts from community donors, local leaders and supporters. The Lilly Endowment GIFT initiative, which began in 1990, supports the development and flourishing of community foundations in every one of Indiana’s 92 counties. The GIFT program was created to equip local community foundations to challenge greater philanthropy in their communities, as civic conveners and forces for the improvement of the quality of life in Indiana communities. Through GIFT VI, the Warrick County Community Foundation was offered $1 million dollars to match and invest in the community and, ultimately, to grow endowments that will continue to improve the region for generations to come. Once the initiative was announced in August 2014, a whirlwind of planning and meetings began, as the Warrick County Community Foundation advisory board and staff worked hard toward growing and developing new funds. The region’s caring, generosity and charitable giving in service of helping others was a constant. Individuals, families and a few civic minded businesses either became new donors or increased their charitable giving during this GIFT VI matching program to create greater good together. Throughout the process, the community foundation reaffirmed that Warrick County residents are committed to giving, helping others and making a difference. “Gift VI was a great success! We grew our family of funds, unrestricted endowment for grants, our overall endowment and our family of givers,” said Dan Ehrhart, chair of the Endowment Development Committee for the Warrick County Community Foundation Advisory Board. Among the funds created was the Noah James Family Fund. Amy and Rob James established the fund in their son Noah’s honor and
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memory, after he passed away at the early age of 18 in matching challenge ran from late 2014 through March January 2015. Grants from the fund will be used to con31, 2016. In total, just shy of $13 million was added to tinue Noah’s legacy by providing support to programs or endowments held by all nine partner county community activities by nonprofit groups in Warrick County, offering foundations that make up the Community Foundation services to and addressing the needs of the community. Alliance. Noah’s siblings, Abigail and Eli, actively help grow the “Planning for the future of our area is important not fund, using profits from their sibling family business, NEA only to us, but for our children and grandchildren,” Eggs, which utilizes the family’s chickens and egg sales President of the Warrick County Community Foundation to raise money. The family’s charitable generosity after Board during the GIFT VI program, Bob Lacer, commentloss will continue to spread the good of Noah’s life and ed. ”We hope and plan for the best and brightest future their love for him, leaving a family legacy of giving that and a great place to live and raise a family.” will leave a lasting stream of funding available for com“The result of the generous gifts from donors toward munity needs for generations to come. this campaign is more money to give to worthwhile Another new fund, the Marvin L. and Joan B. Smith organizations that work so hard to improve the quality of Fund, was established by Joan Smith and her husband, life in Warrick County and the surrounding areas,” SubMarvin Smith. The Smiths gave the gift of life insurance lett explained. “A sincere thank you to our donors who to establish the fund, which will add dollars each year to helped make this campaign successful! We are honored the funding for Community Good grants through the com- to add so many new folks to our family of donors.” N munity foundation. Community Good funds like these are distributed to area nonprofits each year, ensuring responJesika Ellis is Development Assistant Community sive and flexible assistance to community needs that Foundation Alliance. change over time. Grant awards are determined each year by the foundation’s advisory board. So many community foundation volunteers and donors gave generously, as well, in their families’ names and with the shared To learn how you can leave a family legacy purpose of expanding the foundation’s endowment to and support a charitable cause, contact: give back to the causes and community they care about most. In all, 25 new funds were established since AuSusan Sublett, Foundation Director gust 2014 to financially support and address community Warrick County Community Foundation needs. More than half the Warrick County Community 224 W. Main Street Foundation Advisory Board members created funds. PO Box 215 “The coordinated efforts of our advisory board, and Boonville, IN 47630 also the advisory board of the Women’s Fund of Warrick www.warrickcommunityfoundation.org County, made a huge impact toward reaching our goal,” said Susan Sublett, Warrick County Community Foundation director. “I am honored to work with the leadership of our foundation boards and proud of our 812.490.6595 fundraising efforts. The generosity of all Located In The Apple Center our donors is incredible and will leave 7844 Hwy 66, Newburgh, IN a lasting impact and improve lives here Voted BEST Consignment Shop year after year.” in the Tri-State - new inventory In total, the nine counties of the added each week! Community Foundation Alliance in With the purchase of $20 or more southwestern Indiana were granted Good Through November 30th • 2016 $6 million dollars to match through the Kim’s Consigned Designs Not to be combined with any other offers Lilly Endowment GIFT VI program. The
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’ve written stories about Three Dog Night’s song “Out in the Country” on more than one occasion and band leader and founder Danny Hutton has read the articles. I was thrilled when all of a sudden he said, “This one is for Julie,” when I saw the group perform at Tropicana Evansville’s outdoor venue. Although I have had songs dedicated to me in the past, this had a very special meaning because Danny Hutton is such a special guy. When he was home in the Hollywood Hills a couple of years ago, he had my youngest son, Eric, over for a whole day, to jam with his youngest son. Eric was also in the studio at the Hutton home with Danny’s son, Dash, who plays drums for the girl group Haim. Two neighbors, who just moved into our subdivision and were walking the dog, starting talking to me about how great the Three Dog Night show was and how fantastic they sounded. Many Newburghians are still talking about the concert. One of the most popular bands in the world in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Three Dog Night had 21 Top 40 hits and 12 gold albums. They filled the outdoor venue at Tropicana, which included club promoter Bobbi Warren of Newburgh. Danny told me that this past year has been one of the worst he has ever gone through. “We lost two band members (in 2015). One was expected and one a complete surprise,” Hutton said. “It was a great loss for me. I knew both (late vocalist) Cory (Wells) and (late keyboard player) Jimmy (Greenspoon) for over 50 years and I think I was in shock for a while.” Three Dog Night has added new members Eddie Reasoner (keyboards) and David Morgan (vocalist) to the lineup. “David is a great lead singer and writer,” Hutton said. “He was with Rick Nelson for a long time and had his songs done by
remembering Ray Charles, just to name one. Eddie is from Nashville and was on the Grand Old Opry when he was 16.” When they took the stage in Evansville, everybody was on their feet. They played one hit after another, including “Eli’s Coming,” “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” “Old Fashioned Love Song” and of course, “Out in the Country.” As they ended their encore with “Joy to the World,” everybody was uplifted. I met Danny several years ago and with all the sad things that happened, he still is the delightful, generous, handsome man that he always was. I can feel a new album coming on. With all the deaths of famous rockers such as David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince and so many others, our neighbor said: “We are going to every rock concert we can because you never know.” She said that this concert was phenomenal and Three Dog Night was just as entertaining as if they were in their 20s. Although Cory has been gone for about a year, Paul Kingery, a bassist-vocalist who has been with them full-time since 1996, said: “Cory is on stage with us every night.”
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Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, dog, Spencer, and cat, Fogerty.
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lips and Alexander L. Phillips all play and love the game. “When I was around the age of 9, my mom would drop me off at Quail Crossing Golf Course in the mornings with the Woods, the family who ran the golf course,” said Brennan, who was the 2016 club champion at Rolling Hills Country Club and Boonville Country Club. He has finished in the top 30 in the Evansville Courier and Press City Tournament the past four years; his best finish was tied for 12th in 2015. Brennan and Griffin Wood, another local golf standout, played and practiced all day until Phillips’ mom picked them up at dark. “I was the one who always wanted to play, while
Newburgh on the Ohio Magazine | October/November 2016 Opposite page: From left to right: Mark Phillips, Kim Phillips, Alex Baumgart, Rob Phillips, Brennan Phillips and Alex Phillips after the Rolling Hills Club Championship.
Griffin always wanted to practice,” Brennan said. “Looking back, I wish I would have had his drive to practice because I could have been better at a younger age. Griffin and I pushed each other to be better, which led us to being the golfers we are today.” Brennan said his game is better now than when he was younger because he understands it more. “I understand that one shot does not break or make your round,” Brennan said. “It’s how you recover and move forward that determines your round.” One of the things he likes about golf
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is a feeling of control. “There is no one else hitting the shot other than myself,” Brennan said. “I like the control I have on the course and the fact that I control how I play.” Brennan was an all-Big Eight Conference selection his sophomore, junior and senior years at Boonville High School and advanced to state as a junior and senior. “Throughout my youth, my grandfather, father and uncle would always take me to scrambles with them,” he said. “They all were very influential in helping me become the golfer I am today.” Brennan played two and a half years for the University of Southern Indiana, but stopped playing for the Eagles because a back condition made it difficult for him to continue walking and playing every day. “I decided I was going to school to become a lawyer and not a golfer,” he said. “And at that time, I decided it was time to walk away from competitive golf.” He graduated from USI in 2012 with a bachelor of science degree, majoring in political science, then graduated in May 2015 from the University of Dayton’s School of Law with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Brennan said he has wanted to become a lawyer since he was a child. “I remember being around the age of 5 or 6 when my dad first took me to court with him,” he said. “From then on, I knew I wanted to be like my dad and grandfather (who is also an attorney). I never really considered
anything else, because to me becoming a lawyer was what I was meant to do.” He attended the University of Dayton’s School of Law because his mother’s (Kimmy L. Phillips) family is from there. “It was a pretty easy decision, really, because it was about as close as I could manage to home and also have the comfort of my family being close at the same time,” he said. Brennan and his brother, Rob, work for their father’s law firm, Phillips Law, P.C., in Boonville and recently passed the bar exam. His brother also received a bachelor of science degree in political science from USI and graduated from Dayton’s School of Law in May 2016. While law is Brennan’s vocation, golf is his avocation. “There is no doubt that the game of golf has aided in my development into the man I am today,” Brennan said. “The game has taught me so much and allowed me to create endless relationships I still have today.” At age 27, Brennan and his wife, Allison, have a lovely home in Newburgh and the future looks bright. N
Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, dog, Spencer, and cat, Fogerty.
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