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It’s nice to have you back for another issue of Small Town Living.

It’s been an interesting month. I must say that I’ve learned all kinds of things about starting your own business, postal regulations and forms, holiday delays, websites and widgets. These were things I never knew I needed to know. There’s not been a dull moment, but maybe more than a few exhausting ones.

I must say that I was surprised at the response that I received after the first issue of this magazine. There were emails, phone calls, Facebook posts and even a few hand written notes from readers that liked the idea of this little book about our local folks and events. I’m completely humbled.

As to the questions of subscriptions - no, thank you. I’d rather just ask you to patronize the sponsors that are supporting Small Town Living. It’s a win-win situation for everybody. You shop local, we keep our jobs and the community prospers. Simple, local economics.

New this month is a feature on local talent. Readers suggested the idea and I was lucky enough to find a band member that not only writes but also knows the inside scoop. Welcome Kevin Minnis.

A note to readers, I totally messed up a few things last issue, so I should stand corrected. The correct way to spell Severns, as in the bridge, is this way, not as I previously published it. In all fairness, that’s not something spellcheck will ever catch. I also didn’t get quite right the relationship between Joe, John and Jim Kolb. That’s also on me. But when the family tree has that many branches, it’s not always easy. However I promise to take those who volunteered to proofread up on their offers.

So grab a glass of sweet tea, relax and read a little about what’s happening with the local folks.

Jancey Smith

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Cover Story - by L. M. Smith

O n e o f t h e Cr o w n Je w e l s o f G ib so n Co u n t y: Th e P r in ce t o n Th e a t r e a n d Co m m u n it y Ce n t e r “Tell us what you want and we will make it happen. The Princeton Theatre and Community Center is a county and tri-state facility ready, willing and able to serve our public in whatever way they want. All they need to do is tell us what they want,” says Robin L. Overbey, Marketing Director. “We are open to any and all suggestions.

We love fresh ideas. What do you want? Comedy, rock bands, film nights, game nights?

Whatever you want, just ask and we will make it happen.” Robin’s passion and that of the Board of Directors is palpable to make this one of the best venues for the entire community.

Opened in 1949, the Princeton Theatre –”the Picture Show” to many of us – was originally built for $400,000 and seated 700. It was one of the finest, state-of-the art theatres in the Midwest and served as the entertainment center for the surrounding communities for the next six decades. After several owners and many modifications,

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the theatre closed in 2011. Then in 2012, the City of Princeton was awarded a multimillion dollar Stellar Grant. Their decision was to include the renovation of the Princeton Theatre as a component of the grant proposal.

With input and hard work from the Broadway Players’ Board of Directors, renovations to restore and convert the original theatre into a performing arts and community center began In 2014. The transformation was completed in June of 2015. Krista and Fred Hadley must be mentioned as part of this amazing process.

Their vision and commitment to the restoration of this jewel of a theatre is immeasurable. The final product returned the Princeton Theatre to its original beauty, honoring it again as one of the finest, state-of-the art theatres in the Midwest. It is once again the heart of wonderful events, truly a crown jewel of our Gibson County community.

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owned and operated by the Broadway Players, Inc., the resident performing troupe for the Princeton Theatre.

They stage four live productions per season. They are funded by corporate and individual patrons. The Board of Directors are local people who want input from the public to offer experiences the public wants.

The theatre includes a fully handicapped accessible stage plus state-of-the art audio/ visual equipment and theatrical lighting. It offers 280 fixed seats and 5 handicapped accessible spaces with movable companion seats.

The Princeton Theatre and Community Center is the perfect venue for a variety of events: weddings, receptions, showers, birthday celebrations, parties, seminars, business meetings, civic functions, reunions and anything you want or can envision.

The Community Rooms offer flexible options, with an attached kitchen and the entry/lobby area.

These can be combined in multiple ways to accommodate groups of 10 to 270 people. The Banquet Hall can be useful for large gatherings, receptions and weddings with seating capacities of 270.

Available items and services include:, Cash Bar. AV

equipment, Technical services for theatrical lighting and sound, both rectangle and bistro tables, chairs and linen table cloths and napkins. Contact the business office for additional information.

Downtown Princeton Inc. and the Princeton Theatre and Community Center are promoting family fun on discount movie nights. On Feb. 20th and March 17th, tickets are $3.00 per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. What better way to connect with your child than a night out at the movies?

What goes with movies but popcorn? Although it’s unconfirmed, but the popcorn machine is thought to be the original from the 1949 Theatre, back when they knew how to make good popcorn. It is great popcorn at a great price, with free refills. Introduce yourselves and your families to live theatrical performances or watch movies right here at home in Gibson County with great popcorn, your favorite beverages and other treats.

These are the four upcoming Broadway Players productions in 2017: To Kill a Mockingbird, April 21-23 and April 28-30, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, June 16-18 and June 23-25, The 39 Steps, October 6-8 and October 13-15, Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas, December 1 & 2 and December 7-9 Box Office hours Monday, Tuesday & Friday noon – 5 pm, closed Wednesday and Thursday 2-7 pm. Contact The Princeton Theatre and Community Center at either website: Princetontheatre.org or Broadwayplayers.org or at 812-635-9185.

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“In His Daughter’s Own Words: The Amazing Fritz Schiff and His History in the Princeton Theater” Story and photos courtesy of Angie Schiff Walden

My sister, Jeanie, and I grew up in the Princeton Theater! It was our second home because our father, Fritz Schiff, was the projectionist, and all-around keep everything running guy. We were the princesses of the place, except back then no one referred to their daughters as princesses. We did have the run of the theater though, coming and going as we pleased, gorging ourselves with popcorn, and holding court with friends who loved our company because we supplied free movies and treats. We both had loads of buddies!

My favorite place to sit was in the balcony because I could pop into the booth (projection room) and hang out with Dad. It was such fun watching movies from the mini windows in the booth. Jeanie remembers watching for the dots.

Tiny dots would appear on the upper right hand corner of the screen when it was time to switch from one projector to the other.

The audience never noticed them but our little sharp eyes could spot them easily. At that time there were 2 projectors and Dad switched from one to the other as a reel ran out. Later, when new projectors were installed, he spliced the individual reels together onto a large platter and the entire movie ran uninterrupted.

Our father had two great loves, well 4 if you count Jeanie and me. He thought the sun rose and set on our wonderful mother, Dorothy, but at age 15 he had fallen in love with a film projector. Dad was born and reared in Haubstadt and when in high school he was running movies in a little theater called The Crip, named after the nickname of the owner. The projector was hand cranked and depending on how fast you cranked, the characters might be walking or running. This was before “talkies” so

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music was provided by a local organist.

This gave Dad the spark he needed to go into the business.

He attended Coin Electrical School in Chicago where he spent time with men who ran the movies in the “Big Houses” as Dad always called them. It was a time of rapid advancement in the sound-movie field. The experience he gained was invaluable to getting his first job. He was hired nearly on the spot in 1929 when returning to Princeton. The team of J.B. Green and Ed Thies were getting ready to open the first Princeton Theater that was located on State Street next to the present Attractions Salon. The theater was a thriving business even during the Depression because for a nickel or dime you could see a movie and be cool. The first Princeton Theater was one of the few places in town that was air conditioned and Dad always speculated that the fire that totally destroyed it in August of 1946 had begun in that system.

Fritz was never without employment and he moved over to the Roxy, a small theater that was on the site of the present German American Bank. They operated the Roxy as the new theater was being built. I wish I could have been there to watch our dad because that was a highlight in his life. He helped design the booth and install equipment, hog heaven for Dad! The new building opened July 21, 1948, an exciting and proud day for Dad. He was a great troubleshooter and was able to repair and keep all equipment in great working order. I remember when Dolby sound was installed and Dad was right there learning as he helped with that important advancement in sound technology.

In 1978, Dad was interviewed for the Daily Clarion by reporter Sue Ellen Carnahan Parker. When asked to write this little article about Dad I went straight to her piece. I am so thankful to Sue for the history and many facts and memories she recorded. We knew the stories but to have them so well preserved was a Godsend. Dad worked at the theater about 60 years and ran in excess of 42,000 movies! His work ethic was impeccable and he truly loved what he did. Sue’s article declared that Fritz had not missed a day of work in 57 years! Jeanie and I were blessed to have parents who always gave us love and guidance, modeled good living, and gave us the most precious memories.

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Country Connections

by Jancey Smith

Bob McDaniel,

An Educated Update

Many of us remember Bob and VIcki McDaniel as teachers at Princeton high school. Bob taught math for 33 years and VIcki taught the romance languages for 32 years. That was years ago.

They began officially dating in 1972, after they cosponsored a Christmas party for the Honor Society at the Log Inn. Bob and VIcki were childhood friends, both graduating from Princeton High School. They both grew up in the same neighborhood, not far from Dick Clark’s restaurant in Princeton. VIcki and Bob’s younger sister were even friends.

When they became engaged in March of 1973, they set a wedding date in June. However with all of the interest displayed by their students, that thought became overwhelming. In April, over spring break, they snuck off for a quiet family wedding.

That however meant a change to farm life. Even though Bob had bought the small farm back in 1969, he’d been renting out the house and living at his childhood home. With a month’s notice to the renters all of that changed.

When they first got married, Bob was showing horses, which was an all weekend event. They weren’t getting home from the shows until sometimes eight on Sunday night. Once the children came (Alice and Ty) the horse showing stopped. However farm life didn’t

stop. It was just beginning.

The McDaniels have had all kinds of critters in their 44 years of living on the outskirts of town. The kids were very big in 4-H and raised pigs, sheep, goats, chickens and rabbits. They still come home and bring their kids for fair week. Bob believes that growing up with animals shaped the children’s lives. Alice is a veterinarian and Ty likes to hunt. After living in the suburbs, six months ago Ty moved his family, that includes two sons, to the country so they could experience farm life, too. A few chores never hurt anyone.

After years of critters and kids, the McDaniels have scaled back to just cows and chickens for now. But the sign in front of the house says McDaniel Angus Farm for a reason. Bob has a small Angus herd in the back, but two of his bulls are part of Purdue’s Indiana Beef Evaluation Program. At the Feldun Agriculture Research Farm near Bedford, the bulls are taken care of, weighed and evaluated for bull prospects. Over 230 bulls from seven states arrived in November and then

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Country Connections Continued are evaluated on certain criteria for being breeding bulls. In April there’s an auction, but maybe only half actually make the sale.

As much as Bob likes his cattle, he says that having twins is trouble. He’s had twin calves before but there’s always the worry of rejection, enough milk and the gender combination. Two male or female calf combinations are fine, but when one of each comes along, the female is sterile.

As Bob put it, “She’s only good for freezer beef.�

What’s good for the kitchen, is all of the eggs from their free range chickens. The McDaniels keep about 50 hens and two roosters. Bob feeds them special Purina food for laying hens and in the winter he makes sure to monitor their amount of sunlight. A timer goes off each morning at 3:30 so that the chickens get the needed 14 hours of light. In the winter it’s also may be important to gather the eggs more often since they can freeze.

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Hawks can also be a nuisance but Bob believes that scarecrows work to keep them at bay.

One type of chicken that the McDaniels has is called Ameraucana, sometimes called Easter Eggers. It lays eggs that are pale blue, green or pink. They’re perfectly normal eggs in every way except outer color. But it does make you think of Easter eggs.

Raising chicken’s has been in Bob’s family for generations. Both of his grandparents raised them and he tried very hard, as a kid to find the nests before his grandma did. Bob is also passing the chicken tradition on to his grandchildren. For use in their school program he helped them put in an incubator so that they could experience baby chicks.

As any smart grandpa knows, the newness wears off after a few weeks and then he assimilates those chickens into his flock.

Well one smart grandpa will be looking forward to those grandkids making their annual trip home for the fair and a week of critters, 4H and fair foods.

But the most special part will be the fun they all have together out on their little Angus farm with those roaming free Bob and Vicki’s grandsons range chickens. fascinated by the chickens.

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The Case of Tornado Potatoes

by Jancey Smith

good steaks and a shrimp dish that’s hard to mess Many of us have seen interesting pictures of food float up. Because these potatoes threw everything behind across the pages of the internet, whether it be schedule, we were almost ringing in the New Year Facebook, Pinterest or on various food sites. We’ve all with dinner and that was not the plan. probably tried one a time or two. However, when these To tell the truth, this is one of the few dishes that I great ideas don’t turn out like the pictures, there’s tried to fix but admitted the ultimate usually a story to tell. Well . . . defeat. Yes, you see I had to just give it Since the hubby and I decided to stay in one more shot, so the next day, I took and be cozy for New Year’s Eve, I thought the two leftover spuds and nuked them I’d do a test run on the perfect Valentine’s some more - hoping for a better result.

Day dinner at home. Surf and turf was on This did not happen. It’s one of the few my radar. After traveling to my favorite dishes that I just tossed in the trash and butcher for a few fillets, I thawed out some admitted defeat. Those tornado shrimp. Scampi is one of my favorites and potatoes can just look like rabbit ears it’s so easy - garlic, butter and viola’. (the old TV antennas) in someone else’s Now where things got interesting was kitchen. when I tried to make “Tornado Potatoes.”

Now besides great steaks, the dish of This was someone’s great idea, but not The goal . . . the night was the Shrimp Scampi. It’s an mine. Nor did it remake well. The idea is easy dish to make as long as you like garlic and to stick a skewer through a spud and cut it thin on a watch your time. This will always make a nice partner diagonal, so that it’s like ribbon fries on a stick coated in with a good steak for a surf and turf dinner. spicy cheese. The picture looked so pretty and the ingredients sounded good. But have you ever tried to poke a bamboo skewer through a raw potato? It’s not so easy. At first I thought I was just a wimp, but when the hubby couldn’t man-up, I knew there was a design flaw.

We could get the skewer into the potato, but not all the way through, so I tried to cut it on a bias and continue on. This might work with a Yukon gold potato since it’s less dense, or one that’s been microwaved until about half done. Maybe a metal skewer would accomplish the task, but we couldn’t get bamboo and a raw potato to work - at all.

I followed the recipe the best I could after that, coating the spuds in butter and then cheese and baking them for 30 minutes. Apparently just 30 minutes in the oven was not enough. When I pulled the cheese covered potatoes out of the oven they didn’t look too bad.

However, after just one bite of those little discs, I wondered if I hadn’t bitten into a mini-Frisbee.

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Shrimp Scampi

Game Day Goodies

Ingredients -

2 lb. large raw shrimp 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 tsp. salt 6 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1 lemon, cut in half lengthwise

Preparation -

Preheat oven to 400. Remove shells from shrimp except for the tail. Devein and wash well under running water. Drain on paper towel.

Melt butter in a 13x9x2 sprayed baking dish. After butter melts, add salt, garlic and 1 T. of parsley and mix well. Put shrimp in a single layer in baking dish. Bake 5 minutes uncovered.

Turn shrimp and sprinkle with lemon juice, zest and parsley.

Bake 8 minutes until just done. Garnish with remaining lemon wedges.

Serves 6.

Note: If using smaller shrimp, reduce cooking time by at least 3-4 minutes. Shrimp will be tough if over cooked. Recipe easily cut in half for a cozy dinner.

Recently us poker girls got together for our annual birthday card party. Everyone brings a dish and their own beverage of choice along with a birthday card and lottery ticket. We have a grand time and snacks are always a priority. This time I brought an easy cheeseball that I’d been wanting to try for awhile.

This was a simple tasty treat that would be perfect for any upcoming sports events or party.

Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseball

Ingredients -

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 (1 oz.) packet Ranch dressing mix (dry) 1/4 cup onion, fine diced 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1/4 cup chives, freeze-dried 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Wrap in plastic wrap, put in a bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Turn onto plate surrounded by choice of crackers.

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The Cooking Corner is Coming to Princeton Library

Thursday, February 9, the Princeton Public Library will be hosting a food event. The second Thursday of each month The Cooking Corner will be presenting their recipe of the month. All are welcome to bring a dish that follows that month’s theme for sharing. February’s theme is “Game Day Goodies.” Jancey will be bringing a Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheeseball.

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The Business of Bereavement

by Jancey Smith

it is sudden or not, It has been a long standing tradition that when a leaves the family with so family member dies, the neighbors, friends or church many details to attend to pitch in and make a dinner for the survivors after the that it’s mentally funeral and/or burial. The tradition of bereavement or exhausting. The last sympathy dinners goes back, well almost forever, but thing on anyone’s mind at least to the ancient Egyptian or Greco-Roman is shopping or cooking. times. Hebrews have a custom called Seudat Honestly, it’s both Havra’ah that basically means post-funeral meal that humbling and amazing. is put on my the community for the mourners.

When my father-in-law Now that our world has gone digital and so many passed away years ago, members of a family live great distances away, friends and coworkers outside of the local community, online sympathy descended upon us with dinners are a newly emerging business. So if you pies, cakes, soups and want to do more than just send flowers to a grieving breads. We didn’t have friend or family member and can’t cook, hop online and check out the websites of businesses devoted just to worry about food at all, only storage space to bereavement dinners.

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20 area churches participate and take turns, This concept seems strange to us in so that volunteers work 1-2 dinners a year. the Midwest because we’re small town Janie Cloin and Joyce Sharrett are the and that’s not how we do things. Once the volunteers from Hillside United Methodist. news hits the local grapevine of a Most of the churches involved donated member’s passing, the cooks start money to get this program started. The local digging in their pantries and shuffling funeral homes know of this service and through the freezer to take stock for what direct grieving people without churches to they can easily fix and bring to the house.

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Most churches in the area provide this service for their members. Hillside United Methodist in Princeton has a bereavement committee, headed by Joyce Sharrett.

Joan Spicer started these meals in 2000 but when she died in 2003, Wilma Richardson took over until 2008.

Since then Joyce has been overseeing and organizing these events. She orders the chicken, calls committee members with details and makes sure that each dinner is cooked, served and cleaned up afterward.

The committee at Hillside consist of six or seven volunteers who come in early and start cooking, making tea and getting tables ready. After the meal is served, there’s also clean up that makes this an entire day event, just like a 9 to 5 job.

Over the years Joyce has streamlined the menu and can gage how much The “Dish Brigade” at Hillside. food needs to be fixed to feed a certain number of people. She figures 11/2 pieces of chicken per person. They also cook the hash brown casseroles (sometimes called funeral potatoes), green beans and corn. Other volunteers bring salads, deviled eggs and desserts.

To accomplish this financially, churches usually have this as a line item in the budget. It’s that much of a standard procedure. No one is ever expected to pay for their meal, but many families pitch in some cash as a thank you. Also church members that can no longer volunteer offer a cash donation to the fund because it is a good cause.

While doing research for this article I came across an article that mentioned Garrison Keillor of the Prairie Home Companion and his reference to Funeral Hot Dish Brigade. The description was of eager cooks with stocked pantries that could drop everything and head out the door with pot holders in hand 90 minutes after hanging up the phone from fateful news. One dish for

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the grieving family at their house and one dish cooling for the funeral dinner later. The Brigade was described as a synchronized, well-oiled machine that pulled off the event without question.

Even though the title of Hot Dish Brigade made me chuckle, there’s no need for any cute committee names here in Gibson County. We have our church volunteers who quietly and tirelessly help those in a moment of need that’s so truly appreciated.

WOTC Tax Credit Extended

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Being on the lookout for areas of improvement and cost savings is a necessity for employers. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) was extended through 2019, as part of the PATH Act, which reinstated or made permanent most commonly known deductions and credits such as the §’a7179 deduction. The WOTC allows employers to claim a credit against tax with maximums ranging from $2,400 to $9,600 depending on the employees targeted group classification.

Targeted groups may include new hires who received SNAP benefits (food stamps), a member of a family that has received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, convicted felons hired within one year of release from prison, vocational rehabilitation referrals, individuals receiving SSI benefits, and designated community residents such as individuals living in areas designated as rural renewal counties which include Perry Co., IN and Union Co., KY. Certain veterans are also eligible and may yield the highest maximum credit. Adding to the list of groups eligible, the PATH Act includes individuals unemployed for 27 weeks prior to hiring.

To determine if new hires are eligible for the credit a Form ETA 9061 and Form 8850 must be completed by the employee and submitted to the state workforce agency no later than the 28th day after the employee begins work. Specific information related to qualifying categories can be found at http://www.doleta.gov/wotc and at http://www.irs.gov . To ensure all applicable criteria for claiming the credit are met consider consulting a tax professional before applying.

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“What seems to be the problem with it?” I curiously asked.

“I don’t know. It just doesn’t do what I try to get it to do.”

Although I’m smiling on the outside, I cringe on the inside because I know it’s going to be a challenge obtaining the necessary information I need to accurately understand and diagnose my client’s computer issue.

It’s not really the client’s fault. She – like all of us – expects her computer to just work. When it doesn’t, irritation and frustration set in. And it’s very tempting to call a professional and simply say, “It doesn’t work. Just fix it!”

Computer problems are as varied and complex as a physical malady you may experience. When you go to your family physician with an illness, you wisely don’t just tell them, “I’m not feeling well” and leave it at that.

You might needlessly end up with a few surgeries and expensive medical bills (or at best, a few needle sticks that you really don’t enjoy)!

Rather, you tell the nurse or doctor the symptoms you’re experiencing, how long they’ve been bothering you, and exactly where it hurts. This allows them to make a quicker diagnosis and provide the right treatment for your condition.

You can help your computer technician provide faster service and a more accurate solution to your computer problem by providing as much detailed information as possible when you reach out to them with an issue.

Here are some tips for important information to share when describing a computer problem:

by Scott A. Hartley, Technology Columnist Describe as best as you can what the problem is.

Did you receive an error message? If so, when did it appear? What was the exact wording of the error message (either take a picture or write out word for word what it says)?

When did the problem first occur? Does it occur only when you perform a particular action?

Does the problem or error message happen every time?

What were you doing when you experienced the problem? What programs did you have open?

Have you installed any new software programs or software updates?

If you believe your computer is running slow, does your computer take a long time to load to the desktop with all the icons? Does it only run slow when pulling up websites? Or does it also run slow when opening up a program like Microsoft Word?

Does the problem continue after restarting your computer?

If you’re experiencing problems with your Internet, have you rebooted your modem and router? Do you have other computers in your house/business that are having the same Internet problems?

Your computer technician truly desires to resolve your computer problems as quickly as possible. By being as detailed, descriptive and specific as you can, you’ll make your PC tech’s job easier, get faster service and save money on the repairs.

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~ Flick Picks ~ Movie Reviews by Cai Carney La La Land - A Tribute to the Golden Age of Cinema

“Do you even enjoy the music you play?”

This quote was the turning point in the movie where it went from a “star-crossed lovers” movie, into absolute brilliance. I still appreciate the beginning for its charming reminders of how great the golden age of cinema just had to have been. Every single shot in this movie was absolutely gorgeous and both of the actors killed it in this movie. I was afraid at times like I was being taken out of the narrative because of how famous these actors are (I’d like to think I’m watching people I’ve never met before by actors I’ve never seen before), but it didn’t necessarily pull me out as I began to realize that since this film is an homage to the golden age of cinema, famous actors were pretty much in every single movie.

(Just look at Boris Karloff in the 30s. They really used him in just about everything!)

Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone both sing and dance their way through this entire film and into our hearts, but it’s Stone’s character that really interesting to watch.

While not as developed as Gosling’s character, she makes the most with what she is given by giving her most full performance to date. Liked her quirkiness in Easy A? Check. Liked her sassiness in Birdman?

Check. She apparently can’t go wrong in anything she does.

February Movies

Feb. 10 - John Wick: Chapter 2 - Keanu Reeves returns as John Wick in this sequel about a hit man that’s forced out of retirement.

Feb. 10 - The LEGO Batman Movie - Batman fights crime to once again save the day.

Feb. 24 - Rock Dog - Tibetan Mastiffs living on Snow Mountain are forbidden music, but Bodi (Luke Wilson) discovers a radio and wants to be a rock and roll star.

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Something that should’ve went wrong, was the film being presented in the format that it is. Personally, I’ve never really cared much for musicals and always found them as escapism cinema that was proudly indicative of the 50s era, where much of the great musicals are from.

To me, most recent musicals all feel forced. There is generally an interesting story going on with blandly thrown in musicals, or there is a bland story going on, with awesome musicals. This is the first musical made in the modern age that I’ve ever fallen in love with. Each dance sequence feels natural, and the music is pretty good, if not fantastic like Singin’ in the Rain’s was.

There is something to be said about the last 15-20 minutes of this movie too. Never have I actually cried (I’ve teared up before) during a movie. I want to make this very, very clear. The ending to this movie was so spectacular and surprising, that I was floored on a level that hasn’t happened before. Wow. I could seriously go on and on about every little detail about this movie, but I’ll keep this spoiler-free and allow the reader, whoever you may be, to fully immerse yourself in a time longgone.

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Note: La La Land had 14 nominations at the Oscars which tied it for the most in history and it won 7 golden globes which is the most in Golden Globes history.

History Tidbit – the Swain Bros. Co.

By Jeff Minnis

The Swain brothers were a couple key players in the early days of motoring here in Princeton. In the mid-teens they opened a tire and battery business at 222 N. Hart St. They would sell you a new tire or retread your old one, most people opted for the retread since this was cheaper and poor road conditions of the time really took their toll on tires.

In the early days batteries were encased in wooden boxes. Around 1918, Roy and Pervis came up with an innovative idea of designing and making a rubber enclosure instead of using wood like every other battery maker. They filed and received a patent for their tar-based battery box a short time later.

Around 1923 their battery came to the attention of the Autolite company that produced a generator to power early day auto lamps or buggy lamps. Autolite saw this to be a better design than others type of cases and in turn made the brothers a very good offer that they accepted.

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by Cathy Black formerly of the Princeton Public Library

The Book Nook

New author, Phaedra Patrick: Once in a great while a sweet story comes around that must be shared, and the Curious charms of Arthur Pepper is lovely. Pepper is a widower who finds his wife’s charm bracelet as he is clearing her closet. He had never see the bracelet and decided to find out what the eight charms represented. While on his search he meets so many people, and he helps them as much as they assist him. His memories “shift and change in time” as he sees his future with a new perspective.

New features: Conviction, the untold story of putting Jodi Arias behind bars, by Juan Martinez, Photograph by Ringo Starr is a biography with his own pictures; Apostle bones that shine life fire by Tom Bissell describes his travels among the 12 Apostles’ tombs; Japanese Fabric Flowers by Sylvie Blondeau has easy and quick crafts with beautiful results;

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds

Area Concerts & Events

February 3, 4, 5, 2017 Gibson County’s 17th Annual Beef Preview‫‏‬ Show • Admission FREE One of the largest beef shows in Indiana

February 25, 2017 N.A.T.P.A. National Antique Tractor Pullers Association • Admission FREE Gibson County Antique Machinery will host a national antique tractor pull in the pavilion.

Participants will be coming from 12 different states, as far away as New York and South Dakota to compete in the pull.

Contact person is Darlene Cromer 812-664-0306 March 12, 2017 Center Ring Circus in the pavilion with times to be announced • Admission required Center Ring Circus, Inc. has been entertaining families for over 20 years with 8 generations of experience producing and performing.

Coming in April - 4th Grade Farm Fair

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Are we smart enough to know how smart animals are? by Frans De Waal; and High Dive by Jonathan Lee tells about the IRA attack on Margaret Thatcher.

Humor: Joe R. Lansdale connects with another rip-roaring story in the Thicket, set in East Texas just after the Civil War to the early 1900s. Lansdale has a huge body of work and is comparable to Mark Twain with his imaginative characters and hilarious scenes.

Lansdale is not for everyone with his brash style.

New books: Steel kiss by Jeffery Deaver, Gone again by James Grippando, Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen, Last mile by David Baldacci, ‘Til death do us part by Amanda Quick, 14th Colony by Steve Berry, Poisonous

by Allison Brennan, What we find by Robyn Carr, Devonshire scream by Laura Childs, and Hide away by Iris Johansen.

Blood, Seat & Tears at the Tilson Auditorium, Terre Haute, Tue. Feb. 7 Bellamy Brothers at Effingham (IL) Performance Center, Sat. Feb. 11 Mamma Mia! at IU Auditorium, Thur. Feb. 23 and at Purdue’s Elliot Hall of Music, Fri. Feb. 24.

Eric Church at Banker’s Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Thur. Feb. 23 Clint Black at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Fri. March 3 Bon Jovi at Banker’s Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Wed. March 22 Stevie Nicks at Banker’s Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Wed. March 29 Journey at Ford Center, Evansville Sat. April 1

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Gibson County is full of things to do.

Share your events!

Due to possible bad weather, Send an email to the monthly luncheons have been canceled for February jancey29@gmail.com but will resume the 2nd Saturday of March.

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L ocal T alent S potlight

Scott Mason

By Kevin Minnis

It is no surprise that Scott Mason is a busy man.

Between holding a full time job with the post office, weekly gigs, hosting not only Country Gold on WRAY but Ag Life News on Channel 7, as well as fitting family time in the mix this man is always on the go. Somehow it seems Scott Mason has more hours in his day and I want in.

I believe most will agree when I say that Scott is one of the most well-known musicians we have here in Gibson County. I’ve been fortunate to call him a close friend of mine for many years. I grew up living only one block away, went all through school with his daughter, Casie and of course I knew him as the singing mailman. When I first became interested in playing guitar it went without thinking who I would approach. From then on Scott has been a mentor of mine, as I’m sure he is for many aspiring musicians in our area. I admire him on many different levels not only

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for all of his accomplishments but just his overall demeanor. Scott is a genuine person, I promise you it’s hard to find a person as humble and kind as he is. He loves meeting new people and being able to connect them with others who share similar interests. I’ve made many new friends through Scott over the years and I hope that with this column I too, can be a segue for others and introduce them to people they otherwise may have never met.

When I was first approached about doing this segment for Small Town Living, I knew exactly who I would love to be the first feature.

Scott is always willing to help others plug their projects and events anytime he has a chance.

I thought it only fitting to return the gesture and highlight him. I was lucky enough to catch Scott in one of his rare moments of downtime and ask him some questions.

Q - First off, everyone wants to know what is your

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secret? How do you keep up with such a demanding schedule?

A - Living by a calendar, planning and double checking. The radio show doesn’t take up that much of my time and I can easily get people to fill in for me if need be. The TV show can be difficult at times. Trying to arrange a time for the crew and myself to be on location to film, but I’m very fortunate with my job at the Post Office and the number of years I’ve been there I have acquired enough days where I can schedule off and make it happen.

Q - You been at this for some time now. How long have you been doing this and how did you first get started?

A - I’ve been playing since I was 13 years old. We had a family band called Younger Generation with my brother and three sisters, which was probably the most successful band I ever played in. At that age, while all my friends were out playing basketball or hanging out I spent that time dedicated to my music. I look back and think after 40 some odd years of playing I should be great by now.

Q - What is one of the most memorable gigs you’ve had?

A - There’s been several. Any time I get to play with my dad or daughter is a special time. I also enjoy being able to take my acoustic to the nursing homes and play to the people out there. You can just tell by the expressions on their faces and them singing along that you’re taking them away from their current state and their pain to somewhere else and ease their mind.. It makes you feel like you’re doing something decent.

One of the most rewarding gigs I ever did was with my family band. We had a girl in our class who had cancer. She always wanted to hear our band, but with her health it wouldn’t allow her to get out to the places we played. Her parents called us and asked if there was any way we could play sometime where she could hear us. So my dad told them they should come over to one of our practices. She sat on our picnic table smiling the whole time while we practiced in our garage, behind her stood her parents with tears filling their eyes.

At the end of practice she got up with her crutches and said “Well I’ll be back to hear you guys sometime,” but she never got another chance. I was 13 or 14-years-old and I will always remember that, it was one of the most

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L ocal T alent S potlight continued rewarding and difficult gigs I’ve ever done.

Q - You’ve been doing this for over forty years now and have had an amazing support and following in our community. What advice can you give to other players?

A- Play with people who will inspire your playing and are truly in it for the camaraderie. Some people get caught up in the competition side of things; try to alienate yourself from that. There’s enough work out there for everybody. Within our community and our network of players normally we will all work together at some point in time, be someone others will look forward to working with.

Be professional and go into each gig prepared. Show up on time to do the job, bring your all gear, play to the crowd, do your part and move on to the next gig.

Remember when you go to play a job, it’s not about you; it’s about the crowd you’re playing to. The sooner you learn that the better. A crowd is not there to be

educated; they are there to have a good time and be a part of it. There needs to be some conversation and interaction.

If you’re looking for a chance to catch Scott playing there are several opportunities this month: Feb. 10th The Harmony in Vincennes Feb. 11th Chappy’s in Grayville Feb. 17th Princeton Football Booster at K of C in Princeton and is open to the public Feb. 24th Guacamole Grill in Princeton Feb. 25th Riverbend in Evansville Feb. 26th Tropicana Hoosier Lounge in Evansville Also be sure to join Scott every Saturday morning at 6:30 pm on WEHT25 and every Sunday on WTVW Local 7 at 6:30 am and 2:00 pm for Ag Life and every other weekend on 98.1 WRAY for Country Gold from 9 am-noon.

Thank you for joining me with this article where I get the chance to highlight some of Gibson County’s best musicians. If you have any suggestions or have someone you think should be highlighted in future issues please feel free to contact me by email me at Kevinminnis89@yahoo.com.

OCU Collegiate Guest Writer - Corabelle Tally Leaving the Old Behind

Photographer Alexis Rusch will be presenting her artwork in The Michael Dunn Gallery located on the campus of Oakland City University. The title of her show is called Forgotten Structures with all photographs taken by Rusch over a three year time span.

The inspiration behind her show started with the “idea of dealing with space. For example, a basement could be an area to hang out, or maybe a storm shelter or even a storage area” Rusch reveals. She believes that by “exploring old structures, looking at them now and remembering what they used to be in their prime,” we can be reminded of where we came from.

Rusch has traveled to many different places such as Terre Haute, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia and Michigan in order to take pictures. She believes that “every space can be used in so many different ways.

There are always reasons why we leave things and spaces behind and often instead of fixing something old to be useable again, we want something new.”

Originally from Vincennes, Indiana, Rusch’s favorite thing about taking pictures of these structures is “learning the history of the area. There are always secrets and often many famous people have been there prior. Something so big happened here and now it just sits all alone and abandoned.”

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The Michael Dunn Gallery is located in the CornwellReed Fine Arts Center on the main campus of Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana. Cornwell-Reed is located at the junction of Williams Street and Lucretia Street just north of the Murray Administration Center on campus.

The art show will be able to be viewed at The Michael Dunn Gallery from Feb 1 to Mar 30, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The closing reception will be held Mar 30 from 6 pm to 8 pm with the gallery talk at 7 pm. More information about Rusch can be found on her website at http://www.alexisrusch.format.com/.

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PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Dylan Canaan & Eli Sokeland 3D Printing Arrives at PCHS Photo courtesy Dylan Canaan.

The future of printing is here.

PCHS has recently purchased a 3D printer for the school for students and teachers to use for educational purposes. The school has had this printer since the summer.

Sean Fisher, business teacher, has the printer in his room for his students to use. He said that the printer uses polylactic acid (PLA), a hot string-like substance, to create the 3D objects. Fisher said that the printing process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the object.

Fisher said that the object must fit within the dimension perimeters, in order to be printed.

He said that the printer the school bought is a Polar 3D printer, which comes with 15 preloaded designs.

Fisher said that the printer is quite

affordable. He said that affordable 3D printers can range from $500 to $1500.

“There is a need in our building to expose students to technology there is also a need in are building to expose our students to CAD software and robotics, and although this is very simple in nature, I think it is a good start for students to see how something like this functions,” Fisher said.

He said that students can create projects to print using www.tinkercad.com. Fisher said that students first must create a profile and then create a design.

He said that the next step is to save the correct design file type and upload it for the printer to create.

Drew Willis, junior, has used the

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Justin Niederhaus, junior, has came up with an idea to start a small orchard on Princeton Community High School property.

Niederhaus said that he came up with the idea when he was in a Key Club meeting.

“I got the idea and I took a piece of paper from Mrs. Taylor’s desk and started my own petition,” Niederhaus said.

He said that he wanted to receive 200 signatures on his petition, but he passed his goal by getting an extra 30 signatures from people in the community. Niederhaus mentioned that Amy Stough, vice principal, has also signed the petition.

Niederhaus said he wants to put the orchard behind the soccer field in the open area of land, but he said he has heard rumors of that area being transformed into a baseball field. In this case, Niederhaus said that the orchard could either go in

between the wings of the building or behind Princeton Community Intermediate school.

For funding purposes, Niederhaus said he’s going to try to the Rotary Club, the adult version of Key Club, to support his idea. If that doesn’t work, he is going to do small fundraisers.

He said he wants to plant pecan, apple, peach, and cherry trees. He said he would want to have two of each tree. To incorporate the school, he would have the produce taken to Stacy Hurt for her Nutrition and Wellness classes to use.

Niederhaus said his biggest concern is being turned down, but as long as that doesn’t happen, it’s smooth sailing.

“Nothing can go wrong with a couple of trees,” Niederhaus said.

Lee Friedman, junior, and the cofounder of the orchard says that this is something the Niederhaus is extremely passionate about. “I

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3D printer for several months.

He said he has created several designs including a Yoda figure, a screw and nut, boat, and an Eiffel Tower. Wills said that the structures they make can be very fragile and they can break easily.

Levi McGinnis, senior, has used the printer for two months. He said that he has also created several projects through the CAD website.

As a safety matter, he said that the students have to send the files for Fisher to print them out. McGinnis said that the 3D printer is commonly used to create miniature models.

really hope this project is successful, it’s a great way to benefit North Gibson Learning Campus and all of its students,” Friedman said.

Friedman said that as a part of the team he is willing to help out with the planting, watering, harvesting and maintaining a normal upkeep of the orchard.

“This is something Justin is extremely passionate about, it’s all he talks about. I’m excited to see where his plans takes him,” Friedman said.

Points of Note 1. Justin plans to take the idea to the school board 2. Lee is helping with the orchard 3. Justin is going to the rotary club for extra funding 4. He wants to incorporate different parts of the school to help with the orchard

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Books, Burgers & Brews Meet Monthly in Oakland City

Once a month The Oakland City- Columbia Township Public Library invites local bibliophiles to meet up and discuss their thoughts on a shared book.

But rather than meeting around a table in the library, this book club unwinds after the workday around the table of a local tavern. Books, Burgers, and Brews is a laid back, once a month book club meeting at Taylors 2 in Oakland City on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 pm.

While some book clubs opt for specific genres such as classic literature, mysteries, or even “chick-lit” this book club opts for a little bit of everything. Over the years, the group has read humorous novels such as Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind and they have tackled more in-depth gripping reads such as The Storyteller and Missing Pieces. Library Director, Julie Elmore says the best part about this book club is that it promotes reading and opening your mind to different types of genres and authors you wouldn’t normally read. “As a romance reader, I never would of chose a book by Chevy Stevens, but Those Girls was a great read and

I found that I really enjoyed her work.”

Folks shouldn’t be afraid of book discussion, either.

This group takes a laid back approach to dissecting their reads. There are no quizzes, and discussion usually asks for opinions on character actions, or if they could relate to a particular character. No wrong answers, only friendly discussion.

Coming off a British thriller in January, the February book, Positive by Indiana Author Paige Rawl is a powerful look into the life of a young woman who was born HIV positive, and the bullying that ensued after her secret spread like a wildfire through her middle school.

It illustrates that person can overcome severe bullying to grow into an incredibly successful adult.

New members are always welcome and are encouraged to call Julie at the library for further information, 812-749-3559. Burgers and Brews are not required, but are available for additional purchase and do make for a nice evening out with new friends.

The library reminds all participants if they choose to drink to drink responsibly.

OCU Collegiate Guest Writer - Madison Brooks with help from Dr. Jervaise McDaniel, OCU Faculty Learning from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana

The School of Business at Oakland City University, in collaboration with several area businesses embarked upon a mission to bring in guest speakers and to take field trips that would highlight area business and industry, that included Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana.

In November of 2016, Toyota sponsored a field trip to their plant in Princeton, Indiana.

Students were invited to lunch and were treated to an information presentation and tour by Natalie Wilkinson, who is the East Weld Manager for the plant.

As an OCU alumnus, Wilkinson was interested in sharing her career path at Toyota and encouraged students to consider manufacturing as a possibility.

Wilkinson’s presentation was particularly meaningful because her position in the welding department is nontraditional. The department she supervises is 83 percent male.

Students were intrigued by Wilkinson’s presentation and, after the tour, asked many questions about production. They were impressed by Toyota’s commitment to their employees and the community.

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Front Row – Left to Right: Dr. Jervaise McDaniel, OCU Faculty, Reed Farmer, Ty Webb, Lauryn Davis, Jenna Knepp, Hannah Tupman, Olivia Carroll and Elliott Spruell, OCU Faculty. Back Row – Left to Right: Jennifer Hollinger, Office Assistant Adult and Professional Studies, Dr. Cathy Robb, Dean School of Business, Reed Farmer, Caleb Crabtree, Alec Sandefer, Logan Potter, Dacia Wilkerson, Connie Jones, Christian Marks, Diontez Williams and Addison Wagler.

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Exciting programs continue in February at the Princeton Public Library!

February 4- Knitting club meets from 9am-noon. The club is open to anyone or any skill level.

February 6- FREE Family Movie night begins at 6pm.

The Secret Life of Pets, rated PG. Free popcorn will be served.

February 9- Jancey’s Cooking Corner Club will meet at 12:15pm. Make your favorite game day snack and bring it to share with others, don’t forget to bring your recipe! The library will make recipe packets to take home.

February 18- Special Needs Family Hour will be from 8-9am. This family hour is for our patrons and families with Special Needs. Please enter the library at the Water Street entrance.

February 20- FREE Adult movie day! 10am: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. 2pm: The Long Walk Home.

5:30pm: The Help. All movies are free and free

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Ft. Branch and Haubstadt Library Events

The Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library will be hosting their annual Warm Your Heart Book Club from January 23 to February 28. Registered adult readers must read 5 books within that time frame to be entered into a deliciously warm Grand Prize Drawing. Prizes will be awarded at each library.

Register at either the Fort Branch or Haubstadt locations.

The monthly Adult/Teen Coloring Fun will meet on Tues February 7. Persons interested in coloring can come in to the Fort Branch Library Learning Center from 4:00-6:00 pm. Come and go when you want. Bring your own project or start one with library supplies. Bring a friend.

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February 23- Novel Conversations Book Club will meet at 6pm. Bring a snack for yourself as well as your favorite love story novel. If you can’t make it on the 23rd, an encore will be held on Monday, February 27, at noon.

February 27- Novel Conversations Book Club will meet at 12pm. Bring your lunch with you as well as your favorite love story novel.

Also, AARP tax help will be every Thursday in February from 10am-4pm. If you have not registered yet, please stop by the library on any Thursday to sign up.

We have many other programs that meet weekly!

Please visit our website at www.princetonpl.lib.in.us to view our full calendar! The library is open Monday through Thursday from 9am-8pm. Friday and Saturday from 9am-5pm. Sundays from 1-5pm.

Haubstadt Library The Haubstadt Book Club is currently reading the Orphan Train. Discussion will take place at the Haubstadt Library on February 9 at 6:00 pm. Copies of the book are available at the library. All are invited to attend.

The next celebration at the Fort Branch Learning Center will be the wonderful sounds of the Southern Hollow Dulcimer and Folk Group. All attendees will have a chance to win a $100 in a drawing. The Group will perform on Tuesday, February 28 starting at 6:30 pm.

More information can be found at our website at http:// www.fortbranchlibrary.com or on our Facebook page.

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A Look Back at the Past of the Gibson County Fairgrounds Part 1

Excerpts from the history of the Gibson County Fair courtesy Charlie Woodruff

Princeton was rapidly developing by the year 1850, with many interests which included businesses, schools, post office, court house, churches, lawyers, saloons, licensed taverns, blacksmith shop, gun and silversmith, distillery, newspapers, doctors and many more.

Gibson County was also growing. King Station, south of Princeton, came into existence with the building of the Evansville and Terre Haute railroad in 1851 and 1852.

Dongala, another Gibson county town of the past, was on the Patoka River near the Pike county line and was laid out in 1851 with a public square. The Wabash and Erie Canal promised to make it a real city, but it died with the canal. The village plat was laid out for Francisco in Center Township on January 6, 1851.

Interests in agricultural began to develop in Indiana and especially throughout the out lying areas of Princeton and Gibson County. This interest created a demand for a county fair. The population being mainly agricultural the general interest centered in the production of the soil. It became a friendly rivalry among the agriculturalists as to who could excel in these products.

The movement begins in the 1840’s toward a county fair, but did not reach definite results until 1851. The credit of the first fair belongs to one man, Dr. George Graff who came to Princeton in 1843.

On the first day of November 1851, a notice was published in the Princeton Clarion, calling for a meeting of farmers of Gibson County, to take place at the courthouse in . . . November 1851, . . . for the purpose of organizing the Agricultural Society.

In accordance with this notice a meeting took place . . . which was the first public movement toward the establishment of an annual fair.

Life’s Realities

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because, by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.

Just when I was getting used to yesterday, along came today.

Sometimes I think I understand everything, then I regain consciousness.

I gave up jogging for my health when my thighs kept rubbing together and setting my pantyhose on fire.

Amazing! You hang something in your closet for a while and it shrinks two sizes!

Skinny people irritate me! Especially when they say things like, “You know, sometimes I just forget to eat.”

Now I’ve forgotten my address, my mother’s maiden name, and my keys. But I’ve never forgotten to eat.

You have to be a special kind of stupid to forget to eat.

A friend of mine confused her valium with her birth control pills. She had 14 kids, but she didn’t really care.

The trouble with some women is that they get all excited about nothing --- and then they marry him!

I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: eating too much, impulse buying, and driving too fast. Are they kidding? That is my idea of a perfect day.

I know what Victoria’s Secret is. The secret is that nobody older than 30 can fit into their stuff.

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Behind the Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries

Broadway House Bistro

In just a few months one of our local restaurants, Broadway House Bistro will celebrate it’s third anniversary in our community. Options are always nice and the unique offerings of a bistro are welcome to the area. When thinking of a bistro one might picture a Parisian cafe’, but it’s actually more of a type of cooking. Bistro style cooking takes old world pheasant dishes and gives them an upscale twist.

It’s been an event-filled three years. Located near downtown, the Bistro has porch dining that overlooks one of Princeton’s busiest and oldest streets, Broadway.

Brynn Cook runs the Bistro with the help of her family. But wait, that’s one of the changes since opening day in July of 2014, she got married and her last name now is Blankenberger.

Brynn is a Princeton native that went to culinary school, learned cooking techniques and then went on to college for business management. After working in high-end restaurants in Cincinnati, Brynn’s dream was to bring “casual” fine dining to Princeton. Don’t let tablecloths and napkins scare you. There is no dress code, so everyone’s welcome to relax and eat homemade food that’s a step above the norm.

Like many small, independent restaurants, it’s a family affair. Brynn’s dad, Jeff Cook “retired” from FedX to become the day bartender, host and receptionist just to help out. His friendly smile welcomes you at the door. Brynn’s mother Donna is credited with the decor. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, touched with crafts and antiques.

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pasta dishes and spanakopita to the menu (a classic Greek dish of spinach, cheese and onion wrapped in continued phyllo dough).

Donna has a couple of culinary specialties, too. She One thing that hasn’t makes the homemade chicken salad that’s a staple on changed over the years the lunch menu and can be served in half or whole is the steady hand of portions. That’s a nice touch for a quick lunch, to just get day cook, Cherry half a sandwich and cup of soup or a mini salad. Options Gibson. She does much are good so they offer a variety of items that can be of the lunch entree and ordered in half portions. side dish cooking as Another of Donna’s culinary contributions is her well as prep with the Cherry Gibson homemade ice help of Eric Allen. The stuffed green pepper soup is just cream. This is one of Cherry’s specialties and has become a standard not just any menu item. She has to make it in double batches to keep chocolate, up. strawberry and Broadway Bistro changes it’s menu with the seasons vanilla offerings. to offer the freshest ingredients and a change of pace for Oh no. During both the diners and staff. Over the years some items Holiday flavored Ice Cream Trio the Christmas have proven to be not so successful, like bibb lettuce holidays the and the pumpkin ice cream. Brynn had to go back to flavor options were Egg Nog, Peppermint good old iceberg and spinach for salads. and Cheesecake. It’s such an interesting However some menu items are staples idea to be able to pick three unique regardless of the season. Steaks of flavors of homemade ice cream for course stay on the dinner menu as does dessert, however pistachio and caramel the Cajun shrimp and creamy white cashew always choices. cheddar cheese grits with andouille red Another change at Broadway House eye gravy. Salmon, pork chops and duck Bistro is the addition of Brynn’s brother, breast are always choices but this Atlee, as the night chef. For the last year season the salmon is Parmesan crusted he’s been introducing new ideas and and the pork chop is grilled and served culinary delights as with mashed turnips infused with goat dining options. The cheese spicy peanut soup, and humus sandwich and topped now the new Swedish with an meatball appetizers apple are all thanks to Atlee Cook cider Atlee’s suggestions. reduction.

After spending three The stuffed fried chicken years as a bread baker at the Abbey is a constant, however it Coffee House in Indianapolis, he’s does take on new creative now working his way into be the forms. It’s a chicken kitchen manager at Broadway breast pounded flat and Bistro. Atlee’s also introduced more Spanakopita then stuffed with cheese Grilled Pork Chop served with Brussels Sprouts and Mashed Turnips

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Hummus Sandwich, Broadway House Salad, Ribeye Sandwich

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Behind the Scenes continued

Brynn flaming the brulee’ and other goodies and then rolled up, coated in panko crumbs, deep fried and then baked off in the oven. It’s had such fillings as spinach and sun dried tomatoes, pepperoni and marinara for an Italian twist. This season it’s stuffed cream cheese and jalapenos so that it’s like a popper.

Another staple item at Broadway House Bistro is their

Peanut Butter Pie Parmesan Herb fries, which are all hand-cut. They go through about 200 pounds of potatoes weekly. Almost all of the dishes – soups, sides, dressings and desserts are homemade. Their sweet endings to a meal are decadent - creme brulee for example. Bread pudding and seasonal pies are also popular treats.

One of the best benefits of being an independent restaurant owner is the possibility of using extra ingredients for daily specials. It’s a smart way not to waste food and keep cost down. It pays to check the menu daily.

In the future Brynn plans to do more wine-tasting dinners and possibly another beer-tasting. It’s an interesting evening and way to meet new friends as well as try new things.

One of the new things in Brynn’s future is having a baby. The Bistro family will be welcoming a little girl in April. That will be the biggest event happening at the Broadway House Bistro this year. Congrats to all!

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by Alex Villalobos, Tiger Tales Guest Writer

Tiger Bowling? Yes!!!

Photo courtesy Angie Wilhite

Front row L-R: Marissa Whetstone, Holly Wood, Taylor Cochran, Henry Wilhite. Back row L-R: Coach Shellia Cochran, Kahlil Wilkerson, Trenton Cochran, Lake Carey, Coach Nick Austin.

Joining sports results in new friends, working together as a team, and a sense of pride. Princeton Community High School has had a bowling team for 2 years now. This year’s team has a total of seven members.

Henry Wilhite has been bowling since he was two years old.

“I was two so I probably thought it was hilarious that a ball could knock over pins, but my parents also influenced me,” Wilhite said.

Angie Wilhite, Henry’s mom, has also been bowling since a young age as well. At the age of 5, she was bowling at Gibson Lanes with a six-pound

ball and bumpers.

Now she travels to attend competitions and practices with her son. Practices and competitions only take up four to five hours of the week.

“It’s fun seeing kids from different schools working together to bowl,” said Angie.

Angie also said that the competitions can be loud and intense, and traveling for competitions can be an adventure.

“There’s sometimes a lot of pressure when you’re up against a really good bowler, but the rush of adrenaline I get when I’m about to bowl makes me want to do it even more,” Henry said.

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Henry has made friends from only being on the team for one year. At a competition, he met a student named, Alex, from F.J Reitz High School and they are now good friends. He also gets a chance to bowl with one of his best friends, Marissa Whetstone, who is also on the team.

The team will hopefully make it to state. Although Nick Austin has only been coaching the Princeton Tigers Bowling team for one year, he still has full faith that this team will grow and get better with time.

“Sectionals begins a brand new ball game. Anything can happen from there… and I’ll never stop believing in my team,” Austin said.

A note from Angie: The team is made up of three freshman and four seniors. One of our seniors, Holly Wood was runnerup at Sectionals and is advancing to Regionals in Bloomington on February 4!

Brandon bowling with bumpers

Keydren Jacobs, age 6

PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Conner Gentry Under New Management

The search has ended for a new baseball coach, after the resignation of coach Jesse Simmons. Jason Engelbrecht the PCHS athletic director, has decided to take over the position for coaching.

“Princeton has a lot of tradition with their sports” including the way of doing things and preparation for the upcoming season said Engelbrecht.

Jaylan Hyneman is a senior at PCHS he is a member of the baseball team. He thinks that under the new coaching staff for the Tigers that the team will be a success.

“We are going to have a solid

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season this year,” said Hyneman.

This season they have all new coaching staff, nobody is returning from last season. He thinks that this year they will be a success in the meaning of fresh way of doing things than what they are used to for the baseball team, and they might even do better.

Mr. Engelbrecht said he has played and coached the sport all of his life. He was a 9-year coach at Evansville Harrison and was an associate scout with the Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees.

He did not originally plan to become the head coach for the

Photos Jancey Smith

PCHS Tigers. He is learning the strengths and weaknesses of the club.

“Therefore, if we have good team speed, we will look to bunt and run.

Hopefully defense will prove a strong point.” said Engelbrecht.

He said he guarantees that I will compete and do things the right way. Representing North Gibson and PCHS is at the top of our agenda. The coaching staff is a work in progress.

The energy of the group should be invigorating. There will definitely be changes in the way they do things that were done.

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High School Basketball Fans Cheer on Their Favorite Teams Jon Jon Greene may be holding a future Lady Tiger

Coach Bartley instructs the Lady Trojans Photos Jancey Smith

The Watt family backing the Lady Tigers

Wood Memorial fans support the Lady Trojans

PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Hannah Neese Longtime Commitment to Basketball

Have you ever had a sport that you loved and you have been playing since you were little? Justin Niederhaus, Brogan Reneer, and Nathan Sandusky are three guys who have been playing basketball for as long as they can remember and have loved it ever since.

Junior, Justin Niederhaus currently plays a spectator on the bench.

“I support my squad and keep them motivated during the whole game. If they lose focus, I’ll pull them aside and maybe give them a few words of advice from me,” said Niederhaus.

To Niederhaus, basketball means getting to play with his friends, have fun, and get “dubs”. Niederhaus has been offered by North Carolina and Duke to play basketball for them, but he said he thinks he is going to just stick to running. “When I was young my dad got me started on basketball and from then, it’s been like a habit,” says Niederhaus.

Every player has their own way of getting ready on game days, Niederhaus shoots around in the gym for a little bit, then he stretches

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his legs out, because during the game he has to stand up and sit down often. He doesn’t have anything going through his mind when he is on the court, except making shots. Niederhaus wishes he had more time to play high school basketball because it is a blast.

Senior Brogan Reneer, has been playing since he was six, and he currently plays a wing. Reneer said that basketball is fun and it is a way to escape. He does not plan to do anything with basketball during his college career.

“My dad got me into basketball and I have liked it ever since,” said Reneer.

Reneer listens to rap music to get ready for games. “Don’t mess up”, is what goes through his mind while he is on the court or in a game. Reneer does not wish he had a longer time to play high school basketball.

Senior Nathan Sandusky, has been playing basketball for 14 years.

Sandusky currently plays a guard for the basketball team.

“Basketball has been influential in my life and I have learned a lot by

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playing it. Also, it is really important in my life and I am glad I have played it as long as I have,” said Sandusky.

He isn’t planning on doing anything with basketball during his college career. Sandusky’s brother got him into playing basketball. On game days, Sandusky said he listens to music and tries to prepare for the situations that he may be in during the game.

“I’m focused on the game and what I am supposed to be doing while I am on the court,” said Sandusky.

Sandusky wishes he had a longer time to play high school basketball.

Five Facts1.None of the boys are going to college for basketball 2.Justin has been offered by two different colleges to play basketball for them 3.Justin and Nathan both wish they had a longer time to play high school basketball 4.Nathan and Brogan both play a guard position 5.Someone in each of the boy’s families got them interested in playing basketball

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Gymnastics Reaches PCHS Beginner Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Kain Carroll Even the Little Ones

Karen Young of Princeton Gymnastics Club helps Raelynn Hull (4-years-old) work up to a back flip.

These beginners are patiently waiting their turn.

One-on-one practice on the high bar.

This young gymnast is intent on watching and learning from others.

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PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Tony Ambrose

Girls Track Has a New Leader

The girls track team is getting a new edition to the team this year.

Daniel Crabtree, history teacher, is taking over the girls track team.

“Being a former runner myself, I’ve always loved track and field. I coached Tecumseh’s boys’ team for 11 years. I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to finally coach track and teach at the same school. PCHS is a track school, not just a boys’ track school. Some of the girls walking the halls would be great additions to a track team that already has a very solid foundation.

We have a lot of returning talent that I’m looking forward to coaching” Crabtree said.

Crabtree said that he has very high expectations for this upcoming season.

“It is my opinion that if you shoot for the stars and come up a little short, you’re still going to be extremely successful. It’s difficult to make specific goals six months before the season, but if we get most of the girls on my “target” list, we should be very tough to beat.

My goal is to have 30 girls on the team this year” Crabtree said.

Some things that he is going to try to do is definitely recruit like crazy because there is a ton of potential track and field standouts who are not participating in spring sports. The hardest part is getting them to try it or come back to track and field if they’ve taken some time off. Also he would encourage girls to come out for a week just to test the waters, if it isn’t for them that’s fine there would be no hard feelings but it doesn’t hurt to try new things, Crabtree said.

Crabtree said that he plans to make things fun and appealing by having neon days or crazy dress up practices, but at the same time doing everything possible to become a sectional contender.

“For practices, the girls will be broken into groups of sprinters, hurdlers, mid-distance, distance, throwers, and jumpers, while also feeling like an important part of a very successful team. It’s important to have a good mix of

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workouts so the girls can work on both strength and speed.

Endurance plays a crucial role, not only for distance runners, but also anyone who competes in multiple events,” said Crabtree.

Aleni Brewer, Junior, has been running track for 5 years now.

“In the events that I’m apart of are the 4x1, shot put, and discus” Brewer said.

Brewer said the thing she likes about track is just hanging out with the girls.

“I hope that Crabtree brings to the team good coaching and a wide range of things to do” Brewer said.

Hanah Gillihan, junior, has been running track since the 7th grade.

The events she does is the mile and sometimes the 4x8.

“I think it will be good for the team to have someone new” Gillihan said.

Gillihan said her favorite part of track is being with her friends. She thinks that Crabtree will bring new ideas and strategies to become a better runner.

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An Artist Profile -

by Bob Zasadny

For those of you that don’t know me, let me introduce myself. My name is Bob Zasadny and I came to Gibson County thirty years ago to work at Hansens in Princeton. Eventually I started a home repair and remodeling business from which I retired about 15 years ago. However, my first love was to create sculptures using a process and materials that I used over 55 years ago when I worked at a fiberglass fabricating shop in Chicago, my birthplace.

Through an amazing chain of events and networking opportunities I wound up living in Oakland City next door to Marie McCord, who was the art department chairperson at Oakland City University. Working with her, I created a large sculpture which has a permanent home in the Cornwell Reed arts This sculpture is at building, which is where I German American Bank held my first one-man show ten years ago.

Since then, I have created over 100 sculptures of all sizes, entered and won awards at shows throughout the Tri-State region and have had the opportunity to demonstrate my processes over twenty times to groups throughout this area. I have also been fortunate to design and build many sculptures which are in permanent public places in this region.

Upcoming - The History of Area Car Dealerships

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Each month we will do a story on a car dealership that operated in Princeton. The first new car dealership opened their door for business in 1914. To this date there have been 58 different dealerships in business in our little town. Thirty eight different makes of cars and trucks were sold through those dealers over the years.

There was one point in time Plymouth was such a popular make in this area, we had three different dealerships selling them at the same time.

I was a teenager in the ‘80’s, at that time we had six dealers doing business. At least once a week my best friend and I would ride our bikes to each one to look and dream! Sadly though by the mid ‘80’s things started to change in the car scene here in Princeton. Obrian Pontiac-GMC, Michel Oldsmobile and McGarrah Dodge

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Bob’s sculpture at PCHS

I am most proud of the sculpture I call Aerial Beauty at the entrance to the Evansville Regional Airport. I am probably best known for being the person that helped in restoring the 45-year-old, 34 foot tall Santa which is now standing up again on Highway 41, welcoming children of all ages back to Evansville.

Of all of these activities, the main theme I hope to share with everyone is to discover what your God-given ability is, develop that and work at it with all the passion and energy you can muster. Don’t let anyone dampen your enthusiasm and never let don’t, can’t or other negative concepts enter your thoughts or lifestyle and constantly strive to learn and improve the quality of your work.

Developing a sense of self confidence and feeling that you can overcome any obstacle will enable you to excel at following your dream. Obviously, I believe this concept can be applied to any hobby or vocational pursuit. My hopes are that somehow I will inspire someone to either take up artwork or apply themselves to some other field that they enjoy where they can become successful and that will be my legacy. I hope you will find my website interesting at www.bobzabstractsculpture.com. were bought by Kranitz and Baker and the brands merged in a new location. In 1999 the Ford dealer closed their doors. In 2000 Sharrett Chevrolet Buick bought out Kranitz and moved those two brands to their more modern location. Then around 2007 Chrysler pulled the franchise from Byrne Motors. So today we are down to just one dealership serving not just our town but the whole county.

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Elijah Ortiz, 2nd grade

Saydee Schafer 5th grade

Rylee Williams 6th grade

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Kaliegh Baehl 6th grade

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