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Happy New Year to you and happy birthday to Small Town Living. It’s been a year now that with the help of some “print friends”, I started this little monthly publication. If someone had told me 10 years ago that I’d be running a business out of my home, doing interviews and writing stories, I’d have thought they had lost their mind. After all, I was just a graphic designer.

But over the last year, I’ve met lots of friendly neighbors around the county, taken many bad pictures and discovered the back roads. It’s been fun and I’ve learned a lot. And yes, there have been growing pains.

Most of all I hope you’ve enjoyed the stories, pictures and tidbits about our friends and neighbors. When I receive the thank-you notes and comments of appreciation, it means the world to me. I’m always surprised and humbled. But I have to thank my contributors, their input is priceless.

December was a busy month and as my former boss told me once, “You’re trying to squeeze 10 lb. of potatoes into a 5 lb. bag.” Well, yep, he’s got that right. Since I have more pictures than pages, check out Facebook.

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The Cooking Corner -pg. 5 Business Today - pg. 7 Mouse Clicks - pg. 10

An Artist Profile - pg. 11

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L ocal T alent S potlight

By Jancey Smith cover photo: Debby Cope

Many years ago there were classic country music artists with big voices that could “cry a tune,” like Patsy Cline, George Jones and Conway Twitty. As time marched on, so has country music.

It’s branched out into the “outlaw sound,” from the likes of David Allen Cole and Willie Nelson, to “country rock,” like Lynard Skynard and the Allman Brothers.

While others crossed over into “pop” music like Glen Campbell and Dolly Parton. But what we have right here in Gibson County is a long time resident who’s got the voice of “Old Country” - Mike Lance. Recently recording a CD in Nashville backs that up.

Born in Oakland City, at the old Wirth Hospital and a Wood Memorial graduate, Mike has been with the band Starbound since the 1980’s - when he was 18 or 19years-old. It’s the first band he performed with and remembers playing at the American Legion in Princeton, back in the 1980’s, when Bob Utley was in charge.

Mike always knew he wanted to be an entertainer. He’s

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Mike Lance loved music since he was 3 or 4-years-old.

At about that age, he discovered his mother’s record player. The songs that stuck with him were from classic artists like Kitty Wells, Wanda Jackson and Claude Grey. He learned the two-step from his baby sitter by listening to Bill Anderson. Forced to sing by family friend, Bonnie Lawrence, Mike was scared to death. But he soon discovered that he had a knack for it.

It’s hard to do when you’re basically shy.

Maybe that’s why in pictures, his face is at least half covered or he’s looking away from the camera. But once you get him talking, shy goes away and ramble is here to stay. The stories he can tell!

That’s one of the things that drew “Whispering” Bill Anderson’s friends to Mike - his songs had stories. He had songs that meant something and that’s what country songs are always about - real life. This past summer when the Oakland City Lions Club invited Bill Anderson to perform in concert, Mike and Starbound were asked to

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were just great, very professional,” Mike said.

Some had worked with Merle Haggard and Tim Atwood was the piano player at The Opry for 35 years. open the event. Associates of In the 2000’s, country music seemed to Bill Anderson, passed on the turn hip hop and whiny, Mike thinks. “There word of his talent, and Mike was haven’t been any big voices in country in a invited to Nashville the week while.”

Photo courtesy: Debby Cope after the Anderson concert in Mike will be appearing on WRAY’s Roots June. There he met the of Country, January 20th. Tune in. producers of a show much like the Grand Ole Opry – For now, his goals are to make another CD and “Music City Hayride.” He’ll become part of the cast in release some Christmas music. The newest CD, “The 2018.

Better Side of In September, Mike traveled south and made a CD. It Me,” is due to took 6 days of 12 hours straight doing and redoing songs be released until they were just right. next month.

“There nothing like singing a song 77 times,” Mike Early release added with a roll of his eyes. “I lost my voice.”

CDs may be He recorded six original songs (one written on a found through McDonald’s bag in Memphis), three suggested songs and his Facebook his dad’s favorite, “River of Tears.” It has great fiddle work page, Jay and was originally peformed by the York Brothers but Michael’s remade by the Cactus Blossoms.

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“Dad asked me for months, when I was going to learn From left to right: Eugene Moles (lead guitar), Tim Atwood (piano/ that song.” As it turned out, Mike mastered the song a keyboard), Ronnie McDowell Jr. (drums), Jay Michaels (Mike Lance) week too late. His dad got sick and never got to hear him (lead vocals), Barry Wayne (producer/engineer/studio manager), perform it live.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Cold Weather and Your Pets

Wow, that cold weather sure did hit hard in December! Any time the temperature dips, we need to make sure that we are giving our pets a little extra TLC to keep them comfortable in the cold.

Food and water are the most important things. We all know that our pets need access to food and water, but do you change anything during the cold months? Some pets may need a little extra food when it gets cold, especially if they live outside or spend much time outside. Make sure that any water bowls outside don’t get frozen – change the water frequently, keep the water bowl in a heated barn or garage, or get a heated water bowl for your pets who live outside.

After food and water comes shelter. For pets who live outside, you’ll need to make sure that they have somewhere warm to curl up out of the weather. A dog house with a thick layer of straw is a great place to keep warm, and to stay out of the wind, rain, or snow. A barn or garage with a pet door is also a great place for your

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outside pets to spend time when it gets cold. Make sure they have a soft bed to sleep in, access to food and water, and a way to get outside to do their business.

When you take your inside dogs outside for their walks, make sure they are comfortable. Dogs with short or thin coats might be more comfortable with a sweater or jacket. Dogs with sensitive feet might do well with booties or “snow shoes.” Shoes work especially well for dogs with furry toes. As the fur between their toes gets wet, it can freeze and make ice balls on the bottoms of their feet, which can be painful. Putting shoes on your dog’s feet can help them feel more comfortable during their walks.

As pets get older, they may have trouble with arthritis, especially as it gets cold. Talk to your veterinarian about medications to make your pets with arthritis more comfortable. This may help them feel a lot better during the winter!

Don’t forget about flea, tick, and heartworm prevention medicines. It’s tempting to quit giving those medicines during the winter, but it’s a good habit to keep. If your pets spend any time indoors (or even inside a partlyheated building), fleas can live through the cold weather.

Depending on how cold it gets, and how long it stays cold, many fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes can stay active during most of the winter! It’s much better to be safe than sorry, so we recommend continuing flea, tick, and heartworm prevention medicines all year long.

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The Cooking Corner

Gam eday Goodies

by Jancey Smith

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This is a great time of year for the sports fan. Well, let’s narrow it down to those who like college football (bowl games), professional football (playoffs), college basketball and hockey. Baseball is on the horizon, but not yet. When friends get together for these competitive events, food is a requirement.

There’s an entire bunch of people that just love to tailgate and more power to them. But at this time of year especially, I want the comfort of my living room TV (with replays) and food warming in the kitchen. There are no crowds, no lines to food and the potty and weather is not an issue. I will not wear three layers of clothes to freeze my . . . fingers and toes off just to say I saw a game live. No thanks! It’s very similar to my idea of camping - at the Holiday Inn with TV, no bugs and air conditioning. “Roughing it” is just not my thing.

But do ahead dishes that can simmer, warm or “rest” in the kitchen, are lovely things in my book. Just before

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game time, I try to have the food set up in the kitchen so that friends and family can wander in, dish a plate or bowl as they wish and help themselves without much muss or fuss.

Over the years I’ve collected some easy game day dishes. One of the family favorites is baked cheeseburger sliders. They’re made with the idea of “White Castles” because they’re cooked with diced onions, but they’re baked. I’ve made variations using swiss and mushroom, pepper jack cheese or topped with Grippo’s seasoning. I also really like these because they can be cut in nine portions for use with silver dollar-sized rolls or cut in quarters for regular burger-sized servings.

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themselves with whatever taco toppings they like.

These are common pantry items with little extra costs, like cheese, sour cream and diced onions. Buffet-style snacks are quite nice.

These are but a few recipes that work well for sports events or any party ocassion. Enjoy!

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Sprinkle with seasonings. Top with bacon. Bake for 20 minutes. Layer sliced cheese over meat so that edges slightly hang down yet over lap in center. Bake 5 minutes more. Remove from oven and cut into 9 squares. Serve on buns.

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Red Dawn Armory A Hobby Gone Wild

Four years ago, after having a local businessman and long time friend of small room in the back of his dad’s Randy’s, Tom Shearer of The Palace electrical shop, Randy Scales Jr. Cafe’. When Tom was still serving in the made the move to his own place Air Force, he dabbled in logo design and and opened the doors of Red created the Red Grim Reaper in the sights Dawn Armory. Military history for Randy. It’s been an unwavering symbol always fascinated Randy and he of Red Dawn. Many designers have began buying, selling and trading suggested an update or edit, but Randy guns during his “spare time.” stands firm.

He started working for his dad Where did the name Red Dawn Armory Opening January 2018 when just in high school in the come from? early ‘80’s. But his dad, Randy Sr. had plenty of Randy grinned and replied, “I was a kid of the ‘80’s experience to share. He’d started stocking shelves and I always loved that movie.” He was referring to the for Skelton Electric and then branched out on his own 1984 war/survivalist film, Red Dawn with Patrick in 1982. Randy would help his dad after school on Swayze and Charlie Sheen. large commercial projects and new homes. They also But in simplest terms, Randy just likes to blow things did apartment complexes around the area and up and appreciates the mechanics and precision of among others, the buildings for Mike Crabtree at weapons. Red Dawn is the only NFA manufacturer in Gibson County Warehouse. It’s safe to say that the area that has an inventory of assorted fully Scales Electric is alive and well. automatics, silencers, short barrel rifles and shotguns.

It’s well enough that Randy Jr. has been able to He’s not only a dealer, but three years ago, became a make Red Dawn Armory into not only a business that licensed manufacturer. That means Randy can custom expanded beyond a hobby, but it’s outgrown it’s make items for his specialized clients, which are original location. To start the new year, Red Dawn usually military, sheriff and police departments. Red will be moving into the Scales Electric building on Dawn is ATF approved to make and repair silencers, outer Main Street in Princeton. Many renovations niche hand weapons, as well as military style long have been range weapons and reloading equipment and supplies. made to the Now, I’ve interior of the got to say shop and a that Randy bright new blew my sign bearing mind with all the Red Dawn this gun talk.

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Red Dawn Continuedand so on. Let’s just play bingo! I can be one mean momma with a rolling pin or meat mallet, but I don’t know diddly about guns. The only thing I recognized was when he said a “50 cal”. That’s because I’ve watched the movie Pearl Harbor and remember the scene where they’re getting bombed at the little airport and someone yells to get the “50 cal” so they can fire at the “Zeros.”

One of Randy’s side jobs, I did understand perfectly.

That’s when he talked about an avenue he stumbled into - Cerakote. It’s a process of stripping metal down and coating it to protect it from rust and the elements. With Cerakote, you can customize (or paint) the finish, so that you can have a gun with a camo finish or maybe painted in the red, white and blue of the flag for example. There are many color combinations.

Since this process applies not only to the metal of guns, it can also be used on other items like cups. He’s made an array of these, for example when Heritage Custom Fabricators had their 35th anniversary. Each employee received a custom cup made by Randy that will last.

Randy really enjoys doing these types of jobs. It allows him to be creative and that’s not something that he knew he had in him. But whatever Randy decides to do, he seems to do well.

That “go big or stay at home” philosophy may be one reason you want to check out the new location of Red Dawn Armory.

Four Ways the New Tax Law Could Affect Your Bottom Line

By Felicia Bowden, Liberty Tax Service

The tax bill recently signed into law by President Trump has many changes in store for taxpayers. Liberty Tax takes a look at four tax changes that could affect taxpayers in 2018.

Standard Deduction: The new law nearly doubles the standard deduction for taxpayers. The standard deduction is temporarily increased to: $24,000 for married individuals filing a joint return, $18,000 for head-of-household filers, and $12,000 for all other individuals.

Personal Exemptions: Personal exemptions are not included in the tax law. Instead, taxpayers get a standard deduction that is nearly double what it is for the 2017 tax year.

Child Tax Credit: The $1,000 child tax credit has been doubled under the tax bill. The child tax credit, beginning in 2018, will be $2,000 per child under the age of 17. Up to $1,400 of the credit is refundable. That means, even if a taxpayer owes no tax, he or she still can receive a tax refund.

Mortgage Interest Deduction: The law preserves the deduction for interest on existing mortgages, but new home buyers will their deduction limited to interest paid on the first $750,000 for a new home loan. The also law eliminates the deduction for interest on home equity loans.

That includes existing home equity loans.

Individual taxpayers should note that the tax law makes most changes effective Jan. 1 2018 to December 31, 2025.

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Veteran’s Voice

Arguably, one of the most misinterpreted aspects of the VA is healthcare. The confusion begins with a common false notion that, regardless of circumstances, all Americans who served in the armed forces are entitled to (promised) free healthcare for life.

Sadly, while our nation is certainly grateful for the service of every veteran, this is just not the case. It is also important to understand that Benefits and WRAY’s Michael Durnil, Amaya Moore, Chamber President, J. D. Healthcare are different branches of the same VA Tree.

Wildt, Cricket Store Manager, Shell Doty, Chamber Director, James Access to the VA healthcare system is restricted by legally-defined parameters established by U.S. law. It is Stephens, Ashley Downs, Dylan Evans and Debbie Risley not, nor has it ever been, guaranteed. U.S. Courts have repeatedly denied the “Well, my recruiter promised me….”

Edward Jones Chamber Canned argument because the government is not contractually bound to enforce any promise made by a party with no Open House Good Drive authority to do so. Additionally, military enlistment contracts discount any promises made by any person that were not specifically listed in the contract. While the VA may likely entertain comments, argument and dissatisfaction with these laws would better be directed to your legislators rather than the VA. Basic eligibility requirements restrict access first and foremost to active duty veterans who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

Additionally, minimum periods of service may exist based Tyler Brengman’s office The Gibson County Chamber held on the date of entry into active duty. Reservists and held an open house and an open house and members National Guardsmen, if federally-ordered to active duty, collected canned goods. donated food items. may also be eligible for enrollment.

Certain key factors may automatically qualify a veteran for enrollment. Former POWs, Purple Heart or Medal of Honor recipients, service-connected disabilities, and service in the Republic of Vietnam or the Persian Gulf (’90-‘98), although not an all-inclusive list, are all examples of enhanced enrollment factors. If none of these Specia lizin g in Au tom a tion Com pon en ts factors exist, then it becomes a strictly income-based process and applicants must be within geographicallyadjusted income thresholds to qualify. Veterans RPM Tool is a precision Machine shop that experiencing an active mental health crisis, and/or who utilizes some of the newest technologies are suicidal however, are an exception to these rules and will be treated for the immediate emergency. Regardless and equipment to produce high quality of one’s qualifier, all veterans enrolled in the healthcare components for our customers. system are placed into a Priority Group, which dictates whether, and to what extent, copayments may apply.

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by Scott A. Hartley, Technology Columnist

4 Tech Predictions for the New Year

“Technology is anything that wasn’t around when you were born,” computer scientist Alan Kay aptly states.

I remember the days of listening to cassette tapes on a Sony Walkman, listening to the radio for hours just waiting to record my favorite song, and even having to access the Internet using a dial-up connection.

With every passing year, new innovations bring massive changes to the technology that surrounds us.

What’s common today will soon be replaced with something else tomorrow.

For your enjoyment, I present to you four technology predictions for 2018.

Widespread Adoption of New Digital Interfaces Android smartphone users love to brag how their devices are the pioneers for many features in mobile technologies. They enjoy taunting Apple iPhone users, like myself, with phrases like, “We had that in our phones two years ago.” (Yes, Cai and Scott R, two of my techs, I’m talking about you!)

When Apple introduced the iPhone X in October, it adopted facial recognition as the way to unlock your phone. Some Android devices also use facial recognition and iris scanning to access them.

But digital interfaces will begin appearing elsewhere too. Vehicles will start to incorporate facial recognition to save unique settings for each driver. Fingerprint scanners will be used to allow access to various facilities, like your neighborhood gym.

Subscription Models Become the Norm Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Pandora, and a host of other companies have already acclimated consumers to paying for movies and music on a month-to-month basis.

Adobe switched to subscription-only plans for its entire suite of creative products in 2013. Microsoft is now encouraging consumers and businesses to purchase the

Microsoft Office software through its recurring Office 365 subscription plans.

You’ll see many other software and service companies switch to offering their products and services by subscription instead of one-time purchases.

Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Continue To Rise If you’re not familiar with the terms “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain,” you may want to start doing some research.

The blockchain is simply an online ledger, originally designed to track cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in a secure and efficient way. But the technology has been quickly adopted by other industries because it reduces cost and improves efficiencies.

Despite advice by uninformed financial talking heads on TV, early investors in cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies have pocketed major gains.

While it is still a volatile investment, in-the-know investment advisors predict continued growth throughout 2018.

Security Breaches Continue And Cybersecurity Remains A Big Focus From the WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled over 300,000 computers worldwide to the Equifax security breach that compromised financial records of as many as 143 million people, such incidents will continue to regularly occur throughout 2018.

As a result, small businesses will see the need (and even be mandated) to adopt better cybersecurity protections to safeguard information stored on their computers.

It’s impossible to predict the future – especially in the tech world. But in December, it’ll be fun to look back and see what changes actually occurred.

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An Artist Profile Kitty Powers . . . in her own words

I’ve been doing this for about 6 years. I started when I owned my shop on the square from 2012 - 2014. It was called The Corner Thrift Store. I had it with my parents. They did furniture in the front and I had clothes in the back. I would paint and distress the furniture and make crafts to sell. My parents are Patrick and Becky Driscoll (step dad and Mom). They own the auction in the old IGA building on Spruce Street. Pat, my step dad, is the auctioneer and has been doing it for over 25 years. They used to have it at Hunts Hangar, a long time ago.

I find inspiration on pinterest and just online, looking at pictures. If I see a phrase I like, or hear certain lyrics then I usually make a sign. I get my materials locally, at my parent’s auction, or anywhere I can find it cheap or free. I like to find things that were once trash and transform them into something lovely.

I am a sports fan. My husband is a sports nut! Cardinals baseball is our favorite – we try to go to a few games a year. We also like IU basketball – we watch on a regular basis. I can do any team that someone would order – for a sign, or anything they would want - just name it. As far as sports themes here, it’s mainly IU, STL , and Cubs. I have made a couple of House Divided signs for the Cowboys and Broncos and Giants and Cowboys. I have sent products all over the U.S. and Canada. And, I have done several “Tiki Bar Open” signs that have gone to several states. Haven’t done anything local as of yet, but could.

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Sometimes it’s just scrap wood and sometimes I buy it locally. I also use pallet wood. Sometimes I stain it first and sometimes just paint it. I just do what the customer wants. If they have found a picture online that they like, I try to make it as close as I can to what they want, but put my own little tweaks to it. Paint is easier to work with, but I do both. I paint on wood, and have also painted wine bottles, old windows and tin.

I mainly do signs. That is the majority of my orders. I do paint furniture and usually distress/antique it and have painted small pieces for people. I do home décor as well. I have mod podged some vintage floral wrapping paper and have painted some wooden trunks. The main theme that people seem to like is a rustic or primitive style. I have done a few things on canvas and also have an engraving machine. I can engrave, draw, design things on my Surface Pro tablet and use paint on metal surfaces to get bronzes, golds, black, pink and a copper-ish color.

Everything I make is for sale. I sell mainly through my Facebook, Etsy, and just people recommending me. My husband and I have done a handful of craft\vendor fairs and we really enjoy them. They are a lot of work.

I find this medium relaxing because I really enjoy it. It feels like I am in my element. I love to see things come together and transform into something. It’s calming to me. I love to paint, so it just kind of puts me at ease while listening to music – usually classic rock.

I love to sell stuff online and run my Etsy and Facebook pages. As of right now my goal is just to continue to sell things online and to keep on creating.

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Holiday Happenings in Gibson County Princeton Parade

These are but a few of the holiday festivities in the county.

Crowds lined the square for the annual parade. Trophy winners: Pediatrics Center, Gibson County Fair Board, Miss Candy Cane Pageant, Princeton Auto Parke, Parker Excavating, St. Joseph Catholic School, and the Princeton FFA.

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After a chat with Santa, the kids in Owensville got to ride the fire truck.

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Saturday, Jan. 13th K of C, Princeton 6 am - 2 pm

What’s Happening!!

Winter Snowball Dance Haubstadt Community School Friday, Jan. 19th 6:30 pm

K of C Host Blood Drive

Gibson County Special Olympics Polar Plunge

K of C Princeton Monday, Jan. 8th 2:00 pm

Donations Now Being Accepted Event: Saturday, Feb. 24th

St. Joe Early Annual Soil & Stand Up Auditions for Salvation Army Free Childhood Meeting Water Meeting Comedy Night Kiss the Bride Community Meal

St. Joseph Gym Tuesday, Jan. 23rd Wednesday, Jan. 10th 6 pm at 5:30 - 7 pm Fairgrounds 4-H Chili Supper with childcare exhibit building

Princeton Theatre February 15th Saturday, 6-8pm & February Jan. 27th 8 pm 17th 10am-12pm.

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Santa Made Some Visits in the County

Palace Cafe’ Bicycle Giveaway

Santa and his helper drew names for 2 bikes and a trike.

Tyson Sheehe was the winner of the boy’s bike.

Breakfast with Santa at Rz’s Cafe

Santa with Brian & Jessica Conner and Brynleigh.

These two were all smiles for Santa.

OC Lions Club held Breakfast Polar Express by Downtown Princeton

Left, Queen Kiersten Brittingham, right, Alexis Wells and Kynlee Wells front.

Levi McDaniel and his son came for breakfast with Santa at Grandy’s.

Lorri Rembe and her grand daughter, Bristol, enjoyed brunch before chatting with Santa.

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A crowd filled the Princeton Theatre for brunch and Santa before the movie Polar Express.

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Behind the Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries

The previous owners served simple sandwiches like bologna and cheese and basic burgers. Once Terri During the last year while doing this Behind the and Jeff took over they added a small fryer and the Scenes column, we’ve visited unique dining and menu expanded. So here came the locally historic eateries. Now, we’re in search of sides - not only french fries and onion the little mom and pop shops that are hidden rings were added, but now they offer away - “hole in the walls.” These dining places the entire lineup of deep fried often have an abundance of character and are veggies. There’s everything from often paired with great service. green beans, to mushrooms, pickles, Such is the case of Sullivan’s Grocery and cauliflower, okra and zucchini.

Diner. In Union, just across the northern county They make good old-fashioned, line, Sullivan’s is an old world grocery and diner hot and fresh, made-to-order grill that’s a classic bit from the past. It’s like eating food. There’s burgers and tenderloins Fair fish sandwich lunch in Grandma’s kitchen, or maybe Mayberry. but pulled pork and the Union Hoagie There are old wooden tables nestled between counters are two favorites. It’s down-home Indiana cooking, just of dry goods and automotive supplies, with toy tractors like the catfish and pork chop dinners. The biggest decorating the top shelf. As a token to the past, local change to the menu lately, and a big seller, is the fair memorabilia from the high schools of Mt. Olympus and fish sandwich. Three pieces of battered fish are Hazleton are framed and adorn the walls. There’s also stacked high on a bun and served as you wish. plenty of IU and Purdue Many clubs and groups pennants on the walls as well meet at Sullivan’s. Terri says, as farm and hunting signs.

“The morning regulars are Twenty years ago, on almost like family.”

December 7, 1997, Jeff and She probably sees them Terri Sullivan took over the more than her own family. But helm of this classic. The the Wednesday crew has building itself has been with us made lunch at Sullivan’s a since 1883, and served the tradition since before 2005. area in various capacities. It’s What started as a few friends been a post office, grocery - Mike Ice, Herald Osman and store and it’s been said that a Kenny Muncy, getting group of “Oddfellows” met together weekly, spread to a upstairs. (The Oddfellows few others. When John Feutz were an old fraternity that Left to right: John Feutz, Jim Hughes, Ron Cromer, Darlene returned home from Vet started in 1700’s England.)

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The K of C hosted this Christmas bazar December 9th for the benefit of children shopping with cops.

place to eat lunch on Wednesdays, since his dad was in Vincennes working, so mom didn’t cook that day. What to do? Well he joined some buddies and then a few more followed.

When Dave Kunkel, who works at WRAY and for 26 years has done a Crazy Christmas Music show, started sharing Facebook updates (as a joke) about lunch at the Union Store, other friends came to visit. The crew is now 12-16 folks and sometimes up to 20 people from Gibson and Pike counties that gather at Union every Wednesday. They even have reserved tables. Talk of tractors, weather, trucks, barns and more tractors are some of the topics of conversation. Many are members of the Gibson County Antique Machinery Association and all help out at fair time. The Sullivan’s even deliver lunch to the crew during the Fair on Wednesday. This lets them check on their grand daughter 4-H projects.

Why has this group of friends picked the Union Store to dine at every Wednesday? The standard answer is “the atmosphere, conversation and consistently good food.� There’s no other place like it. That is a fact and one worth checking out.

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Th a n k Yo u

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Even though National Postal Worker Day is July 1st, (according to the National Day Calendar), I’d like to say Thanks! It’s been a year now that my new friends have been helping me bring you this local publication. These are just some of the smiling faces I see each month.

Peggy Braun - Princeton

Lisa St. Clair - Patoka

Jodi Lengacher - Oakland City

Tammy - Haubstadt

Brad - Ft. Branch

Patrick Odem - Owensville

Art Show in Oakland City

A reception for Bob Zasandy’s art was held Sunday, December 17th at the Dunn Center at OCU.

Gardening Goodies Phalaenopsis Orchids

(Sometimes referred to as, the ‘Moth’ or ‘Butterfly’ Orchid)

by Guest Writer, Kevin Smith

General Information -The phalaenopsis (Phal) is a fairly easy orchid to grow in the home. You can find them almost anywhere....garden centers, Walmart, home improvement stores and grocery stores. The flowers can last up to three months if the conditions are right and they also can bloom twice a year.

When your Phal is in bloom, place it where more people will see it and where you’ll get the most enjoyment from it. You might not want to put it near a heat source since this might cause the blooms not to last as long, nor put it near a cold source for the same undesired results. However, keeping it in a cooler place will help the blooms to last longer.

Lighting - When your Phal is in bud or before bud, place it in a bright light, but not direct sun, since this might burn the leaves and harm the buds. Keep it out of cold drafts since this might also cause the buds/blooms to fall off. An eastern exposure or western exposure protected from hot sun is ideal. Phal’s also do well under grow lights if natural light isn’t available or is limited.

Watering - Phals like to be kept slightly damp, but not wet. Water your phal in the a.m. with cool water. You can either fill the drainage saucer about 1/2” full of water and let the orchid soak up the water it wants or water on the plant’s soil until the saucer is about 1/2 full.

Whichever way you choose, about 3-4 hours later, pour any remaining water in the saucer out. If your phal is potted in moss or primarily in moss this will keep the phal wetter for a little longer. If your phal is potted in a primarily bark mixture, they have a tendency to dry out a little quicker.

You might want to keep it on pebbles in a saucer with about 1/4” of water. This will create humidity around your phal. Fertilize about once a month in the spring, summer and early fall. Follow the package directions.

Phals like temps between 60 and 80 degrees. They don’t prefer temps lower than 60. Ideal humidity should be around 70%(day) & 50%(night). A saucer with pebbles for it to sit on, with about 1/4” of water helps increase humidity. Daily misting will do this, also.

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GSHS Southener Guest Writer Band & Choir Christmas Concert

Every year, Gibson Southern Band and Choir put on a Christmas concert in the school’s auditorium.

Students practiced months leading up to the concert to make it the best they could. The Christmas concert was open to the public with no cost, and was on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3 p.m.

To begin the concert, the GSHS Choir performed four different songs with several solos. Choir students juggled around their Vaudeville number and all of their Christmas songs leading up to the concert, but still managed to put together a great performance. The songs they sang included: Baby Please Come Home, That’s Christmas to Me, Blue Christmas, and Joy to the World Medley. The choir also performed two of their pieces for 44 News to be played on Christmas day.

These songs were Baby Please Come Home and Joy to the World Medley.

Mr. Winstead, band director, worked with his students on two separate pieces. The first piece they

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performed was the Polar Express theme, Believe, written by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri. They then ended their portion of the concert with Toboggan Ride, written by Stan Applebaum.

Students and directors would like to thank everyone who came and shared their holiday spirit with them.

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Photos courtesy Greg Wright Pilot, was made by the Pilot Motor Car Most people will Company. They were in business from 1909-1924 in remember this building Richmond, Indiana. They were more upscale then the as Harden Brothers Harroun, with a price tag as much as $2,500. Their Goodyear Tire store. In advertising slogan was “The Car Ahead”. Most of their the late 1800’s, this was cars were 6 cylender with the exception of a V8 that Snapps carriage made a one-year appearance in 1916. Pilot was also factory. In 1919, S.M. one of the first automobile companies to hire women Ingler bought the for their upholstery and side curtain work. building and started a Traffic Motor Truck Corporation was a St. Louis car dealership. In the truck manufacturer from 1917 to 1929. They were also early years there were a assembled at plants in Indianapolis and Louisville. lot of small unheard of They were sold as a rolling chassis with an engine and today automobile seat with prices ranging from $1,195 to $1,595. An old makers that are unheard of today. Mr. Ingler chose to advertisement described the truck as being able to take on several of these and purchased the Piolet, cover 14 miles in an hour with a 4,000 pound load.

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Your friends at the Princeton Public Library hope you enjoyed your Holiday Season! We are excited for 2018!

Our Tuesday open labs from 5:30-7:30pm, Saturday Self-serve Crafts from 10am-noon, and Saturday Lego Club from 2-4pm, will be on the normal weekly schedule beginning January 2. Also, our regular weekly children’s and youth programs will resume on Monday, January 8.

Reminder that kids in grades 3+ can take bus 54 to the library any day after school. Parents will need to send a note to the school’s office to let them know. This is a great service provided by North Gibson School Corporation!

January Special Programs: January 6: Knitting Club, 9am-noon. Free and open to all ages and skill levels, no pre-registration required. It meets the first Saturday of every month.

January 8: Family Movie Night, 6pm. The Lego Ninjago Movie. Rated PG. Free popcorn and water.

January 9: Free Computer Class, 5:30-7:30pm.

Intermediate Photoshop Class. Learn how to clean up photos: cover scratches, crease repair, red-eye, adding and removing parts of photos. Call 812-385-4464 to register, 6 spots available.

January 13: Free Computer Class, 10am-noon.

Intermediate Photoshop Class. Learn how to clean up photos: cover scratches, crease repair, red-eye, adding and removing parts of photos. Call 812-385-4464 to register, 6 spots available.

January 15: Bjorn Persson Art Unveiling, 5:30pm.

New photographic art display, Africa, will be unveiled at 5:30pm. The photo will be permanently displayed at the Princeton Public Library. Light refreshments will be served. Photo donated by Mr. Persson and framed by the Friends of the Princeton Public Library.

January 18: Crocheting Club, 6-8pm. Free and open to all ages and skill levels, no pre-registration required. It meets the third Thursday of every month.

January 20: History of the Wheeling Bridge, 10am.

Local history program presented by Harold Williams.

Learn about the history of the Wheeling Bridge and see

an 8 foot replica that will be on display.

January 22: AARP Tax Help, pre-registration, 9am1pm. Sign up for one session. If unable to pre-register, signups will be available on tax help days only which will be every Thursday, February 1-April12, beginning at 9am.

January 25: AARP Tax Help, pre-registration, 2-6pm.

Sign up for one session. If unable to pre-register, signups will be available on tax help days only which will be every Thursday, February 1-April12, beginning at 9am.

January 25: What Would Jane Austen Read? 6pm.

New book club for all ages. What books would Jane Austen find interesting in today’s day and age? Meets the fourth Thursday of every month.

January 29: Adult/Youth Movie Night, 5:15pm. It! Rated R. For ages 17+. Free popcorn and water.

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Local Author Book Released Through National Publisher

The Oakland City Columbia Township Public Library will host Megan Besing February 1st at 5 pm to celebrate her book launch. Megan’s work, is part of a multi-author collection The Mail Order Brides Collection which is being published by BarbourPublishing, Inc. Barbour publishes major Christian Fiction authors such as Wanda Brunstetter and Mary Connealy.

Megan will talk about the process of becoming a writer and going through the professional publishing world. The public is invited and books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

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Boy Scouts Appreciate Foundation

In November, the Gibson County Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $54,534 to 14 charitable organizations serving Gibson County.

One of those gifts went to the Boy Scout Troop #246. With a $4,000 grant from the Foundation, Troop #246 is able to buy a used trailer to safely haul camping necessities.

Troop #246 had issues with their old trailer. The aged trailer was made out of an old refrigerator truck, and it was taller than it was wide.

When semi-trucks would pass, the trailer would swerve causing the driver pulling the trailer to do the same. Imagine driving down the interstate with a truck full of young men in a trailer that was unsafe. “It got to the point where no one felt safe driving the trailer to campsites,” stated troop leader, Robert Lingafelter. Something needed to be done.

The Boy Scouts researched what a good, used trailer would cost and applied for a grant through the Gibson County Foundation. The Foundation granted the full amount for $4,000 in order for the Boy Scouts to continue their vison of building

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character development and lifetime values.

Troop #246 will gift their old trailer to the Cub Scout Pack #246. The Pack currently pays a storage fee to store all the equipment needed for the annual Pinewood Derby. The Cub Scouts will now use the old trailer to store the items and free up money for more important endeavors.

“Without the Gibson County Community Foundation, we would have to find another way to haul all the gear needed for our boys to camp,” explained Julie Burnor, treasurer of the troop. “We will now be able to continue camping and teaching the young men in our community important values while having fun.”

The Gibson County Community Foundation, one of 700 community foundations in the United States today, was founded in 1993 to help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Gibson County today and for generations to come.

Information about all of the Foundation’s giving programs and how you can help can be found at www.gibsoncountyfoundation.org and by “liking” the Foundation’s Facebook page.

Right: Another Gibson County Community Foundation grant in action: Margaret Wilkerson presented her painting of the Foundation’s logo as a thank-you for grant funding that provided arts and craft supplies to the ARC’s Life Skills program. The program not only enables ARC consumers to express their unique artistic abilities but it also helps them connect to the creative community.

Photo: Melissa Walden.

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Holiday Happenings in Gibson County The ARC Put on Christmas Dinner

Stan Keepes and Melissa Walden pass out awards for the ugly sweater contest.

Tables were packed for the ARC Christmas dinner and ugly sweater contest.

St. Joseph School Held Christmas Program

These volunteers served the ARC consumers and guests a fried chicken dinner with all the fixings.

FOP Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping

On Monday, December 18th, the sanctuary at St. Joeseph Catholic Church was filled with family as the Early Childhood Program sang Christmas songs. The older students presented their program afterwards in the gymnasium.

Beadle Bunch Sweets

St. Joe Youth Sings

Linda and Lisa Young (right) take a break from the girls basketball game to buy some sweets.

St. Joe’s Youth Group went carroling. Left: Jace Masters, Tonya & Shelby Thompson, Deb Bateman, Reagn Cochren and Rick Coleman.

Above: Everyone got a picture with Santa before shopping. Below: Two new buddies in the toy aisle.

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