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Welcome back for the 4th anniversary edition. It’s been a whirlwind of a year and we’re still here, bringing you tidbits and stories about the local folks of Gibson County. It’s been such fun.

December was a busy month with more holiday activities and sightings of that jolly old fat man than anyone could keep up with, including me. I did my best in the space alotted.

Our cover and Sports Insider story is about a local legend and incredibly accomplished athelete, Pat Seib. Congratulations doesn’t seem enough to say.

The Cooking Corner has taken a different twist this time so be warned. I was invited to a Filipino Christmas party and had a grand time. The culture and food were so interesting. Welcome to our community.

Be sure to check out the Business Today feature on RPM Tool and their 15 years of being a part of our business community.

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Gibson County resident, retired teacher and coach Pat Seib of Haubstadt was honored to be inducted into the Murray State Athletics’ Hall of Fame in November of this year.

Growing up in the Owensboro, Kentucky area, Pat always held athletics as a top priority in her life. She was recognized for being a Kentucky State Champion during her high school days.

During her college days she was noted for competing and excelling in track and field events, cross country, basketball, tennis and volleyball. Pat was also known for coaching the women’s track team as a graduate student at Murray State.

She is viewed as a pioneer in women’s athletics having been a member of Murray State University’s first women’s track team. Universities at that time did not offer scholarships for women’s athletics. She simply

enjoyed the games and wanted to participate and excel.

In 1971, Pat graduated college with a health and physical education degree. After graduate school Pat went on to spend 35 years teaching and coaching in Gibson County at Gibson Southern High School.

Her resume alone shows her commitment to promoting physical health and activity to our younger generations, but her personal honors also reflect the dedication she is known for. She has been named Coach of the Year many times as well as receiving various awards and recognition for her efforts and skills.

Pat was chosen as a Hall of Fame member for her dedication to participating in athletic competitions during college. She continued her commitment to physical education throughout her professional career.

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high honor. Her response was, “Yes.” She went on to explain it had been approximately three years since she had heard of the possibility that she could be inducted. When the call came, it brought great joy and pride!

Going to your old stomping grounds can be nostalgic. I wondered how it made her feel to be back where her career ultimately began. She was almost at a loss for words stating, “You just can’t even put it into words – it was so good.” It was a great time in her life and brought back many memories.

Pat’s highlight of her athletic career is being recognized with this Hall of Fame honor. She also went on to say there were so many good times competing in sports and coaching that it is really hard to narrow down just one.

Retiring in 2006, after 35 years of teaching and coaching, Pat still keeps athletics in her everyday life.

Her regular routine includes exercising at Bob’s Gym Monday through Friday to stay active, as well as baby sitting her grandkids on almost a daily basis. Retirement has not slowed her down one bit!

Every inspiring person often has a favorite quote or motto they live by. Pat’s is - “Win or lose, it is not how you play the game, it’s what you get out of it. You

Pat with her family, attending a football game at Murray State the weekend of the Hall of Fame ceremony.

can lose and still win by learning something different that you might have to do to win or accomplish a goal.” This is a great piece of advice and lesson.

Originally hailing from the Owensboro, Kentucky area, Kentucky’s loss was definitely Indiana’s gain. It is safe to say our county is better off having had an outstanding lady like Pat Seib teaching and positively influencing our future generations.

Pat’s Highlights

-State Champi on 8 times in high school - 50 yd . hurdles, high jump, softball throw - MVP in Wom en’s Basketbal l& Women’s Tra ck and Field ’71 - ICGSA Distr ict 5 Coach of the Year in Track and Field ’93 & ’95

Left: Tandy Jones, friend and former GSHS teacher with Pat.

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As the Vet Says If you’re like most people, you’re thinking of a few things you’d like to change in the New Year. You may have even set some resolutions. Do your pets have New Year’s Resolutions, too? Here are a few things we think pets might like to change over the next 12 months.

• Lose a little weight. So many pets are overweight.

And because they are so small to start with, one extra pound can be a lot for our furry family members. Bring your dog or cat in for an exam and a weight check. Our veterinarians can help you with a diet and exercise plan to help take that extra weight off. Then come in for free weight checks to monitor your pet’s progress!

• Exercise more. Don’t we all wish we could do this?

It’s not as easy as joining a gym for our pets. For your furry family members, this might look like more walks, more time playing fetch or chase, or feeding

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• Booster vaccines. All our pets’ vaccines need to be boostered once a year. Before our veterinarians give your pets their annual vaccines, they will do a complete physical examination to check for any other problems, and answer any questions you have about your pets.

• Stay protected from heartworms, fleas, and ticks.

This is so important for our pets’ health! And luckily, it’s as easy as one pill a month, a topical medicine, or a single injection for the year. Our veterinarians can review your pet’s lifestyle and give our recommendations on what we think will be best for your pet.

What are your pet’s New Year’s Resolutions? The entire team at Princeton Veterinary Hospital is here to help keep your pets healthy. Call us at 812-385-2733 with any questions, or come in during our regular business hours (no appointment needed!) for an exam or to talk to our veterinarians and technicians.

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Celebrating 15 Years of RPM Tool

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It’s difficult to tell when or how a teacher may have an impact on one of their student’s lives. It happens often. Before Larry Sisk arrived and brought the vocational classes to award winning status, there was a time when no “shop” or trade classes were offered at Princeton High School. So in 1994, when Matt Robbins of Patoka realized that he was burned out with college prep courses, he was

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looking for a different path. After doing some welding in FFA, Matt discovered that he liked working with his hands and hanging out with Mr. Potts. No one, and probably not Mr. Potts, expected that 26 years later, Matt would be celebrating 15 years of business ownership, running RPM Tool in Princeton.

This didn’t happen overnight. After graduation from high school in 1996, Matt was an intern in the maintenance department at Potter & Brumfield, then called Siemens. During that time, he was taking courses at Vincennes University in injection molding. When the company moved to other locations, interns were not invited, so Matt began working for Roger Wallace at his machine shop. Wallace Precision Machining was on Carither’s Road north of Princeton. This is where Matt gained experience in the business world. When Roger retired in 2005, Matt was able to buy the business from him and rename it Robbins Precision Machine, RPM Tool for short.

One of the first changes that Matt made was location.

While eating at Blimpies in Princeton, he looked across the road towards Fifth/ Third Bank and saw that the building directly behind it was going up for sale. He literally watched the real estate agent display Matt and Matt study the plans for their current project.

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the “For Sale” sign. After checking the amenities of the building it was a done deal.

His second change was to buy a forklift and save his back unloading parts. Yes, he learned a few tricks along the way.

So what does RPM do? They make precision components for the automotion industry. It was a perfectly timed niche. One example is the hands and nest for robotic arms used in the automation process of various factory settings. Customers send a 3D drawing of what they need to Matt. After running the specifications through their software, they have a plan for making the part needed.

RPM also works closely with many local companies, like Shamrock Engineering in Oakland City and HMC Gears in Princeton. Matt and his two person crew help them with smaller components. Many of RPM’s customers are from the Evansville area, but they ship parts from the East coast to California.

To keep up with industry and technology advances, Matt and his crew attend an semi-annual Tool and Dye show in Chicago. Business always changes. RPM also made a change in April of 2018. They expanded their building. It was a very “tight fit before”, Matt commented.

This expansion gave them the space to recently add a new milling machine for more options in business.

Congratulations to Matt for finding his niche and RPM’s 15 years of business, while always looking to the future.

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Habitat Held Dinner to Thank Volunteers

Gibson County Habitat for Humanity held its annual dinner Thursday, December 5th in the Loft at R’z Cafe in Ft. Branch.

Habitat wanted to thank the volunteers that helped with building the home and those contractors that donated time and materials. Greg Goodson was also honored for his upcoming retirement.

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New Bank to Open Soon

The Springs Valley Bank & Trust, located on Broadway in Princeton will have a ribbon cutting Thursday, January 23rd at 5 p.m.

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Above: Ralph Welp was awarded “Volunteer of the Year” for help at Habitat.

Right: C.T. Montgomery, Josh Shearer and J.D. Wildt chat before the meal at R’z Cafe.

Financial advisor, Tyler Brengman’s office held its annual Christmas open house and collected canned goods for needy families Wednesday, December 12th.

Junior Achievement Received Grant

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The Gibson County Community Foundation congratulates Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana for being awarded a grant of $2,400. The grant will be used to teach 46 classes in 11 Gibson County schools, serving over 1,000 Gibson County students.

Junior Achievement is looking for volunteer mentors.

Call Ruth Wilson for information, 812-425-8152.

Left: Adrienne and Tyler Brengman with office administrator, Shiela Hannah

Gibson General Hospital Honored Dr. Patel

A reception in honor of Dr. Patel’s retirement was held at Gibson General Hospital Wednesday, December 11th.

Many people came to say thank you for his more than 27 years of service to the community Dr. Patel and his wife chat with Lindel Hume.

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Kappa Omega Hosted 38th Annual Christmas Bazaar

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Chamber Held Annual Open House

The Gibson County Chamber of Commerce held their annual open house Wednesday, December 6th.

They collected food items for the Salvation Army food drive. Decorations were provided by the ARC.

For thirty-eight-years Kappa Omega has presented a local shopping experience at their annual Christmas Bazar. It was held Saturday, December 7th.

There were many local vendors and shoppers.

Right: Lincoln Emerson of Owensville, who turned one-year-old on New Year’s Eve, kept his mother busy at the bazaar.

Gibson General Served Lunch to Seniors

Greg Goodson chats with Michael Melson at the open house.

Hogg Heaven in Mt. Carmel Closes

After 32 years of business, the owners of Hogg Heaven Bar-B-Q in Mt. Staff from Gibson General Hospital served a Christmas luncheon to Carmel, Illinois, announced patrons of the Gibson County Council on Aging Friday, December that the restaurant closed 20th. Members of the Patoka Township Board of Trustees also visited.

December 31st. They will continue to offer catering, Carmen Leffler but are looking to slow Celebrated 102nd down.

Holiday Open House Held by Doug Lane

The Edward Jones office of Doug Lane held a holiday open house for their clients on Wednesday, December 11th.

There were snacks and gifts.

Right: Troy Smith brought his youngest grandson, Colton, to the open house.

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Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City had a special birthday party for Carmen Leffler in honor of her 102nd birthday on Monday, November 25th.

Right: Five generations pose for a family photo. From left: Angie Hornby, Carmen holding Eugene Taylor Hornby, Elizabeth Hornby and Bob Leffler (behind).

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Veteran’s Voice

George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812 385-4522

I am once again pleased to inform you of some good news relative to veterans.

According to the United States Department of Defense (DOD), the use of military commissaries, exchanges, and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) retail facilities will now be extended to certain classes of military veterans.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, all service-connected disabled Veterans (to any degree), Purple Heart recipients, and former prisoners of war (POW) will be authorized to use these facilities, both online and in-person. These groups join Medal of Honor recipients and 100% disabled veterans who have long enjoyed these privileges.

Although online access is an exception, veterans must be enrolled in VA Healthcare and possess a valid Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) to use the “inperson”services. Additionally, the card must state the eligibility status (e.g. PURPLE HEART, FORMER POW, SERVICE CONNECTED). This will be the only acceptable means by which veterans without proper

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DOD credentials/ID may access the military installation(s). It is likewise important to remember that new users of this service, just like any other individual, must meet the installation’s access control requirements.

So, to summarize, those who are already enrolled for VA Healthcare and in possession of a VHID require no special action to qualify for this benefit.

Anyone who is qualified to enroll, but has not, may do so at any VA medical facility. For your convenience, I would also be happy to help you enroll. Call me so we can discuss your situation.

Labor Day Comes Back to the County Courtesy Gibson County Fairboard

Michael Dennis, President of the Labor Day Association, is proud to announce that the 134th Annual Labor Day Celebration will be hosted at the Gibson County Fairgrounds in Princeton, Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2020.

The Labor Day Celebration is like a four-day county fair and most events are subsidized by a combination of labor unions, business and civic organizations. It is a call for solidarity to all local unions to gather on Labor Day to honor all working men and women of the tri-state area.

They offer a family-oriented celebration that doesn’t break the average family’s budget. They have FREE carnival rides throughout the celebration, arena events like motocross and demo derby, other events like kids’ games, horseshoes, cornhole, gospel singing, karaoke, pageants, talent show, poker run, car show, rummage sale, food and vendor booths, and the 134th Annual Labor Day Parade.

Today they continue the tradition and honor all American workers, Union as well as non-union workers.

President Dennis stated “We are proud of the fact that we are able to celebrate all the hard-working men and women by having this celebration.”

For more information you can visit them online at http://www.labordayassoc.com/.

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Business Feature Update from the October ‘17 issue

Holders Furniture Continues Family History

Business Feature Update from the January ‘18 issue

Last October, Holder’s Furniture in Owensville celebrated 145 years of being in business. The fourth generation of the family is now actively involved in continuing the tradition of offering quality service and products.

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Artist Feature Update from the September ‘17 issue

Red Dawn Armory Has Expansion Plans

In January 2018, Red Dawn Armory moved to the current location on Hwy. 41 South in Princeton. Just two years later, they are expanding the building to offer more services to the community.

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Se t t in g R e co r d s O ne B arrel at a Tim e

For the fourth straight year, Ft. Branch native, Tanner Wright attended G-Fest near Chicago. This features Godzilla and other famous characters from the traditional tokusatsu style of filming.

His booth consisted of prints that he drew, inked, and scanned then colored. For the second year, Tanner was part of a panel that informed an audience how to make original monsters and have it stand out from others.

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Lankford Rides Again

Jeff Lankford of Princeton competed at the Appaloosa World Championship show in Ft. Worth, TX. October 25th through November 2nd.

Jeff’s 5-year-old horse Powersignjac was World Champion in the junior pole bending and was 3rd place in junior barrels. Powersignjac was reserve high point junior game horse.

Jeff also rode his 16-year-old horse Slide Me A Whiz to a World Championship in the Open Figure 8 stake race. This year’s Appaloosa World Championship show was the 45th straight World Championship show in which Jeff has competed.

In November, Tanner went to Louisville for a Galaxy Convention which was a weekend festival that highlighted comics, toys, cartoons, anime, sci-fi and fantasy themes.

Between events Tanner continues to do pet portraits on commission. His most notable moment of the year, was getting married to Olivia Grey in October. Congratulations!

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Gardening Goodies

African Violets aren’t just your grandmother’s houseplants. They are inexpensive, easy to propagate (and fun too!) as well as produce loads of flowers, if you are attentive with their care.

What more would you want in a houseplant?

Saintpaulias were discovered in 1892, by the then governor of German East Africa, Baron Walter von St. Paul-Illaire. Because he discovered them, they were also named after him. This plant can be found growing in Tanzania and parts of Kenya, Africa.

Unfortunately, their habitat is now in danger.

Light - Light is an especially important consideration for growing African Violets. Flowering plants need more light than plants that are grown for just their foliage. They love very bright indirect light and require it in order for them to bloom well. These plants need to be grown in a window. They will not bloom or do well in dimly lit areas.

AVs also grow well under grow lights and do very well growing in an eastern exposure window. By placing them in this exposure they will do very well.

Northern exposure windows can work well too, but check them periodically to make sure this is the right place for them. A good rule of thumb to use is: Every window is different, so what works for one, may not work for others as far as the placement of your African Violet.

There are four points to keep in mind when placing your African Violets: -Your geographical location in the world -The size of your window -The type of glass in your window -If you have any obstructions such as trees or walls.

Western or Southern windows are not the best to use, because the sun is to strong. You might hang blinds or sheers up to diffuse the direct sun, otherwise the leaves will burn. The bottom line is that if your AV doesn’t receive enough light, it simply will not bloom well. Make sure you rotate the plant half a turn each week This helps it grow more uniformly.

Water - The best way to water an African Violet is from the bottom. Fill the drainage saucer about 1/2 - 3/4 full of water. If at all possible, do this of an early morning.

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Whatever water hasn’t been soaked up in 4 6 hours, discard the unused water. When watering, keep water off the leaves because this could cause leaf spotting.

Watering from the top can cause crown rot in your AVs. They have very fine delicate roots and prefer an evenly moist (not wet) soil. Allow the top part of the soil to dry slightly, before watering again. Always use tepid or room temperature water, never use cold water. Cold water can shock the plant, which can damage the roots and stunt it from growing and blooming correctly. Don’t let the soil dry out completely, or the leaves will become droopy. Each time this happen it will weaken the plant. Also, don’t let your AV sit in water because this can cause root and crown rot.

Fertilize - Fertilize your African Violet every other watering using a good professional AV fertilizer. When looking for a good fertilizer, you want to find one that contains nitrogen which helps the growth of the leaves; phosphorous, which helps with the root growth and flowering and potassium, which helps with the plant’s resistance against disease. Don’t fertilize if the soil is dry.

Also, make sure the soil is slightly damp before fertilizing.

Temperature - AVs like to be kept in temperatures of 65-75 degrees. Keep them out of cold drafts. Colder temps can be detrimental. However, if they are in a cooler place and blooming, leave them alone and enjoy.

For information on propagating African Violets, come back next month for part two.

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Backyard Birds When Rascal Flatts wrote a song called “Life Is A Highway”, I’m sure they did not have the Red-tailed Hawk in mind. The Redtailed Hawk is not necessarily a backyard bird, but if you live by a highway you just might have one near your home.

Their feeding territory ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 square miles. In order to see one of these sturdy fellows all you have to do is drive down the highway and it shouldn’t be long before you see one. They can be seen on power poles, fence posts and tops of smaller trees.

They will most likely be seen staring at the ground looking for their next snack of voles, mice or rabbits.

Their weight comes in at 2.4 pounds and wing span averages a little over 4 feet. The Red-tailed Hawk’s red tail is very distinctive in helping to identify this raptor however, when perched its wing feathers drape down its back and along the tail to disguise this cinnamon colored tail making it difficult to see except when in flight. While robust in size, one might confuse this raptor for a broad shouldered farm chicken perched on a fence, but this is generally the main hawk you will see perching this way.

Armed with this information, it makes it even harder to

imagine this bird can reach diving speeds in flight of up to 120 mph.

The Red-tailed Hawk’s breeding season will run from late February through March in our area. They demonstrate a sky dance during courtship that covers the area above their claimed territory. This dance could be described as a roller coaster ride of speeding up to great heights, then falling and tumbling back down while touching each other talon to talon and wing to wing, and then back up to great heights to do it all over again. This display is loud and aggressive which helps in identifying the territory to other red-tails in the area.

Their nest is built of an untidy pile of sticks averaging 30” across and can be as much as 38” deep, depending on the number of years it has been in use. It can be lined with various plant materials of tree bark, corn cobs and stalks.

The next time you are driving down the highway, glance around at the fence post, power poles and so on.

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The Patoka Orphanage

Picturing the Past Story and photos: Greg Wright

The Patoka orphans’ home which was sometimes referred to as the old Patoka orphanage. This landmark was one of the most picturesque structures in the county.

It was a combination of brick and frame with nine rooms; five downstairs, a summer kitchen, a bathroom with interior stairs and moldings made of solid walnut. The home was built in 1879, by Lucius and Marietta French.

French, who was an early surveyor and land speculator, built the home from bricks that were made from clay taken from this large parcel of land. He eventually went bankrupt and died in 1893. His wife sold the property to the county March 11, 1895. The Commissioners decided to begin serving the orphans of the area there.

The first matron was Elizabeth McIntyre, whose 18year-old son did most of the maintenance on the property and lived there with his mother. Before the county bought the French property, children were kept at the county infirmary with the adults. The older boys who lived at the home were allowed to take jobs outside the home. During planting and harvest times, many would work for the farmers and at other times of the year, they kept busy picking strawberries and mowing lawns.They were allowed to keep all the money they made.

The children were fed and clothed and attended church on Sundays. McIntyre and volunteers would transport the children to church, returning them to the home when Sunday school was over. During its most prosperous times, the French Home Orphanage served as home to as many as 52 children and had several different caretakers.

Longtime Francisco resident Jerry McKannan lived at the orphanage as a ten-year-old in 1953. By that time, there were only about 10 children (all boys) living there.

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The Ratliff’s tenure began in 1949, and were, “very nice folks.”, Jerry recalled. “Us boys were responsible for chores such as stoking the coal furnace, milking the cow, and doing all the dishes.”, said McKannan. “For extra money we were allowed to walk to the golf course a couple miles away and caddy for the golfers. I remember caddying for Dr. Boren and Dr. Hyslop on several occasions”. Jerry remembers two old widow ladies living down the road near the gate of the orphanage who would bake fresh pies that the boys would carry back home for dessert for the rest of the kids. “I remember watching the early construction of the “new” four lane Highway 41. You could see clearly from the home perched on the bluff, high above the construction area.”

Jerry recalled. By 1955, Jerry and his brother had been placed in foster care at a home near Oakland City.

The French Orphans’ home and its eight acre estate were abandoned in August,1956. At the time it was closed there were eight orphans that were immediately placed in foster homes. An auction was held, and the county sold the property on July 12, 1957, for $5000 to Continued next page

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The structure was torn down in June, 1983, after a lightning strike had burned out the roof and interior.

Watch for next month as we will visit the past in the East of the county, Oakland City.

Denzel Resler. Resler who as a child spent five years at the orphanage from 1927 to 1932, lived on Virgil Boulevard and was an employee of Hurst Manufacturing. The home was abandoned and unoccupied by 1965. By the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s the home had fallen into disrepair and had become a local party hang out for area teenagers.

Left: Mr. & Mrs. George Ratliff operated the orphanage in the 1950’s.

Flashbacks from Yesterday Henry Schmits 1915-2005

By Jeff Minnis

When I think of men who have been in the service station business, Henry Schmits is the first that comes to my mind. I have no facts to back this up, but I’m going to say that he was in the service station profession longer then anyone else in Princeton.

Henry started his career in service stations working at a Phillips 66 station on the 100 block of East Broadway across from the Post Office. Through the years, he worked for Hank LaMar at City Motors doing oil changes and also had a route in Pike County for the Sunbeam Bread Company. However, he was always pumping gas and doing oil changes at a service station after running his bread route.

In the early ‘60’s, he started selling Sinclair gas on the south east corner of Main and Water Streets. In 1966, he moved across the street to where Enterprise Car Rental is currently located. Henry operated this station selling Conoco gasoline until the late ‘90’s.

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He focused on selling gas, oil changes, washing cars and light mechanical work such as belts, hoses, batteries and tune-ups.

While visiting with his son Joe, he told me the station always had its regular loafers that would stop by every day to visit and get the latest on what was going on in town. The corner gas station was the equivalent of a beauty shop where women got in on all of the local gossip. Joe also told me that his Dad would never turn down someone who was down on their luck.

He would let them run up a tab until they could pay him. Some paid him back and some never did, but he never let that stop him from continuing to help others.

A few tidbits about Henry: He met his wife, “Faye Finney,” on a blind date that was set up by a family member. They hit it off and married in 1936. From there, they raised a total of 13 children. During the late ‘60’s or early ‘70’s, Henry also ran for sheriff on the Republican ticket against Solly Mitchell. After closing the station, he went to work for the Green Thumb Club, doing work all around Gibson County for many years.

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Living in a county that goes back to 1813, gives its residents plenty of historical places to learn from and experience. Gibson County has covered bridges, beautiful old churches, iconic gyms and a museum that is a tribute to early education and agriculture. Lyles Station has so much to offer and tell about, it can’t be explained in one setting. This segment will focus on the museum.

Lyles Station was an African-American settlement that goes back to 1849. It had it’s own post office, church and a school that was built in 1919. In 2001, the school was restored and converted into a museum showcasing The Heritage Classroom

the heritage and contributions of the area. Today it is recognized on both state and federal levels as an historic landmark and became part of the Smithsonian Institute in 2016.

The top floor of the school has three rooms to explore or have a guided tour. There’s a large room furnished to replicate the days of old time schoolrooms so that students can experience how it was to go to school in 1920’s. In the Heritage Classroom, students can attend from 9am - 1pm, dress in period costume, just as their great grandparents grew up. It took two years for nine teachers from all the school systems in Gibson County to develop a curriculum that was realistic for the period.

The history of local agriculture is showcased in another section. There are panels of detailed history, showing a timeline on how the area was developed by its early settlers. One panel is dedicated to the involvement of families in Gibson County that were dedicated to helping the Underground Railroad. A wide

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selection of historic farm tools and “Looking over the President’s Shoulder.” machines line the walls. A guide comes in Another former resident, Aaron Fisher, born handy for this section, to explain all of the in 1895 at Lyles, was a World War I decorated intricacies. There are tours every afternoon Army Veteran, serving from 1911-1947. He was except Sunday. awarded the Purple Heart and France’s highest Some of the most interesting facts are medal honor, The Croix de Guerre with a Gold what the former residents of Lyles Station Star, as well as other medals. have gone on to accomplish. One of the These are just two examples of locals that most famous is Alonzo Fields. He was born have gone through the Consolidated School at in 1900, at Lyles Station and went on to be Lyles Station and gone on to college, or war, the first African-American head butler in the and have Aaron Fischer White House to four U.S. Presidents - Hoover, accomplished Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower. He then wrote a great things. They book about weren’t limited the because they experience came from a titled “My 21 small town.

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Recently I had the honor of being invited to a Filipino-American Christmas party. It was an interesting evening of food, music, dance and customs of both cultures. The evening began with a variety of appetizers that ranged from the familiar cheese and cracker tray, popcorn and pretzels to sliced pineapple, langsat (similar to a white kiwi), and mangoes from Ecuador.

After introductions, an invocation and the national anthems to both countries, the buffet table was opened to over 350 people. Surrounding area mayors, sponsors and guests were treated to a cuisine of blended cultures. There were fried chicken, turkey, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes for familiar American fare. The Filipino options were an interesting variety of pork dishes, noodles, rice, spring rolls and meats in an adobo sauce. Many of the desserts were small cakes with coconut.

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VFW Auxiliary in Fort Branch Held Christmas Party

Early Saturday morning, December 7th, folks were lined up waiting for the doors to open at the Oakland City Lions Club.

They had a very good turn out.

The VFW in Fort Branch was decked out for a family Christmas party on Sunday, December 8th.

Santa was there for pictures and they offered snacks, toys and holiday movies for the kids.

Right: Six-year-old Serena Molina had her list for Santa ready as soon as she was done with breakfast.

Klinkers Cooked Breakfast for the Animal Shelter

Right: Todd Green and his family took a moment for a picture with Santa.

Blimpies Offered Cookies with Santa

Blimpies in Princeton partnered with the Southern Indiana Car Club on Sunday, December 8th.

They offered pictures and cookies with Santa.

Proceeds went to the charities of the Southern Indiana Car Club. However, not all of the kids were a fan of Santa.

On Saturday, December 7th, Klinkers in Princeton was filled with diners, pets and Santa Claus to raise money The crew from the Gibson County Animal Shelter was on hand to help with for the shelter. About the fundraiser. Photo: Paige Kennard 80 people attended.

Santa Came to the Senior Center

The Gibson County Council on Aging opened its doors to both pets and children to visit with Santa on Thursday, December 12th. This is just one of the many activities offered at the center.

The Glendale Santa & Ms. Claus came to visit.

Carter Boxell tried to show Cooper Duckworth not to be afraid of Santa.

Rural King Took Pics With Pets for GCAS

Supporters of the Gibson County Animal Shelter were on hand Sunday, December 1st at Rural King. Pictures of pets with Santa Claus were taken to help the shelter.

Kids and pets were welcomed by Santa at Rural King.

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Ch ristmas Activities i n the Cou nty U-Can Help Drive Raised Money for Locals

For more than 30 years, Dave Kunkle and Nick Michas have teamed up to raise money and food for the Salvation Army. This year’s event was on Friday, December 6th and they raised $23,247.

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Fort Branch Started the Holiday Season with Townwide Events

On Saturday, November 30th, Fort Branch started the holiday season with daylong events that included the entire town. To begin the day there was breakfast with Santa and then the activities began. There were open houses and a tour of historic homes. The tree lighting was held early due to rain but crafts and cookies were offered later in the day. The Bells Intricate wood work in one of the of Harmony also performed. historic homes was discovered.

A truck load of toys and gifts were delivered by Toyota to the Salvation Army on December 13th. Volunteers were ready to help unload and appreciated the donations.

Volunteers unload items for needy families.

St. Joe Kids Got a Polar Express Treat

The Brickhouse invited local vendors and offered pictures with Santa.

The oldest home in the historic tour on Main Street.

Preschoolers at Fil- Am Held Annual Christmas Party St. Joe were in for a The Gibson & Wabash County Fil-Am Group filled the 4-H treat on December Building for their 2nd annual Christmas party with more 5th. They went to than 350 people. A multiethnic banquet dinner was served the Train Depot for and cultural singing and dancing provided entertainment. a reading of the Polar Express, a Left: Members of the visit with Santa and GWC Fil-Am dance snacks. The group performed kindergarten class Dayang Dayang, the got a turn at a later princess of the 1st date. degree dance at the

Mr. Gilbert hands out tickets to board the train.

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