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I’d probably be safe to wager that just about everyone is ready for real spring to kick in - nice sunny days and warmer weather. We’re all ready to go clean up the yard, pop in some colorful plants and break out our grills. It’s been months since it was nice enough to really be outside.

In this issue there are some grilling tips, recipes for eating better and all kind of events planned for when the sun finally shines. I’ve also learned to be flexible with features - there are occasions, you just have to wait for the right time. So if you don’t see a feature this month, watch for it next. You just never know, but rest assured, there will always be something interesting about the local folks.

Slide out of your work boots, grab a hot toddy or a cold one, depending on which kind of day Indiana weather is giving us and see what’s happening around the county.

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Behind the Scenes - pg. 2

As the Vets Says - pg. 7

The Cooking Corner -pg. 8 Business Today - pg. 12 Mouse Clicks - pg. 17

Concerts & Events - pg. 25 Sports Insider - pg. 32

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Behind the Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries

Hess, who is a volunteer fireman and his call letters are #423.

It began in May of 2009, when Beth and John Hess started offering carryout BBQ in a simple 10x14 building. Originally, John gained experience in college working at Shyler’s BBQ in Evansville. It sparked his interest in competitive cooking. The Hesses didn’t need to compete because, after only a year in the little carryout building, the couple rented the former Radio Shack location on 6th Street in downtown Petersburg. For four years they continued there as their business gained popularity and menu items.

Now, they are located on Illinois Street and the fire fighter theme went to a whole new level. On the Pepperoni pizza with sweet peppers.

No. 423 Smoke House

Now that the weather is about to break, it’s time for a road trip. We’re leaving the county and taking a short drive to Petersburg for a barbecue adventure. A friend told me about a family owned and operated restaurant called No. 423 Smokehouse and brought me a sample of their baby back ribs. My curiosity and taste buds got the best of me.

Just 25 minutes from the Gibson County Courthouse, using I-69, you can be at the door of a restaurant that serves pitroasted chicken, pulled pork, ribs and homemade pizzas.

The shiny fire station and pig themed building opened October of 2014. The idea for the restaurant’s theme came from owner John Brisket dinner

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a rack to each table. Every time that I’ve visited No. 423 continued Smoke House at least 1/3 of the patrons are eating pizza, front of the menu is a picture of fire fighters and their which comes in a variety of creed. As with many BBQ joints, rolls of paper towels toppings that of course, set atop shiny black tables, and red accents the top of Fried pickles include pulled pork. We were the walls that are lined with license plates. Customers curious so we had to try their deep dish. That’s hand receive a discount on their meal for adding license sliced cheese layered on homemade dough, topped with plates to the collection.

There is a variety of firefighter memorabilia that adorn the ingredients of choice, that could include any of the smoked meats and topped with red sauce. What a nice the walls, but the most spectacular is a mural painted change, Chicago-style in the Midwest. on one wall. Jason Martin from Ferdinand painted the Beth was asked, “Why pizza?” She replied, “Because front of two fire trucks in great detail. It’s complete with we like pizza. Between the barbecue, pizza and spotted Dalmatian dogs and an intricate example of the sandwiches, somebody should always be able to find fireman’s helmet. Behind the bright red door is a party something they like.” For more options, especially during room that is used for meetings, banquets and the Lent, they have fish and shrimp on the menu, sprinkled overflow of patrons each weekend. with the house seasoning.

The most popular item is the pulled pork, which is Most of the sides are handmade by Beth. That means pork shoulder cooked low and slow in their pit for 16 a creamy slaw, potato salad and a hot sauce that was hours. Their slogan is “The best butt in town” which handed down from her Mom, dating back to the 1950’s could very well be true since they go through about 80 or so in Dover, Tennessee. She even marinates sweet butts per week, or ten cases. red peppers for a pizza topping. One The pit-roasted chicken is another interesting side is the cornbread salad. What popular item that they cook twice daily tops this dish off is a poppy seed dressing over hickory wood. Offering the chicken with mayonnaise and vinegar. and ribs as a combination is a great One of the things that intrigued me about option. The baby back ribs smoke for the Smokehouse was the Cuban sandwich. three hours and are sauced right before This submarine style sandwich served on a serving and are a consistently great toasted bun contains layers of pulled pork, dish. sliced ham and Swiss cheese with a pickle.

Cheese sticks The portions of all of the food at No. This is a traditional sandwich found in Florida 423 Smokehouse are ample and that but has gained popularity and now migrated to the includes the appetizers. The large plate of seasoned Midwest. chips with bacon and cheese not only had plenty of The Cuban is just one of the many sandwiches that toppings, but also a nice spice. This is the house dry No. 423 has. They offer six types of strombolis - from an rub that’s used on many items. A few of the new Italian, BBQ, Hawaiian, to the increasingly popular appetizers added to the menu are homemade cheese Chicken/Bacon/Ranch. There’s even a Rueben that uses sticks and fried pickles served with a tangy horseradish pulled pork instead of corned beef for a twist. sauce.

The newest item on the menu is brisket. Customers Beth told me that they slice mozzarella, dip it in requested this smoked item for quite awhile, but the buttermilk and then coat it with not only flour, but panko Hesses kept testing the cooking method until they could crumbs for extra crunch. The cheese sticks are then consistently get it right. The Smoke House has figured it frozen (so the cheese doesn’t ooze out while cooking) and then dipped again before frying. There are six really out and it’s now a really big seller. There’s at least a half dozen thick sliced pieces that come to an order. large sticks to an order served with pizza sauce.

To see why No. 423 Smoke House has become so What’s pizza sauce doing in a barbecue place? It’s popular, catch them on an upcoming edition of “Tasting because one of the many homemade things made is pizza. That’s right, homemade pizza dough is served on the Tri-State” for a visual tour before you go for yourself.

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Tim Hughes explained the best way to cook a steak. “First get the coals really hot, then dip your steak in a shallow pan of virgin olive oil. Sear it on the hot grill, but don’t mess with it or flip it too often. A good sear is important.”

The Palace Cafe’ When Tom Shearer gets a day

off, he’s still cooking but it’s on the grill. When cooking ribs, he likes to use pecan wood.

Tom says if you, “Fill the water pan with apple cider vinegar, poke wholes in your potatoes (placed on the top rack), you’ll get the taste of bacon infused spuds.”

Fred Breiten says that low and slow is they key. He doesn’t cook anything over 225-250 degrees. Mesquite is the wood he prefers, because that’s what he grew up with in Texas.

“If you’re offering Texas-style BBQ, you should be authentic.”

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Overcoming the Odds H ow to D eal w ith a D isability

By Jancey Smith Photo provided

do better and depressed because couldn’t, How many of you have ever had trouble James took a turn down a bad bath for in school with a certain subject? I’m betting awhile, unconsciously self- medicating. But everyone has at some point in time his life turned around in 1999, when he whether it be writing essays, dissecting a became a father. It was time to get a job frog or differential equations. Over the and he realized the value of higher years, I have realized that all people learn education. differently.

James has learned how to manage My weakness was math. Oh, the basics many of the difficulties that come with a of add and subtract, fractions (once I disability. Since he’s a very goal oriented pictured a sliced pizza) and even geometry person, he keeps a calendar, makes lists (visualizing a pool table or construction site) and tries to stick to a schedule. When made sense. But when I advanced to studying he knows Jame’s needs quiet, he algebra and they started throwing in letters James Wilkerson Jr. and his wife, Marcia. highlights material and is constantly rewith numbers, that was totally not logical reading, reading aloud and writes things down in his own and a huge struggle. words so he can retain the information. James knows But can you imagine a reading disorder where letters that lectures don’t work for him. It’s frustrating because it come out reversed or words are omitted? That’s called takes him so much longer to study and complete dyslexia. What if your attention span was short and you homework, but it can be done. were easily distracted (couldn’t finish a task) ALL THE One thing that James recommends is to relax and TIME? If that happened constantly, wouldn’t it make life difficult as well? That’s called ADD. There are no filters in slow down. When trying to study or complete a task, if you lose focus - take a break, redirect your thoughts and your brain, so that every sound and sight hits at the energy. Much of it is knowing what works for each same intensity. The car blowing its horn down the street, person and that’s different for everyone. But don’t give a train 10 blocks away and the TV in front of you are all up, reach out, because James is proof that it can all be coming in at the same volume. How do you pick which is managed for the better. most important to focus on?

But James Wilkerson of Princeton, discovered that he had both dyslexia and ADD and has overcome the odds.

After just being a semi-average student who was passed through the system, because he wasn’t disruptive, he has gone on to earn a college degree. He graduated from Vincennes University with an Associates degree in Business Management, December 2017. Currently he’s enrolled at Indiana State University (ISU) as a full time student online, pursuing his Bachelors in Business Administration from the Scott College of Business.

James first realized that he had dyslexia in 1992, while watching episode of The Cosby Show. It was when they learned that Theo’s trouble in school was due to dyslexia. The light bulb went off. Knowing the problem is the beginning of learning how to deal with it.

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Backyard Birds

By Guest Writer, Shawn Keith

Purple Martins are the bird topic this month. This handsome bird with a cheerful song provides a lot of joy to many that provide housing for them. The Purple Martin measures close to eight inches in length with nearly a sixteen inch wingspan and weighs approximately 2.0 oz. . They are the largest of the swallow family in North America. This will be my third year hosting Purple Martins in my backyard. They are colonial nesters meaning they want to live with other Purple Martins. They also want to live near humans.

Over many years of humans providing nesting cavities the Purple Martin developed a traditional shift that equates safety to living near humans.

This interesting species travels from South America from their wintering grounds every spring to nest and raise their young in someone’s backyard in North America. They arrive in Spring and are here for about five months, then begin their journey returning to South America.

For example a journey from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Erie, Pennsylvania is approximately 5,000 miles.

Purple Martins are considered second cavity nesters

because they cannot excavate their own nesting cavity such as a woodpecker hole, hole in rock crevices, or in dead trees. Their dependence on human provided housing has increased over the years along with the decline of decaying tree snags with woodpecker holes.

Purple Martins are in decline but not on the endangered species list at this time.

Purple Martins are aerial insectivores and only eat and drink on the wing. Their diet consists of flying insects however one insect that is not a huge part of the Purple Martin’s diet is the mosquito which only makes up about 3% of their diet. A much larger part of their diet are ants, wasps, flies, beetles, dragonflies, and more.

If you would like to attract Purple Martins to your backyard, they are a joy to have in your landscape.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Heartworm Disease

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. With warm weather approaching (we hope!) spring is the time that many people start to think about starting their pets on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.

If you haven’t had your pets on heartworm prevention – yes, your cats, too! – it is definitely time to start. But did you know that most heartworm prevention medicines help to protect your pets from other parasites, too? Most medicines that we use for heartworm prevention will also protect your pets from intestinal parasites, and some are a “combination” medicine that also helps protect from fleas.

There are a lot of different heartworm prevention medicines available, and it can be confusing to choose the “right” one for your pets. We can help you make the right decision for your pets, your family, and your pet’s lifestyle.

No matter which heartworm prevention medicine you choose, we strongly recommend keeping your pets on this medicine all year long. Only using parasite prevention medicines seasonally can leave your pet at risk for getting heartworms (or other parasites) very early or very late in the “season.” Remember, by the time you see the first mosquito of the year, there have been lots that you haven’t seen! Even though the prevention medicines might seem expensive, they are much safer and less expensive than treating your dog or cat for heartworm disease.

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Visit PrincetonVet.net/heartworms for the answers to all your heartworm questions.

If you need to get your dog or cat started on heartworm prevention medicines, or you need to refill your current prescription, we can help! Princeton Veterinary Hospital always accepts new clients, and we are on call for emergencies. You can reach us at 812385-2733.

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Regarding “Pet Poisons,” in the March issue.

It was probably close to 40 years ago that our Beagle mix ate a pound of choclate candy. We’d gone out for the evening and left a dish of candy on a lamp table next to my husband’s lounge chair.

What a surprise to find the dish empty when we got home.

I worried about the dog, thinking that she’d get sick & I’d have to clean up vomit.

Surprise! Nothing happened and she lived to be 12 to 14years-old.

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The Cooking Corner

by Jancey Smith For more recipes visit my blog at janceys.blogspot.com

Eating for the Better

Every year people start the new year with well meaning resolutions to do better the next. It may be increased exercise, a diet or a financial savings plan, but after time, those good intentions fade away. But when a doctor tells you to change your ways or face a health risk and/or hospitalization, it’s good to pay attention.

That’s what Andrea Martin of L’Andrea’s Sweet Treats in Ft. Branch had to do. Right before Christmas, she learned that her husband was diabetic. At first they contributed the weight loss to giving up soda and switching to green tea. But as symptoms persisted, she drug him to see the doctor. They were told his glucose levels were extremely high and immediate action was required. It’s also very common for diabetics to also have heart problems because of the glucose.

When that news sank in, Andrea turned into the “Food Nazi.” Because of her experience in the food industry, she knew there were ways to combat some of the health risks with diet. She went in search of food substitutions and recipes without sugar and low carbs.

It was quite a chore to find food that helped and that her husband would like.

“He’s quite a picky eater,” Andrea confessed. “He’s a real meat and potatoes kind of guy. Veggies weren’t a thought, but he loves pasta, bread and desserts.”

So Andrea’s quest was to find a healthy way to make the foods that her husband liked, that way it wouldn’t be so hard to stick to the diet change. And the whole family changed their diet, too.

The most obvious change was to start using a sweetener as a sugar substitute. The next thing that she did was to use whole wheat flour instead of processed flour. There’s no fiber left in regular flour to

get rid of the glucose. One of her husband’s favorite breakfasts is pancakes, so Andrea found a way to make her own pancake mix using whole wheat flour.

Then it’s fine for him to eat, in moderation, with fat free syrup.

All green veggies and their fiber are good, so serving salads became a focus, but she had to make her own sugar free dressing.

It was interesting, that Andrea found, even though there are many fat-free dressings, it’s almost impossible to find fat-free ketchup. So she learned to make her own. That way her husband could have fat free French dressing, his favorite, on his salads. They’re high in fiber, but to make them more filling, Andrea’s added fruits and veggies to them. She tries to make each meal half veggie/salad, 1/4 protein and 1/4 starch. White potatoes aren’t good, but red ones are all right because they’re denser, so that’s an easy substitute.

Because Andrea and her husband both have full time jobs and a full time daughter, their schedules are busy. Going out to eat and grabbing a quick meal proved to be very difficult. They loved pizza, but few places offer whole wheat or gluten free crust. It was an interesting note that mozzarella cheese, for all its richness is fine - yellow cheeses, not as much. You have to constantly watch both heart and sugar issues.

Sandwich places that offer whole wheat buns can also be an option.

The drastic change in diet has made a big difference, not only in her husband’s health - glucose, triglyceride, and cholesterol numbers, but has been better for the entire family. Andrea was nice enough to share some of her recipes that have helped them adjust to “eating for the better.”

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The Cooking Cornercontinued Diabetic Lasagna

1-1/2 lbs. ground turkey breast or very lean 90/10 ground beef 1 large onion, chopped or 1 tsp. onion powder 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp. garlic powder 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes with NO SALT 3 or 4 leaves basil or 1/2 tsp. dried 1 tsp. dried oregano

Preparation -

9 sheets of whole wheat or gluten free lasagna noodles 15 oz. low fat or skim cottage cheese 1 egg 2 cups part skim mozzarella cheese shredded 2 tsp. olive oil salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles according to directions. Drain noodles and place in cold water to stop cooking.

In large skillet, heat olive oil. Add onions if using and sautĂŠ until soft. Add garlic and 1/2 tsp. of oregano and half of basil. Add ground meat, breaking into small bits.

Drain excess liquid. Add salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and bring to boil. Remove from heat.

In medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, salt, pepper and other half of basil.

Drain noodles. Place 3 noodles in 13x9x2 inch sprayed baking dish, covering bottom.

Add 1/2 of meat mixture, spreading evenly. Add half of cheese mixtures, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with some mozzarella. Layer 3 more noodles, top with remaining meat mixture, remaining cheese mixture and mozzarella. Layer last 3 noodles, sprinkle last of mozzarella and oregano. Cover with sprayed foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil bake 10 minutes more.

Broil 2 minutes until brown, let set 10 minutes before serving.

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The Cooking Cornercontinued Sugar Free Ketchup

7 oz. (approx. 3/4 cup) tomato paste 2 T. apple cider vinegar 2 T. sugar substitute 3/4 tsp. salt (to taste)

3/4 tsp. garlic powder 3/4 tsp. onion powder 1/2 T. Blackstrap molasses 1/16 tsp. cayenne pepper 2/3 cup water

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Place all ingredients in blender. Blend well. Store in airtight jar in refrigerator.

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Preparation -

1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/4 cup 3 3 3/4 cup olive oil

Place all ingredients except olive oil in blender and mix well. Add olive oil slowly while blending. Blend well so that dressing does not separate in containers.

Pour dressing into squeeze bottles and refrigerate until ready to use. Dressing will thicken when refrigerated. To thin for use, place bottle in microwave for 15-30 seconds and shake well.

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While driving Charms? Because it east on Highway was incorporated on 64 as you get to St. Patrick’s Day. Oakland City, on That’s how it got its your right, you’ll name. In 1998, a pass a dark group of six guys building that’s were invited by labeled Shamrock David Dunn to a Engineering. Many “round table” of us would crinkle meeting at the Deer a brow and Head Tavern in An airial view of Shamrock Engineering in Oakland City – photo submitted wonder, “What’s Evansville. He was a that? What do they do?”.

USI engineering graduate with a vision. Each of the For 20 years now, Shamrock has been building gentlemen he invited to the table had specific skills automated assembly equipment and test systems. and experience that would help form Shamrock. Some What does that mean in simple terms? They design were engineers, one was an accountant - Bob Cox, and build assembly lines, custom parts and program who worked for free for several years until he could be robots to do tasks. Many of their machines are in the paid for his services. Greg Adams was another key appliance or medical fields, but the automotive player in the forming of Shamrock. He and Dave spent industry is what keeps them growing. They work with hours on Greg’s front porch planning and doing companies like GM, Ford, and Toyota. Their estimates. machines can eliminate excess physical labor and Their first real order came from Jimmy Martin who make production safer. Shamrock works with some was working for Indiana Mills seat belt company. of our locals like RPM Tool in Princeton, JMCO in Jimmy has now gone on to own JMCO with Clint Ott in Owensville and the Toyota companies. Most of their Owensville. Their customers are next big order within four hours came from Berry from here, but have Plastics and it just sister companies kept going. One further away, reason making their reach Shamrock’s so widespread. busy is that they So why would not only build you name an these machines engineering and program business robots, but they Shamrock, like a also install them reminder of Lucky and debug any Robotic screw driving station

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Originally starting in Evansville, Dave was on the lookout Tucker St. Clair and Dakota Brogan for room to expand.

After multiple growing pains and the need for more space, Shamrock found Oakland City. He found the perfect spot by the old hospital which was near the interstate, and not landlocked so expansion was an option.

Dave said, “It’s been great. The community of Oakland City has been so welcoming and helpful. You couldn’t ask for any better.”

Sales and business are going good and they’re looking at expanding. But what Shamrock is really looking for is people with experience in electrical controls and machinists. They need workers. Currently there are 28 employees, mostly from around Gibson County, but they’d like more.

Dave went on to explain that Vincennes University has

a great program and Shamrock’s willing to take interns. He mentioned a student that was only a junior in high school, with real talent that came from Larry Sisk’s class at Princeton.

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Veteran’s Voice

I made the statement early on in this column last year that Gibson County veterans are blessed and fortunate to live in a place where they are appreciated and rewarded for their selfless service to our nation. I also told you that, at the local level, your County Commissioners and Council are completely committed to meeting your needs. More than one The new concession stands are underway at the Fairgrounds. year into my duties, I believe those statements more so than They are scheduled to be ready for the 2018 County Fair. ever and am pleased to provide you with irrefutable evidence.

Unlike many other counties in our great state, Gibson County possesses a vehicle whose sole purpose is to transport disabled and financially-challenged veterans to their VA medical appointments. This vehicle is furnished in large Alterations and More, part through gracious funding from our county government as combined with Pat’s Decals well as donations from local service organizations and moved from the West side of generous business owners. Without this valuable resource, I State Street, across from am completely satisfied that many of our local heroes would Attractions, a few blocks away go without necessary health care, much of which is a direct to 123 E. State Str. result of their service to our country.

This vehicle is operated by a small platoon of incredibly dedicated volunteers who have made it their purpose to Elev812 Strength & ensure that these vets get to the care that they need and Conditioning has deserve. Without these selfless folks, who seek no moved from next to recognition or accolade, this entire effort would fail. I salute Gibson Lanes to Old them and encourage you to do the same as you have Hwy. 41 heading to opportunity. For anyone who would have the time and desire Patoka. to serve others, call me and let’s talk about joining the team.

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During my travels throughout the County, these are some of the interesting little construction sites I came upon. I wanted to share these little tidbits to keep your curiosity updated.

In Ft. Branch, where Fifth Third Bank used to be, will soon be the new home of a branch of Evansville Federal Teacher’s Credit Union.

Also in Ft. Branch, across from Shane Minton’s Edward Jones office, will be a new law office for Sheets, Charles & Charles.

Matt Robbins, pictured with his daughter, is expanding RPM Tool, located behind Fifth Third Bank in Princeton.

The new home of the Vertical Church in Ft. Branch, is also coming along.

In Owensville, they’re still working on the new fire station, but it looks great.

What used to be Maximum Fitness in Haubstadt will soon be home to a pediatric therapy office occupied by Lori Kramer & Dawn Welborn-Mabrey.

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Local Junior Achievement Advisory Board Members

Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana hosted a community night at Toyota’s Visitor’s Center on March 8th. Their goal was to share information about the Junior Achievement program and encourage volunteers.

Job readiness, financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship. This is done through classroom activities, job shadowing and a career expo. Junior Achievement works with every school corporation in the county and is looking for more volunteers to help our students succeed in the workforce. Autumne Baker can be contacted for more information at 812-425-8152.

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The IRS has more than $24 million in unclaimed refunds for Indiana taxpayers who did not file a 2014 federal income tax return. Taxpayers who do not file by this year’s April deadline will forfeit their money. Liberty Tax reminds taxpayers that there is no penalty for filing a late return if they are owed a refund. “There’s no reason for taxpayers to overpay the IRS,� said Felicia Bowden, Owner at the Liberty Tax office in Princeton. “We can help taxpayers file past years’ returns and get what is rightfully theirs.�

The IRS estimates that about one million taxpayers across the U.S. are eligible for more than $1 billion in refunds. Half of the potential refunds are for more than $847. Unlike taxpayers who owe the IRS, those who qualify for refunds do not pay a penalty for filing a late return.

Taxpayers need to act quickly, though, the deadline to file a 2014 tax return is this year’s tax deadline of April 17.

After that, any refund will be turned over to the U.S. Treasury. Taxpayers who owe the IRS or the state, may find their refund used to pay off those debts. The refund also could be used to offset unpaid child support or student loans.

Taxpayers who did not file taxes for 2015 or 2016 will have their refunds held until those past years’ returns are filed. Liberty Tax encourages taxpayers to visit their tax preparer before the deadline. Liberty Tax can assist taxpayers with filing all past years’ returns and 2017 tax returns.

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Either way, taxpayers will avoid stiff penalties if they file either a regular income tax return or a request for a taxfiling extension by this year’s April 17 deadline. Taxpayers should file, even if they can’t pay the full amount due.

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Why Ordinary Antivirus Fails to Protect Your PC

What antivirus software “protects” your computer?

Some of the common ones I see on client computers are: Norton McAfee Trend Micro BitDefender VIPRE AVG Avast Avira ESET NOD32 Microsoft Security Essentials or Windows Defender Bad news, my friend.

I’ve got bad news if you’re using one of these products – your PC ISN’T as safe from viruses and malware as you believe.

Older isn’t better in this case All of these antivirus programs use 25-year-old technology to block viruses and malware. It’s called virus definitions.

Multiple times every day, these software manufacturers push updated virus definitions to your computer. It’s basically a list of known bad threats they have discovered that shouldn’t be allowed on your PC. Two Flaws I’m sure you can see the two major flaws with this.

First, it’s impossible to keep the list on your computer up-to-date.

Cybercriminals are always writing new scripts to attack computers.

It’s only after these new viruses are released on the Internet and have done their damage that antivirus vendors know they exist, reverse engineer how they work, and add them to the “bad list.”

This process can take days or even weeks – leaving your computer completely unprotected.

Second, it’s easy to bypass the list.

Hackers know how these lists scan incoming files to determine whether it is good or bad, whether it should be allowed or blocked.

So they modify their code just enough so your antivirus software doesn’t recognize it as being malicious – simply because it’s not on “the list” in the virus definitions database.

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Gardening Goodies

The Spathiphyllum (Peace Lily)

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Peace Lilies are great plants for the home. They are a fairly easy plant to take care of and an elegant and showy plant. They are a good plant to have in your home to purify the air around you, breaking down and neutralizing toxic gases like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide. These lilies are a rhizomatous herb from the forests of South America and are in the Anthurium family.

Light: Lilies prefer medium, indirect light. Yellow leaves indicate too much light. Brown spots and streaks indicate too much direct sun. Lilies do well under florescent lights.

Temperature: Lilies like temps between 65F to 80F and make sure to keep them out of cold drafts.

Watering: You should keep the soil damp/moist. A good rule of thumb (green or otherwise) is when the leaves start to droop slightly, you know it’s thirsty and time to give your plant a drink.

Fertilize: There is no need to fertilize during the Fall and Winter. By about April, start fertilizing every other week, using a good indoor houseplant fertilizer.

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Re- potting: Re-pot the lily when roots come out of the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.

Select a pot that’s about 1”-2” bigger in circumference than the one it’s in. Make sure the pot you pick has several drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Put about an inch of drainage material in the bottom of the pot. You can use rocks, packing peanuts, newspaper, coffee filters, or recycle the clay pots that have been broken by using these pieces as your drainage material. Then put about an inch or so of a good potting soil mix on top of the drainage material.

Take your Lily out of its old pot and put it in the new pot on top of the drainage material and soil. You want the soil level to be about an inch below the top rim of the pot. If not, take the plant out and put another layer of potting soil in the bottom. Set the plant back in and fill in all around the root ball (sides) firmly with potting soil.

You might also put a thin layer of soil on top of the soil.

When finished re-potting your lily, set it in a larger bowl, dishpan, or even your sink/tub of water and water your plant. Let your lily soak up all the water it wants over the next two hours. Take your plant out of the water and place in a saucer and enjoy your Peace Lily.

In Search of Spring Wildflowers

April showers bring wildflowers. Join Patoka River NWR wildflower enthusiast Marietta Smith and discover what is blooming on the Refuge on Saturday, April 21, (rain date April 28) at 9:00 am CST. Meet at the Boyds Trail parking lot and plan to drive or carpool to a designated location on the Refuge. Exploring will be off trail through the woods. Suitable clothing and shoes, as well as insect repellent, are suggested.

To get to the Boyds Trail parking lot, head east on SR 64 through Oakland City. Just outside of the city, look for the brown Refuge sign and turn left on CR 1275E. In 1/2 mile, bear left on paved 1300 E which becomes gravel.

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Fish Fry Fridays at the Clubs Many area clubs held fish fries during Lent as fundraisers. This is a tradition that’s been going on for years.

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Some early egg hunts planned for Saturday, March 24th, were postponed due to weather. Mother Nature didn’t stop Toyota from having their annual egg hunt at the Gibson County Fairgrounds.

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As Wabash County IL prepared to usher in a new century in 1999, it also ushered in a new festival that 18 years later is still a community favorite. The competition which has been partnered with Memphis in May and Kansas City Barbeque in terms of earning points is now a backyard nonprofessional event, but the level of enthusiasm and excitement remain the same. On April 27-28, Wabash Ribberfest returns to Market Street in uptown Mt. Carmel.

If your perception is just wandering around smelling barbecue you couldn’t be more wrong! Among the many things to enjoy is a motorcycle show, art show, wine garden, downhill cannonball derby, a vendors village and live entertainment on stage.

Smoke on The Wabash The competition will be open to 28 teams for prizes with a total purse of $1500. If you’ve ever dreamed of putting your grilling skills to the test here’s your chance.

This year $50 of each entry fee will be donated to the Wabash County Senior Citizens Center.

Thunder on the Hilltop This event draws some of the coolest bikes in the area. Competitors vie for trophies and bragging rights.

Wine Garden at Neikirks Tickle your palette with wine tasting from local vineyards at the Neikirk Building in the 300 block of Market Street. The event is open Friday from 4-10 p.m., and Saturday 4-8 p.m. A two day wristband is $5, with the first 200 receiving a free wine glass. Must be 21 to enter.

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Art Show at the Museum A little something for the eye. Area residents showcase their talent in different mediums at the Wabash County Museum on Market Street.

Cannonball Downhill Derby This race gives the younger ones a chance to get in the competition and has become a crowd favorite since its inception. The race is held on the hill at 3rd and Market Street.

As with all great festivals there will be food to eat.

Vendors will be selling food and some of the competing teams will have food to sell. Grab a bite to eat and listen to live music on the stage and shop at local stands and the businesses on Market Street.

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Concerts Coming to the Fair Courtesy Charlie Woodruff, Fair Board President

Gibson County fair is proud to announce 2 new rising Country stars headlining the 2018 Fair Friday July 13th.

Singer/songwriter Ashley McBryde who’s first single release is now climbing the charts “A Little Dive Bar in Dahlonega” from her new album “Girl Going Nowhere”.

McBryde has opened shows for Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert, has played the Grand Ole Opry several times and shared the stage with Luke Combs at the Ryman Auditorium. CoHeadlining and taking the stage first will be the duo Walker McGuire who’s Top 40 debut single “Til Tomorrow” has been streamed 22 million times and they are playing shows all over the country, featuring Ashley McBryde their new single “Lost”.

It will be a special night at the Gibson County Fair Friday, July 13th, with two new up and coming Country acts Ashley McBryde and Walker McGuire.

Show time is 7:30. The concert being presented by TOYOTA Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc. and your Local TOYOTA Indiana Dealers.

The Gibson County Fair is July 8th to 14th, in Princeton, Indiana.

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The Friends of The Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge would like to invite you to a presentation by local historian, geographer and story teller, Tom Mosley, on April 7, 2018, at 9:00 am, central time.

Tom will discuss some historically important geographical, social, political and economic features of the area that make the Refuge such an interesting place to visit. The impact of Indians, settlers, trappers, slaves, soldiers, and politicians will be discussed as we walk the same paths that they did. We will meet on the site where one of our true heroes is buried.

The outing will be physically easy. From Oakland City, go east on SR 64 and follow the Snakey Point signs. Turn left (north) on CR 1275 E. Continue until County Road 75 S. Follow the special event signs. Rain date will be April 14th. For further information, you can call 812-677-2318, or email tmrmind@frontier.com.

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We would like to welcome anyone interested in learning more about our program, the US Navy Sea Cadets, during an Informational Meeting.

This meeting is open to all youth, parents, possible instructors or Officers, and anyone else who may be interested in who we are!!!

Our program is geared towards youth between the ages of 10 and 17. Refreshments will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!!

The Meeting will be: April 10th, 2018 • 4:30 to 6:45 pm Oakland City Indiana Library Princeton Country Club April 14th, 9 am - 2 pm

On Circus Day

OCU Soulfest Johnson Center Oakland City April 14th, 5 pm

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Adult (2-65).............$13.00 Child/Senior (65+).....$8.00

Sullivan’s Grocery

Call In •Take Out • Dine In

*Children under 2 free*

Advance tickets can be purchased at City Hall, Hometown IGA, & German American Bank all in Oakland City, IN or call Page 24

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Craft & Vendor Fair

Adult (2-65).............$10.00 Child/Senior (65+).....$7.00

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The GSHS Student Council has partnered with R’z Cafe and Catering Company for a special fried chicken dinner to benefit Ft. Branch resident Ruby Wilkerson and Gibson Southern teacher Amanda Gidcumb.

The benefit dinner will be: $10 per ticket Sunday, April 15th, • 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

R’z Café and Catering (104 N Main St., Fort Branch, IN 47648)

Now Serving Fair Fish

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Mon. - Sat. Sunday

April 2018

5 am - 9 pm 6 am - 8 pm

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Broadway Players Kiss the Bride

What’s Happening!!

Cruise In at the Square

K of C Bingo Die Kirche Auktion Open to Public Fest & Dinner

JOY Club Bingo

Every Thursday Broadway Theatre S Music by Uncle Dave Old Haubstadt Gym Salvation Army ee Princeton K of C page 10 fo Princeton Friday, Apr. 27th Saturday, April 14th Princeton r 6 pm Feb. 6-7th, 7 pm details Starts 5:30 pm, See 5-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8 & 15th, 2 pm Awards 8:45 page 35 for Auction: Sunday, April 15th April 14th, 4 pm details Feb. 13-14th, 7 pm 8 a.m.

Patoka United Methodist Dinner & Auction Patoka,Saturday, April 7th, 5 pm

Broadway Theatre Vendor Fair Saturday, April 28th 10 am - 2 pm

US Naval Sea Cadet Meeting

Oakland City Library Tuesday, April 10th, 4:30-6:45 pm

Mackey United Salvation Army Free Methodist Church Community Meal Community Meal Tuesday, April 3,10, 17th Tuesday, April 10th 11-12:30 pm

5 pm - 6:30 pm Gibson St., Princeton

TMMI Hazardous Broadway Christian Princeton United Waste Clean up Day Church “Be Our Guest” Presbyterian TMMI South Parking Lot See page 35 fo Community Meal Community Meal r Saturday, April 28th details

8 am - 2 pm

Events at Gibson General Hospital

Tuesday, April 24th 5:00-6:30 pm

Saturday, April 14th

Area Concerts & Events

April 9-11, 2018 Annual Geranium Sale 9 am - 4pm May 2, 2018 Heartland Uniform Sale in lobby

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds

April 3, 2018 4th Grade Farm Fair in the Pavillion April 6 & 7, 2018 National Antique Tractor Pull Contact Darlene Cromer or NATPA website April 9, 2018 Stardust Circus (Indoors) Children under 12 free

Newsboys at Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, Fri., April 6th Jay and Silent Bob Get Old at Egyptian Room, Old National Centre Indy, Wed, April 11th Robin Trower at Egyptian Room, Old National Centre Indy, Fri. April, 13th Monster Jam at Ford Center, Evansville, Sat. April 21st Papa Roach at Egyptian Room, Old National Centre Indy, Sun., April 22nd Trevor Noah at IU Auditorium, Bloomington, Fri. April 27th Joker & Jester Comedy Tour at Brass Ring, Haubstadt, Sun. April 29th, 5 & 7 p.m.

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Princeton Second Graders Make Business Models Photos provided The second grade at Princeton community primary north built local buildings using geometric shapes they had learned in the classroom.

They did a very nice job, especially for just being in second grade.

Donut Bank Nieco’s Salon

Showplace Cinemas

Taco Bell and Broadway Bistro

McDonald’s & Long John Silvers

The Train Depot

Red Hats Travel to R’z Cafe’

The Gibson Girls of the Red Hat Society went to R’z in Ft. Branch to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Seated (L-R) Shirley Martin, Patty Knowles, Ann Padgett. Standing (L-R) Special visitor, Roxy Hill, Kathy Trowbridge, Jeannie Sollman, Beverly Kelly, Molly Minor, Cathy Clark, Shelba Lawrence and Karen Knapp.

Patriot Auto Plaza

April Movies

Friday, April 13th - Rampage (PG13)- Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is a primatologist who has bonded with a silverback gorilla. A genetic experiment turns the gentle ape into a monster.

The task is to find an antidote and save the world.

Friday, April 13th - Sgt. Stubby (PG)- The true story of a bull terrier who bonds with the 26th Yankee Division in W.W.I and the first dog promoted to Sergeant in U.S. Army history.

Friday, April 20th - Duck Duck Goose- A bachelor goose, voiced by Jim Gaffigan is injured and finds himself with two demanding but funny ducklings on a journey south.

Friday, April 27th - Avengers: Infinity War Marvel heroes are back. Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor and Super Hero allies attempt to defeat Thanos.

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The County Courthouse

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JEFFREY F. MEADE, 51, was born and raised in Gibson County on a familyJEFFREY farm southF.of Hazleton White Township where heon still MEADE, 51,inwas born River and raised in Gibson County a resides.

Jeff was elected ofHazleton the Gibson Circuit Court in 2006, re-elected in 2012, family farmJudge south of in White River Township where he still resides.

JEFFREY MEADE, 51, wasCourt born in and raised in Gibson County on a elected Judge ofF.the Gibson Circuit 2006, re-elected in 2012, and is Jeff nowwas seeking his third term.

southterm. of Hazleton in White River Township where he still resides. and is now family seekingfarm his third Jeff was elected Judge of the YOUR Gibson Circuit Court inIN 2006, re-elected in 2012, JEFF WOULD APPRECIATE SUPPORT andWOULD is now seeking his third term.

JEFF APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT IN RE-NOMINATING HIM RE-NOMINATING HIMYOUR YOUR CANDIDATE CANDIDATE ASAS JEFF WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT IN RE-NOMINATING YOUR CANDIDATE JUDGE OFOF THE GIBSON CIRCUIT COURT AS JUDGE THE GIBSONHIM CIRCUIT COURT

believes Background, Knowledge, Experience, Training, Temperament, Commitment and JUDGE OF THE GIBSON CIRCUIT COURT Judge Judge MeadeMeade believes his his Background, Knowledge, Experience, Training, Temperament, Commitment and Dedication qualify him to continue serving as Judge of the Gibson Circuit Court: Dedication qualify him to continue serving as Judge of the Gibson Circuit Court:

Judge Meade believes his Background, Knowledge, Experience, Training, Temperament, Commitment and FAMILY ROOTS CountyCircuit the 3 years before being Dedication qualify him to continue serving as Judge Gibson of the Gibson Court: FAMILY ROOTS Gibson County elected to the bench the 3 years before being Born & Raised in Gibson County elected toGibson the bench  Born & Raised Gibson County rd family FAMILY ROOTS County the 3 years before being to settle in County  Ancestors 3in JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE rd elected to the bench family toRaised settle inofGibson County  Ancestors Born PCHS &  Gibson3 Schools, gradin 1984 County EXPERIENCE  Has presided over murder, child molest, to settle in County JUDICIAL  of Ancestors 3rd family  Custodian his 3 daughters  Gibson Schools, PCHS grad of 1984 rape and other trials JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE  Has presided over murder, child molest, Schools, PCHS grad of 1984  Custodian of hisGibson 3 daughters  As juvenile judge, Jeff assures  Has presided overchildren murder,inchild molest, EDUCATION rape and other trials  Custodian of his 3 daughters need of social services live in safe home rapejudge, and other  Princeton Community High School  environments As juvenile Jeff trials assures children in EDUCATION and that other juveniles gain children  social As juvenile judge, Jeff assures in  University of Evansville 1996 Civil EDUCATION need of services live in safe home the most beneficial rehabilitation.  Princeton Community High School need of social services live in safe home Engineering  Princeton Community High School andon that other juveniles gain gain  Jeffenvironments has provided 24/7 call to juveniles environments andservices that other  University of Evansville Civil 1996 Civil  SIUC 1999 Doctor of 1996 Jurisprudence University of Evansville mostthe beneficial rehabilitation. lawthe enforcement and to citizens in need of most beneficial rehabilitation.

Engineering Engineering treatment.

In total, Jeff has  mental Jeff health has provided 24/7 on call services to to  Jeff has provided 24/7 on call services EMPLOYMENT  SIUC 1999 Doctor Jurisprudence  SIUCof1999 Doctor of Jurisprudence been on call for over fifteen (15) years. law enforcement and to citizens in need of of law enforcement and to citizens in need  Continued to work on family farm for 7 years  Updated Court withtreatment. the latest mental health In total, Jeff has mentalCircuit health treatment.

In total, Jeff has afterEMPLOYMENT High School.

EMPLOYMENT video technology which reduced(15) years. beenfor on over calldrastically for over fifteen on call fifteen (15) years.  Oilfield Pumper Continued to work on for family farm for 7 yearsthebeen transportation of inmates from the jail  Continued to work on family farm 7 years  Updated Circuit Court with the latest  Carpenter after High School.

Updated Circuit Court withwhich the latest   Also uses new cellular technology after High School. video technology which drastically reduced  Civil Engineer – Koester Contracting video technology which drastically allows warrants civil commitments to reduced  Oilfield Pumper the and transportation of inmates from the jail  Oilfield Pumper  Hydraulic – DNR be the reviewed in a matter of transportation of minutes. inmates from the jail  Engineer Carpenter  Also uses new cellular technology which  Carpenter  Civil Engineer – Koester Contracting   Judge Meade utilizes a very strict approachwhich Also usesallows new warrants cellular technology and civil commitments to LAWYER to probation violations and uses a  PRACTICING Civil Engineer – Koester Contracting allows warrants and incivil commitments to  Hydraulic Engineer – DNR be reviewed a matter of minutes.  Civil Law, Gibson & Adjoining Counties ratcheting method of sentencing for repeat  Hydraulic Engineer – DNR be reviewed in a matter of minutes. offenders Judge Meade utilizes a very strict approach  Criminal Law, Gibson & Adjoining Counties PRACTICING LAWYER to probation violations and approach uses a  Judge Meade a very strict the rising tideutilizes of school violence,  Deputy Prosecutor, Gibson && Vanderburgh Civil Law, Gibson Adjoining Counties  With PRACTICING LAWYER ratcheting method of sentencing for repeat probation violations andthe uses a recently been going into  Criminal Jury Trials Law, Gibson & Adjoining CountiesJefftohas offenders Criminal  Civil Law, & Adjoining Counties ratcheting method of sentencing schools to speak with students regardingfor repeat o Gibson Jeff participated in and tried more criminal  With the rising tide of school violence,  Deputy Prosecutor, Gibson & Vanderburgh school safety and consequences for offenders  Criminal Law, Adjoining Counties juryGibson trials than&any other attorney in Jeff has recently been going into the  Criminal Jury Trials actions  With the rising tide of school violence,  Deputy Prosecutor,o Gibson & Vanderburgh schools to speak with students regarding Jeff participated in and tried more criminal Jeff has recently been going into the  YOUR Criminal Jury Trials school safety and consequences for jury trials than any other attorney in SUPPORT OF JUDGE JEFFREY F. MEADE AS CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE schools to speak with students regarding actions TH o Jeff participated in and tried more criminal GIBSON CIRCUIT COURT ON MAY 8 WOULD BE APPRECIATED. PLEASE school safety and consequences for EXERCISE RIGHT TO VOTE. juryYOUR trials than any other attorney in YOUR SUPPORT OF JUDGE JEFFREY F. MEADE AS CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE actions COURT ONAnn MAY 8TH WOULD BE APPRECIATED. PLEASE Paid for by GIBSON Meade for CIRCUIT Judge Committee, Karen Wright (Chairperson), Jay Thompson (Treasurer) EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE.

YOUR SUPPORT OF JUDGE JEFFREY F. MEADE AS CANDIDATE FOR JUDGE OF THE BE APPRECIATED. PLEASE GIBSON CIRCUIT MAY 8TH WOULD Paid forCOURT

by Meade ON for Judge Committee, Karen Ann Wright (Chairperson), Jay Thompson (Treasurer) EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. Small Town Living April 2018 Page 27

GSHS Southener Guest Writer

Cheyenne Fauquher, Staff Writer

A Tribute to Hailee

On March 16, 2014, a young life was taken into the cancer, then she could push herself harder to be a arms of God. As the fourth anniversary of Hailee better tennis player. Braselton is also a part of Girl Cunningham’s death arrived, Hailee’s family members Scouts and as her final project she created the painting gathered together with the community in a dedication of Hailee. ceremony at Fort Branch Community Library on March During the ceremony Braselton shared the journey 10, 2018. According to family members, father, Rick which the painting will take. For now, the painting will Cunningham; mother, Rachel Cunningham; and older stay at the library for the public to view. At the beginning brother, Blake Cunningham, Hailee was always full of of April the painting of Hailee will be moved to Fort life and generosity. She Branch Community School had a great passion for library, and will stay there until Disney and, of course, Hailee’s class graduates eighth princesses. According to grade. After the class Rachel, throughout her graduates, the painting will go battle with Rhabdoid back to the family and they will Sarcoma, a rare form of decide what they would like to childhood cancer, Hailee do with it next. When Braselton dressed up as Disney was interviewed after the princesses and shared her dedication ceremony she love of singing with stated, “I put a lot of pressure everyone around her. on myself to make the painting At the ceremony, a as best as I could. Hailee Photo submitted painting done by Gibson touched the hearts of those in Southern High School art student, Shelby Braselton, our community, so I felt responsible to put my entire was dedicated to the Cunningham family. The painting effort into painting Hailee as our community saw her, a was of a five year old Hailee with large, blue butterfly genuinely beautiful angel.” wings. According to Braselton, the display is meant to Rachel, Hailee’s mother, was also interviewed after show that no matter what, our loved ones are always the ceremony. Not only was she touched by the painting with us. Braselton said she used butterfly wings to go of her daughter, but said, “I am very appreciative that with the saying, “When butterfly wings and feathers Hailee was so important to Shelby, and that she made appear, loved ones are always near.” She wanted the such an impact on her. I am so glad she could do her family to feel close with the painting of Hailee. final project over Hailee.” Nearly overcome with emotion, Braselton shared the reasoning behind her painting she added, “I know it’s supposed to get easier, but it at the ceremony, telling everyone she heard about doesn’t. I mean, she is supposed to be ten now.”

Hailee while she [Braselton] was in middle school on After the ceremony was over there were the tennis team. While participating in the Smash refreshments, which included Girl Scout cookies, Cancer fundraiser, she found Hailee inspiring and told popcorn, and soda. Hailee’s friends got pictures with the herself that if a young girl like Hailee could fight painting and then enjoyed some snacks before leaving.

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d n n i i W W e e h h t t o o t t popcorn IInn

KITE FESTIVAL at Lyles Station Saturday, April 21st • 11am-4pm

Kite Event For All Kids In County Bring Kite Or Buy A Kit For $5

hotdogs

Lyles Station Historic School & Museum

953 N. County Road, 500 W • Princeton, IN • www.lylesstation.org • 812-385-2534 Directions: West on SR 64 past Wal-Mart, turn right on 500W) or (West on CR 100 N by Memmer’s on Hwy 41, left on 500 W. just past Consolidated Grain & Barge)

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S AVE THES E DATES 2018 Even tsS ched u le

DATE(S)

EVENT

PERFORMANCE

LOCATION

Saturday, May 19

Movies in the Park

Movie: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Bicentennial Park

Monday, May 28

Princeton Aquatic Center Opens

Saturday, June 2

Music & Movies in the Park

Saturday, June 2 @ 9 am

Dream Big 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Saturday, June 23

Music & Movies in the Park

Princeton Aquatic Center Music: Descent

Lafayette Park

Movie: Jumanji Lafayette park Music: Scott Mason &The Headliners Lafayette Park Movie: Justice League Friday, July 6

Music & Movies in the Park

Music: Styll Country

Bicentennial Park

Friday, July 20

Movies in the Park

Movie: The Sandlot

Gil Hodges Field

Saturday, August 4

Backpack Bash & Movies in the Park

Movie: Wonder

Lafayette Park

Sunday, August 12

Princeton Aquatic Center Closes

Princeton Aquatic Center

Saturday, September 22 @ 9 am

Heritage Days 5k

Bicentennial Park

Movie: Early Man (animated)

Saturday, September 22 @ 11 am Heritage Days / City of Princeton First

Bicentennial Park

Annual BBQ Cook-off Saturday, October 6

Music in the Park

Music: Moneka Fullop Music

Bicentennial Park

*Music in the Park starts at 6:00 pm until dark *Movies in the Park start at dark

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Community Breakfasts

Ag Day Breakfast

St. Patrick’s Day started with the annual Ag breakfast at Princeton’s K of C. The hall was packed with many patrons.

The folks from the Soil & Water Conservation District were all smiles.

Ron Woodruff had the job of taking tickets.

Masons held breakfast Early Saturday, March 10th, The Masons held a pancake breakfast.

The Nelson family enjoyed the pancake breakfast.

These Irish clad kids had fun with the place mats after breakfast.

K of C Sausage Grind

On Saturday morning, March 10th, the Princeton Knights of Columbus ground over 2,200 pounds of sausage. This has been a tradition for many years.

The guys share a few laughs as they work.

The crew was working on the sausage that would be used the following week at the Ag Breakfast.

Friday & Saturdays -

Where friends have met and dined for years.

Steaks, Fish and Homemade Alfredo with Chicken or Shrimp

Hours: Mon & Tue 11am-5pm Wed 11am-8pm (Saucheesie Night!)

Closed Thur Fri & Sat 11am-10pm (Dinner served 4-8:30pm) Closed Sun.

A variety of homemade desserts Wednesday is Saucheesie night!

All times are CST

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Sports I nsider

Takin’ D aytona

When one hears the words Daytona and racing, they almost always think of the Daytona 500 that kicks off the NASCAR season in mid-February. However, many bikers know that their season begins in Daytona at Bike Week, which this year was March 9-18. It’s a HUGE national event and rivals Sturgis.

Just recently, one local Gibson County native went to Daytona to participate in the ATV Supercross, the only 4-wheel event that week. Trystan Allerellie from Princeton, now a USI student, not only qualified to compete. He won!! Yes, a win at Daytona is the ultimate feather in your cap. And for Trystan, it was a birthday wish come true.

His mother, Tonya Thompson said, “He just kept saying that all he wanted for his 21st birthday was to win Daytona.” And that he did. He raced in the ATV Supercross production “C” open class. In one event he had a one minute lap time that was the best of both the B and C

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classes. Of course, the goal is to be a pro in the A class.

Riding four-wheelers is natural for Trystan. It started with a battery powered “Power Wheel” when he was just a year old. He loved it so much that his parents got him a gas powered one before his second birthday. They had to help him ride until his feet could touch the ground. Once that happened he was off and going. Around age five, he began racing at the fairgrounds and hasn’t stopped since.

Today he drives a Honda 450 and is starting his second year on the national circuit that started at Daytona. Every other weekend, he and his dad, Mike, will be traveling all over the county competing.

Here’s to wishing a local guy more wins and safe travels.

April 2018

Story by Jancey Smith, photos provided

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Qualified for State

Special Olympic Basketball Sectionals were held at North High School in Evansville.

These winners were to play at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis on March 24th.

Due to bad weather, the state competition had to be cancelled, but the next round of sports come soon.

Gibson County Bears won 40-9 over

the Vigo County Bandits at sectional.

Sports Events

Mid America Motorcycle Expo Old National Events Plaza Evansville, IN Saturday, April 14h, 9 am -6 pm Sunday, April 15th, 10 am - 5 pm

Tri-State Speedway Races

Haubstadt, IN World of Outlaw Sprints - Sat., April 14th, 7:30 pm Spring Showdown MSCS/USAC Sprints - Sat., April 28th, 7:30 pm

Car, Truck and Bike Show @ Grandy’s Oakland City, IN

Gibson County Pitbulls scored a 40-26 win over Vanderburgh County Clippers

Above: Beth Knapp (left) and Tracie Miskell (right).

Tracie qualified for state by taking first place at sectionals.

She is coached by Amanda Burkhardt.

Photos provided

Gibson County Jammers

Heading to Nationals

Daegan Schafer, of St. Joseph School, won fourth place at the state archery meet and will be heading to the national competition in Louisville, May 10-12.

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This Month’s Andy Character Quiz

1. Dry as dust 3. Owned the town market A. Andy A. Ben Weaver B. Rev. Tucker B. Judd Fletcher C. Gomer C. Charlie Foley D. Otis D. Goober 2. She wanted her PILLS!!! 4. Hello Dooolllllll......

A. Aunt Bea A. Daphne B. Clara Edwards B. Helen Crump C. Ellie Walker C. Thelma Lou D. Emma Watson D. Skippy

5. A treasure trove of old ‘wives’ tales’ A. Barney B. Goober C. Gomer D. Johnny Paul Jason

for answers see page 38

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Story by Jeff Minnis By the ‘20’s the car business was booming in Princeton, dealerships were growing and running out of room in their current locations. Most dealerships back then only had room for a few cars and they were all housed inside the dealership. This was the case with Princeton Hudson & Essex. They had run out of room at their location on 118 N. West St., the “old License Branch,” and wanting to add more makes to their dealership. So in 1928, they bought the Ford, Lincoln & Fordson tractor franchise from the Auman Auto Company, and moved to their new and much larger building on S. Main St. that also had a large lot to the side of the building. The Essex brand was a poor selling vehicle and by 1933, the Essex name was no longer being used and was rebranded as Terraplanes, which ended production in 1938. Ford announced in 1938, that they were adding a new Make called “Mercury.” They decided to drop the Hudson brand and focus on Ford Mercury and Fordson tractors along with selling gasoline and

FFA Winners

Photo submitted Lane Deputy and Colt Hadley won 2nd place at the district FFA meeting at NE Dubois High School in March. Lane won for welding and Colt for public speaking.

operating a body shop.

One interesting note, Hudson & Essex were the first automobiles to use “warning lights” instead of gauges.

In 1950, the Loftin family bought the dealership and operated it until 1960. Loftin added a 24-hour wrecker service and continued to operate a complete body shop. In 1960, Hank LaMar decided to stop selling Dodge & Desoto and purchased the franchise. For years after that, the building was the home of Mc Cullough Auto Parts. The building fell victim to the wrecking ball and is now an apartment complex that sits on this location.

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Rodeo Coming to the Fair

2018 Southern Indiana Car Club New this year at the fair will be a Rodeo on Tuesday evening at 7:00pm. Latting Rodeo Productions is an IPRA sanctioned Rodeo and will feature Bareback riding, bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, girls breakaway roping, barrel race, and team roping. Latting Rodeo Productions, Inc. is a member of the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA) headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Come enjoy a fun night of family entertainment .

Tuesday evening July 10th at 7:00pm. Grandstand seating is free: admission to the Fairgrounds $7, Children 9 and under free.

Presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Gibson County Fair is July 8 to 14, Princeton Indiana.

G ib son Cou nt y H ou sehold H a za rd ou s W a st e a nd R ecycling D a y Saturday, April 28th 8am-2pm

Toyota (Follow the Signs)

Items Accepted

Expired/unused medicines Batteries (household/car) • Paint Oil/Grease • Pesticides Fluorescent Light Bulbs • Electronics Household Chemicals Propane tanks residential (20lbs.)

Items NOT Accepted

HOUSEHOLD TRASH Large household items Tires • Lawnmowers• Appliances No construction materials/roofing Ammunition • Explosives No Businesses PLEASE

Recyclables Accepted

Plastic • Paper • Cardboard • Aluminum Cans We reserve the right to refuse any items.

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Cruise In At The Square

Friday April 27th – Starts at 5:30pm Awards at 8:45pm Friday May 25th – Starts at 5:30pm Awards at 8:45pm Proceeds go to Dollars For Scholars Friday June 22nd – Starts at 5:30pm Awards at 8:45pm Proceeds go to Gibson County Relay for Life Friday July 27th – Starts at 5:30pm Awards at 8:45pm Proceeds going to Isaiah Project Friday August 24th – Start at 5:30pm Awards at 8:45pm Proceeds going to Gibson County Youth Center Friday September 28th – Start at 5:30pm Awards at 8:45pm Proceeds go to Shop with a Cop Sunday October 28th – Starts at 11am Awards at 3pm Proceeds go to Relay for Life Also Club Participation paying the top 3, Trunk or Treat for kids, First 100 entries get Dash Plaques …………………………………………………………………

Entertainment:

April- Uncle Dave May- Decent June-Starbound July-Rodney Watts August-Styll Country September - Blue Collar October-Uncle Dave …………………………………………………………………

Southern Indiana Car Present Fort Branch Community Pride Fest

Friday June 1st Start 5pm - awards at 7:45pm followed by Tailgate Revival Concert in the Park at 8pm Fort Branch, IN

2nd Annual Hopkins Family Park Top 25 Car Show Present By Southern Indiana Car Club Sunday October 7th 11am-2pm Seedtick Road 250 East, Francisco, IN 47649

All Events will have Door prize and Food, live music first 50 get dash plaques

If you want to be a sponsor contact Alex Boxell at

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Princeton Public Library invites you to great programs coming up in April!

April Special Programs: April 5- AARP Tax Help, 10am-4pm. Geared for low income families and senior citizens.

April 7- 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.

April 9- Free Family Movie Night, 6pm. Wonder. Free popcorn. Rated PG. April 12- AARP Tax Help, 10am-4pm. Geared for low income families and senior citizens.

April 19- 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.

April 23- Adult/Youth Movie Night, 5:30pm. Jumanji (2017), Rated PG-13. For ages 13+. Free popcorn and water will be served.

By Shannon Linsday

April 26- 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.

April 30- Local History Program presented by Greg Wright. Learn about Princeton residents of the past who raced in the Indy 500 and other national venues. See photos and hear stories of these remarkable people. Find out who was featured in Sports Illustrated magazine and who was a star of the silver screen besides his racing career.

See you soon at YOUR Princeton Public Library! Visit our website at: princetonpl.lib.in.us for more program and library information. photo courtesy Princeton Library

Wood & Wire Band Played at Senior Center

Music filled the air on Saturday, March 17th, at the Senior Center when the Wood & Wire Band came to play.

Shred Week Coming to OC Library

by Julie Elmore, Oakland City Columbia Twp. Library Director The Oakland City - Columbia Township Public Library is partnering with Piranha Mobile Shredding to offer a Shred Week.

Locked containers will be in the library for anyone in the public to dispose of sensitive documents April 7-13th during regular business

Colvin Funeral Home

hours. Money Smart Week is later in April and Library Director, Julie Elmore states “proper disposal of documentation is a part of good financial managment. We are very happy that Piranha has provided this free opportunity for anyone who wants to participate.” Please contact the library at 812-749-3559 for more information about this program.

Corn-Colvin Funeral Home

425 North Main Street Princeton, IN 47670 812-385-5221 www.colvinfuneralhome.com

323 North Main Street Oakland City, IN 47660 812-749-4021 www.corncolvinfuneralhome.com

Directors: Richard D. Hickrod, Mark R. Walter and John W. Wells

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Ft. Branch and Haubstadt Library Events

By Laura M. Happe, Director Ft. Branch Library Haubstadt Library Upcoming Events: Scheduled Events: Summer Reading Program will be starting during the last April 3 - Coloring Fun for Adults and Teens will be held days of school. The Theme this year is “Libraries Rock”. at the Fort Branch Learning Center from 4:00-6:00 pm.

We will be posting events to include music programs, Bring your own project or use library materials to create. craft days and movie days this summer. For individuals All are welcome and bring a friend. completing the program you will receive a book, April 12- Book Club, The Giver by Lois Lowry. The coupons and be able to attend a magic show. Specific discussion will be held at the Haubstadt Library at 6:00 dates and times to be announced next month. pm. The May discussion book is Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman. These books can be picked up at the Haubstadt Library starting one month in advance from the discussion date.

April 13- Game night for Adults at Haubstadt Library from 6:30-9:30. Bring your friends, bring a snack to share and bring a game or you could play a game that we have in the Library. Call 812-768-6005 to make a reservation.

April 17- After School game day for K-5th grade at the Fort Branch Learning Center from 3:30-5:00.

by Julie Elmore, Oakland City Columbia Twp. Library Director

Taste of Soup is Back

NEW LOCATION Alterations and More 123 E. State Street • Princeton, IN

812.386.1301

HOURS: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9am-5pm

A picture from last year’s event.

The 4th annual Taste of Soup benefiting the Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library is set for Sunday, April 8th from 11 am until 1 pm. The benefit is a friendly competition to see whose soup can raise the most money for the library using a penny vote system. Tickets for tastings are $5 which includes five types of soup to sample. The library is accepting competitors who are willing to commit to making and serving a minimum of 5 quarts of their soup for the event. Tickets for the event will go on sale at the library on Monday March 26th.

More information is availble by contacting Julie at the library at tel:(812)-749-3559 .

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Owensville Students Art Displayed at Gibson General Hospital

Madeline Douglas

During the month of March, the art of Owensville students from John Gentry’s classes was on display. These are just a few samples.

Madeline Douglas

Jada Lott

Kelsey Wilhite

Geneva Sagers

Answers to the Andy Quiz

Answers: 1- B 2- D 3- C 4- A 5- D

Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club, 2nd Tuesday of the month(Sept.-May) 6:30 p.m. ~ Fairview Presbyterian Church

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Committed to the causes you care about most

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Spring Cleaning Sale

We’re Cleaning House & L O W Reducing Our Already P R I C E S

Just in time to make your tax refund go even further!!!!

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All our furniture is marked down for quick sale.

Happy to announce we are now a Barcalounger dealer. Come see our line of Barcalounger furniture.

ALL BEDS AMERICAN MADE!!!

We Will NOT Allow ANYONE To Beat Our Price On Bedding WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY COMPETITOR’S PRICE!!!

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We are giving away a comforter or a set of luxurious bamboo sheets w/mattress purchase over $600

No Credit • Bad Credit • No Credit Check Your New Bed Is Waiting For You!

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FAMILY Owned & Operated Both Stores Open - Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

Many 1 of a kind items drastically reduced for quick sale!

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Mattress Warehouse 521 Grave St., Patoka, IN

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St. Joe Auction and Dinner

The St. Joe PTO held a St. Patrick’s Day dinner and auction. The goal was to raise money for new digital display boards for the classrooms. There were over 200 people at the dinner. The night was a success and the PTO surpassed their goal for the students.

The Curls donated their time to help with the auction.

One of the big draws was the dessert auction table.

One of the hot items at the auction was this wood carved bar.

It’s not often you see a pig dressed for St. Pat’s.

Pat Driscoll, the evening’s auctioneer. There were many gift baskets in the silent auction

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY IS EVEN BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A LITTLE HELP.

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