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Well spring is here and it’s been a busy month. There have been egg hunts, baseball games and all kinds of things to do outdoors. Farmers are planting and gardens are in the works. Sunshine and warmer weather are back, but then so are the rains. We need to give Noah a call and ask about renting the Arc with the flood waters we’ve had.

This issue of Small Town Living hops around the county with pictures of how the local folk have been spending their spring. There’s also lots of events coming up with Mother’s Day, graduation and Memorial Day almost upon us. Regardless of what many may think, there’s always something going on in a small town.

Over the last month, I’ve met some of the nicest people who donate their time to the community in some way or another. Remember the word volunteer? Our small towns are full of them and each deserves a word of thanks. Caring about your neighbors, family and friends is what it’s all about.

So find your spot on the porch, in your recliner or with a glass of tea on the patio and see what’s been going on in the county.

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When people outside of Gibson County hear the words “Azalea Path,” they may think of a small trail that is dotted with some pretty azalea bushes near a few trees. However, when those words are spoken by a local, everyone knows they’re talking about the Azalea Path Botanical Garden and Arboretum in northern Gibson County. It’s a secluded sanctuary of nature nestled around two lakes, a waterfall and pond.

It began in 1979, with just 15 acres and a few azaleas. Beverly and Steve Knight have now developed this into a true botanical garden and arboretum.

The Azalea Path is now over 80 acres, has more than 3,000 azaleas, of over 400 varieties, plus hundreds of varieties of trees. Sorry to say, this year a late frost hurt many of the magnolia tree blooms.

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Amongst the flowers and trees, there are cozy little niches designed for a break with nature. You can bring your lunch and relax for a spell at a picnic table or bench amongst the beauty. The Azalea Path makes a perfect field trip destination for school classes, churches and nursing home residents. When in bloom, Bev says that they often average about 500 visitors daily through the week, and around 1,000 on weekends. But on Mother’s Day they can have as many as 2,000 visitors. During bloom time, they often provide entertainment that features local musical artists.

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In the last few years, Bev and Steve have added a building for parties - a pavilion if you will. It has a veranda around three sides of the building with spacious seating for about 250 people. It’s perfect for parties, weddings and community gatherings, like Gibson County Chamber’s Derby Day event.

There are plenty of chairs, tables, overhead fans and a bar for refreshments. They’re beginning to get famous for their wine smoothies.

Steve Knight hard at work spreading mulch.

As with any outdoor adventure, it’s a constant battle with Mother Nature. There are storms with strong winds, trees down, the possibility of frost and either too much or not enough rain. There’s always something to care for and that keeps Steve and Bev plenty busy. There are miles of hiking trails that will be open next year, once they’ve been cleared of storm debris. One of their future plans is to get a working kitchen going so that local restaurants might offer a sampling of their fare to visitors. What a treat that would be!

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HELPING OTHERS GROW! That’s the goal of the Master Gardener Organization nationwide. This movement began in the early ‘70’s when an extension agent became overwhelmed with questions about flowers, gardening, lawn care, trees and vegetables, so he decided to begin a training program for volunteers to help. The idea spread rapidly so that in 1975, Purdue University began to encourage county agents all over Indiana to recruit volunteers and complete training. The Gibson County Master Gardeners began meeting in the early 1990’s as a volunteer, not-for-profit organization with members from three counties, two in Indiana and one in Illinois.

WHAT IS A MASTER GARDENER? Not everyone who gardens can be called a “Master Gardener”. This title must be earned. From the Basic Training Program of 45 hours to Gold Master Gardener, our focus is educating the public through project/display gardens, consulting with several entities, sharing our knowledge, giving presentations and through our web page. Each Master Gardener is required to participate in these activities and the organization gives hundreds of hours to beautifying our communities.

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4th grade Farm Fair. We participate in health fairs at the Fort Branch Community School, Princeton Community School and St. Joseph School. We also provide a scholarship annually to a Gibson County high school graduate who will be continuing their education in agriculture related fields.

Some of our project/display gardens include the Gibson County Fair Grounds, welcome boxes in Princeton and Francisco, Washington Eastside Park and Blue Star Memorial Park. At River Oaks Health Campus, we work with residents and share their joy in growing flowers and vegetables in their gardens. We also consult at Hopkins Park, the Gibson County Court House, Oakland City Cemetery, and Lyles Station.

During the last meeting, Jennifer Vieke, from Perk-ALawn in Vincennes, provided information about trees and bushes. In recent years, horticultural science has produced hybrid trees that offer interesting options. You can now pick the size and color of trees and bushes that best fits your wishes. Vieke advised to have a list of growing conditions (sun/shade) and possible obstacles (power or septic lines). This will help you have more growing success.

The Gibson County Master Gardeners meet the 3rd Monday of each month through November at 6:30 p.m.

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To promote awareness and assist in prevention of suicide, the Gibson County Suicide and Awareness organization has developed programs over the last three years. They have provided T-shirts with a suicide hotline number and distributed magnets with suicide warning signs.

Recently they have begun handing out 40 “We Care” bags a week to the Princeton High School and Middle School. These bags contain ready-to-eat foods and hygiene items for students in need.

They will be having a BBQ fundraiser on June 10th at the Patoka Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 5 p.m.

There will also be a bake sale and both live and silent auctions. Contact Michelle Hughen (812) 667-1509 at Country Lane in Princeton for information or to make donations.

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A reception was held by Beasley on April 18. The theme of the reception was Movie Theater with snacks such as popcorn and candy. The theme colors were black and red to represent Bass.

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Many of us have watched such television shows as The one room log cabin behind the school.

“Little House on the Prairie” and “The Waltons.” Or way, so this hands-on experience can be educational for maybe taken the trip north to Vincennes to watch their both old and young minds. historical reenactment at the Spirit of Inside the school is a museum Rendezvous where life during the of tools, artifacts and items Revolutionary War time is remembered. preserved from this very area in Well right in our backyard, there is a piece the 1900’s. There is detailed of (Civil War-era) history that we can learn information on Lyles Station’s from, appreciate and enjoy. Lyles Station early settlers and descendants.

Museum is only about 20 minutes or less Notable African-Americans from away. (You can get just about anywhere in the area have displays Gibson County in 20 minutes as long as you highlighting their don’t get stopped by a train.) accomplishments. Near the entry For many school children this time of year is a classroom that takes one offers new learning experiences in the form Inside the cabin - a few tables, fireplace back to the 1920’s. Behind the of field trips. Not everyone learns the same and meager supplies.

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Butter churning is another hands-on activity that students get to do.

Students get to use a wash board and lye soap to wash clothing like it was done in years past.

school is a one room cabin, garden and out buildings that reflect life during that time period.

Both the classroom and cabin settings are field trip options available at Lyles Station.

The four hour Heritage Classroom gives each student the experience of how school was in the 1920’s meeting a “schoolmarm,� sitting at wooden desks, writing on slate Paul Hammes explains how lye boards and learning about the soap was made and used to a President at that time, Warren G. group of students.

Harding. Period dress is encouraged.

When you want the real life, hands-on experience of how it was, sign up for the “Work and Play� field trip. Students get to do chores and see how life was long ago. They churn butter, make candles, play marbles and use a wash board - all things common in a time past.

The amount of information and interesting items at Lyles Station makes this a perfect experience for the kiddos. However, there’s plenty for adults, too, which we’ll cover in the future. But for right now, if you have any questions on field trips, call Stanley. He knows everything and is just so nice about it.

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After a lot of back and forth, it seems that Spring has finally arrived in Gibson County! Kids are playing outside at school, farmers are hard at work in the fields, and families are spending more time outside. Your pets are probably spending a bit of time outside, too!

We had a very mild winter this year, so the fleas and ticks are out early, and in big numbers this spring. If you have spent any time in the woods (morels, anyone?) you have probably found a tick or two on yourself. If the ticks are finding you, they are finding your furry family members, too!

Did you know that all pets are at risk of getting fleas and ticks? That’s right, even pets who never go outside can still get fleas and ticks! You can bring the itchy bugs in on your shoes or clothes, or even inside bags and boxes. It’s important to keep all the pets in your

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Fleas can be very difficult to get rid of once you have them in your house. We have a lot of great information about fleas on our website, including tips on how to get them under control on your pets and in your house. Check out our resources at PrincetonVet.net/Fleas.

Ticks don’t seem like such a bad problem, because you usually only find one or two. But ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease. Your pet’s tick prevention medicine will help keep your pets healthy. Doing a daily inspection for ticks and pulling off any ticks that you do find will also help keep your pets safe from tick-borne diseases.

Even if you don’t think your pet has fleas or has been bitten by a tick, it is still a good idea to keep them on a regular flea and tick prevention medicine. Fleas are tiny and fast, and they can be hard to see. Ticks are also pretty small, and can be hard to find hiding in your pet’s hair. Lucky for you, prevention medicines are easy to give! We have a video showing you how to put on topical medicines on our website – find the link for “How to Apply Topical Medicines” at PrincetonVet.net/ Fleas.

Do you have trouble remembering to give your pets their prevention medicines every month? Like our Facebook page (facebook.com/PrincetonVet) to get a monthly reminder. On the first of the month, we post a reminder to give those medicines. We forget too, sometimes, so this is a great reminder for everyone!

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We’ve got another holiday season coming our way.

It’s not filled with turkey and sweets, but outdoor food like burgers and dogs. It’s time to move the cooking outside. Everybody is breaking out the grill, dusting off the picnic table and perking up the patio. It’s almost show time.

May is a month filled with food events that are possible hurdles. Mother’s Day is something to always keep in mind. There are various ways to tackle this holiday. Many with young kids try breakfast in bed for Mom - please don’t. The thought is nice, but the follow through, not so much. Despite the best intentions, there will inevitabely be some clean up for Mom involved, even if it’s the next day. I appreciated a home made card and actually sleeping in so much more.

My suggestion? Take her out to eat - lunch, brunch or dinner, it really doesn’t matter. A day without cooking, cleaning or laundry is always special in my book.

Now for the parents of graduates, this time of year

adds an extra food/party day. Graduation is, after all, a memorable milestone of life. Sorry to say, some kids don’t get to experience it. As parents, we considered it a job well-done, to get any kid successfully through the education system. It was a time to celebrate. In this area, it’s an extra challenge because graduations often fall within days of Memorial Day. Nothing like a two-forone stress punch.

At our house it’s even more fun than normal because two of the boys have birthdays within a few days of Memorial Day. So one year we had the stress (and expense) of 2 birthdays, 2 graduations and our annual Memorial Day burger bash all at once. Just shoot me!

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Over the years, I’ve learned that using a dark cola with a pork shoulder is a great combination. The meat is tender, it pulls apart easily and there will be multiple uses for leftovers. However, that pork needs a good dry rub to do it justice. After doing some serious experimenting, I’ve found one that will work well all summer long. Here’s to hoping this helps us all make it through the busy month of May.

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A Special Prom for Very Special People

PCHS junior Sydney Morris and her boyfriend Logan Firkins decided instead of attending this year’s PCHS prom with each other they would ask two special education students at PCHS to be their dates in order to give them an opportunity to experience prom.

Sydney and Logan surprised PCHS students Noah Heichelbech and Harley McCord with special prom invitations at their home in late March. Logan asked Harley with a bouquet of flowers that read “I would be blooming happy if you would go to prom with me.”

Sydney asked Noah to prom with a softball that read “can I steal you for prom.”

A video of the prom proposals had over a million

views on Facebook. Many area businesses and residents came forward and made sure the prom was a memorable one. Graceful Lady Glam provided Noah’s tuxedo at no cost. Holzclaw upholstery in Francisco reupholstered Noah’s wheelchair for prom at no cost.

Straub Photography donated picture packages for all four students. Local residents Dusty and Brandon Wilhite paid for the foursomes meal.

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Sydney said this night was so special and she was so honored to have shared it with Noah and Harley.

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Spring Happenings in the County

Area Students Participate in 17th Annual Earth Camp Activities at Camp Carson

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Haubstadt and Princeton 3rd graders were at Camp Carson on April 12 to participate in Earth Camp. There was a presentation by Mesker Park Zoo on endangered animals, story telling and a science experiment - making a CO2 volcano that erupted.

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Mayor Brad Schmitt gives a “high five” to students running in the recycle relay.

Students split into two groups and raced to deposit material that was either trash or recycle, demonstrating how much could be recycled.

These children were shown how to fold newspaper into a reusable container for planting.

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Is there anyone who has not been touched by that less costly expenses incurred during treatment, means “C” word, CANCER? Many families have a loved one that someone must foot the bill for Cancer Research. who is currently dealing with this health issue daily. I These are the reasons why we have to support RELAY have been touched by cancer in my family: a sister FOR LIFE. with breast cancer, a grandmother who passed away RELAY FOR LIFE became the signature fundraiser of breast cancer, and a cousin who died of ovarian for the American Cancer Society by walking. Many cancer and so the story fundraising events are held goes. There are many people Southern Indiana Car Club donated to Relay for Life by walking around a track or from Gibson County who other designated path. The have also been affected by event is coordinated by cancer in one way or volunteers and others who another. become team captains or Ryan Bixler-Rigg, team members. These Community Manager for individuals take turns RELAY FOR LIFE in Gibson walking a chosen area County, stated in 2017 there anywhere from six to 24 will be an estimated 194 hours in length knowing that people in Gibson County who their time and efforts will will be diagnosed with some assist in providing more form of cancer and 73 who money for cancer research. will lose their battle to this According to information Front from left: Joe Boxell, Brian Douglas, Ashley disease. The American from the website, Douglas, Alan Douglas, Alex Boxell. Back from left: Cancer Society helped 23 Relay.acsevents.org., the Jamie Slinker, Karen Boxell, Allison Boxell.

Gibson County residents with following steps are what 59 different programs and participants can expect at a services in 2016. They currently have 748 funded RELAY FOR LIFE walking event. 1) A participant can cancer research projects totaling over $400 million expect to be welcomed in an opening ceremony; 2) dollars. Fifteen of those research projects are being then there will be a survivor’s lap; 3) caregiver’s lap is conducted here in Indiana and total over $7 million next recognizing those who have supported their loved dollars. one’s during treatment; 4) all teams go onto the track; Data from the Cancer Treatment Center of 5) team members take turns walking throughout the America reports that for women, breast cancer is the event; 6) when not walking participants visit team most common form of cancer and for men, it is campsites to participate in games and other activities; prostate cancer. One in two men and one in three 7) after sunset luminaries are lit to remember those women will be diagnosed with cancer. Finding a cure who lost their battle to cancer and to also recognize by early detection, making sure there is an accurate the survivors; and, 8) closing ceremonies are held to diagnosis with more effective treatments, and having remind us of the continued fight until cancer is no

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more. All moneys collected will go towards the team fundraising goal.

Each community within Gibson County has some form of RELAY FOR LIFE event. In Princeton, there is a walking RELAY FOR LIFE event June 2-3 at the fairgrounds. There is a Jennifer Riley “Fight Strong” RELAY FOR LIFE 5K event scheduled for May 20th. The Beadle Bunch began their activities when Juanita Beadle and Joyce Ellis decided to team up to host fundraisers throughout the year with a soup dinner, turkey and trimmings dinner in the fall, and a breakfast. There are other RELAY FOR LIFE activities that have already taken place in other Gibson County communities.

If you cannot walk in a RELAY FOR LIFE event, then donate by attending your local fundraising event. Cancer never stops . . .

NEVER! Participating means you have decided to be a vital part of the American Cancer Society and are doing everything you can to help save lives and stop the monster we know as cancer.

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Pioneers: Rinker Buck introduces readers to the evangelists, shysters, natives, trailblazers, and everyday dreamers who were among the first of the pioneers to make the journey west.

Spanning 2,000 miles and traversing six states from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean, the Oregon Trail is the route that made America.

The Last Word: At the Edge of the Orchard is another finely crafted story by Tracy Chevalier. A pioneer family moves from Connecticut to Ohio during the mid-1800s for farm ground, but finds the area is swampy. The father is obsessed with his apple orchard, paying more attention to the trees than his family. His wife is bitter about her hard life and her anger disrupts the family. As the story continues through the children’s lives, the author blends in authentic figures Johnny Appleseed and William Lobb to create great historical fiction.

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A Tale as Old as Time

A tale as old as time appeared once again in United States’ theaters on March 17, 2017. Disney released its live action version of Beauty and the Beast, which was based on the tale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont.

Directed by Bill Condon, the movie relived the magic of love and enchanted castles. In the movie, Belle, the young heroine, lives in a small French village. She is played by Emma Watson who played Hermione in the Harry Potter series.

She dreams of more than the life she has with her father Maurice, played by Kevin Kline. Constantly followed by the town’s hero, Gaston, played by Luke Evans, and his amusing side-kick, LeFou, played by Josh Gad, Belle escapes her small world through books.

When Maurice gets lost in the woods, he comes across an enchanted castle whose master is the Beast, played by Dan Stevens. The Beast must fall in love and be loved in return in order for the enchantment on him and his servants in the castle to be made void.

The Beast finds true love in Belle. Together, they overcome the obstacles presented throughout the story

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and find out what it really means to love beyond appearances.

Many other famous actors played secondary characters in the movie, including Ewan McGregor as Lumière, Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts and Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza.

Songs from the original Disney movie were used, and three new songs were created to bring more depth into the characters that the movie portrays.

The film has received some negativity from promoting gay characters such as LeFou and for hiring gay actors.

In the opening weekend of Beauty and the Beast, it made $174,750,616 in the United States. The estimated budget for the movie was $160,000,000.

Worldwide, the movie had a gross of $368,282,339 by the end of March.

Beauty and the Beast is one of twenty-nine movies that have reached the $1 billion mark worldwide.

Overall, it is a movie that will not be forgotten. It has led the march for Disney films that will now be remade into live actions films and has not let Disney’s widespread audience down.

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by Scott A. Hartley, Technology Columnist

Doing This One Thing Can Fix Many Computer Problem

With a red face and simmering emotions, you pick up the phone and call your trusted computer professional because your PC once again has chosen to make your life extremely difficult.

For the last half hour, you’ve tried everything you know to cajole the irritating pile of assembled electronic components to cooperate with you. But to no avail.

The calm voice on the other end of the line greets you and asks about your problem. After unleashing a flurry of frustration about how your computer has completely ruined your day, you hear four words that cause you to roll your eyes and make you want to scream: “Have you tried rebooting?”

“What?” a voice shouts inside your head. “Seriously?

I’m calling you for help and the first thing out of your mouth is ‘reboot’? What kind of computer genius are you?”

Why it works Believe it or not, rebooting fixes a myriad of problems.

It works for almost anything electronic that’s behaving badly – desktops, laptops, cell phones, tablets, and routers.

We often forget to try the simplest, most basic troubleshooting step because we get caught up in the problem. Our minds immediately think solving it always requires a trained professional’s intervention.

Rebooting restores the misbehaving gadget to a clean slate, which is why it works most of the time. It gives the device a fresh start. It’s akin to your going to bed at night utterly exhausted, then waking up the next morning completely refreshed.

What it can fix A slow computer.

Your PC can slow to a crawl for a variety of reasons.

Some causes can be cleared up by a quick reboot.

Your computer’s memory – also known as RAM – is

constantly processing lots of tasks and information. It provides short-term storage for frequently used programs and processes.

Sometimes it gets overwhelmed, which causes your PC to slow down. Rebooting flushes everything from the RAM, allowing your computer to run faster.

A locked up or slow program Your Windows operating system and every program you use – like Microsoft Word and Google Chrome – is made up of code, or instructions, that tell your computer what to do and how to do it.

Occasionally, something interrupts the processing of those instructions. Or they develop what’s known as a memory leak, a condition where the program keeps hogging memory that it’s not using.

This can cause slowness and even error messages.

Again, a quick reboot can clear up these conditions.

Network or Internet problems Do your wireless devices have problems pulling up websites or communicating with your printer? Does your Internet speed seem as slow as dial-up?

Simply unplugging and plugging back in your modem and router will often restore the speed and connectivity issues.

What if it doesn’t fix it?

A reboot will not fix all your computer problems.

Failing hardware and virus/malware infections are just two examples of things a reboot won’t resolve.

By rebooting first, you’ve at least attempted the easiest fix for common annoyances. And when the IT person on the phone tells you to reboot your device, you can proudly say, “I’ve already done that!”

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~ Flick Picks ~ Movie Reviews by Cai Carney Kong Strikes Out!

“What was all of this for?” - Packard. Apparently this movie exists just to take my money and laugh at me.

This film is so inconceivably bad on so many levels. To start off, that line Packard says in the film ends up becoming his sole character trait like so many Vietnam War veterans in movies before this one.

Remember Apocalypse Now’s iconic imagery with the sun nested just over the horizon? Remember in that SAME movie how they start blaring music in helicopters before they go blow some stuff up? Remember? Well ‘Kong: Skull Island,’ sure wants you to remember as they blatantly rip-off that imagery. As a viewer, the audience can tell that it’s just a homage and that the movie didn’t actually think it was trying anything new, but it still annoys me that it wasn’t creative in its usage.

In Full Metal Jacket, remember Joker’s “Born to Kill,” written on his helmet? Well, here we have a guy with “Born to Breed,” scribbled on his helmet. It’s the opposite message! Whoa! Aside from being a particularly boring nod to another Vietnam war film, the message doesn’t even make sense. The character isn’t driven by primal instincts, he just has that scribbled so that film aficionados could give a cheap laugh. The movie just did that as a horrible nod to a classic Kubrick film.

Remember how amazing that CGI Kong looked in

PCHS Class of ‘77 40th Reunion

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PHS Class of ‘62 55th Reunion Oct. 13th-15th

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Ft. Branch Fest Beer Garden

June 2 & 3 Ft. Branch Community Park 8:00 pm

Spirit of Rendezvous

May 27 & 28 George Rogers National Park • Vincennes 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Peter Jackson’s King Kong? This movie traded down for an ugly-looking ape who is at least 10 times bigger with no emotions. I miss the beauty that the 2005 version brought, overlong or not.

Remember how films have come a long way in the editing department when piecing together action sequences to feel smooth and keep you entertained?

‘Kong’ just doesn’t deliver, it exasperates! Overall, the film is structured really generically, but the action sequences are so predictable in how they were shot that through all of the digital spectacle, I couldn’t even be entertained through the blasè shots and frantic cuts. At least the creatures were diverse and creative-looking.

Remember when movies weren’t all trying to have shared universes? Now we have an M. Night Shyamalan universe (‘Split’ and ‘Unbreakable’), a DC universe, a Marvel universe, a Sony universe, and now a monster universe. I’m probably forgetting something. I can forgive Marvel because they were the first to try it and are the only ones doing well at it so far, but everything else seems like they are just grabbing the audience’s cash (which Marvel is doing too, but again, forgiveness).

Does Hollywood remember how to make movies?

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The Cooking Corner at Princeton Library Bring summer party food May 11 • 12:15 pm

Concert by Descent 6 - 9 pm at the Gazebo. Food served by the Car Club and merchants around the square.

St. Joseph Parish Strawberry Festival Sunday. June 4 11:30 a:m - 3:30 pm

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Concerts & Events at Lincoln Amphitheatre (Near Ferdinand)

May 20 - Live Bait - Tribute to Jimmy Buffett June 3 - Lee Ann Womack June 24 - Appetite for Destruction - Ultimate Tribute to Guns ‘n Roses July 6-15 - The Young Abe Lincoln performance July 22 - Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zepplin Experience Aug. 12 - Hard Day’s Night - Beatles Tribute Band Aug. 26 - Grand Funk Railroad Sept. 2 - Evansville Philharmonic - Tribute to the movie music of John Williams Sept. 9 - An Innocent Band - a Tribute to the music of Billy Joel Sept. 30 - Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds

May 12-14, 2017 IKI Horse Speed Show Barrel Racing

Contact Brandice Penner at bpenner3@yahoo.com or 812-677-8070 for more information.

June 2-3, 2017 Gibson County Relay for Life annual event at the Fairgrounds Pavilion

Contact Ryan Riggs at 812-475-9486 for more information.

June 9-11, 2017 Shire of Riviere Constelle Society for Creative Anachronism

Contact Henry Hina at 812-550-8722 for more information.

June 16-18, 2017 Loehr Production Horse Show (Barrel, Roping, Sorting) www.facebook.com/loehrproductions

Princeton United Presbyterian Community Meal

Monthly luncheons will take place Saturday, May 13th.

Melody Makers of Gibson County Perform

Broadway Christian Church Sunday, May 21st 10:45 am

Ft. Branch VFW Host Breakfast

Hwy. 41 Saturday, May 13th 7-10:00 am

Master Gardeners Plant Sale May 13th, Princeton Daily Clarion parking lot

Area Concerts & Events

Buddy Guy at Indiana University auditorium, Bloomington, Thur. May 11 Red Hot Chili Peppers at Banker’s Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Thur. May 18th Three Dog Night at French Lick Resort, Sat. May 20th Neil Diamond at Banker’s Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Fri. May 26th Willie Nelson & Family at Ford Center, Evansville, Mon. June 5th Nickelback at Klipsch Music Center, Indianapolis, Fri. June 23rd Def Leppard at Klipsch Music Center, Indianapolis, Sun. June 25th Hank Willams Jr. at French Lick Resort, Sun. July 2nd Boston & Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Klipsch Music Center, Indianapolis, Sun. July 2nd Chicago & The Doobie Brothers at Klipsch Music Center, Indianapolis, Fri. July 14th Gordon Mote Concert (Rescheduled) at Owensville United Methodist Church, Sun. May 21st, 6 pm

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An Artist Profile Elizabeth Pfeiffer

Photos Jancey Smith

My name is Elizabeth Pfeiffer, and I’m a life-long resident of Haubstadt. I will be graduating from North High School in the spring, then attending Purdue University in the fall to study Actuarial Science. I am extremely grateful to the Gibson County Community Foundation and the Lilly Foundation for helping fund my future education. Along with an Actuarial major, I plan to minor in business to further pursue art as a profitable hobby.

Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My first experiences with having my art publically displayed and critiqued was through 4-H. This is my tenth year as a Gibson County 4-Her, and I have been enrolled in Fine Arts

each of those years. The work I create could best be described as realism. People often find it odd that I enjoy art, but have chosen to study mathematics.

However, when observing the visual arts, math underlies the proportional aesthetics subconsciously perceived by the human mind as beauty. This is why I tend to gravitate toward portraits and depictions of architecture.

In my second semester of AP Studio Art, I was required to create 12 consecutive pieces, showing growth, over a given topic of choice. I chose to draw architecture— a decision that would deepen my

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appreciation for proportions and patterns as well as the beauty of functionality. Many of these architectural pieces are displayed in the gallery.

I have had the opportunity to further explore the advertisement and distribution of art through my senior project. I created a website, participated in my first vendor fair (YART), sold commission pieces, and now have been given the chance to display in a gallery. My goal for personal growth through the project was to

L ocal T alent S potlight

By Kevin Minnis

Every month the same thing happens.

I turn in my Small Town Living article and I tell myself I’m going to get an early start on the next issue. Well, it never happens. I almost always end up receiving a message from Jancey and I usually try to sweet talk her into a slight extension. I love doing this article, but being an active musician, trying to find free time with other musicians, and then put together a story on top of a full time job and family with two young kids is a daunting task. This month started like

strengthen my skills as an artist and my connections within the local art community. I’m very appreciative toward my middle school art teacher, Chasity Bates, and my current art teacher, Heather Swader, for advising me through this experience.

For more information or to enquire about a purchase or commission work please contact me. Email elizabeth.pfeiffer@evsck12.com Phone (812)-773-7389.

Todd Greene

every other and ended just the same; here I am with my slight extension.

This article is going to be slightly different from the others. With everyone one else who has been featured, I first approached them and asked if I could interview them. We would then get together and talk about music. I would ask them questions and we would hangout and visit. This month I decided to surprise and brag on a good friend of mine, Todd Greene. If you’re reading this, you are finding out at the same time as Todd who the spotlight artist is this month.

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Last year I was approached by El Rodeo Mexican Grill I know many musicians that I could’ve called, but Todd about playing on their patio. Since my family and I are was the first to come to mind because of his personality, regulars, the staff learned and I saw potential in him that wasn’t being that I play guitar. What they utilized. I knew with a little work and push, Todd didn’t realize was that I don’t could be a natural. I want to say how proud of sing. They were really in a him I am and thanks for the great friend he has bind, so I agreed and told become. There have been multiple times Todd them I would figure has supported me and came out to listen to my something out. That night I band Tailgate Revival. Every time he shows up, I put him on the spot and pull him up to sing a started thinking about my couple of songs with us. Never once has he musically inclined friends and waved on me. He hops right up and jumps in like the first person who came to Kevin and Todd playing together. a pro. Over the past year, he has started getting mind was Todd. out of his comfort zone, and is realizing what he’s Here’s a little back story on Todd and I. We both worked at Vuteq and had some mutual friends . . . before capable of doing. It’s like a kid who just took off the music, that was really it. Anytime I would walk to the back training wheels from their bike: at first a little nervous and afraid they’re going to fall, but with a little time and of the plant, Todd, being the outgoing person he is and practice they’re off like it was nothing. knowing I was into music, would stop me. We would talk Todd’s a busy man, working about bands, guitars or anything long hours at Vuteq and filling music related. This led to our in on drums occasionally. Not Facebook friendship, and then I only that, but he has a starring would see Todd post a cover of him role in the theatre’s play, To singing a song. That would give us Kill a Mocking Bird. something to talk about the next day As far as Todd’s schedule at work. We would always say that and where to catch him next, I we needed to get together and jam. can’t give you an answer.

So late one Sunday night, I asked Hopefully this article will give Todd if he would be up for playing him a little push and with me Friday at El Rodeo. With an impromptu practice, we somehow The cast of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Photo by 2 Sisters motivation to get out there and start playing, with or without managed to pull it off with the help of our family and friends. We filled the patio and had a great me. With warmer weather approaching, I can almost time together. It was near the end of the patio season, and guarantee you’ll be able to find Todd at one of our local restaurant patios, strumming his new Fender acoustic we were only able to do it a handful of times; but every and singing some Hootie and the Blowfish or Blues time we did, we always had a great turn out and a great time. As the warm days dwindled down, so did our regular Traveler. He might even surprise you and throw in a country song or two. gigs, but summer’s coming and we’ll see what it holds.

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Ft. Branch Egg Hunt

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Left: Waiting for the hunt to start.

Austyn Kennard tries to eat the plastic egg, but her big sister Addison knew better.

Morgan Whetstone holds her son, Dylan, as the Easter Bunny hovers.

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Melody Makers of Gibson The Gathering of the County Practice for Churches Offer Annual Performance photos Jancey Smith Bereavement Meals

From left: Pam Wade (accompanist), Julia Gentry, Sharon Davis, Rocky Lutz, Nedra West, Regina Rose, Judy McGillem, Brandy Mayer (President), Rhonda Bozikis and Derek Barton (Director).

(Nancy Copley not pictured)

This is the 70th anniversary of the Melody Makers of Gibson County. The chorus was originally organized as Gibson County Home Economics Chorus in Princeton by Dr. Albert P. Stewart April 9, 1947. Twenty-two counties in Indiana have Melody Makers groups.

The 11 member group meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at Broadway Christian Church. They are directed by Derek Barton who teaches at the Ft. Branch Community School. Many of the songs they perform are religious, spirituals, show tunes and patriotic songs.

The group sings in community events and will be at Broadway Christian Church Sunday, May 21st at 10:45.

Their annual performance in Indianapolis is June 6th.

If any ladies are interested in singing with the Melody Makers of Gibson County contact Derek Barton at 812385-9057 or email at derek.barton@sgibson.k12.in.us.

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Sitting from left: Ester Wright, Jill Young, Cathy Harvey, Dawnell Brown, Standing from left: Rita Brown, Del Hurst, Patty Craig, Joyce Sharrett, Sherri Mays, Mary Frances McDonald

Almost two years ago, fifteen area churches banded together to help provide bereavement meals for any person not affiliated with a church. These volunteers are divided into two groups and rotate, each bringing a dish to put on a funeral meal for anyone that might have a need.

They have done 9 or 10 per year, but would like to get the word out that they are here to help. If you know of someone in need, call Sherri Mays at 812-215-0777.

Other area churches are welcome to be a part of the project and pass the word. Contact anyone pictured.

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Oakland City Feed America Volunteers Fill Food Packs

Girl Scouts Visit Bee Keeper photos Debbie Bateman

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For the last five years, volunteers sponsored by the Mackey Nazarene Church meet monthly at Oakland City’s Oak Grove Baptist Church to pack 200 bags for East Gibson School children. About 15-20 retired grandparents and friends gather in an assembly line filling sacks with ready-to-eat entrees, fruit, snacks, milk and breakfast items.

Many businesses donate boxes, sacks and back packs so that all the money spent is for food. All foods left over go to the Oakland City Food Bank.

Anyone who would like to make a donation or needs more information may call Karen Hunter at 812-582-0804 or Lita Doerner at 812-664-7024.

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Girl Scout troop 274 took a field trip to visit Vaughn Collins. He’s a bee keeper in Patoka.

Each girl received a bottle of the honey that he produced. He also gave an informative presentation on the cycle of bees and the production of honey.

Free snacks coming to the Oakland City Public Library

The Oakland City Columbia Twp Public Library is thrilled to announce it will serve as a Summer Feeding Location during the annual Summer Reading Program. More details regarding start dates and times will be available as the dates get closer on the Library’s Facebook page. But, once underway, every Monday-Thursday morning the Library will have a free healthy snack available to any child ages 2-18. Snacks will meet USDA requirements and a sample menu may be a fruit cup and crackers, string cheese, or yogurt.

Librarian, Julie Elmore stated that they are excited to offer this program in East Gibson and know that it will help many families. “Hunger is a real issue here and access to healthy snack options is often just not in the budget. This program will help kids have access to healthier foods they may not otherwise have during summer. And of course, while the kids are feeding their body with healthy snacks, we hope they will feed their minds with a great book.”

All children ages 2-18 may attend regardless of library card status or income level. No fees will be charged for the snacks.

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Gary Muncy, Larry McConnell, C. T. Montgomery and Mike McConnell set a post on the front porch.

Last fall, Habitat for Humanity laid the foundation for this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house that has a small front porch and will have a side deck. Within the last month volunteers have the house well under way with an anticipated move in date the last of May. Other volunteers have been very important, Keith Dike from Owensville donated his crane for the trusses, Mark Krietemeyer helped with the concrete and foundation, as well as Kenny Taylor, Brandon Epple and Eric Denning.

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Listen to Your Books at YOUR Library

by Julie Elmore, Oakland City Columbia Twp. Library Director

Sometimes you just aren’t in a position to spend a lot of time with your eyes on a book, but still want to hear a good story. That is where audio books come in handy.

The Oakland City Columbia Twp Public Library (as well as other local libraries) offers a large collection of books on CD that are available to check out. These audio books are complete books and are super convenient when you are on a longer road trip, driving back and forth to work, or even when you are working around your house. Unlike a television with visuals that might require you to stop other activities and watch, an audio book let’s you decide what a scene might look like.

Library Director, Julie Elmore, mentions “ Audios are also a great opportunity for those with limited vision or struggle with reading. The CDs allow them to still capture the joy of a well told story.”

So remember, whether you are spring cleaning, heading out for a trip, or just hanging out in your yard during the afternoon try a book on CD and listen to a good book.

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June 5, and conclude on Thursday, July 27. There will be programs for all ages. Calendars will be sent home with all students in grades K-8 in midMay. Also, calendars will be available at the library to pick up beginning May 15.

Reminder: the library will be closed on Sundays during May, June, and July, and April Yockey, Children’s Director at the will reopen on Princeton Library, demonstrates craft Sundays in August. ideas for the kids.

The Friends of the Princeton Public Library will be holding their book sale on Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13, from 9am4pm each day. Buy a bag and fill it for $5 or a box for $10! All proceeds benefit library programs!

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Princeton Public Library is expanding and we NEED your help! Random, confidential surveys are being mailed to a limited number of Patoka Township residents for a grant to help fund our expansion. We do not know who is receiving the survey. Your results are mailed directly to the grant writer and your name is not on the results as they are tracked by numbers. Results are used for the grant only.

The library expansion will provide meeting rooms, tutoring rooms, technology room, lounge, improved wifi, charging stations, and more space for Youth Services.

We will have dedicated rooms for high school, middle school, elementary school, and preschool children.

Sketches of the expansion project will be available soon!

Please fill out your survey to help your library expand and provide these services and more to you!

Princeton Public Library staff, as well as Board Members, are available to speak at your clubs, organizations, businesses, and churches to share expansion details with you. Please contact Shannon at 812-385-4464 to schedule a time!

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Ft. Branch and Haubstadt Library Events

By Sabrina Frederick, Director Ft. Branch Library Haubstadt Library the Fort Branch Library’s 100th What would Mrs. Jackie Kennedy Anniversary. We have been very and Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln say to grateful for this group because they each other if they should ever meet? are wonderful supporters of the The audience had the delight to library. witness this terrific conversation Tues May 2: Coloring Fun for between these two First Ladies.

Adults and Teens, Fort Branch Lincoln and Kennedy had quite a lot in Library Learning Center, 4:00-6:00 common from tragic loss of husbands p.m. Join us with a project in and children to not having any money progress or use design tools to to fix up the White House. One was design your own. Come and go as declared insane and the other drank you need. All are welcome. Bring a too much to cope with the evils of life. friend. We are a friendly group.

You’d be surprised with what basis Mrs. Kennedy was May Book Discussion : Haubstadt Book Club will be declared insane. Actresses Laura Keyes and Leslie Goddard had studied their characters well. A question discussing the novel, Water for Elephants. The May and answer time revealed facts that many of us didn’t date is being rescheduled, but books are currently know. Effie Stunkel was the available at the Haubstadt Library. This will be our last winner of the $100 drawing. discussion for the year. Book Club will start up again in Haubstadt Toddle Time September. Call the library at 812-768-6005. By the and Story Hour kids got to time this article is published the date will have been set. visit with a miniature horse Tues May 16: After School Game Day for kids in owned by Nancy Joyce and grades K-5. Fort Branch Library Learning Center from a rabbit owned by Justine 3:30-5:00 pm. All kids are invited to participate in games Mayer. Kids really enjoyed and other activities. the rides on Maggie, and Tues May 22: Build a Better World, 2017 Summer petting Clover, the brown Reading Program begins. Sign-ups available at rabbit. It was a beautiful, fun day. While Haubstadt kids Haubstadt and Fort Branch. learned about Monarch butterflies on craft day, Fort Tues May 23: Emily Bunyan, Director of the Knox Co Branch kids made caterpillars. Fort Branch had an Public Library, will talk about the history of Andrew Easter Egg hunt with their Toddle Time kids.

Carnegie. The Fort Branch Library would not exist Stop off at the Fort Branch without his generosity and the early citizens of Fort Library and congratulate staff Branch. Today we are living this legacy one hundred member, Jan McGrew. The years later. Bunyan is a scholar of Carnegie, so be Indiana Historical Society prepared for a great evening of history. Fort Branch honored Jan with a Library Learning Center, 6:30 p.m. $100 drawing. scholarship for genealogy Wed May 26: Make and Take Craft at the Fort Branch Library. All day, all kids. 9:00 am-5:00 p.m. training and to purchase Mon May 29: CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY. genealogy material for the Libraries will open with regular hours on Tuesday. library in April. In addition, she was named Gibson County Genealogist.

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Behind the Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries

Haub Steak House

When anyone in Gibson County is asked about a fine dining steak house, undoubtedly what comes to mind, is Haub Steak House. This venue has been an unparalleled dining experience in Haubstadt since 1970. It originally was a grain warehouse built in 1900, but Larry Haley and Walt Rietman, who also bought Humpert’s Tavern, (now the Carriage Inn) transformed the establishment into a premier steak house. After the owners went their separate ways, Larry Haley continued as the sole proprietor until 2016. The skills he learned at Emge’s Meat Packing Company served him well in shaping the cuisine of the Haub House.

In 2016, new owners, Derek and Amber Ungethiem, took over the helm of the Haub House. They are also the owners of The Hornet’s Nest, Pizza Depot and Kingmen’s Event Facility. New owners did not mean big changes for the Haub House which can seat about 300 diners. Other than a few coats of paint and some modernizing in a few of the many party rooms, the menu and loyal staff remained. Now that a year has gone by, some of the menu items will be updated to maintain the highest quality and freshness. One thing that has changed over the last few years is what used to be called “The Early Bird Special”, a discount for diners coming in before the “dinner rush,” has now

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For those who are new to the area, visitors or just not familiar, Haub’s Steak House has three dining rooms, three A sneak peek into the kitchen. party rooms and offers some of the best steak and seafood in the area. It’s a perfect place for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and has a history of excellence. But then there’s also a local tale that says people have seen ghosts who inhabit the upstairs. It’s been reported by a few locals that three women and an angry old guy frequent the building.

Well, if you were stuck with three chatty old bats, wouldn’t you be a bit angry?

Come see for yourself.

been renamed. It’s a select choice of the major entree groups - chicken, seafood, pork and beef - that are discounted and renamed as “All Night Specials.” That’s a nice option for those with time restraints.

Quality is a key feature at the Haub House. According to kitchen manager, Nick Alvarez, about Steaks cooked to order 85% of their dishes are homemade. They offer only “prime” cuts of beef that have been wet-aged for 21 days in their cooler, then hand-trimmed. The seafood is brought in fresh daily. Yes, the oysters, salmon, scallops and fish are fresh from a quality supplier. Not surprisingly, the most popular dish is the prime rib that is slow roasted.

They can go through two whole primes on a busy Saturday night. It’s also not uncommon for the Haub House to serve up almost 100 loaves of fresh baked bread on weekend Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce

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The Sleep Ea sy Series Drowsy Driving -vs- Drunk Driving

By Ken A Beckerman DDS

The accident report stated : single vehicle accident occurred at 3 AM with no passengers and no evidence of braking. Vehicle drove straight through a curve and driver died from trauma after striking a tree.

Sound familiar? The driver probably slept until the end. Sadly there are nearly 1.2 million crashes, with about 8,000 fatalities each year and it is NOT from drunk driving, it is from drowsy driving. Groups like MADD and others, spend a lot of money preaching against drunk driving and good for them, but drowsy drivers are dangerous, too. Did you know that being awake for 18 hours straight is like having a BAC of 0.05 and being awake for 24 hours is the same as being legally drunk (0.08)?

If you only get 6 -7 hours of sleep per night you are twice as likely to have an auto accident as the person who gets 8 or more hours of sleep. If you get 5 hours or less your chances go up 5 times. Your body has an internal clock (circadian rhythm) that tries to make you sleep when you are tired and it tries the hardest between midnight and 6 AM. And, as you would guess, that is when the majority of drowsy driving accidents occur.

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Persons that snore or have a Sleep Breathing Disorder are likely to be drowsy drivers. They are at risk, and those of us who share the roads with them are at risk, too. Do them a favor and get them a sleep study before they become a statistic. Call Apnea Solutions at 812-385-2750.

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Sports I nsider Fight Night at Guns & Hoses for Gibson County Officers Story and photo by Jennifer Loesch, Deputy Sheriff

Gibson County law enforcement officers were represented well at this year’s Guns and Hoses event in Evansville Saturday, April 22.

The charity-boxing match pits law enforcement and corrections officers against fire and EMS personnel for bragging rights at the Ford Center. The Guns and the Hoses teams have duked it out inside the ring for the past 10 years.

The Guns Team evened the series score to 5-5.

The event raised over $125,000 for local children’s charities.

Gibson County corrections officer Ben Hallmark is no stranger to the sweet science.

The 22-year-old pugilist has been boxing since he was about 10 years old. His first coach was the late Gerald Rice, a retired EPD officer and professional boxer.

“He was 70 years old and could hang with any of us,” Hallmark said. “Cancer ended up getting him.”

Hallmark’s father Lee Willingham – a former amateur boxer – encouraged his son’s interest in boxing and coached him. Hallmark competed in the Indiana Golden Gloves and won the Kentucky Junior Olympics as a youngster.

Hallmark helped coach fighters last year, but after being hired by the sheriff’s office his role changed. He was hired in October 2016.

Hallmark stands an even 6 feet tall and weighs 155 pounds. Davis was said to weigh 165 pounds.

“As soon as I put it on Facebook that I got hired by them, Chris Roe sent me a message and said ‘We’re finding you a fight for Guns and Hoses,” he said.

Roe is a Vanderburgh County sheriff’s deputy and the Guns team captain.

Hallmark faced Kwinn “Da Lightning” Davis, of the Hanson, Ky., Fire and Rescue.

Davis has had professional mixed martial arts fights.

“I’m not going to be able to stand there. He likes to dance around a lot,” Hallmark said. “It’s going to be a little different than the way I usually fight. I’m more of a counter puncher.”

Hallmark said he had to adjust his pace for the event’s three one-minute rounds. Amateur boxers compete for three two-minute rounds.

“Now that I’m training for one minute I’m able to give a whole lot more than just training for two,” he said.

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Fight Night at Guns & Hoses

“Two minutes allows a lot more time for game plans.”

Hallmark coached several fighters from the Vanderburgh County Jail last year, including his fiancée Heather Riggs. All of his students pulled out wins.

“It’s not a matter of ‘Is he going to hurt me or not,’” Hallmark said. “It’s a matter of I don’t want to not perform my best.”

Hallmark fought hard for all three rounds, but ultimately lost a decision to the slightly larger Davis.

He’ll have to wait until 2019 to avenge his loss.

The Evansville Police Department has hired Hallmark as an officer and will not be allowed to fight until he completes his probationary period. He will leave the sheriff’s office midsummer.

Gibson County sheriff’s deputy Sgt. John Fischer made his first appearance in the ring when he faced veteran brawler Chad Emsweller of the Evansville Fire Department. Fischer lost by decision to Emsweller.

Princeton police officer Matt Perry lost a controversial split decision to Neil Reitz of the McCutchanville Fire Department. Perry won his first Guns and Hoses match against Robbie Hathaway in 2016.

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Former Princeton cheerleader, Jalyn Stough made the cheer squad for the New York Jets in April.

Jalyn Stough, far left, in the semi-final round of auditions.

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Elev812 strength athletes participated in the NGPF Push/Pull meet in Terre Haute on Saturday April 15th. The team won their respected classes in both bench and deadlift categories.

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Tiger Track

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PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Bailee Pierce New Coach Rebuilds Team

PCHS baseball is in full swing and this is the team’s first season with new coach, Jason Englebrecht.

Senior, Brogan Reneer, says that so far the team is doing good, and they are hoping for a successful season.

“I really want to go far in the tournament, win the games we aren’t expected to win, and have an overall great season,” Reneer said.

Reneer has been playing baseball since he was six years old, and he’s been on the team every year.

According to Reneer, adjusting to a new coach wasn’t hard. He said that Englebrecht fills them up with confidence and tells them what they are doing wrong in a way that won’t hurt their feelings but also suggests ways to fix the problem.

The team practices every day except for, Sunday and game days.

Reneer said that they usually work on drills, hitting, and infield.

Cory Bustos, Junior, is not only

new to the team, but also the school. Bustos says that this is his first year of playing high school baseball, but that he has been playing since he was about sixyears-old. Bustos said he is called a utility player, which means that he can play just about any position that he is needed to play, but that he is best at second and third bases, and in the outfield.

“Coach is pretty laid back in terms of knowing that we aren’t perfect and we won’t do everything perfectly no matter how hard or often we practice,” Bustos said.

Sophomore, Jonathan Anslinger, says he has been playing baseball since his 7th grade year. Anslinger also said that he plays 3rd base on the JV team and left field on the varsity team.

Although the team hasn’t had many games this far, Anslinger says that there is a lot of room for improvement before sectionals.

Chase Wilson competing in shot put for Princeton.

Avery Jones-Taylor ready to run.

PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Shelby Meade Girls Tennis Takes the Spotlight

The girls tennis team is excited about this year’s season. They tell about their experience and some of their favorite things about being on the tennis team. Sophomore, Renee Bower and Junior, Samantha Gharst are both members of the tennis team and they both enjoy being on the team.

Sophomore, Renee Bower started playing tennis when she got into high school. This is her second year playing and she said she plans to play all through high school.

“My mom thought it would be something she could enjoy and really get into,” said Bower about starting her tennis career.

Bower does not plan to play tennis in college, it’s just something she can enjoy now. She said her favorite part of playing tennis is just

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being with her friends.

Bower said, “Her favorite thing to do at practice is playing sliding doubles, which is a game they play to help them improve playing with a partner.”

Her favorite position on the court is playing back on the serve line. Something that she said she has learned from tennis is how to be patient and to keep your temper under control.

“Coach calls us squirrels, and he always says that, “You should always be able to get the ball because it’s a 40x40 square,” Bower said are some of coach Moade’s quotes.

To inform others about playing tennis, she said that she would tell them that it is great exercise and a good learning experience.

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Junior, Samantha Gharst had an interest in playing tennis and she thinks it is a really fun sport. Gharst started playing last year and plans to keep playing all through high school. She also plans to play tennis in college. Her favorite part of tennis is volleying.

“My favorite thing to do at practice is to play matches against others on the team,” said Gharst.

Her favorite thing in matches is playing singles. She has learned how to be patient and to look at people to figure out what they are planning on doing with their next move.

“To get others interested in playing tennis in the future, she plans on trying to get them to try it out, then try and play on the team.

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Sports I nsider PCHS Tiger Tales Guest Writer - Alex Villalobos New Clinic & New Coach for Colorguard

PCHS Colorguard introduced a new clinic to start off the season and as well as a new guard instructor. The clinic was open to both high schoolers and middle schoolers.

The clinic was on Saturday, April 15th in the Princeton Community Middle School gym and lasted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ashley Spaulding, the new guard instructor, has been instructing for four years ever since she graduated high school and has recently helped with Evansville EVSC winter guard. The Evansville EVSC winter guard won state finals in their class.

Students learned basic fundamentals and different techniques used in colorguard.

“So far they’ve learned the basics and after lunch they’re going to learn a bit of choreography so we can see how they perform,” said Spaulding.

Marissa Whetstone has been a part of PCHS colorguard since 7th grade, making this her fourth year.

Whetstone said that even though she has been in colorguard for a long time she learned how to do a new toss.

“We learned how to do a one and

a half toss when the flag spins one and a half times in the air,” said Whetstone.

A total of 16 students came to the clinic.

“I expected there to be less so I was thrilled that it exceeded my expectation,” said Salmond.

PCHS colorguard welcomed new and familiar faces.

“There was a lot of people I didn’t know, but the people I knew had all been in guard before,” said Whetstone.

The clinic might be a new addition to the start of each season. The clinic is a way for students to see what colorguard is like and try it out without there being any pressure.

“We’ll probably look at starting the season that way,” said Salmond.

After about four years of not having a winter guard, PCHS might be starting one back up soon.

Spaulding said it depends on how things go, but starting up a winter guard is definitely something to look into.

Auditions are followed the clinic and were held on April 26th.

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Saturday, May 13 - Midwest Madness - MSCS Sprints - MOWA Wing Sprints Sunday, May 14 - World of Outlaw Sprints - Modifieds $1000 Sunday, May 28 - Memorial Weekend Classic - MSCS Sprints - Modifieds $600- MMSA Mini - Sprints Saturday, June 10 - Summer Showdown - MSCS Sprints Modifieds $1000 Sunday, June 25 - Late Model Summernationals - Summit Modifieds $1000 Sunday, July 2 - Sprint Stampede MSCS Sprints - MOWA Wing Sprints - Modifieds $600 Saturday, Juyl 15 - USAC Indiana Sprint Week - Sprints - Modifieds $1000 Saturday, Aug. 5 -Hoosier Sprint Nationals - MSCS Sprints - Modifieds $600 - MMSA Mini - Sprints Sunday, Sep. 3 - Labor Day Weekend Challenge - MSCS Sprints Modifieds $1000 Saturday, Sep. 16 - Haubstadt Hustler - MSCS/USAC Sprints - Modifieds $600 Saturday, Oct. 7 - The Harvest Cup MSCS Sprints - Modifieds $1500 MMSA Mini- Sprints

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Big Memories at Little League

Sports I nsider Opening Day at Little League

Cars fill Jack Bishop Ballpark for opening day of Princeton Little League.

Photos of ball parks, Jancey Smith.

Detrick’s photo courtesy, Laken Hull

Detrick Hull gives a thumbs-up before his first game. This 4-year-old, when on 2nd base, was told by the coach to run home. He did as he was told.

He ran straight to his momma and told her the coach said it was time to go home.

Teams warm up in Ft. Branch for the beginning of ball season.

The memories of May burst forth like fields of lilacs, beautiful to behold and sweet to smell. Along with flowers come Little League Baseball in full bloom. Opening Day was last month, so April showers bring the words CANCELED and RESCHEDULED front and center on the family calendar.

My family calendar is no longer filled with Jordan’s and Justin’s game dates. Jordan, now 25, started the summer of ‘97 in Pitching Machine, while Justin, now 24, began with the infamous T-ball.

Pitching Machine along with T-Ball was my introduction to SMALL TOWN LIVING, the place where everybody knows your name.

Little League was the place where I discovered the power of community, and the value placed on sports. Not a particular sport, as I would later discover, but a sports community. The venues are varied, the line-ups just as unique and the king of the list, concession stands! Jordan and Justin had my family at Jack Bishop Ballpark at least 4 nights a week. Like it or not, you will get to know people. I liked it.

The previous summer our family moved to Princeton from Grand Rapids, Michigan. My husband Rick, the youngest of a large family, the son of Ivan and Lunolia, grew up in Patoka/ Princeton. He knew everyone at the ballpark. If we were not together in town, I kept getting the same question “...which one are you married to?” Followed by, “I went to school with _____”(fill in the blank, there are 11 siblings to pick from).

The question was a welcome wagon for me. Although I grew up in Evansville, Princeton quickly grabbed my heart because every Mom wants their child to be celebrated, but greater than that, you want to be part of the community.

May is filled with heartwarming stories.

Ironically, one of the sweetest stories for me centers around Little League and Mothers Day. Justin was 7-years-old, and before the game he told me, “I’m getting you a home run today Mom”. And he did!

So to all the Mommies who are knee-deep in dirty uniforms, the cleat that keeps getting lost, and the 20th order of nachos, enjoy every moment. One day the fragrance of this time will be sweet, just like a field of lilacs.

Simply, Bronda Simmons

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The Kaiser Frazer & Sears Allstate Partnership

by Jeff Minnis

The Kaiser Frazer company was formed by automobile executive Joseph W. Frazer and industrialist Henry J. Kaiser. The Kaiser was initially meant to be a front-wheel drive car. Production costs and the limited time available prevented the front-wheel drive design from entering production, so the new 1947 Kaiser and Frazer shared bodies and power trains.

Production of Kaiser-Frazer models was at Willow Run, Michigan. Willow Run, the largest building in the world at that time, was built by the U.S. government just prior to World War II for Henry Ford, to build B-24 Liberator bombers. In 1953, with the purchase of Willys Overland production was moved to Toledo, Ohio.

Unfortunately production of Kaisers ended in 1955 here in the United States, but they did continue building cars in Argentina until 1962. Kaiser also had factories in Israel and the Netherlands. In 1970, the Kaiser Jeep Corporation was sold to American Motors.

Ollie Baughn Motor Company 119 E. Harrison St. Oakland City, IN

Another interesting piece of car history from Kaiser was their partnership with Sears-Roebuck. The Allstate was the brain-child of Henry J. Kaiser, who saw Sears as another means to mass-market his slow-selling Henry J. During 1952 and 1953, you could order a Sears Allstate car from the Sears catalog. There were several changes in trim to set the Allstate apart from the Henry J. The Allstates got more upscale interior of saran plaid or occasionally leather or smooth vinyl, special hubcaps, wheel covers, horn buttons and instrument bezels. Unlike early Henry Js, which were built without trunk lids to reduce costs, Allstates offered opening trunk lids. Another thing that set them apart was all Allstates were equipped with Allstate-brand tires, tubes, spark plugs and batteries, all with their own Sears “Triple Guarantee” warranties.

Part 2

by Jeff Minnis

As mentioned in last month’s article, here is a picture of the famous Jim Crow sitting on the hood of a Henry J inside Ollie’s building.

Story goes that Jim Crow sitting on the hood of a Henry J. someone got tired of Jim flying around and shot poor ole Jim. Ollie and his brothers moved to Tulsa before settling in the Gibson County area. While in Oklahoma, they owned and operated a wheel repair shop as well as an Overland dealership.

Ollie then moved to Princeton and operated a repair shop on the south end in the early ‘20’s. His shop was destroyed by the big tornado that hit that end of town in March of 1925. Ollie put his young son, Maurice, under a car then laid on top of him just before the tornado hit. Had it not been for the car in his shop for repair, they may have perished that day. Ollie and Grace Baughn

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The Baughn Brothers

Ollie was an avid pilot and bought a war surplus Curtis Jennings airplane, however his plane was stolen and later found crashed in a field.

His son Maurice was going to school to become a doctor but decided to followed in his father’s footsteps. He joined the Army Air Corp during W.W.II as a pilot and flew many missions in the India Burma theater. After the war Maurice continued a career in the military, training helicopter pilots.

He returned to Gibson County in 1974, residing in Francisco until his death in 1996. photos provided

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Spring Fundraisers in the County

Ft. Branch VFW Made Breakfast

Photos Jancey Smith

Oakland City Lions Club Held Fish Fry

The Ft. Branch VFW made breakfast of biscuits & gravy, sausage, eggs and juice on Saturday, April 8.

J. D. Ott, Ron Stewart and Rooster Geary were part of the kitchen crew cooking breakfast.

The Lions Club of Oakland City held a fish fry Friday, April 14 at the local IGA store.

John Bajzath and Brian Norrington helped cook

fish for the event.

Other members helping were Shelly Robinson, Gib

Larry West gets a chance to eat after taking a turn at helping in the kitchen cooking the sausage.

Hayes, Brenda Hayes and Sue Leffler.

Patoka UMC Soup Dinner & Auction

Oakland City Taste of Soup

The Patoka United Methodist Church held their annual soup dinner and auction April 8th to raise money for the church.

Many people attended the soup dinner in Patoka to help the church.

Early diners fill the fire station for the 3rd annual Taste of Soup fundraiser for Oakland City library’s summer reading program.

Bill Krietemeyer let the church cook his dinner that night.

Amanda Saulmon, last year’s Representatives of German winner of the Taste of Soup event American bank brought clam brought chicken and noodles for this year’s competition. chowder as a contest entry.

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Volunteers from the church served soup and sandwiches.

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Spring Fundraisers in the County

Photos Jancey Smith

Annual Geranium Sale at Gibson General Hospital Gibson General’s Auxiliary held their annual geranium sale April 10-12th.

Michael Melson picks up his order.

Brightly colored geraniums filled the hospital lobby.

Susan Goodson and Peg Hyneman help Janice Longabaugh get her order

Events In The Hospital Lobby

May 17 - P&R Flowers for cemetery decoration

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