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Well as much as March seemed to change and swirl by the minute, April has slowed everything down. It’s been a challenge because I’m not very good at staying at home. There were few if any events to cover and interviews were done by email instead of chatting over coffee in a local eatery. I missed that, the conversation and our local restaurants, who I’ve tried my best to support.

We have to help them now so they can come back later.

Despite life not being normal, we have another issue of interesting tidbits.

In homage to the annual “Run for the Roses”, we have the story of a local photographer that captured a tribute to one of racing’s best in An Artist Profile.

In the Business Today section you’ll see how local owners were creative and adapted. It’ll be so good to have them back. Just in time for your grill, the Cooking Corner offers a new twist on burgers.

Grab a glass of sweet tea, claim your spot on the porch and see what’s been happening in our safe little spot in the world.

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An Artist Profile Karl Schmidt

Story: Jancey Smith

The Rem aking of Secretariat

Since 1875, the first Saturday in University student May a historic sports tradition is and graduate. Karl celebrated - The Kentucky Derby. At double majored in Churchill Downs in Louisville, mint Visual Anthropology juleps are sipped, fancy hats are and Photojournalism worn and southern traditions are and relayed, “Not commemorated. Despite the many people know Depression and two World Wars, the this, but WKU has Derby has never been canceled. the most highlyHowever this year, it’s been regarded rescheduled for September 6th. photojournalism This contest of three-year-old program in the The Secretariat monument thoroughbred horses is the first leg in world,” and feels, the Triple Crown of horse racing. Winning the Triple “very privileged to have Crown is coveted by many but accomplished by few - a graduated from that program.” very few, thirteen to be exact. Since 1973, Secretariat Karl got his start in still holds the record for the fastest Derby, running 1-1/4 photojournalism here in Gibson Jocelyn & Karl miles in under two minutes. He also holds the record for County at the Princeton Daily the greatest margin of victory at 37 lengths in the Clarion. In high school he joined the student newspaper Belmont Stakes, (the Triple Crown’s final race). as a photographer. “That really kicked everything off for “If you live in Kentucky you know about Secretariat,” me”, Karl says, “I had access to a darkroom, camera said Gibson County native, Karl Schmidt. He spent 10 equipment and lots and lots of film. I pretty much kept a years living in Kentucky as a Western Kentucky camera with me every waking moment from then on.”

Cover photo courtesy Karl Schmidt, above photo Gary Schmidt, right photo and adjacent photo by Karl Schmidt.

VOTE Lar ry Wira County Council at Large

• Retired Gibson County farmer from Buckskin • Six years in military taught me passion for Country and State • Five and a half years as coal miner instilled a hard work ethic • Past member of Carpenter & Millwrights Union showed me how to get the job done • Member of St. John Church in Buckskin, on church council and cemetery board My passion continues at home with wife Jane (Brown) who is also from Gibson County. In our 38 years together we’ve raised 4 children. A vote for me will put my dedication, hard work & passion to work for the county.

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Once he got his drivers license, he started shooting Norman is The Crucible Foundry which makes bronze freelance photography, mainly sports, for the Daily statues, sculptures and has a gallery of interesting and Clarion, where he learned a lot about deadlines. He unique art. reflects on his time there, “It was an incredible Karl was asked by a college friend if he’d be experience. That place really made me an efficient, interested in taking some photos and shooting videos of grounded visual storyteller.” a sculptor to run in the Christmas His fascination with Eve edition of the Lexington photography started much Herald Leader. The quest was to earlier than high school capture the process of creating a though. He remembers being larger than life bronze statue of four or five years old and how Secretariat made by artist, his dad would turn the family Jocelyn Russell. When Karl met bathroom into a darkroom on Jocelyn and her husband the weekends. He would Michael, they hit it off famously. develop prints under a red He describes it as, “What was light with developer chemicals supposed to be a quick one or in the claw foot bathtub. Karl two-hour photo session turned said, “It was like magic to me . into a yearlong working . . a regular David Copperfield relationship.” After the mind trick.” After graduating newspaper story ran, she hired Jocelyn working on the clay layer. high school, Karl went onto Karl “to continue telling the story buy his first camera, a Canon EOS Elan IIe. He of the Secretariat monument and her own personal remembers working a lot of sweaty hours in a hot artistic story.” cornfield to afford it.

It took Jocelyn 18 months to create the 3,800 pound Currently Karl runs a video making lab for students bronze statue of an amazing race horse. She spent at the University of Oklahoma in Norman and has spent months researching the horse, his races, owners, riders the last decade leading video workshops and teaching and watching video. Then she made a maquette, which students how to use video gear. As it happens, also in is a small 18” clay model. It was 3D scanned and a

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Artist Profile Continued machine made large foam blocks that Jocelyn had to put together like a puzzle. The next task was to carve the foam, which creates the muscle structure. When that was set, she covered the foam with hot clay using a brush. Once done sculpting the fine details, the huge piece of clay was taken to the foundry. They cut it into sections, made molds and then cast it in bronze and welded it back together.

This process took months. Karl remembers, “I visited the foundry during the final weeks of the process and filmed a lot of footage of the craftspeople putting it all together. It was an incredible experience to be in the shop watching all of these giant pieces come together and assembled into a beautiful monument.”

It took three days on the back of a flatbed truck for Secretariat to make it from Norman, Oklahoma to Lexington, Kentucky, where the statue was unveiled. The 11 foot tall by 21 foot stretched out statue, made its debut in Keeneland Racetrack in early October, 2019, as part of the 11th Secretariat Festival.

Karl and Jocelyn were entwined throughout the project of making a remarkable athlete larger than life. He even went to her home in San Juan Island, Washington, to record her work process and make videos for social media for the unveiling event. Karl’s favorite part of the experience was “I got into photography (and later videography) to meet people and travel to new places. Working with Jocelyn was a joy because I got to do both! I made a lifelong friend and got to visit an island that I’d never heard of before. It’s always a pleasure to help someone tell their story to the world.” He’s hoping to do that again and talking with the foundry about future work. For more examples of Karl’s work visit www.karlwschmidt.com.

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As an act of customer appreication, Kenny Dewig Meats paired with New Generation Dairy to give away 100 gallons of free milk on Wednesday, April 16th. This is an example of local businesses helping each other during a time the local supply chain of food is not operating normally. We have plenty of goods locally.

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Home Based Businesses Must Also Adapt

Covid-19 has made life as a small business owner very interesting. In less than 24 hours, I had to reinvent the way I designed spaces. The things I love most about my job became the most challenging. I normally design a room by going from store to store, carefully choosing items to blend textures, colors and patterns in order to fulfill my client’s dreams.

With the closing of local stores, I have had to start navigating this delicate mixture by shopping online. I usually choose pieces of Rachelle Wade furniture by looking for them in stores, measuring each piece to fit the space, and carefully mixing wood tones, metals and painted pieces.

I am now accomplishing the spatial and visual aspects of buying and placing furniture by looking at the item description and carefully trying to measure and visualize the piece in my client’s space.

I absolutely love the social interaction that being a designer provides. I enjoy getting to know my clients, so I can best design a home for their families. It is so satisfying when I finish a project, and my clients fall in love with their space. This pandemic has completely changed this one on one in person interaction to a series of phone calls and text messages. Design ideas, floor plans, and online pictures of furniture and accessories have all been communicated in text messages. Furniture has been recommended, selected, and purchased online. The most difficult part for me, has been waiting on the pieces to arrive. I have left the deliveries in the garage for a few days before opening them in order to follow the guidelines for Covid-19. Then, I have opened the boxes outside all the while hoping that what’s inside was exactly as I pictured it.

Porch deliveries for my profession used to be from Fed Ex, UPS, and the USPS, but now I am having pieces that I have had commissioned by local artists delivered to my front porch in order to maintain social distancing. Everything from paint samples to unfinished pieces for review to completed projects have been left on my porch, making the creative process much tougher for everyone involved.

I truly believe that good will come from this situation we are all enduring. I have learned that it is okay to slow down. I have spent extra time with my husband and teenage boys playing games and baking cupcakes and

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cooking together. It has been a struggle at times, but it has also been a time to reflect. I believe that I have changed my design process out of necessity, but it will help me so much more in the future. I have created a master closet and breakfast nook through text messages, emails and online shopping. I have collaborated with The Fancy Lemon and REmagined to create beautiful handmade pieces for my clients. I have had to adapt, but in the process I have grown. In times like this, I think that is what we all do as humans. We adapt, we change, and we come out stronger on the other side.

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B usiness T oday Story: Jancey Smith, photos provided

In the last month, everyone has had to change the way they do business to some degree. It had to be particularly hard on new businesses that had just opened their doors. Think of Harpers Pizza and Pub in Ft. Branch who opened on March 14th. There was also the Little Yarn Shop from the last issue who had just started a few weeks before. They barely had time to get a marketing plan underway when the rug was figuratively pulled out.

Can you imagine what it would be like to set your new businesses’ opening day for April 1st, 2020, after months of work and planning only to have a pandemic and a stay at home order to arrive?

That is what happened to Candice and Danny Yancy, the owners of the Coffe cup holder by the Fancy Lemon

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The Brickhouse Boutique Pandemic Opening Brickhouse Boutique in Ft. Branch.

During the summer of 2019, the couple bought the Irwin home located on Main Street. One short term objective was to provide overflow parking for their growing eatery, R’z Cafe’ and Catering located across the street. The other Home decor by the Fancy Lemon goal was to provide a spot for outdoor events, receptions and parties.

The ultimate quest however, was to turn this old home built in the 1800’s, into a modern boutique that would showcase local entrepreneurs. As R’z Cafe’ grew and attracted visitors from neighboring counties, Candy was repeatedly asked, “Besides Grace’s, where else is there to shop in Fort Branch?” This was the beginning of an inspiration.

For years, Candy helped Fort Branch Community Pride put on the Vine Street Maker’s Market, an outdoor

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Business Today continued

event held at the local park twice a year. repurposed The event features local vendors that make furniture, to an assortment of hand crafted items. handmade tables Candy could see that because they weren’t and signs, to small financially ready for a brick and mortar items like jewelry, store, but were in need of a venue to soaps and candles.

100 W. Locust, Fort Branch showcase their fare. What a perfect Some of the vendors combination of talent and need. With a local boutique, are: The Fancy Lemon (home these small businesses could profit from their talents and decor) of Fort Branch, Designed by Sweet provide a shopping experience for visitors. What a winReimagined (repurposed home Potato Pie Company win situation - until a virus came. decor) from Haubstadt, Sweet Potato Over the winter months, Candy collaborated with Pie (graphic clothing, rustic wood decor) also of Fort area crafters and Branch, MLJ Designs (leather jewelry and accessories), designed a plan Eastham Flower Farm (teal and silk floral) of Gentryville, to furnish The Gypsy Roots (inspired leather jewelry) from Salem, Brickhouse with Simply Radiant Skincare from Vincennes, and Jannas an assortment Candles (soy candles) of Princeton. of unique items Not to be deterred, the shop opened in early April that were all and hit social media with a marketing campaign. Items made or can be purchased online, invoiced through email and refurbished by picked up at the cafe’, all according to state guidelines. people in the Candy admitted that it misses the personal touch that area. The range the real life browsing experience allows, but knows that it of goods is from will go and grow as the situation allows. Here’s to good vibes and a bright future for all.

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Business Updates

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Personal Finance Company Relocated

QPS Moved to South Main Street

Mayflower Gardens Closed

Above is the site that’s been home to H&R Block and QPS (formerly Ameristaff). QPS, a staffing agency recently moved to South Main Street in Princeton next to State Farm. A video/tanning shop previously resided in that space. H&R Block will keep their current location on 2nd Avenue behind Marathon.

PFC or the Personal Finance Company was bought out by Mariner Finance and consolidated offices.

The Princeton location which was on West Broadway by Spud Hut is now vacant but Mariner Finance has offices in Vincennes, Evansville and Newburgh.

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The Andrew Lewis Home

Picturing the Past Story and photos: Greg Wright

Dr. Andrew Lewis was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, in 1813, and had moved to Princeton by 1841. Dr. Andrew Lewis married Eliza Evans who was the niece of Robert M. Evans, after whom Evansville was named. Eliza’s father owned the old Stockwell house at 501 West Broadway Street. It was reported that Abraham Lincoln once spent the night at the Stockwell house in the 1820’s. Andrew Lewis tore down the old Stockwell house that was owned by his inlaws and built a beautiful new home at 501 West Broadway Street.

With the development of the railroad here in the 1850s, it was said that local residents gathered at the Lewis home to see the first locomotive come through town.

Some had never seen a locomotive before.

Shortly after settling here in 1846, Andrew Lewis was the proprietor for the Lagow Hotel in the 200 block of North Main Street. Mr. Lewis also was, for a time, engaged in

the grain business and built the Zenith Mills elevator. He served two terms as Gibson County clerk and was active in several enterprises in the community.

Dr. Andrew Lewis was one of the original founders of the Gibson County Fair. He was one of the first officers of the Gibson County Agricultural Society which founded the fair in 1853. Lewis was the secretary and treasurer for the Citizens Bank and Trust in downtown Princeton.

In 1861, during the onset of the Civil War, Andrew Lewis petitioned, then governor, Oliver M. Morton to establish Camp Gibson at the Gibson County Fairgrounds forming the 58th and 80th Regiments.

Andrew Lewis and his son James were on the committee to erect the 58th regiment monument on the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square to honor their fallen comrades in the Civil War. By 1947, the heirs of Andrew Lewis named Sevedge sold the home to the local American Legion Post to serve the large number of veterans coming home from WW II. A massive fire destroyed the home in March of 1963. Post 25 of the American Legion immediately rebuilt the building on that site that still stands today.

The beautiful home of Dr. Andrew Lewis at 501 West Broadway built around 1860, became the American Legion Post in 1947. It is reported that Abraham Lincoln stayed overnight at the home that this house replaced.

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Gibson General Auxiliary Held Annual Geranium Sale

Auxiliary members filling orders.

With the help of Mayor Greg Wright’s office the auxiliary was able to hold their biggest fundraiser.

They held it as a drive through/pick up at Lafayette Park. They were able to fund three scholarships and are looking for more volunteers.

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Lately, we have had a few ask “What does reduce, reuse, recycle mean? What is the difference?” Excellent questions! Reduce means the reduction of the amount of trash we as a society use. For example, instead of using disposable plates, bowls, cups, and flatware, use washable plates, bowls, cups, and flatware. Reuse means to take something and repurpose it for something else. For example, many plastic containers – like dairy containers, are plastic #5. We can’t recycle those currently. Instead of throwing that container away, reuse it as Tupperware or maybe as a storage box for art supplies or something similar. On a larger scale, some of our teachers here in Gibson County added some paint and a few cushions to reuse some large tires and created some stools for their classroom!

Finally, recycle simply means to break down one material for resource and remake it into something else. For example, recycled plastic, is shredded, melted, and remolded into an entirely new product. All three help benefit our community’s environment and helps save us a bit of money in the long run. Hopefully this info helps us all to remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Veteran’s Voice

George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812 385-4522 As we have discussed in the past, the most basic and fundamental VA benefits for all honorably discharged U.S. military veterans are those related to death and burial. These include a burial flag, military funeral honors, a headstone or marker, and possible burial in a national or state veterans’ cemetery. These things are guaranteed to veterans as a tribute to their honorable and faithful service to this nation.

Consistent with current safety precautions, the county (VFW/Legion) Honor Guard(s) have been forced to temporarily suspend the Funeral Honors portion of this package. My biggest concern, in light of the current health emergency, is that a deserving veteran may “slip through the cracks” and be inadvertently cheated out of this honor.

Please understand this…My pledge to you is that no one who desires this benefit will fail to receive it. After consultation with every funeral home in the county, and with the Honor Guard itself, I can confidently tell you that all parties involved are totally committed to doing whatever is necessary to guarantee that pledge. If we are unable to deliver it at this time, I ask you to ensure that your funeral home and/or I are aware that you desire this service. As soon as the circumstances permit, and restrictions are lifted, we will deliver as promised.

As always, I beg you to contact me if I may be of service to you in this arena or any other. It is my honor and joy to serve our nation’s heroes.

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Flashbacks from Yesterday Chevrolet

Story & Photos By Jeff Minnis

I always liked Chevy commercials in the ‘70s with their catchy song / slogan “Baseball, Hot dogs, Apple Pie & Chevrolet” all things that Americans liked, so to add their name in the mix was a marketing hit for the company. If you are over 50, I bet you’re singing that song right now!

Here’s a little history on the make: Founders Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss race car driver and engineer ousted General Motors founder, William C. Durant.

They introduced their first model in 1913, at the New York auto show. The company was founded a few years earlier on November 3, 1911, with their first factory located in Flint, Michigan, on the corner of Wilcox and Kearsley Streets.

Durant wanted to use Louis Chevrolet’s name for the cars because of his reputation as a popular wellknown racer. I found it interesting that in 1914, Louis sold Durant his share in the company after disagreements over the design of the cars that were to bare his name. Chevrolet first used the “bowtie” logo in 1914. Here is another interesting note - it’s not clear where the design actually came from. One fun rumor is that Mr. Durant saw the design on some wallpaper in a French hotel. Sales continued to get better each year and by 1929, Chevrolet beat out Ford as the bestselling car in the United States.

The Stevens Auto Company was the first Chevrolet dealership in Princeton. They started in 1914, selling Fords at 216 1/2 N. Main Street. In 1916, they added Chevy and moved Ford sales to East Broadway across from the Post Office.

Shortly after that, a second Chevrolet dealership popped up at 120 N. West Street, “the old licence branch building.” Robinson Chevrolet stayed in this location until 1924, when they built a new building at 228 S. Main Street.

Right before WWII, it was sold to the CF Christian Company at 402 N. Hart Street.

Around 1950, the franchise was sold and a new building was built at 301 N. Main Street and became Wolf Chevrolet Buick. Through the years it changed hands several times at this same iconic location.

In 1957, it became Temple Chevrolet and then in 1970, Dauby Chevrolet. In 1990, it became Sharrett Chevrolet and continued business at this location until 2000, when it was moved to Hwy 64 West. In 2005, it became Patriot Chevrolet Buick, currently a thriving dealership serving our community as well as the TriState area.

By the time this issue of Small Town Living gets to you and you’re sitting in your recliner reading this article, I will be sitting at my desk at Patriot as their newest salesman. I don’t like the term salesman. I’m just a guy who loves cars and loves helping people so now I’ve put the two together.

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A Month of Adaptations

Everyone’s made adjustments during the last month. These are but a few that were noted while “staying at home”.

Klinker’s Bar & Grill broke out their food truck for lunch specials and sold smoked meats on the weekends.

Dick Clark’s dining and banquet rooms were closed, but Jeff Clark at the pick up window stayed the same.

Alamo BBQ began opening for lunch on Wednesday and tried to make lines for the drive through customers.

The “Take & Bake” meals that Broadway House Bistro added to the menu have been very popular.

Alicia from Susan Bobe’s got a work out while doing curbside pick up.

Maidlow’s Package Store in Princeton began offering curbside service and temporarily closing on Sundays.

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GIBSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER I am seeking nomination for Gibson County Commissioner and would like your support.

• Currently live in Francisco • Lifelong resident of Gibson County • Retired after 36 years at the Gibson County Highway Department • Have been a member of the Teamsters Union • Member and proud deacon of Clarkʼs Chapel Baptist Church in Summerville I am married to my beautiful wife, Patricia, who is a wonderful support in this endeavor.

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The Cooking Corner

M em orialDay Taco Burgers

by Jancey Smith

All right, I must with all the grace possible concede that the hubby was right. He suggested that before we hosted our annual hockey puck cookout (Memorial Day) that we use up all the gas in last year’s tank. I didn’t think we’d really done that much cooking since October, so even though I knew we would be “living on the edge,” I thought we’d be all right. Well, I was wrong.

Just as we were warming up the grill for 16 burgers, a dozen brats and a package of dogs, there was that magic little sound of . . . pop, pop, pop. The gas ran out just as we were getting ready to feed 1520 people. Now we had both thought of the imminent possibility of trouble and had tucked a $20 bill away, “just in case.” It’s a good thing. It’s also a good thing that we’re only blocks from a convenient store. It’s always good to have a backup plan and stashing some cash never hurts.

Even though we grill out on Memorial Day and tease my hubby about his burgers that once earned him the reputation for hockey pucks, don’t think that the meaning of the day is lost. We have a daughter in the Navy, and 5 of our uncles were Navy men. We

never forget who has sacrificed for our freedom to burn burgers.

This year the hubby was in his prime of ideas. I didn’t have any salsa so I made some pico de gallo. It’s close but doesn’t really dip as well. He suggested it would be better for a taco topping or maybe on a burger. The light bulb went off! We were making a few types of burgers that day and he was right. It added a bright layer of flavor that meshed well with the taco seasoning.

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Toppings 4 slices Pepperjack cheese 1 lb. ground chuck 4 leaves of lettuce 1 pkg. taco seasoning 4 slices of tomato 4 burger buns 4 slices of onion 1/2 cup pico de gallo PreparationIn a medium bowl, combine burger and taco seasoning. Don’t over mix the burger, but make sure the seasoning is well incorporated. Shape burger into 4 patties and let set until ready to cook.

Cook burgers 5-6 minutes per side until juices are clear. You can’t cook by color because the seasoning makes the burgers a dark reddish brown.

Assemble sandwiches and top burger with cheese and pico de gallo. Makes 4.

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Salvation Army Feeds Those in Need

The Salvation Army has many ways to help those who need food. They provide a food pantry twice a week, free grab & go dinners the first 3 Tuesdays of the month and every other week have food give aways as well as grab & go soup lunches. Check their Facebook page for updates.

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The second Monday monthly and every Wednesday (through May) the Hillside UMC in Princeton delivers hot meals to nearly 300 people. With only three cooks and 15 volunteer drivers they are helping feed others. To be included or volunteer, call 812-385-2910 by Monday noon.

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Food Pantry for Seniors

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We are now excepting registrations for Mini Princess, Princess, Sweetheart, and the Miss Gibson County Pageant.

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Is My Pet Allergic or Just Itchy?

May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month. When we think of allergies in people, we think of runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing, and sneezing. Pets can have seasonal allergies to pollen like people do, but the symptoms we see are different. Pets can also be allergic to fleas or to something in their food. The first sign of all of these allergies is itchy skin.

Itchy skin in pets can look like different things. You might notice that your dog or cat is scratching more often. Maybe they are “digging” at their ears with their back feet. Itchiness could show up as extra grooming or a lot of time spent licking or chewing on their feet or toenails. You might notice that your dog or cat is starting to lose hair in a certain area. Or your pet could even develop a hot spot (a red sore from licking the skin too much).

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Allergies are not the only thing to cause itchy skin.

Working with your veterinarian is the best way to try to figure out what is making your pet so itchy. We will look at where your pet is itchy, see if there is a pattern for when the itchiness happens, what treatments help (or don’t help), and maybe recommend some blood tests, allergy tests, or diet trials to try to figure out the cause of the itching.

If you think your pet has a food allergy, please work with your veterinarian to try to figure out the cause. Food trials can take a long time, and may take even longer if you have changed to a few different diets before talking to your vet.

Is your pet itchy? Do you think it might be allergies?

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Lupe Lifestyles ~ From Mexico to Indiana - Here’s Story & Photos: Jancey Smith

the turkey plant, he Every year on May 5th, many Americans was told they’d call him celebrate Cinco de Mayo (which literally in a few days. While means the fifth of May). According to Lupe waiting, he happened to stop Villalobos, this is just the anniversary of a in Los Azteca for dinner, which had only battle where the Mexicans beat the French been open about six months. They didn’t in 1862, and is not a national holiday in offer what Lupe considered traditional Mexico. Their big celebration is Mexican food, so after looking at the menu, Independence Day on September 16th. he picked a steak with rice and beans. It was Our friend, Lupe, who is the manager at good and the only Mexican style restaurant Princeton’s Los Azteca should know. He’s in the area, so he came back a few days from Aguascalientes, which is the smallest later. state in the center of Mexico. It stretches When asked by the restaurant if he’d from about Owensboro to Terre Haute and started work and he replied that he’d not then to Bloomington, for a state that’s small. gotten a call yet, they offered him the job of There are cathedrals with old Spanish being a server at Los Azteca. Lupe had no architecture which are beautifully food or server experience but was glad to maintained and the city has a yearly give it a try. It was difficult at first since he celebration of the city’s anniversary that last didn’t speak much English, but he learned from mid-March to mid-April. It’s colorful, quickly and enjoyed meeting the people and festive and somewhat like our Mardi Gras making them happy with the food. Now, 21 only that it goes on all day for a month.

Lupe Villalobos years later, he’s still serving his many friends Lupe also said that it’s very safe there and drinks and dinners, acting as host, as well as managing there’s no danger from the cartels.

Lupe came to Indiana 21 years ago. A friend told him the restaurant.

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spice in them, that always mean hot, but spice restaurant looking for help with that’s flavorful. He doesn’t think our locals like their various fundraisers, he can food that spicy. Lupe drives to Indy to buy give them gift cards which help imported Mexican spices for work and home. them and it brings people to the There are many other differences between shop and they become friends, Mexico and Indiana. The weather was one of too. Soon it’s like a big family.

Lupe’s first adjustments. In Mexico it is very hot, You know but it’s a dry desert heat, much like Las Vegas. where to There is no humidity like in Southern Indiana. He find Lupe said, “It’s so hot, sometimes it’s hard to breathe. if you’d We like the air conditioning.” On the opposite like to be side, he’d only once seen a small bit of snow, not part of even an inch, except in movies. When Lupe saw the his first major snowfall, in ‘97 or ‘98, of eight family, Imported Mexican spices inches or so, he was shocked. His eyes grew too. wide and he said, “I couldn’t believe it!” Lupe went on to say, “Winters in Mexico are usually 60 Lupe has a variety of degrees or so and a long sleeved shirt is fine, but not peppers in his pantry here.”

One of Lupe’s favorite hobbies is riding horses. That is one of the things he misses about Mexico. Their horse racing is very different than ours. In Mexico, a horse race is not a group of horses that run around a track, like Ellis Park. Instead, it’s a dual between two horses racing a Not all heroes wear capes. That’s why Small straight distance between point A and point B. They also Town Living held a Facebook contest as a way have many rodeos in Mexico that Lupe liked to attend. to say thanks to all essential workers. In a He’s even been to the bullfights, which are exciting, but random drawing, these two ladies won gift he says he really doesn’t like how they end. certificates to Donut Bank.

What Lupe misses most about Mexico, besides his mother and two brothers that are still there, are the street festivals. Many brightly colored flags are hung, mariachi bands play and the people are dressed in bold bright colors and dance to the music. One of their biggest holidays is The Dawn of the Dead, November 1-4th, which honors their ancestors. They dress up with masks and have parades.

Even though it’s very different in Indiana, Lupe is very comfortable here, raising a variety of plants and taking care of his two dogs. He really likes to help people and Merly G. Ross Debbie Williams Snyder make friends. He says that when people come into the

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I also have experience working in government positions. For 38 1/2 years, I have worked for the City of Princeton and worked in all areas of the city. My last 34 years of employment, I worked in a management position at the city’s water plant. I have two certified licenses which I am still attending schools to keep the licenses active. I have one of the oldest sets of licenses in the state. I have also received many awards over the years including the 1987 operator of the year for the largest system in the state. I was president of the AWWA Southwest District for two years and then vice-president for two years.

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In my last two articles, I covered the Carolina eradicated from Minnesota. During the Parakeet and the Passenger Pigeon which have both Nineteenth Century, the trumpeter swan was so overgone extinct in our country. Because of the extinction of hunted for food and the fur trade that it completely these avian species and others, the Migratory Bird disappeared from Minnesota, according to a press Treaty Act of 1918 was created. The Migratory Bird release from the state. According to Audubon.com, there Treaty Act (MBTA) was passed in 1918, to combat over- were fewer than 100 trumpeter swans south of Canada hunting and poaching that supplied the by the 1930s. enormous demand for feathers to adorn However, thanks to protection from hunting women’s hats, when it was clear that the and other conservation efforts including state-level hunting laws were insufficient reintroducing the species to its breeding and bird populations were being range across the northwest of North America, decimated. Through this treaty between the swans are listed as Least Concern on the the United States and Canada along with IUCN Red List and have even returned to Whooping Crane conservation efforts put forth since, there Minnesota with numbers as high as 17,000. are bird species that have rebounded from very low Bald Eagle: The bald eagle was almost extinct but is population numbers. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act now considered safe and of least concern. Though it is statute makes it unlawful without a waiver to pursue, the national bird of the United States, the bald eagle was hunt, take, capture, kill, or sell birds listed therein as once hunted for sport and to protect fishing grounds, migratory birds. The statute does not discriminate according to National Geographic. The majestic bird was between live or dead birds and also grants full protection also harmed by the use of pesticides and its population to any bird parts including feathers, eggs, and nests. declined dangerously. The restriction of pesticides in the Over 1,000 species are currently protected by this early 1970’s helped the majestic birds make a comeback statute. and today, they are considered of Least Concern on the Some exceptions to the act, including the eagle IUCN Red List and by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. feather law, are enacted in federal regulations which Between the early 1980’s and 2000, most States regulate the taking, possession, and transportation of conducted annual bald eagle surveys. Since then, many bald eagles, and their “parts, nests, and eggs” for states recognized that annual surveys were no longer “scientific, educational, and depredation control necessary. That is why you will not see annual data after purposes, for the religious purposes of American Indian 2000. In 1981, the bald eagle population in the lower 48 tribes, and to protect other interests in a particular states was 1,188 breeding pairs. In 2006, the population locality.” Enrolled members of a federally recognized had increased to 9,789 breeding pairs. tribe may apply for an eagle permit for use in bona fide These are only a few of the species that have been tribal religious ceremonies.” helped by this statute and corresponding conservation The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issues permits for efforts. Used together, they have brought many species otherwise prohibited activities under the act. These back from near extinction. include permits for taxidermy, falconry, propagation, Decorative feathers for ladies hats may no longer be scientific and educational use. all the rage, but the knowledge learned since is A few bird species that have benefited from these priceless. laws and conservation efforts to bring them back from the brink are: Whooping Crane: In 1941, less than 20 whooping Carryout Delivery Call In •Take&Out • Dine In cranes existed in North America. The population from Try the Union North America was highly hunted in the 1800s and Hoagie suffered from habitat loss. A 1941 count found only 16 of the birds were still alive. According to National Geographic Conservation efforts, including captive breeding programs, have helped bring the number of whooping cranes back up. They are listed by the Hwy. 65 in Union International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on 812-354-2919 their “Red List” as increasing and the estimation of mature individual birds is between 50-249.

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The Purple Passion Plant is found in Indonesia. It can grow up to four feet wide and two to three feet in height. They make a beautiful hanging plant that has beautifully shapped green leaves covered in velvety purple hairs. The leaves have a reddish purple underside. A PPP can produce small orange/yellow flowers that don’t smell the greatest, so once you see the buds, it’s probably best to pinch the buds out and remove them.

Light - A PPP needs bright indirect light. If the leaves start to fade in color, then you know it’s not getting enough light.

Water - Allow your plant to dry out slightly between waterings. It has fragile roots and is very susceptible to root rot, so be very careful to NOT over water. Don’t water your PPP as much in the Spring and the Fall when it is not growing as fast. Also, try to keep the foliage dry and don’t mist the leaves. This can cause the leaves to spot and discolor.

Fertilize - Fertilize your plant every other week in place of the usual watering. Use a good all purpose houseplant fertilizer and use 1/2 the recommended amount.

Temps - PPPs like to be kept in temps that are between 65 degrees to 85 degrees. Colder temps can cause the leaves to fall off. If the temps are too hot this can cause it to wilt and in a sense ‘cook’.

Humidity - PPPs like higher humidity. This plant would be a great candidate to keep on a humidity tray or near a humidifier.

Repotting/Soil - The PPP grows slowly. Their roots are very fine hairlike roots. When you see the roots coming out of the drainage holes, you know it’s time to repot. Find a pot that’s about 1”-1 1/2” larger around than it’s in. Put about 1” of drainage material in the bottom of the pot. Put about 1”- 2” layer of a good quality potting soil next. Gently take the root ball out of its current pot and set down in its new pot. Take potting soil and fill in

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all around the sides. Put a 1” or so layer of potting soil on the top. Make sure the top layer of soil is about 1/2” down from the top of the pot. Set the pot in a plant saucer or larger dish.

Fill this to the top with water. After approximately two to three hours, dump the water that hasn’t been soaked up yet. Place your Purple Passion Plant in a spot that receives bright indirect light and enjoy!

Propagation - A PPP is fairly easy to propagate.

There are two ways to start new PPPs. It has a tendency to get ‘leggy’-viney with leaves 4”-6” apart. Cut 3’, 4’, or 5” pieces of the vine and root in a glass of water. The water only needs to cover about 1”-2” of the stem. Place in bright, indirect light. After about three or four weeks you should see a nice collection of root growth on the ends of these cuttings. Take these rooted cuttings and plant in the soil in the pot around the parent plant. This will help your parent plant look fuller.

You can also take the 3”, 4”, or 5” cuttings and plant these cuttings directly in the soil around the parent plant.

They should take root and fill in around the parent plant giving it a more full look.

Take several cuttings and start several PPP starts.

Once these starts get about 3”-4” tall, box them up and leave them on the doorstep of people in your neighborhood, your street, and your apartment complex.

You could also call your local nursing home or skilled care facility, find out how many residents live there, and start that many. Once they get 3”-4” tall take them to the nursing home or skilled care facility and pass them out.

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Established patients of the providers listed below can schedule telehealth telephone and video call visits to speak to their provider without ever stepping foot in the office.

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THANK YOU: To our Gibson General Family and our community health care providers & first responders, thank you for your dedication to our patients, community and each other as we work together during this challenging time.

THANK YOU: To all the essential workers, thank you for serving our friends & neighbors, ensuring they have food & supplies, and for keeping the community moving by showing up, taking precautions, and working hard each day.

THANK YOU: To everyone in our community, thank you for your donations, support, patience, understanding, AND, most importantly, thank you for staying home and practicing social distancing.

When it comes to protecting our community, we are all in this together. #GoGibson

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