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Hi there and happy spring! This month we are just full of pictures and activities, almost too much to keep up with. Yeah! We’re back in the swing of things. Be sure to get in touch if you have things happening.

We’re all excited for warm weather and fresh produce. In this month’s Country Connection you can find out about making your own greenhouse - no easy task. I also tried to get in touch with some of our local produce friends to get tips on what to expect to be popping soon.

There’s also a nice story about one of our locals in An Artist Profile that spends his time in the winter woodworking. It’s intricate and fascinating.

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Country Connections

How to Grow Your Own Veggies that is

Story & photos: Jancey Smith

When Fred built his first Most of us in Southern greenhouse, his plan was to start Indiana wait eagerly for spring, azaleas. He was both helped and not only for sunshine and warmer inspired by owners of the Azalea weather, but for fresh produce to Path, Bev and Steve Knight. start popping. Many of your However, after a few growing friends and neighbors are just years and learning experiences, chomping at the bit for fresh, local his goals changed. Vegetable tomatoes and then later, sweet starts for the garden became the corn. Some of us with a spot of focus. land, dig up dirt, plant some Fred’s new greenhouse was seeds or starts, and try to grow built in the fall of 2019, and took our own. It saves money, time two to three days to come and freshness, and is at one’s The Hadley’s customized greenhouse. together. The base is a 10x8 finger tips. But there are those concrete pad that was who take gardening very seriously. laid earlier to settle. It One such serious gardener is Fred Hadley of does a better job of Hazleton. He and his wife Krista, have a patch of holding in the heat secluded land that allows them to pursue natural, self during the cold weather sustaining interests such as raising chickens, having and helps reduce bees for pollination, as well as honey, and above all weeds that grow gardening. That’s why Fred did considerable research through gravel. The and planning when he decided to invest in his second structure is framed with greenhouse to start the annual vegetable crop.

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treated lumber and has poly carbonate siding. This material is much stronger than the sheets of plastic often used in hoop greenhouses which easily have holes poked in the sides. This was especially important to Fred because he and Krista live in a heavily wooded area. His first greenhouse had many holes poked through because of tree limbs and branches. Even though plastic is much cheaper, it will only last about three years. This material will last up to twenty years.

Anyone who’s seriously grown plants knows that there are several factors to consider - heat, light, air circulation, water, and pest or disease. For watering, Fred uses a hand-held sprayer to water the soil and keep moisture off the leaves. That way he has more control.

Because of the thickness of the siding and the concrete pad, he has a small electric space heater that he only uses on occasion. Fred said that he was very surprised that during the two week extreme cold streak in February that we experienced, the lettuce varieties growing in his greenhouse made it just fine without any additional heat. A few of the edges got tinged, but they were able to pick them off and still enjoy salads in the deepest of winter weather.

For air circulation, there’s a solar powered vent in the top of the house. A tube is filled with wax that expands as it heats, pushing the vent open. Fred also uses a fan for air circulation when the heat reaches 75-80 degrees because inside the greenhouse it can get to 100-115 degrees. If he and Krista are planning a trip, that’s one thing to keep in mind. Should the temperature become too high, they would come home to some cooked and dried/fried starts.

Fred starts in late February or early March planting up to 300 seeds inside his home. When they reach 2-3 inches tall, he moves them to the greenhouse. No plants from the outside are brought in to help insure no diseases will spread throughout the starts.

So what’s growing at the Hadley’s greenhouse? Well tomatoes of course! Fred, he’s not a fan of the Heirloom varieties. He doesn’t think they have much taste and yet too much core. His favorite is the Big Beef which he considers to be a great slicing tomato. He also grows Big Boys and Romas that are used for salsa, spaghetti sauce and tomato soup.

The Hadley’s don’t grow corn, because for the space they have, it takes up too much room and they’d rather get it fresh from local farms.

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However, they do grow green beans, cucumbers, okra, eggplant, squash and zucchini. One of their favorite garden goodies are peppers. They Fred watering his tomato plants. grow a large assortment of peppers, from bell peppers, to mini bells, Anaheim, banana peppers and even make their own cayenne.

So how do they save all these garden goodies?

Krista cans. She comes from a long line of country cooks (the Kolbs), who like many other country folk would set aside a work day and harvest the garden’s bounty to can them for later. That tomato juice canned in July can make a Bloody Mary or chili in January for a nice change.

After years of talking with other growers and lots of trial and error, Fred has some tips to pass on for those wishing to grow their own goodies. He starts his seeds in the house, late February/early March until they’re 3-4 continued next page

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inches tall and then brings them out to his greenhouse.

He uses 4-inch pots, or red solo cups in a pinch. When the danger of frost is past, he moves them out to the garden. That is tricky with Mother Nature because the plants may be ready to go out doors and spread their root systems, but if there’s danger of a hard frost, you’ll be taking sheets or buckets and covering the starts.

His biggest recommendation is to thoroughly till the soil. Preparing your planting site is very important. For years, Fred used a 40-year-old Troy-Bilt tiller that hung on like a champ. Grass has very deep roots and weeds are your biggest enemy. Fred recommends just using a hoe to keep after them, preferably in the morning when it’s cooler. If you get behind it can be a daunting chore.

Another tip that Fred offers is to keep a record of plantings. He has a small notebook that he records when certain items are planted and moved to the garden so he can check the next year, what he did and when.

It was also interesting to note, that in one part of the garden they had three raised beds. This happened to be

the wettest part of the garden so they put those in to use for certain items.

He calls it their salad bar. One bed has a variety of lettuces like romaine and spinach, while the others have The Hadley’s raised bed. onions, garlic and radishes - the cool weather plants. In the fall, these will contain different root vegetables like turnips and carrots.

Last year Fred and Krista had 60 tomato plants as well as their other vegetables and after canning, they had extra. Some of these goodies went to friends and neighbors and they also donated what they could to local food banks. There’s always a wealth to share in late summer and it’s a shame for it to go to waste. Here’s to a prosperous growing season.

Produce Projections for M ay

Photos: Jancey Smith

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Near St. James in Haubstadt, the Richard and Laura Ritter of Tenbarge Farm Stand is open and has a Owensville said the crops are collection of goodies. They have vegetables looking good. Lettuces are in 4 packs, cabbage and other greens for ready to go right now and the sale as well as jams, eggs and other tidbits. strawberries are coming along The greens are starting to pop, like kale, nicely. Tomatoes will take a little spinach and lettuce. Their biggest treat in time, but the recent frost didn’t May will be the cause any problems. strawberries.

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Located in Princeton, Berry’s Market has the connections to get produce in earlier than some. The options seem to change daily. Asparagus is now in season, tomatoes are in stock but berries will be coming soon.

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An Artist Profile Harold Williams

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At the very north east corner of Gibson County sits a barn that is nearly 100 years old. It was owned by the Brittingham family for many, many years. In 1926, there was a terrible thunderstorm and Bob Brittingham pulled his wagon into the barn to avoid the rain, when it was hit by lightening. Bob was able to get the wagon out, however the barn caught fire and burned.

Later, timber was cut from his woods and taken to the Welch Sawmill, run by Pete Welch and his son Jim. The barn was then rebuilt. It was 58 feet wide, 48 feet long and over 40 feet tall with a hip roof. That type of roof has two slopes on the sides to make the most use out of the space at top for storage.

Harold Williams, who was raised in this area of the county, remembers painting that barn in 1960 with Sam Boggs. Since his retirement in 1997, after working at Hansen’s for 34 years, Harold has taken up wood working projects during the winter months to keep him busy. He spoke with the Brittinghams about making a replica of their barn and that has been his latest quest.

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In 2000, the County raised the nearby Wheeling Bridge, because of settling, and found that some of the posts were rotted at the bottom. They gave this 144year-old wood to Harold which he used that to make the shingles for the barn. He said this barn is unique in that it has no post in the loft. Every small detail has been intricately duplicated.

Harold also made a replica of the Wheeling Bridge in 2013. It took 10 weeks, working six days a week for 67 hours a day to make the replica of the bridge. He brought his hand built bridge to the Princeton Public Library in January of 2018, for display and shared information of its history.

After this presentation he was contacted by local news channel 9 (WNIN) for an interview. Once the interview aired and was on their website, a professor from Indiana University contacted Harold. The director of Traditional Art in Indiana, Jon Kay, asked Harold to bring the bridge to IU for a class to see, and was interviewed for an upcoming book. Harold said the whole experience was, “very interesting.”

To date Harold has made 119 wooden churches and after finishing the next one he may quit. He has also

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Harold’s replica of the Wheeling Bridge

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Grillin’ in the W ind Cola Burgers

To my way of thinking, there are two kinds of “grillers.” There is the all season die hard who will fire up the grill or smoker anytime of the year. It could be 30 degrees and dark at 4 p.m. and they would wave their hands saying, “Send me in coach.” They just like the process and taste of food cooked on the grill.

Others of us, me included, are fair weather grillers. When it’s warm, sunny and pleasant to be outdoors, it’s fun to break out the smoker or grill. That’s me all the way. I can find no reason to willingly be cold, food or not.

However, sometimes spring just seems to take forever to get here. So one time, when it wasn’t too chilly out, I did a quick recon of the outdoor cooking devices. After scraping a winter’s worth of charred crud off the grates and giving them a clean, I decided to go ahead and just do some simple burgers to get back into the swing of things. The weather was cloudy and rain was expected later in the evening, the

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By the time the hubby got home and I had pattied up the burgers, the rain was holding off, barely, but the winds weren’t.

He surveyed my handy work and then raised his eyebrows and asked if I was sure that I wanted to grill high fat content burger in wind gusts. When I just smiled sweetly, he knew the adventure was on. Of course, he was right and we had some flames.

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the porch and into the garden. I had to chase that down which was a sight. Then, just as we banged through the front door, the rains came. The phrase “in the knick of time” comes to mind.

With the kickoff of summer so close at hand, hamburgers came to mind. One of the burger discoveries that I’ve made over the winter months is a Cola Burger. I know the English teachers out there will raise their eyebrows to the sky, but this is the moistest burger I’ve ever made, so I thought I’d share.

Ingredients:

Cola Burgers

1-1/2 lb. ground beef 1 egg 2 T. Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 cup saltine crackers, crushed 2 T. http://www.mccormick.com/ hamburger spice mix 1/2 cup soda (Coke), divided 6 T. French salad dressing, divided

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Oil or use cooking spray on grill grates and preheat to high heat.

In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, 1/4 cup of cola, crushed crackers, 2 T. of French dressing, and Parmesan cheese. Add the ground beef, and mix well.

Form into 6 balls, and pat into 3/4 inch patties.

Sprinkle with garlic and onion powders and hamburger seasoning on both sides of patties. Pour the remaining cola and French dressing into a small bowl and mix well.

Grill burgers for about 3 minutes per side. Brush with the dressing mix, then grill for 8 to 10 more minutes, basting occasionally. Serves 6.

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Since it’s that time of year, here’s a few recipes for the season - the beginning of produce season.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients:

12 pieces of bacon 12 asparagus spears sprinkle of salt and pepper if needed

Preparation-

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. After washing and trimming the asparagus spears, simply wrap a piece of bacon on each using a toothpick to secure if necessary. Leave the tips exposed so that you will see the asparagus.

Lay the asparagus on a cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until the bacon is cooked. Drain bacon wraps on a plate covered with paper towels. Serve and enjoy. Serves 4. *Recipe easily cut in half.

Grilled Zucchini & Yellow Squash

Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini 1/4 tsp. salt 2 medium yellow squash 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 T. olive oil Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 t. pepper 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. fresh chopped basil or 1 T. dried basil 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Preparation-

Heat grill to high. Cut veggies in half lengthwise.

Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill cut side down until golden about 3-4 minutes. Flip and grill until cooked, about 4-5 minutes longer. Remove from grill and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.

Mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper and basil. Add veggies, mixing well to coat. Cover and let at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) at room temperature to marinade. Serves 4.

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The Isaiah Project Received Donation

The Palace Cafe Hosted Photo: Jancey Smith Fundraiser

The Education Center of Princeton, recently donated funds from their nonprofit to the Isaiah 1:17 Project earlier this month.

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Picturing the Past Story and photos: Mayor Greg Wright

A push for a public library here in Princeton began as early as 1830 ,as William Daniel was named the first librarian. The library moved from various buildings, mostly on or near the square, during this time. By August of 1891, thirty-six Princeton residents met at the Courthouse to establish a new library association pursuant to an act of legislature dated February 16, 1852. $530 total was raised by 53 different people to purchase books, with some of the books being donated. This library was located upstairs at 114 North Main on the East side of the Square where Smith Jewelry recently was located.

By the turn of the 20th century the need for a more modern and spacious building was determined. Land was purchased and the building at the corner of South Hart and Water Streets was completed in the Spring of 1905. This was accomplished by a $15,000 grant from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, who gave money to 3500 library projects in the United States. Carnegie’s grant was attained after letters were written to him by local board member George Welborn and then Mayor A. P. Twineham. Carnegie responded in 1903, that he would donate the money if a fund was created to provide for $1,500 a year for maintenance.

Princeton native and Evansville architect, Clifford Shopbell drew the plans with the Princeton firm Bean & Davis as the contractor. The contractor’s bid of $11,143.5 was awarded. In today’s money, $11,000 would equal roughly $330,000. The new “Carnegie” Library opened on June 8, 1905, without fanfare or any ceremony. The location was desirable both because of its proximity to the square as well as being close to the High School which at the time was located in the old

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Celebrating 25 Years and So Much More

In case you haven’t heard it from any other media source - Yes! It’s true - a YMCA is coming to Gibson County. As the April issue of Small Town Living was at the printers, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana made some big news.

They were celebrating an entire list of good things.

This May, it will be 25 years since Toyota held their ground breaking ceremony. It’s safe to say Gibson County has not been the same since. The jobs and boost to the economy goes without question. Over the last 25 years, they have donated over $33 million back to the community and now have over 7,000 employees.

At the event, those attending got a firsthand view of the new 2021 Sienna. This new Indiana made vehicle has increased safety features and a hybrid power train.

Toyota Indiana President, Leah Curry, described it perfectly as having . . . “the space of a van and the utility of a SUV.”

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In honor of their veterans, Toyota Indiana has been developing their own wall of gratitude for those who have served our country. One team member, who has a soft spot for our veterans and has helped with the Honor Flights going to Washington D. C., is Candy Moser. She had the honor of presenting George Pickersgill, Gibson County Veteran’s Service Officer, the keys to a new 2021 Sienna. This enables our county veterans to be able to go to doctor appointments and help them, who have sacrificed so much for us. George was thrilled, humbled and gracious as he thanked everyone that made this possible Including the local volunteers that drive our veterans.

The big news of the day was that, yes, there will be a YMCA coming to Gibson County and Toyota Indiana is donating $1 million towards the project. The former Lowell Elementary School on South Hart and Water Streets will become a YMCA that will begin serving all Gibson County residents by January, President of Toyota Indiana, Leah Curry addresses the crowd

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2022. With the help of government, community, and corporate help, this YMCA will be a health and wellness facility that will benefit the entire community in many ways.

Leah Curry, President of Toyota Indiana, phrased it as, “We’re proud of the work we do and everything we’ve guild through the years – in the plant and in the community. The new Toyota Indiana YMCA will provide access to all helping Gibson county residents with the resources they need to live better lives. And a resilient community benefits us all.”

It was announced that this facility would have areas for a STEM lab, teaching kitchen, gymnasium, childcare area and more. The project is to commence in different phases. During phase two is where a pool is mentioned. The facility offers countless community possibilities.

Princeton Mayor Greg Wright and President and CEO of YMCA Southwest Indiana, Jonathan Pope both offered their thoughts, gratitude and President and CEO of YMCA inspiration for the future.

The new facility was described as a “gathering place” by Mr. Pope, who considers working with Toyota Indiana as a partnership that has developed over time and . . . “By collaborating with a community partner like Toyota, we will be able offer access to wellness programs and activities.

But, more importantly, we will provide a community Gibson County’s Veterans Officer gives his thanks resource for the enter family.”

When Mayor Wright spoke, he talked of unity in the community and creating a balance. That balance being between work and home. To attract new residents and for the community to grow, we must offer activities, resources and amenities that interest and intrigue others to not only visit, but relocate to our part of the state.

Two things are certain; one is that is Toyota Indiana is a very “mobile” company, and that a YMCA would benefit the community. Stay tuned, because other updates are bound to be coming. Enjoy the ride to growth and expansion.

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The Gibson County Chamber has been awarded a grant by Toyota to support the development of a new strategic plan. The goal of this planning process is to determine how we can improve value and service to our members and our community. Would you spend five minutes giving us some candid feedback? Your opinion matters and we thank you for your participation.

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Business Updates

Downtown Princeton Inc. to Bring Greek’s Back to Life

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Truxal Law Office Comes to the Square

On April 14th, Downtown Princeton announced that Kyle Johnson of Halfrack Properties, donated the former Ward building, which was the home of Greek’s Candy Store, to DPI. The front of Greek’s now.

Their plan is to restore the building, modernize it and bring to life the candy shop once again. They have a candy maker in place that will continue the candy, operate it as a soda shop and in time add more items to the menu.

DPI is trying to help raise funds for this iconic project.

Contact Hannah Whitehead or talk to Tom Shearer at the The future Greek’s inside Palace Cafe.

One of the newest additions to the Princeton square is the Truxal Law office located on the south side where Ken Beckerman operated Apnea Solutions.

An open house was held on Sunday, April 11th. Truxal law is open regular business hours and is taking family law, real estate, and business set up cases. They also help with elder law which is wills, estates and medicaid eligibility.

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Spring Hazardous Waste Day a Success

Saturday, April 17th was the spring hazardous waste clean up day held at Toyota in conjunction with Gibson County Solid Waste. There were over 275 vehicles that dropped off materials to be disposed of properly. The next event A large box of pills were collected. will be in early October.

Oil based paints were among the items collected.

A Greenhouse Pops up at Holiday Foods

The Jewels Family of Vincennes has erected a small hoop greenhouse on the lot of Holiday Foods in Haubstadt. They offer a variety of hanging baskets, tropicals, annuals, perennials and some vegetable and herbs. It’s in a very good location for South Gibson residents.

Broadway House Bistro Hopes to Move On

For nearly eight years, the Broadway House Bistro has created fine dining dishes for Gibson County.

Currently, they have an offer on the property and are waiting on the details to be finalized. All patrons with gift cards should use them by May 27th.

Lucky 7 Held Open House

The Lucky 7 Liquor Store in Owensville has new owners. Tom and Shelly Grimm acquired the business early March. After some renovations, they held an open house on April 17th. There were prizes, food and a small car show.

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After months of sitting empty, the gas station near the car wash on Morton St. in Oakland City will be opening as a Sunoco service station soon. The pumps have been installed and inventory is coming in the store.

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Will Investors Change Behavior After the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic may end up changing our lives in some significant ways. To cite one example, it’s likely we’ll see a lot more people continue to work remotely, now that they’ve seen the effectiveness of tools such as videoconferencing. Education, too, may be forever changed in some ways. Perhaps just as important, though, is how many people may now think more about the future – including how they invest.

If you work with a financial professional, you may have connected with this individual over the past several months through a videoconferencing platform, rather than in person. Some people like this arrangement because it offers more scheduling flexibility and eliminates the time and effort of traveling to and from an appointment. Others, however, still prefer face-to-face contact and look forward to when such arrangements will again be practical and safe for everyone involved. But if you’re in the first group – that is, you prefer videoconferencing – you may now wish to use this communication method in the future, at least some of the time.

But beyond the physical aspects of your investing experience, you may now be looking at some changes in your investment strategy brought on, or at least suggested, by your reactions to the pandemic.

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Furthermore, your withdrawals will likely be taxable, and, depending on your age, may also be subject to penalties.

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Apart from this new appreciation for short-term liquidity, though, the foundation for your overall financial future should remain essentially the same. In addition to building your emergency fund, you should still contribute what you can afford to your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement plans. If you have children you want to send to college, you might still explore college-funding vehicles such as a 529 plan. Higher education will still be expensive, even with an expansion in online learning programs.

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The Duke Energy Foundation Helps the Upcoming YMCA

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A $10,000 Duke Energy Foundation check was awarded to the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana.

The contribution will be used to help bring a YMCA to Gibson County. The former Lowell Elementary school in Princeton will be renovated into a YMCA community center. Kurt Phegley of Duke Energy presented the check to the YMCA board members.

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Owensville Held Watermelon Easter Egg Hunt

A Glimpse of Easter on the Square As Mayor Greg Wright predicted on WRAY, the egg hunt on the square started promptly at 9 a.m.

Saturday, April 3rd and was over in about three minutes. There were four age categories and a golden egg in each group received special prizes.

Moneka Fullop helped her young daughter, Evie, find some eggs.

Owensville held their first Watermelon Festival Easter Egg hunt at the library square at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 3rd.

There was a good crowd as the weather warmed up and kids and eggs were everywhere.

Laura Ritter (on right) helps her daughter with grandsons Noah and Sam

The three and four year old group made pretty quick work of finding eggs. Chaos reigned.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Does Your Pet Have Arthritis?

The weather is warming up, and we are all ready to get outside and get a little more active! But it’s no fun to go do things outside if you’re hurting. And your pets feel the same way!

Pets can get arthritis, just like people can. And it hurts just as bad! Our pets are so good at hiding their pain that it can be difficult to tell if they are hurting or not. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, so let’s take a look at some signs that your pet might have arthritis… then we can get them feeling their best so they can have a great summer!

The most common things we see when pets start to have arthritis pain is behavior changes. Your pets may start doing things like: - Looking for soft places to lay or sleep, instead of on hard floors - Not want to jump up on the couch or bed, or into your car

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- Not wanting to go up or down stairs - Being slower to stand up or get moving in the morning - Not wanting to get up and do their favorite things - Sleeping more - Weight gain - In cats, poor grooming (matted coat or excessive dandruff) - In dogs, extra licking or chewing over a joint - Seems to be “just slowing down” as they get older During Arthritis Awareness Month in May keep an eye on our Facebook page for more tips to recognize arthritis pain and some ways it can be managed to keep your pet’s life happy and healthy as long as possible.

A little bit of “slowing down” as your pets get older is normal, but a bunch of extra sleeping or not wanting to play with their favorite toy might be a cause for a little concern. If you notice any of these signs in your dogs or cats, or you think they are in pain or “slowing down” too much for how old they are, your pet might have arthritis!

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Gibson County Animal Services Update

Need a new best friend? Boy, have we got a deal for you!

Come out to the Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) where you just might meet your new best furever friend. If you’e not ready to adopt, you might consider fostering one of the cats or dogs at the shelter or volunteering to come out and cuddle a pet while it awaits a new home.

Many people think that the GCAS only picks up stray dogs, that GCAS is just a glorified dog catcher. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The GCAS provides loving care to animals as an Open Admission Shelter, meaning that we accept all pets—strays, surrenders, and rescues—that arrive at the shelter doors. In today’s Covid times, many families have had to surrender their pets when they had to move; the shelter is there for those families, helping their family pets find a new home. In some cases, family members have passed away, and no one in the family can take in the deceased’s cat or dog; the shelter is there for those animals, giving them love and the chance for a new home when their world has been turned upside down and they have lost their human. GCAS is not a healthcare facility, but thanks to the sponsors of Harley’s Heart Medical Fund and donations to the fund, we can arrange for dogs and cats to receive needed medical care from our local veterinarians. One of our recent guests, Buster, had to have surgery to have his leg removed, and thanks to Harley’s Heart Medical Fund, he had a successful recovery and is now healthy.

Additionally, GCAS has initiated a new policy of providing microchips to dogs and cats adopted from the shelter, adding an extra way for families to protect their new best friends. Each week the shelter reconnects at least one lost microchipped pet with its home, so please consider microchipping your pets.

If the shelter is full, GCAS arranges for fosters to take in animals and works with rescues. Animals in our kennels do not have an “expiration” date, and we make every effort to find them loving homes.

While GCAS is partially supported by the county, we

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rely heavily on community support and depend on donations from the community, and we hope that you patronize our different fundraisers and take part in our events.

In January, the shelter hosted a special “I have a Dream Feline/Canine Frenzy.” Individuals and businesses sponsored cats and dogs for adoption, and it was a great success with thirty-eight out of forty animals adopted. In March, we partnered with Hacienda in Darmstadt for “Give Back Night for Gibson County Animal Services.” We recently hosted an “Adoption Eggstravaganza and Easter Bunny Pictures” day for the community to visit the shelter and view the animals available for adoption and have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Also, the North Gibson School system students collected food and donations through their food drives for us. Thanks to all who helped support us by taking part in these events. We will also be at Lyles Station’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 19th for a meet & greet so that the community can meet our dogs and cats available for adoption.

We are once again hosting at our annual Car Show on June 27th, at Lafayette Park and hope to see the community turn out to support the shelter while admiring the cars and motorcycles on display. Food will be available, and those registering their vehicles will be eligible for trophies and receive goodie bags.

Mark your calendars for May 15th, for the scheduled Wellness Clinic at Princeton Veterinary Hospital at 725 East Broadway in Princeton. The clinic will run from 1:00-3:00 p.m., and the cost is only $20 per animal for rabies shots, vaccines, and a wellness check. Those wanting to bring their animals out need to call 812-3868079 no later than May 14th.

GCAS is located at P.O. BOX 474, 3840 County Rd 175 E, just outside of Princeton, Indiana (across from the soccer field). From Hwy. 41 take North Toyota Entrance and drive one Mile east. GCAS is on left.

We are open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday Saturday. Because of COVID-19, visits are by appointment only until further notice.

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Backyard Birds -

The Scrappy House Sparrow

One of the more common birds in our backyards, parking lots, downtown areas and communities is the House Sparrow. Before 1850 the House Sparrow did not exist in North America. Today the House Sparrow is so abundant their population is estimated to be around 150 million.

Less than 200 years ago, some folks in the United States found it necessary to bring these birds to our part of the globe. Although I am sure it was not thought of at the time but as the saying goes “no good deed goes unpunished”.

Around 1850, it is believed that a man named Nicholas Pike released the first eight pairs purchased from Liverpool, England. Reports indicate they did not survive. Mr. Pike tried again the following year in 1851, along with others and released more throughout the subsequent years until they took hold and have become the population we have now. Other cities and states began doing the same by releasing more and more of these critters. Releasing these birds almost became a sport with breeders raising and selling them to those that wanted to get in on it. City officials in Philadelphia,

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This is your spring reminder, as you may be doing Spring Cleaning, that we take cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, paper, magazines, catalogs, newspapers, aluminum beverage cans, metal, and glass at all of our locations. Large items and compost can be taken to the Large Trash and Compost Yard in Princeton. If you have questions on if we can take an item, or where to take it, you can Ask Milo on our website or our app Recycle Coach. www.gibsoncountysolidwaste.com or call our office 812-385-3136.

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Pennsylavnia, released 1,000 of these aggressive nesters.

Between 1872-1874, the Cincinnati Acclimatization Society released 4,000 European songbirds of at least 18 different species, including House Sparrows and Starlings, in order to get rid of insects, only to find out later that they are not insectivores but seed eaters. Only the HOSP and Starling took hold.

Also known as the “HOSP” the HOuse SParrow has become one of the biggest threats to our existing songbird species. The male House Sparrow is actually quite handsome with his black bib and face along with his grey breast along with rust colored wings and back.

As I said earlier, these are aggressive nesters in many ways. One reason for this description comes from how quickly they can multiply and the other is in the way they will usurp a nest of other songbird species. This is the ugly part of this article. WARNING - They will kill other songbirds in a nest box, bust up their eggs or kill their chicks to usurp the nest and build their nest on top of the dead. That is the ugly side of things. I generally prefer to write about the softer side of our backyard birds, but the truth is ugly sometimes and nature can be cruel. These birds breed aggressively by raising two-five averaging three chicks with 3-7 broods a year, but normally never less than four each breeding season.

This will average 20 chicks per season. It is said that one pair can increase to 1,250 in five years.

By no later than 1883, people began to realize what they had done and tried to stop it by whatever means they could but it was too late. This little bird is here and here to stay.

Often thought of as the worst day in American ornithology was the introduction of the House Sparrow.

Some of this article may have been tough to read and hard to understand but by bringing information into the light we can be more informed as the landlord of our backyard birds.

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Gardening Goodies

The Rubber Plant is native to the tropics of Southeast Asia. It’s know for its oversized, thick, oval shaped leaves that have a dark emerald hue. A RP can grow quickly, reaching up to 100 feet tall in its natural habitat.

However, when it’s grown in a container indoors, and has the space and height, this plant can grow to be seven - eight feet tall or more. Its leaves start out a pinkish coral in color eventually deepening to a dark rich green. As the branches grow, they may begin to lean or droop. If they do, you may have to use a long wooden stake or dowel rod to give them support.

Light - Like most tropical plants, RP love lots of bright, diffused light. They can tolerate soft morning sunlight but should be moved out of the line of harsh direct rays in the afternoon as this may cause the leaves to burn. Plants that do not receive enough light will become leggy, lose their lower leaves, and the leaves may become dull instead of glossy and vibrant.

Soil - Use a good all purpose potting soil, that is fast draining. Some ‘plant people’ like to use a cactus mix, since cactus mix is a looser plant mix. Some people even mix one part regular potting soil with one part cactus mix for their plant.

Water - Water your RP frequently-they like to be kept steadily moist but not soaked. They do not like to be excessively dry or long periods of dryness. You know it’s time to water when you stick your finger into the top 2”-3” of soil and you find the soil to be crumbly. Another thing to remember, don’t let it sit in water for more than 30 minutes or so since this can lead to the soil being too wet and soggy.

Temperature and Humidity - As with many tropicals, RP do not like cool/cold drafts. They like temps between 60-75 degrees with moderate to upper moderate humidity. If your home tends to be dry, place a humidifier near your RP. You can also sit it on a humidity tray.

Fertilizer - Fertilize your plant about once a month instead of the usual watering. Start fertilizing in May and continue through August or September. Use a good all purpose houseplant fertilizer. If it’s difficult to remember to fertilize your RP and your other houseplants, a good rule of thumb is to ALWAYS fertilize the first week of every month.

Repotting - RP grow fairly quickly so you may find that you have to repot your it every year to two years.

You will want to choose a pot that is about 1”-2” larger around than the pot it’s in. Make sure there are drainage holes in the bottom. Put about 1” of drainage material in the bottom, then put about 1” of potting soil on top of that. Take the plant out of its current pot and place it in the center of the new pot. Fill in all round the sides with potting soil, gently pressing it down firmly. Put enough potting soil on the top, so the soil is about 1” from the top

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edge of the pot. Place the pot in a plant saucer and water until the water starts coming out of the bottom into the plant saucer. Let it sit in the water for about 30 minutes.

Propagating - Rubber Plants can be propagated but isn’t recommended for beginners.

The propagation can be tedious and time consuming.

Honestly, if you want another one or to give someone (GOOD FOR YOU & CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECEIVER), the best option...is to just buy another one.

These plants are also good to have in the home since they help purify the air. They have a natural defense system against airborne bacteria and mold.

These like to breed and grow in dirty places, like plant soil. RP have adapted to remove these things from the air and soil and destroy them in the process of making more useful chemicals for the plant. RP also benefits the CO2 and oxygen balance. Like other tropicals, the RP will take in carbon dioxide and convert it to fresh oxygen.

While many other tropicals complete this process, the RP is very efficient at it. *** RP can be toxic to pets, specifically dogs and cats. The toxic part is the milky white sap. However, the sap has a bitter and burning taste, so usually the pet doesn’t continue eating it. This sap can also cause the eyes, lips, or skin to burn slightly, so beware.

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New Lake Stage May 8th, 9am refreshments provided for info call 812-7465-2140

hosted by Millenium Steel Friday, May 21st Cambridge Golf Course registration/lunch - 10:30 Tee Time - 11 am awards - 4pm

DPI Yard Sale

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Master Gardeners May Meeting

Senior Center, Princeton May 17th Speaker: Nancy Hasting of Hasting Plants, plants for sale 7pm - Open to public

Knights Tootsie Roll Drive

Master Gardener Mom’s Day Plant Sale

Benefits ARC of SW IN Princeton Fri. Apr. 30- Sun. May 2nd Volunteers Needed Call 812-385-5732

Animal Wellness Clinic

Princeton Veterinary Hospital 725 E. Broadway St. Princeton May 15th, 1 - 3 pm Register At 812-386-8079

The VFW Auxiliary sponsored the annual Patriotic Art Contest as well as a coloring contest recently - ‘Illustrating America’ The winners are the following: Grades 6-8 - Lainey Cloin Grades 1-5 Grades 3-5 1. Caden Newlin 1. Cooper Opperman 2. Isabella Schatz 2. Charlotte Williams 3. Aaron Lara 3. Kateri Newlin Winner of the ‘Patriotic Art’ contest for High School age students is Ariel Thomasson

Thank you to all who participated in our contests.

Winners will be awarded monetary prizes.

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Saturday, May 8th 8am - 1pm Senior Center, Princeton (behind Rural King) 23 variities of daylilies, vegetables, succulents and much more!

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The Center for Seniors Friday & Saturday, May 7th, 9am - 4pm May 8th, 8 am - 2pm

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The Center for Seniors (behind Rural King) First & Third Wednesdays Monthly Call 812-202-0922 for apt.

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JOY Club Bingo

Princeton Square Music TBA Friday, May 28th 5:30m- 8:45 pm

Blood Drive

K of C, Princeton Monday, May 3rd 2 - 6 pm For appointment call 1-800-733-2767

Heritage Days Planning Meeting

City Building, Princeton Friday, May 7th, Noon

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Trinity United Methodist Church, 405 S. Mulberry St. Every Wednesday 9 am - noon

Owensville Food Pantry 303 Church St. Tuesday & Thursday 8-12 & 1-4 pm

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Knights of Columbus Bingo

Salvation Army, Princeton June 19th, 4-6 pm

Fort Branch Every Wednesday 9 am - noon

Salvation Army Free Food Give Away

Princeton Theatre Auditions for It’s a Wonderful Life, Live Radio Play May 6th at 6pm & 8th 10 am

Open to Public every Thursday Princeton K of C, 6 pm

Huge Yard Sale

Salvation Army Gibson St., Princeton Friday, May 14th 8 am - 1:30 pm

Saturday - Sunday, May 8th - 9th IKI Speed Show - Pavillion, Friday - 3D barrels: 7 pm Saturday - Poles, Stakes & Barrels: 10 am Sunday - Poles, Stakes & Barrels: 9 am Saturday, June 25th-27th Southwestern Indiana Livestock Showdown June 25th - Swine, June 26th - Sheep, June 27th - Goat, June 27th - Cattle

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Hillside Church, Princeton Monday, May 10th Call 812-385-2910

Gibson St., Princeton Tuesday, May 4th, 11th, & 18th at 5 pm

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Gibson St., Princeton The Center for Gibson County Each Tuesday, 9-11 am Seniors, Princeton, Every other Friday, behind Rural King 2:30 - 4 pm Wednesday, May 12th & 26th Check Facebook for details.

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Can the Right Mattress Change Your Life?

Maybe you’ve heard, but we spend a full one third of our lives asleep. A mattress is so important since it’s the one thing that is closer to us than anything else when we’re sleeping, during that one-third of our lifetime,” says Dr. Neil Kline, a board certified sleep physician and a spokesperson for the American Sleep Association.

“During the day, we can [consciously] adjust our positions and change our behavior, but at night we cannot. We really depend on our mattress,” says Bart Haex, a professor of biomechanics at the University of Leuvenin, Belgium, and author of Back and Bed: Ergonomic Aspects of Sleeping. Here’s what you need to know to be sure you can count on yours to give you the best night’s sleep possible.

Why Your Matt ress Is So Important Simply put, “an uncomfortable mattress can negatively affect sleep,” says Kline . We already know that poor quality sleep has major consequences. If you’re waking up sweating or with neck , back, or shoulder pain, your mattress could be the culprit.

Whether your bed is too firm or too soft, both instances can lead to discomfort and interrupted sleep and may also mean it’s time for you to buy a new mattress. ‘’Our thermoregulation is less functional during REM sleep,” says Kline, so it becomes more important that our environment - mattress included - help keep you cool and comfortable . Furthermore, if your mattress isn ’t a good fit, as in your spine isn’t entirely aligned, research has shown that you’ll spend up to 49 percent less time in your critical REM sleep stage. (Reminder: REM sleep is the really deep, restorative kind you definitely want.)

How to Assess Your Current Sleep Situation First up, think back to when you purchased your bed . If it’s been around eight years, your mattress is probably starting to break down, says Dr. Kline. If you have a spring-loaded mattress, even just a little bit of wear and tear can have a big impact, so you may want

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to replace those even sooner. If your mattress has 60 springs in its length and just three or four are out of whack, it becomes harder for the mattress to compensate. Foam mattresses are more forgiving because there are thousands of tiny air bubbles in the layers that can adjust to the pressure of your body, whether you stay in one position or move around all night.

Next, lie down on your bed and take notice of how you ’re really feeling . Does the bed feel more l ike a wooden board? Haex says that if it feels firm, you’re likely only supported under your shoulders hips, leaving your spine unsupported and unaligned”.

Alternately, if it’s too soft, it’s like sleeping in a hammock”, he adds, “And while that may sound lovely, having a sunken spine and unsupported shoulders and hips makes for a far less enjoyable snooze. Whether your bed is too firm or too soft, both instances can lead to discomfort and interrupted sleep - and may also mean it’s time for you to buy a new mattress. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired you may need a new mattress.

Learn the cardinal rule. It’s important to know that there isn’t one make or model that will lessen everyone’s back pains, regulate everyone’s temperatures and support everyone’s spines. “There’s no one perfect mattress for everyone - everybody is different,” says Kline. Keep that in mind before you buy something because of a smaller price tag or trendy packaging .

Pinpoint your sleep style. Then, take stock of your own situation, determining what kind of sleeper you are.

“Stomach sleepers, for example, need more support than back or side-sleepers so their lower back doesn’t arch, which can cause pain”, says Tishman. Sidesleepers should avoid extra-firm mattresses, says Haex, since their bodies will unconsciously start rotating into a prone position in order to get sufficient support.

Hopefully these tips will help you rest easier.

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The BIG DOG is Back

Tim Speedy Retires from Fire Fighting After 26 years of serving the community, Captain Tim Speedy has retired from the Princeton Fire Territory.

He will continue to work in the legal system and help students with archery.

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Being tax season like it is, I felt it only fitting to remind you of something we talked about some time back. It’s arguably one of the biggest things to happen to Hoosier veterans in quite some time, at least retired ones that is.

In 2018, the governor signed into law a state taxexemption for military retired pay. Its intended goal was to bring Indiana in line with many other states and attract Hoosier veterans back home upon completion of their service. This is a great thing which is sure to attract more retired veterans back to Indiana to settle down,

Fort Branch VFW Looking for History The VFW Post #2714 in Fort Branch will be turning 50 years old in February. A celebration is being planned and they are looking for pictures and history of their current location. If anyone has photos or knowledge of the location on Hwy. 41, please call the post at 812-753-4161 or email: cardinalfan1949@yahoo.com.

live, and work. The only unpleasant aspect of this law however was that there would be a four-year phased process of implementation.

This being the second tax year (2020) since its passage, 50% of that retired pay is exempt from state income tax. When you file next year (for tax year 2021) the number grows to 75%. And finally, on the fourth tax year (2022), the military retirement pay is completely exempt from state income tax.

If you use a paid tax preparer, discuss this issue with them to ensure that it is being properly applied to your tax liability. In addition, don’t forget that the tax deadline for filing state and federal individual returns has been extended until May 17th.

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Kicking Off Cruise-In Season

The fourth Friday of each month is Cruise-In at the Square. The first event of the season was April 23rd.

For a cool, cloudy night there was good attendance by both the crowd and car owners. There thankfully was no rain out. Uncle Dave played tunes for the crowd as they checked out the cool rides.

Collectors Carnival Filled Fairgrounds

On Saturday, April 24th, the Gibson County Fairgrounds were filled with shoppers and bargain hunters at the Collectors Carnival and Flea Market. It was a cool, rainy day but that didn’t stop the crowds. The next show is scheduled for August.

Left: Rick Coleman hunted for unique treasures.

A 1929 Ford, very different than the Ford below.

Above: Who wouldn’t want to see what’s under the hood of this ‘73 Charger?

Debbie Clark was at the fairgrounds, but this time not with her Nutty Bar stand but instead she filled the air with the smell of roasted nuts.

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Today when people come in to see me about buying a new car their questions are about all the features the infotainment system has, fuel economy and of course safety! With backup cameras, front collision avoidance, lane departure alert, rear cross traffic alert and the list goes on and on.

Today’s cars are safer than ever but let’s go back in time and talk about things that today, we take for Windshield Wipers granted in our cars.

Let’s start with windshield wipers. This important piece of equipment was invented By A Woman who didn’t drive! Mary Anderson thought it made no sense that New York streetcar drivers had to keep jumping off to clean snow from the windshield. On November 10, 1903, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 743,801, entitled Window-Cleaning Device, to Anderson. By 1916, wipers were standard equipment on most automobiles, but unfortunately her patent expired before she got to profit from her invention.

The car heater made an appearance in 1933. Ford made the first in-dash heater, a small gas-fueled boiler.

At first, these gas heaters proved handy and popular but not the safest way to warm the interior. Shortly after a new design came out redirecting coolant from the engine and using that for heat.

Now for an update on turn signals, which we all wish more people used. The Protex Safety Signal Company introduced flashing turn signals in 1920, then

patented a light with two arrows and a brake light in the late ‘30s. Buick was the first American automobile manufacturer to make turn signals a standard feature in 1939.

However, turn signals didn’t become widespread standard An early turn signal equipment until the early ‘50s.

The first rear view mirror was seen in 1911, on a race car at the Indianapolis 500. It wasn’t until 1921, when the rearview mirror was introduced to the motoring public. Elmer Berger didn’t invent it, but got the patent to manufacture then. Mr. Berger was an electrical engineer from Saint Louis, who LOVED to drive fast. With his rearview mirror, he was trying to spot police tailing him. He even named his mirror “COP SPOTTER”. His simple invention to the automobile industry has out lasted a list of other inventions over the years and is mostly unchanged.

Here is my last fun fact; the good ole cigarette lighter started appearing as standard equipment in automobiles in 1925–1926. My old 1975 Cadillac has four of them in it. Today’s young drivers have no idea that the plug they are charging their cell phones with was originally designed for smokers!

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Four Old Broads Had Crowds Rolling

The Broadway Players production of Four Old Broads the last two weekends of the month had crowds laughing.

Patrons were entertained and welcomed a night of fun and levity.

Their next show, It’s a Wonderful Life, Live Radio Play will be holding auditions on Thursday, May 6th and Saturday, May 8th.

Pictured above: Jill Wright, Debi Furhman and Tina Porter in the Broadway Players production, Four Old Broads.

Right: Jill Wright and Beth Hawkins during rehearsal.

Music is back at the Center for Seniors. Vince Goedde will be playing the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting May 11th and Kathy Seibel on Tuesday, May 25th at 12:15.

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Stanley Madison and his crew of volunteers started erecting a hoop greenhouse for the 4-H vegetable garden at Lyles Station. It is 72 feet long by 30 feet wide and will be used to grow vegetables, including tomatoes and other items that can be used in a future Farm To Table event later in the year.

Donations to help this project can be made by going to their website: lylesstation.org or mailing a check to LSHPC, PO Box 1193, Princeton, IN 47670.

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The Oakland City Lions Club held their annual fish fry on Good Friday. It was chilly but they had a good turn out of supporters.

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The Gibson County Indiana Chamber Foundation was awarded $2,500 from the Duke Energy Foundation’s Local Impact Grant.

The Duke Energy Foundation is committed to making strategic investments to build powerful communities where nature and wildlife thrive, students can excel and a talented workforce drives economic prosperity for all.

They have contributed to the lives of their customers and the vitality of the communities they serve with over $30 million in charitable grants each year.

The Gibson County Chamber Foundation is a newly formed 501(c)(3) that exists to support community development initiatives and work in the a collaborative manner with appropriate partners in Gibson County, Indiana, to undertake studies and initiatives designed to help to expand the County’s economy and create economic growth and prosperity; to enhance the County’s overall quality of life, strengthen its educational institutions, and improve and grow the County’s workforce; and to engage and retain the County’s young professionals, encourage and support County entrepreneurial development and innovation, and to develop its next generation of leaders; and to operate exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of

Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information on the Chamber Foundation or how to contribute please contact Gibson County Chamber Executive Director Patty A Vanoven 812-385-2134 or mailto:director@gibsoncountychamber.org

{Pictured: David Cordray (Cordray Insurance Agency LLC – Shelter Insurance) President Gibson County Indiana Chamber Foundation; Patty A Vanoven, Gibson County Chamber Executive Director, Kurt Phegley, Duke Energy; Stan Pinegar, Duke Energy - Indiana State President.}

Gibson General Foundation Mardi Gras Event Goes Online

Last year Gibson General Health Foundation had to cancel their Gala due to the pandemic. This year, with the nation still reporting high numbers of cases in the first few months, it was decided to cancel the event in March once again. This event has been bringing in around $75,000 a year to the foundation.

We are taking items that were collected last year and using them to raise money online. We have a total of 119 items that will be put online starting Monday, May 3rd at 8:00 a.m. and the auction will close Friday, May 14th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will run on http://

www.curranmiller.com/ Pick up for items will be May 17-21, by calling my office at 812-385-9268 or through my email: leann.cooper@deaconness.com Next year’s Gala is scheduled for March 12, 2022, at the 4-H Fairgrounds/Toyota Center (we hope)!

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Friday, April 2nd was opening day for Gibson County’s #1 sports fan, Micah high school baseball at Gil Hodges Field Buhl was dressed warmly, as he came in Princeton. It was chilly but fans came to watch the season opener at Gil out, with blankets and jackets to watch Hodges Field. The PCHS Tigers took on the first game of the season on the Wood Memorial. newly redone ball field now maintained by the North Gibson School Corporation.

Attention Film Fans - Want to be an Extra?

When Princeton Mayor Greg Wright threw out the opening pitch of the season, the PA system rocked “Wild Thing” from the 1989, Charlie Sheen movie, Major League.

It seemed fitting.

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Many locals remember the movie “A League of Their Own,’ in which parts were filmed at League Stadium in Huntingburg and Bosse Field in Evansville. Many locals were used as extras in the movie.

Now there is another chance to be an extra.

Film crews from Bloomington of the Pigasus Pictures company are looking for extras in a film names “Runner” that will be filmed in Evansville this May. If interested in being an extra, e-mail the movie’s casting director, Kate Antognini at runnerfilm@kateantognini.com for information.

The pool will open on May 29th and hours will be daily from 11am to 6pm.

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Wednesday, ay, May 5: Grab & Go Kids Craft kits will be available availlable att b both locations during open hours, while supplies last. This month’s craft is monkeys!

Thursday, May 13: Adult Book Club will be meeting to discuss this month’s book, “Penny From Heaven” by Jennifer L. Holm in the Fort Branch Activities Room at 6 pm. Sign-up and book copies are available at Haubstadt.

Monday, May 17: Summer Reading sign-up begins!! Stop by the libr ar y and sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Program!

Wednesday, May 19: Grab & Go Kids Activity kits will be available at both locations during open hours, while supplies last. This month’s activity is a matching game!

Friday, May 28: Join us for the Opening Program of Summer Reading, featuring The Roz Puppets! The show starts at 10 am and will take place outside at Fort Branch Library. Bring chairs/blankets and pr epar e to hear a magical retelling of “George and the Dragon”. This event is free to all, so be sure to mark your calendars!

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DPI Held First Craft/Vendor Show of the Season

Photos: Jancey Smith

Sunday, April 11th was rainy, chilly and dreary, but shoppers came to check out the booths at the first Downtown Princeton Vendor Craft Fair on the square.

There were three food trucks and a variety of homemade, handmade items and crafts for sale.

Princeton Library Celebrated Expansion with an Open house

After the clouds cleared on Sunday, April 11th, the Princeton Public Library held a ribbon cutting and open house to welcome the community to view its new expansion. Speakers were Brenda Williams, Executive Director of the library, Matthew Wallace, Library Board President, Shannon Linsday, Library Marketing Director, Tiffannie Hedin of Toyota Manufacturing and Mayor, Greg Wright.

County historian, Mayor Greg Wright spoke of the building’s history, as you can see in his Picturing the Past article. Tiffannie Hedin, from Toyota, expressed how happy they were to partner in this project for the community’s future, and everyone was grateful for the support.

Pictured above: The Acropolis Food truck (from the restaurant in Evansville) made it’s debut on the square. Watch for them to return at Heritage Days. Top right: Cindy Wallace chats with Susan Feutz about Paper Chase’s items.

Right: Mary Coomer had her popular cookies for sale.

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The VFW Post 2714 Hosted Family Fun Day A “Family Fun Day” was held at the Fort Branch VFW on Sunday, April 18th. There were games for children, a corn hole tourney and auctions for prizes. The event

proceeds went towards scholarships for seniors in all three county schools. Watch for more updates from the Post in the event section. They’re busy in Ft. Branch

Post members Bob Reinhart & Gary Jones enjoying lunch before the events begin.

A cake walk was held for the kids

The guys were warming up for corn hole.

Photos: Jancey Smith

Santa Held Thank You Dinner for Supporters

Charlie Stover and the volunteers of Santa With a Cause, provided a give back dinner to all of the supporters. On Saturday April 3rd, a lunch was held at Lafayette Park and there were pork chop dinners, desserts and raffles. Donations towards this cause were nearly $900.

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Poppin’ Johns Homemade Ice Cream donated their time and products to the event.

Sue Hardiman & Arletta Holder served pork chops and sides.

planning. On May 15th, there will be a STRIDES walk at New Lake in Oakland City, to help 4 year old Ollie Fagan who has leukemia. There will be a Craft & Vendor Fair Saturday, June 19th from 9am-3pm at 802 Market St., in Mt. Carmel. The big event will be Christmas in July held at Lafayette park with live music, a bake sale, crafts and more, Saturday, July 24th 10am - 6pm.

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