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With winter finally behind us, planting season is underway, whether it be in the field, garden or flower bed. This also brings on the occasional turbulent weather of thunderstorms. Luckily we have one local here in the county that always has our backs during bad weather and that’s Stacey May. Read about her experience in our cover story. The Cooking Corner is celebrating the beginning of May with Kentucky’s famous the hot brown. You’ll also find another famous person in Picturing the Past. It’s a story about another famous local who has won multiple Garmmy awards Gary Burton. Go find the front porch, enjoy the breeze and take a break to catch up with your friends and neighbors. Jancey Smith
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Working with the Weather Stacey May
One of the many facets of life that affect everyone is the weather. It influences what temperature we keep our homes, what clothes we wear and what activities we can do. Being able to plan around the weather is a useful asset in our busy lives and that’s what forecasting is all about – preparing for future events. Gibson County has one resident that has made a career out of forecasting our local weather and that’s Stacey (May) Higginbotham of Owensville. For nearly 17 years, she’s given us the weekend weather television forecast on Channel 25 WEHT and WTVW. Stacey grew up in Haubstadt and graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1998. She has always been fascinated by the weather. Yes, she was one who, “always loved storms and would get very excited to watch them roll in.”
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“Since I was in grade school I have been fascinated by the weather and always had to know what the forecast was each day. I would go to school and tell my friends what was supposed to
happen that day,” Stacey reminisced with a chuckle. Some folks have been called “news junkies,” well it could be said that Stacey was a “weather junkie.” She remembers following the weather on TV and admitted, “Yes, I loved getting up early to watch the morning news before school so I would know the forecast. And if we had a snow day I would watch the news all morning long!” That interest led to the decision of becoming a metereologist. Stacey reflected, “I decided in high school that I loved weather and that’s what I wanted to
On the cover: Stacey at work and with her children – Claire, Gwen and Collin. Above left: Stacey with her son Collin. Top right: Ron Rhodes and Stacey at the TV station having some fun.
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make my career. I didn’t necessarily want to be on TV . . . I just wanted to learn how to forecast the weather.” To accomplish her goal of predicting the weather, Stacey went to Purdue University and received a degree in Atmospheric Science. Have no doubts, this degree is a science and Stacey with her daughters Claire & Gwen. involves a lot of calculus and physics. As she puts it, “ It’s not a perfect science but I love the challenge of trying to figure out what is going to happen and every weather system is different which makes every day interesting.” While at Purdue, Stacey had the opportunity to intern with the morning meteorologist at WLFI TV station in Lafayette. She explained that, “I would go in around 3 a.m. and watch him make his forecast and graphics and then do the shows. After they were finished, I would ‘practice’ in front of the green screen and that’s how I learned to present a weather forecast
on TV,” adding, “the maps aren’t really behind you!!” (That’s so hard to imagine!) Forecasting the weather on TV was never really Stacey’s primary focus, she just loved the weather. But Brad Byrd, Stacey & Wayne Hart at an event. with the encouragement of the news director and meteorologist during her time at Purdue, she began to do weekend weather. Even though she was nervous at first, this was a great experience. It allowed her to get the job at WEHT in Evansville. She was back home in southern Indiana, where she grew up, and done with those cold Purdue winters. Stacey explains it as, “I love forecasting the weather and . . . being able to bring that forecast to our viewers…the TV part of it adds excitement.” Each newscast is aired live and the weather segments are all ad-libbed. There’s no reading from a teleprompter. Stacey makes her own forecast each time, creates the graphics and produces every show that she does. To make the weather forecast, Stacey and the team of meteorologists she works with at WEHT, look at continued next page
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When Stacey is not at the station reporting the weather, she is busy with her husband, Dan Higginbotham and three children. She feels very lucky to have been able to spend a few years at home when her twins were born. As with any mom, it’s a balancing act between work and home, especially with three very active children. Claire is now 15 years old and the twins, Gwen and Collin, are 13 years old. Completeing her and Dan’s family is their dog Mackey. Living in small town Owensville and working in the city of Evansville, while keeping the area safe and informed, Stacey has the best of both worlds and hopes to continue doing just that.
multiple weather models, one of them being Future Tracker. It is a part of the weather software that they use to create weather graphics. These weather models don’t always agree so that’s where the meteorologist’s experience and knowledge comes in to making the forecast. Stacey says the favorite part of her job “is being a part of helping our viewers plan their day or night or week or weekend…being a small part of their day and giving them the information they need to know how the weather is going to affect them”. She tries to make a connection with the viewers. The hardest part of her job is during severe weather. She says the team at WEHT “can be on air for several hours straight. Getting the warnings out as quickly as we can, tracking the storms as precisely as we can is our goal, and the most important part of our job”. Stacey really enjoys working with the team at WEHT and says, “They have a passion for weather and also keeping the public safe when it gets bad. We all work closely together, are always in touch to make plans, and make sure there will be someone there during severe weather. When it’s a really significant event several of us are there at the same time.”
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An Artist Profile Joan Williams Story & Photos: Jancey Smith
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Growing up in Union, Indiana, with barns, churches and rolling hills to fuel her imagination, Joan Williams loved art, color and beauty at a young age. She used to draw the pirates and other pictures in the back of magazines but never entered her drawings. Being one of five sisters, her parents didn’t have the spare money for art classes. That didn’t stop her love of art, it just delayed her. She moved to Princeton in 1995, but it wasn’t until she turned 60 and saw a friend’s post of some art on Facebook that she began to pursue her dream. That’s when Joan began to take classes in Mt. Carmel from Ruthie Parker, wife of local photographer Don Parker, who had a store on Main street and took many senior Sullivan’s store in Union
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pictures. Ruthie has a shop by her home where she gives classes and Joan loved learning from her. She taught Joan what brushes to use and how to use them for the right effect. Ruthie often said, “It’s just paint, don’t be afraid of it.’ Ruthie taught at Wabash Valley College and even painted with the famed Bob Ross. Joan believes that Ruthie is better because of her talent in painting people, Artist: Joan Williams animals, and buildings. This was just the inspiration that Joan needed. It opened a whole new world for her that she always wanted. She knew she just needed someone to show her the basics. Joan really likes color and tries to use it to make her paintings vibrant. She began with colored pencils and water colors but has moved on to acrylics and is also fond of the metallic paints and sometimes mixes them.
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Not particularly liking oils because she’s very much about the details, Joan often rests her hand on the canvas for precision. She likes putting small animals throughout a scene and sometimes uses a toothpick to spread the paint. Joan has never had her art in a show until the open house at the Center for seniors, where her and the art class members displayed their work. Many visitors were amazed at the talent displayed in the creations of the art class members. However after some coaxing, Joan did enter some of her art pieces in the open exhibit at the Gibson County Fair. It’s a great place for artist of many mediums to have their work shown to the public. Joan was surprised when her sunflower painting won Best of Show in 2019. What was even more surprising was her painting that won Best of Show in 2021. She did the painting the night before the event and was inspired by her new grand baby’s nursery. It was of a daisy with a little lady bug that she whipped together. Her “1st Pace” award was for a painting of Sullivan’s
Grocery & Diner from her childhood in Union. She framed print of it after donating the original to the store owners, and friends Jeff and Terri Sullivan. Now Joan enjoys the art classes at The Center for seniors and encourages all artists to continue to follow their dreams.
Pictured above from left: The art class at the Center for Seniors Joan Williams, Shara Mitchell, Clay Fornter, Gerogia Dillon, Marianne Hanley and Barb Raleigh.
Pictured right: Joan with her paintings “The Spririt of Wilderness” that she was showing the art class how to make.
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The Center for Seniors Shined During the Open House
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On Friday, April 8th, the Center for Seniors of Gibson County held an open house for the community. After months of repairs, remodeling and rebranding, the Center wanted show off the facility and numerous activities if has to offer. There were snacks, an art show, a silent auction and tours were given to guests. It was well attended and many admired the changes in the Center.
Above: The Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, Center employees, board members and patrons had a ribbon cutting to rebrand the facility.
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Right: The activities room at The Center was filled with visitors, regular patrons and friends for the open house.
Kramers Celebrated 60 Years Together On April 3rd, Betty and Bob Kramer celebrated 60 years of marriage at the Knights of St. John in Haubstadt. Their children and spouses, 12 of their 14 grand kids and over 130 friends, family and neighbors came to wish them well.
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In mid-April, J. D. Wildt joined the team at Princeton Auto Parke as salesman. He’s a Princeton local who knows many folks and is looking forward to help them find the best vehicle. The Auto Parke will miss former salesman and long time team member, John Hyneman.
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The former location of J&J Supply on Graves Street in Patoka, is now the home of CF Solutions. They are not a retail gun shop but do custom gun smithing, After being up for auction in early spring, Decker Berries has a maintenance, repair, new owner/operator - Drake Dunn. customizing and The berry patch is set to open as cleaning. Cousins and co-owners J. D. Graves & Hilary Carrico soon as the season allows.
Patoka Fire Station Set to Have Open House Saturday, May 7th is the open house for the new White River Township Patoka Fire Station. It’s location just off Hwy. 41 and BBQ, hotdogs, and chips will be served from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come see the station.
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 20th for the new probation facility. It will be located on the corner of Emerson and Main Street in Princeton, across from the current jail. It will move the probation department from the depths of the courthouse into a centralized location more easily accessible.
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Springs Valley Bank makes donations and sponsorships throughout Gibson County. One of the recent donations was to the Southwest Indiana Showdown which will be at the Gibson County Fairgrounds.
The Oakland City Lions Club held their annual fish fry on Good Friday, April 15th. There was a good turnout and they were kept busy, especially through the lunch hours. Right: Glen Georges helped customers at the fish fry.
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CASA Promoted Child Abuse Awareness Month Photo: Jancey Smith April is Child Abuse Awareness Month so Gibson County CASA teamed up with other agencies to put on a fun event at Lafayette Park for the kids on Thursday, April 14th. There were bounce houses, face painting and a close look at the fire truck as well as giveaways.
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What’s Happening!! VFW #2714 Fort Branch Kitchen open Thur. & Fridays to the public *Post meetings now 3rd Tuesday monthly at 6:30 **Treasure is back Monday, May 2nd at 7pm
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Owensville Carnagie Library Activities Geri Fit Senior Exercise Class Tue. & Thur. 9:30 am Adult Eucher every Wed. noon Classes at Chapter 2 Building For info call 812-724-3335
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Patoka Fire Station Open House Saturday, May 7th, 9am - 1 pm
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Oakland City /Wood Memorial Alumni Banquet The Oakland City/Wood Memorial High School Alumni Banquet will be held for the 2022 year on Saturday, June 11th. at the Wood Memorial School Cafeteria. Social will begin at 3:00pm CDS time followed with a meal. Cost of meal is $20.00 each. Reservations must be turned in by June 1st. Make check to “Oakland City Alumni” and mail to Carl Shomate 133 S. 1150 E. Oakland City, In. 47660. Include all Oakland City Alumni names attending and Class year of Graduation for any Alumni Classmate attending. For information call Carl Shomate at (812) 385 6631 or Rhonda Hoover at (812) 380-1451.
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Haubstadt Food Pantry New Life House of Prayer 208S. West St, Haubstadt 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
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Master Gardener Plant Sale Senior Center, Princeton Saturday, May 14th 8 am -12 noon Vegetable plants, flowers, succulents, houseplants & more
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YMCA Hosted Archery Tourney Photos: Jancey Smith
The first ever outdoor archery event was held at YMCA Camp Carson the weekend of April 2nd. The goal of the event was to raise money for camp scholarships for Gibson County student and introduce families to Camp Carson and hold a unique tournament. Over 500 archers from the area attended the event, bringing more than 1500 visitors to the area.
Kelley Curl (left) helped with the event.
One of the many flights of archers shooting Friday night.
YMCA Camp Carson director, Jim Sexstone parked cars, cooked hot dogs and did numerous other chores during the event.
Erika Walton (center) practiced her shots.
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Many archers were getting more practice in for nationals.
County Scores from the Tournament High School - Princeton ranked 3rd, Gibson Southern ranked 6th. Middle - Princeton ranked 1st. Intermediate/Elementary - Princeton ranked 1st, Barton Elementary ranked 3rd. Individual Scores - Lucas Gress (Wood) 285, Blake Roberts, (GSHS) 281, Levi Meddler (PCHS) 275, Baron Ravalette (St. Joe) 275, Deagan Schafer (Ft. Branch) 274, Hayden Cole (PCHS) 273, Katie Dunkel (PCHS) 272, Josh Adams (PCMS) 270, Slater Staat (Ft. Branch) 270.
On March 12, 2022, St Joseph Catholic School had an archer compete in the NASP State Archery Tournament and win the State Championship. Baron Ravellette came in 1st out of 345 boys in the Elementary Division in the Bullseye competition. He scored 275 out of a possible 300, and had 2 perfect rounds of 50. He also placed 4th out of 93 in the 3D competition with a score of 268. His coaches are Kelley Curl and Linda Yeryar. Baron Ravellette
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Easter Happenings in the Area Photos: Jancey Smith
For at least two weekends, there were so many Easter events throughout the county. These are but a selection of the many egg hunts and photo shoots with the big white rabbit.
Learning to scoop them up quick.
It looks like somebody in Haubstadt knows the Easter Bunny.
Pinwheels can as much fun as eggs.
The young ones needed a bit of instruction in Fort Branch.
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At the Haubstadt library the Easter bunny Harrison Smith got his first was caught playing peek-a-boo. picture with the Easter bunny.
The Oakland City Lions Club had food for the egg hunters. (photo Sue Leffler)
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More Egg Hunt Photos
Planning a strategy while waiting to begin.
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No love for the Easter Bunny here!
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Mom & Nana encouraging the littles.
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Getting Ready for the Gibson County Fair!
As you might guess, the team at Princeton Veterinary Hospital is very involved in our Gibson County Fair! Dr. John has been on the Gibson County Fair Board for almost too many years to count. As our son gets old enough to be involved in 4-H, our whole family is more invested in the fair and in 4-H. There are two important deadlines on May 15th for all 4-H families to be aware of. • All 4-H members who are showing animals must complete the Youth for the Quality Care of Animals certification. All local trainings are completed, but you can complete the training online at yqca.org • All dairy, swine, sheep, goats, horse & pony, and beef animals that will be shown at the fair must be enrolled online. If you plan to exhibit at the State Fair, please contact the Extension Office to see if there are additional identification requirements. Please check your 2022 Gibson County 4-H handbook for details on identification required for each species. All registered 4-H members (or their parents/ guardians) should have received the handbook in an email from Jane Lowry on March 31. The identification requirements are on pages 26-27 and pages 31-37. This year there will not be a livestock tagging day. Please pick up any needed livestock tags from the Gibson County Extension Office. Check with your Club Leader or Superintendent to confirm which vaccines are needed for your animals. Since there is no tagging day, there is also no vaccine day this year. If your animals need vaccines you may bring them to the Princeton
Veterinary Hospital during our regular hours, schedule a farm call for our veterinarians to come to your farm to do the vaccines, or some vaccines may be purchased from us for you to give at home. If we are not your regular veterinarian, you can also work with your regular veterinarian to get your animals vaccinated. Rabies vaccines must be given by a veterinarian and cannot be dispensed to be given at home. Please plan ahead to get your animals identified, vaccinated, and uploaded into the 4-H online system early. If your animals are not enrolled by May 15th, you will not be allowed to exhibit at the fair! The Princeton Veterinary Hospital is always here when you need us, and always accepts new patients. Call us at 812-385-2733 if you have any questions, or bring your animals in for an exam during our regular hours, no appointment required.
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Four Age Groups - Pre K, 1-3 grade, 4-6 grade & 7th grade on up. Turn in your coloring page at Harper’s on June 11th by 11a.m. for a chance to win a FREE pizza*
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Harper’s Hopes to Help Pets
Korean Veteran Honored for His Service
When the crew at Harper’s Pub & Pizza in Fort Photos: Jancey Smith Branch found out that the It Takes a Village No Kill On Tuesday, April 5th, 94-year-old Korean War Veteran, Rescue was full and in need of help they stepped up. Paul Morrison was presented the Ambassador of Peace They are partnering to have an event to promote the medal for his “on the ground” participation in the Korean adoption of pets and contribute to needed supplies for War. South Korea has shown the shelter. various ways of appreciation for The event is Saturday, June 11th, beginning at 11 the liberation of their county, and a.m. They plan to have live music, family games, a most recently is with the medal of coloring contest for the kids (see adjacent page to peace. participate) and give aways. Paul was very honored and Anyone can help by donating some simple both close friends and family household goods. Some of the items on the shelter’s were in attendance. Gibson “wish list” are - bleach, paper towels, disinfectant, County Veterans Service Officer, room fresheners, laundry detergent, trash bags (33 George Pickersgill and Mark Ellis gallon or kitchen size), toilet paper, puppy pads, cat of Hazleton, presented the award. litter, and more. Paul proudly told the story of how he and his brothers helped start the color guard burial detail After two years of set backs due to Covid, Sts. to honor their local brothers. Paul proudly wearing his Peter & Paul’s Die Kirche Auktion returned to medallion. Haubstadt with the German meal on Saturday, April 2nd and the auction on Sunday, April 3rd. The cars were lined up at the church before the start at 4 p.m.
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One of the first cars to come through the line for the German dinner at Sts. Peter and Pauls.
Front row, left to right: Joe Stoll, Paul Morrison and John Moore. Middle row: Scott Mason, Collin Grabbe, Cheaney Grabbe, Shaun Grabbe and Jackie Mason. Back row: Mark Ellis and George Pickersgill. The stage was set for the auction in the old Haubstadt gym.
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Veteran’s Voice George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812-385-4522 I am happy this month to share some exciting news. On Wednesday, May 11th, 2022, this office, in partnership with VFW Post 2714 (Ft. Branch) will host a Veterans’ Resource Fair to be held 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Princeton Public Library. This event is the first of its kind in Gibson County, or at least the first in a very long time. It will be held in an “Open House” format, which will allow you to stop by at your convenience. This is a public invitation to all veterans (regardless of era) and their spouses to come and join us for a free
lunch. In addition to vendors that will be on hand, there will also be representatives from the VA Healthcare System who can answer any questions you may have. In addition, I’d like to use this as an opportunity to get to know you if we have never met and help you understand what my office can do for you. Although every veteran is invited and encouraged to attend, there are some very special things planned for those of the Vietnam and Korean War eras. If you have never recorded your military discharge (DD 214) you may bring along a copy and I will have that done for you. I believe this is one of the wisest things a veteran can do. Mark your calendars! Please make this a priority and plan to join us if your schedule will allow. I look forward to seeing you.
Vietnam Veterans Honored at Fort Branch VFW March 29th is nationally considered Vietnam Veteran’s Day. This year marked the 50th year of that celebration. The Fort Branch VFW Auxiliary served a dinner to honor those veterans and thank them for their service. They and their spouses were served a BBQ dinner and special dessert. Approximately 30 veterans and spouses attended the event.
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Above: Navy veteran Clyde Scott, wanted folks to know that “a lot of good guys didn’t come back and this was a salute to them.” Left: Members of the ladies auxiliary served dinner as a thank you.
THANK YOU to all Of the Gibson County Voters That selected my name on their May ballot!
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James Gary Burton was a longtime professional vibraphonist who was known throughout the world for his extreme musical talent and was a graduate of Princeton High School class of 1960. Gary is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Burton who resided at 421 W. Emerson Street. The Burton family had moved to Princeton in June, 1952, when Mr. Burton took a job as plastics manager at Potter and Brumfield. Gary Burton was born in Anderson, Indiana, on January 23, 1943. Beginning music at six years old, he mostly taught himself to play marimba and vibraphone. He began studying piano at age sixteen while finishing High School at PHS. Gary won several music contests in the mid-west as a youngster. After a gold record with Floyd Cramer in 1960, and with a recording contract in hand at the age of 17, Gary Burton attended Stan Kenton Clinic at Indiana University in1960 and the Berklee College of Music Boston, Massachusetts in 1960–’61. Early in his career, after meeting Nashville saxophonist Boots Randolph, Randolph suggested Burton move to Nashville, Tennessee, and took Gary Burton with him on a trip to the Music City during Gary’s senior year. Burton had the opportunity to record with several musicians from the area, including guitarist Hank Garland, pianist Floyd Cramer, and guitarist Chet Atkins. Burton became aware of the popularity of Jazz and “jazz rock” and was one of the pioneers of the sound that would later become the “fusion” movement. His playing style included a particular method of holding two mallets in each hand that famously would be referred to as the “Burton grip.” Gary won Grammy Awards in 1972, 1979, 1982, 1998, 2000, 2009, and 2012 for a total of seven. Burton, who resides in Florida, retired from performing in March, 2017, following a farewell tour with pianist and longtime collaborator Makoto Ozone.
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10 Euchre Card Players: 2pm 11 George Pickersgill 11-2 Interested in learning to play? Event honoring Veterans! Come on down and join today! Dollar Store Craft Night The Mighty Pen 6pm Creative 6pm writing club hosted by local Bring your own crafts or author Jill Chapman. Come complete simple ones like craft your writing skills what you find at the Dollar store!
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17 Euchre Card Players 2pm 18 Chats with Charlie 10am 19 20 Belly-Dancing Class 6:30pm Come on down and join today! Encore presentation of Meets in our upstairs gallery! Hummingbird & Monarchs. No registration required! Get your questions answered Library Board Meeting 4pm about these beautiful Open to the public creatures for your yard!
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Chats with Charlie 6pm Encore presentation of Hummingbirds & Monarchs. Bring some of natures most beautiful creatures into your back yard with this informative Springtime program!
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MAY 2022 EVENTS S Wednesday, esday, May 4: Grab & Go Kids Craft kits will be available vailablee at both locations during open hours. Free, while supplies last. This month’s craft is Yoda paper bag puppets. Happy Star Wars Day! Thursday, May 12: Classic Book Club will meet at 6 pm in the For t Branch Activities Room to discuss the book “Chestnut Street” by Maeve Binchy. Sign-up at Haubstadt. Tuesday, May 17: Modern Book Club will meet at 6 pm in the For t Branch Activities Room to discuss “The Book of Essie” by Meghan MacLean Weir. Sign-up at either location. Wednesday, May 18: Book Sale at For t Br anch Libr ar y while open, in the upper level of the Carnegie building. Monetary donations accepted. Monday, May 23: Summer Reading Program sign-up starts! Stop by and pick up a log sheet to fill out! Sign up for awesome Summer Reading events and programs!
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Backyard Birds -
Sounds of Spring
Spring has finally arrived! The Redbud trees, Dogwood trees and tulips bulbs are blooming all around. Our beautiful backyard birds are returning from their wintering grounds and beginning the process of pairing up for another season. While singing their cheerful songs and calling for their mates in their most talented ways, our songbirds prepare for their mating season. Their breeding plumage is in full color and song in the air. With their songs so cheerful, it makes me wonder which of these birds sing the best song or have the best voices. Which voice is the most beautiful, pleasing or entertaining. I compiled a list of ten of my favorites based on clarity, complexity and pure joyfulness. Kind of a backyard bird talent show. I determined during the process of making this list that I had to include a couple more categories. One category was childhood memories and the other was pure prejudice of some of my favorite backyard birds. Still the task was not an easy one since they all have their own skills and abilities. Some sing more robustly and some are more subtle. No matter the category you put them in, they all do an amazing job. 10. Mourning Dove - Coming in at number ten doesn’t the Mourning Dove is my least favorite but because of it’s soft cooing sound it had to be on the list. Late in the evening or afternoon and sometimes after a warm summer rain you will hear the very soft and calming “Coo-OO coo-coo” 9. House Finch - Producing multiple song notes quickly, the House finch is quite the entertainer with each phrase ending in an upward or a downward note. Very cute. 8. Oriole - A strong, robust singer with varied repetitive notes loud and shrill and varied patterns. Very entertaining and impressive. 7. Eastern Bluebird - Not really a strong singer but being a little prejudiced to this bird since it is always in my yard every year. Singing their soft quiet notes, going about their business and raising their young. A calm peaceful bird for the neighborhood. 6. Bobwhite - While not considered a songbird the two notes produced the bobwhite pronounces their name. It is sung by unmated males; these guys will sing their “Bob” - “WHITE” with great emphasis on the high pitched “White” portion of the song. Feeling nostalgic with memories of my childhood and these guys singing their two note songs in the distance. I had to include this simple song from simpler times. 5. Whip-poor-will - Sleeping by day and singing at night the Whip-poor-will brings back another childhood memory of this fast paced song of the “Whip-poor-will”. Sung for hours during the night it gives the feeling that all is well in the night. I can’t say the same for poor Will
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though with all those whippings. 4. American Robin - Another very strong singer, singing louder and faster in the early morning hours just before daylight. Cheerfully singing and reminding us they are out and about taking care of the lawn. Bounding along and stretching the earthworms out of the yard, the American Robin is a staple of our manicured lawns. 3. Northern Cardinal - Another very strong and robust singer. Announcing his presence with many varied and different songs, the Northern Cardinal is mostly known for singing the “birdie, birdie, birdie” song. If you listen closely you can usually hear another cardinal answering back in the distance. The call and response action is in full effect with this species. The Northern Cardinal with its bright red plumage and being a great singer makes for a fantastic combination. 2. Wood Thrush - Rarely seen but often heard makes this little guy can be hard to recognize when spotted in photos. This little guy hangs out on the forest floor and forages for food by scratching through the leaves. This fellow is by far the most versatile singer of complex notes and note phrasing sounding like a cross between a flute and an electronic sound effects. Singing its flute-like notes with haunting undertones echoing through the heavily wooded area, its song can only be described as a fascinating treat for the ear. 1. Purple Martin - Here is where I am most impartial. The Purple Martin is by far the most fascinating bird. Living in a colony for safety purposes, the Purple Martin has so many songs, calls, and warning sounds for communicating to each other within their community. They have calls for establishing their territory, attracting mates, recognizing other martins, predator/alarm warnings, distress situations, and recognition/feeding of young. Purple Martins sing with boisterous, throaty croaks and rattles. It doesn’t sound beautiful in print but typing words can’t describe their songs and sound. During courtship, males make a croak song that can be four seconds long that always ends in a clicking sound. He only does this when a female is nearby. Females make a chortle song that is soft romancing notes with a sound of contentment for their mate. The loudest song is the dawn song, which males sing before daylight, to attract other martins to the colonial nesting site as if to say, “hey come live here, this is a great place to live”. In conclusion, maybe you have your own list or maybe you’ve never started one. The next time you’re outside, listen to see what you can hear. You might hear your favorite, find a new one or possibly be reminded of childhood memories.
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Hummer and Monarch Programs at the Princeton Public Library May programs at the Princeton Library will allow you to enjoy through photographs and video interactions with hummingbirds and monarch butterflies. Spring is the time to prepare to welcome both hummingbirds and monarch butterflies to your garden or yard. These are two marvelous creates you can enjoy throughout the summer and fall. Find out what flowers to plant to attract each of the creatures. Monarchs winter over in Central Mexico while the hummingbirds return to Central America for the winter. Both must endure long migrations back to their winter residences. It takes the Monarch Butterfly several generations after leaving Central America to reach southern Indiana. The last generation of the Monarchs begin the long migration back to Mexico in the fall. Hummingbirds must consume a lot of food before they begin there flight back to Central America, a return that includes a 600 mile long, non-stop flight across the Gulf of Mexico. Both the monarchs and the hummingbirds can see seen in feeding frenzy in the fall, especially feeding on one of there favorite nectar sources, Mexican Sunflowers. I have been able to walk up behind the monarch butterflies during the fall feeding frenzy and catch them by hand. Photos and videos during the presentation will show how territorial the hummingbirds can be. You will also enjoy beautiful photos of hummingbirds in action, include showing how to have them feed out of your hand-held feeder.
Library Days and Times for May Program: Tuesday 5/3 @ 6pm Tuesday 5/24 @ 6pm Thursday 5/5 @ 2pm Wednesday 5/25 @ 10am Wednesday 5/18 @ 10am
There are several aeras in the Tri-State that you can witness the tagging and releasing of monarch butterflies in September. Tagging is done to provide more scientific study of the butterflies and their journey home. Photos and videos will explain the experience of raising monarch butterflies and the process of releasing them, a joyful experience.
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Gardening Goodies
Rabbit’s Foot Fern (RFF) Davillia ferjeensis
The Rabbit’s Foot Fern originally came from Southeast Asia and Fiji. It is a very unique plant that doesn’t make a mess like other ferns can do. The RFF is a type of epiphyte which means it can grow in rock crevices or in the crooks of tree limbs. This fern looks really nice in a hanging basket. The edges often get covered with the fern’s long creeping rhizomes-the ‘Rabbit’s Feet.’ The lacy, leathery, medium green, arching fronds of a Rabbit’s Foot Fern have an almost bluish tinge. This upright, airy looking plant is about 16”-18” tall and 18”-20” wide. As the plant matures it develops furry, rhizomes (fleshy roots) that grow on the surface of the soil and cling to the edges of the pot. These rhizomes, which do not like to be buried in the soil, are covered with brown hairs that make them resemble the feet of a rabbit. The large, triangular shaped fronds grow out of the rhizomes. Light - This plant prefers the medium light provided by a north or east- facing window. Avoid south and westfacing windows because the intense sun will burn the fronds and the heat will cause the soil to dry out too quickly. Water - The (RFF) likes to be a little drier than most other indoor ferns. Wait until the top 25% of the soil has dried out before watering. Temperature - Temperatures between 65°-75°F (18.3°- 23.9°C) during the day and 10° cooler at night help a Rabbit’s Foot fern grow better. Humidity - Although the plant prefers 40-50% humidity, unlike a lot of other indoor ferns, it still grows and looks beautiful in lower humidity. A good way to increase the humidity for your plant, is to sit it on a layer in of rocks. Pour water in so it comes to just the top of the rocks. Repotting - The RFF have a very shallow root system and prefer a shallow pot rather than a deeper pot. Re-pot when you see the roots coming out of the drainage holes. Choose a shallow pot that’s about 1”-2” larger around than the one it’s in. Put about an 1” of drainage material in the bottom. Then put about 1” of a good all-purpose potting soil. Take it out of its original pot and place it in its new pot. Fill in all around with potting soil. When finished the top of the soil should be approximately1/2” below the top edge of the pot. If not, you may have to remove some of the soil from the 1” you put in the bottom or you may have to add some to that base layer. When finished repotting, place your newly repotted RFF in a plant saucer and fill to the top with water. Let it soak this water up. After about two to three hours,
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discard any water that has not been soaked up. Place your RFF in a north or east facing window that receives medium sunlight. You can also place your fern outside in filtered light (under a tree works great!) providing the nighttime temps don’t go below 55-60 degrees. Propagation - The best way to propagate a RFF is by root divisions. Depending on the size of the root ball, break it apart in nice sized pieces. This might be two or three or more root divisions. Pot these divisions up the same way you repotted the original plant, water them well and place in a north or east facing window. You can also place these divisions outside as described above. The Rabbit’s Foot Fern is a really interesting, unique houseplant. Once the ‘feet’ start growing it becomes even more interesting. This would also be a great plant to grow with your grandchildren. The RFF divisions you start would make great ‘Pick Me Up’ gifts to give to those in your world. Everyone you come in contact with is dealing with struggles, problems, and hardships. Your simple out of the blue heartfelt gift might seem insignificant to you but it could mean something very special to someone else.
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Happy Planting Remember Audrey Hepburn? She is credited with saying: “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” So let’s think about what we will plant in our garden a few tomorrows from now. When is the best time to plant what? Rule of thumb (whoever thumb is) says in southern Indiana tender summer vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, beans, etc.) should not be planted until after the last expected day of frost. Interestingly, it’s the last day to pay our federal and state taxes – April 15th. Early flowering spring bulbs (daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, etc.) are best planted in the fall. Some flowers are not fussy. For example, iris, daylilies and mums can be planted in either the fall or spring. When purchasing plants, check the tags, that’s why they are there. Want to add new plants? Do you want annuals that will add color for one year but do not return next year? Or, do you want perennials that will give pleasure year after year? Whichever you choose, consider the location, size at maturity and water requirements. Again, read the tags. Keeping plants healthy and happy. What did I do wrong? My lilac is not blooming! Question: “When did you prune it?” Pruning existing shrubs or bushes at the appropriate time is extremely important. If it blooms in License #014857
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the spring, prune it after it blooms, not in the fall. If it blooms in the summer, trim away in the early spring. Once your other flowers begin to bloom, remove the spent blooms. That’s called “deadheading.” Removing the spent blooms will encourage new growth. Otherwise, your flowers will think they are through for the year. Taking succulents and houseplants outside for the summer? Most succulents will thrive outside after the last frost and brought in before the first frost in the fall usually around October 15th. Either plant in soil or leave in pots in a shade or semi-shade area away from strong winds. Some houseplants also benefit from a breath of fresh air planted in shade or semi-shade. Again, that depends, so check the growing instructions tag. Read the tags, not Facebook. Facebook is not a reliable place to get quality advice. Ex: Split in a tree trunk. “Fill it with cement,” says one person. No, absolutely not! “Sit in a rocking chair with a shotgun over a mole run?” Wouldn’t advise it. “Use Epsom salts, table salt, peroxide, animal hair, ammonia, milk, whole eggs, fruit juice, etc. to have healthy plants and vegetables.” The recommendations are endless and often useless or harmful. Have you had the soil tested? How do you know what the soil needs if it hasn’t been tested? After reading the plant tags, if you still have questions, check the Purdue Extension website or ask for professional help. Although we do not consider ourselves professionals, any member of the Gibson County Master Gardeners is happy to discuss questions you may have or you may contact the Extension Office for information. You also may visit us at our annual plant sale on Saturday, May 14th from 8 to 12 at the Senior Center in Princeton. Hope to see you there. Remember, a garden is a friend you can visit anytime. Happy gardening!
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After you visit the plant sale, want to do something interesting that has absolutely nothing to do with gardening? Look up the term “rule of thumb.” One explanation for “rule of thumb” is that it derives from early construction workers who knew their trade so well they rarely used such things as rulers. Instead, they would measure things by the length of their thumb. Or maybe “rule of thumb” origin comes from an English law that is said to allow a man to beat his wife with a stick as long as the stick is no wider than his thumb. Its earliest appearance in print comes from a published collection of sermons by Scottish preacher James Durham in the 1600s: “Many profest Christians are like the foolish builders who build by guess and by rule of thumb, not Square & Rule.” Bottom line, the origin of the phrase remains an enigma.
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3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 medium tomato, cored, seeded and diced 1/2 tsp. parsley Kosher salt and pepper Preparation: Melt butter on medium heat. Cook onion, celery and garlic until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in flour, making light roux, about a minute or two. Slowly stir in broth and cream. Add cheeses, stirring until well blended. Add meat, salt and pepper. Simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Let rest for 10 minutes or so while preparing toast and tomatoes. Toast buttered bread lightly in broiler. Set aside. Mix tomato with parsley and salt and pepper in small bowl. To serve Ladle soup in bowl. Place toast on soup and sprinkle with bacon and tomato mixture. Serves 3-4. A crab melt made by one of our locals that’s a variation of the hot brown.
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The Local Loco Model Railroad Club held a model train show at the Owensville Community Center on March 26th and 27th. There was a variety of models on display for folks to admire. The next club meeting will be on May 13th at 7 pm. For more information visit their website: www.llmr.club. Right: The Hindenburger hamburger stand was at the corner of the village.
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~ Recycle Tips ~ Happy Spring Gibson County! We here at Solid Waste have been disheartened lately as we have heard a rumor that our recycling actually goes to the landfill and that it’s pointless to recycle in Gibson County. This is FALSE!! We do recycle as much as we can – AND we’re working with several mills/vendors to hopefully be able to recycle even more in the next several years. One reason that we have not had to raise our tax levy is because of the great recycling residents bring to us! So please keep it coming!! We bale plastic, aluminum beverage cans, and cardboard here at our Recycle Center facility. This helps to keep the materials as clean as possible in transit which then allows us to sell it at a premium price. The cardboard, plastic, and aluminum cans all go to Quincy, Illinois, to be milled and sent along to end users. The aluminum is turned back into cans. The cardboard is used for new recycled boxes, paper products, and pencils. The plastic is turned into fabrics, pens, clips, and totes! All of our metal goes to Evansville for processing – some is recycled, and the rest is repurposed. The tires are all repurposed and used for playground safety (just like what St. Joseph’s school uses for their playground!). Electronics are all loaded up and taken to Recycle Force in Indianapolis for processing. Oil, Filters, and Antifreeze are picked up by Invironmental Technologies in Evansville and disposed of properly and safely. Lighting Resources of Kentucky takes care of all of our bulbs. They vacuum out the gasses to be repurposed safely, and then they recycle the glass and metal. All of our paper is taken to Tri-State Resource Recovery for recycle processing. And finally, our glass is taken to St. Louis. Some is repurposed and others is refired and processed into different glass. We hope this helps alleviate the rumors and confusion! We report all of our numbers of tonnage of trash and recycling to Indiana’s Department of Environmental Management along with where we send all of it. We represent the residents of Gibson County and we exist to serve your trash and recycle needs. We are working with the State and vendors so that we can offer more services in the near future – like construction materials for your DIY projects and freon disposal. If you are ever curious to know more, or would like to see more of our recycle facility, please contact our office. We have done several tours of our Recycle Center this spring for some school groups. We are more than happy to show you more of the process and reassure that we are doing our best to recycle for our community! Remember: Reduce Reuse Recycle
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Crafts & Vendor Show Helped Francisco Baseball On Sunday, April 3rd, Shelby Kavanaugh with others, organized a craft and vendor show at the Francisco Lions club to help raise funds for the local baseball field. There were a variety of over 20 vendors at the event and food was served by the Francisco Volunteer Fire Department.
Above: Terra displays a variety of kitchen art, one being the conversion of measurements. Right; Nancy Harness from Mt. Carmel offered a variety of healthy foods, spices and meals from Epicure.
Artisans Popped Up by the Palace The first crafty pop up of local artisans was held Saturday, April 2nd in the Montgomery Room next to the Palace Cafe. More events are being planned. Creations by Nan had a nice display of affordable jewelry
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The weather was great for the first car show of the season around the square in Princeton. The Southern Indiana Car Club held the first monthly car show Friday, April 22nd. As usual Uncle Dave provided the music and the event filled two sides of the square with patrons and some very cool cars. There were 94 cars registered in the show.
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