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Picturing the Past - 6 Now that school’s out and the weather is warmer, we’re all out and about, working in the yard, planning outdoor events and gearing up for festival and fair season. It’s coming and soon, so be sure to check “What’s Happening”.

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This month the Cooking Corner tells a story about a salad recipe that’s at least 70-years-old, and offers an easy potluck dish for a summer picnic.

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A n A rtist Profile A Little Q & A w ith Cooper

Last summer I had the privilege of meeting Drew Cooper at the Ft. Branch Town Fest and admiring his bright, colorful artwork. Since he now lives across the country, we did some catching up through email so I could share an update on his art and travels with the county.

Background I grew up in Fort Branch, Indiana. My parents are Chris and LeAnn Cooper. I have an older brother Chris who lives in Haubstadt.

Q - Have you always loved art?

As a kid I remember drawing in my room and sometimes outside. I liked the feeling of how free it allowed me to be, to express myself and just be me. Art is a great outlet to be able to express one’s creativity, personal thoughts, and ideas without someone telling you what is right or wrong. I find myself in my work and love that feeling.

Q - When did this start?

I can’t remember when I started drawing, maybe

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because I was really young. I would draw in in my room in sketchbooks from time to time and even made a comic book that my mom laminated. It’s still in my closet. I got away from art when I got into sports about fourth or fifth grade.

Q - While in school did your art always stand out?

I won a couple of awards in middle school and got ribbons. My first cool project was in the eight grade when my art was picked to be on the cover of the year book. Everyone had to draw the yearbook cover out in art class. I was super excited to be chosen but never thought anything of it.

Q - When did you graduate from high school? Did you go to college? What was your major?

I graduated high school in 2011, from Gibson Southern. I took two or three art classes in school and really enjoyed them but never once thought that art was a career path or that I could do something with it. From

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Artist Profile Continued there I went to Indiana State University for one year and took general classes. After a year of not knowing what I wanted to do, I transferred to Ball State where I had visited many times as my brother went there. I got into an art class and talked with my teacher about the possibilities of what they had to offer. I quickly decided this was a route I wanted to take and got accepted into the Graphic Design department at Ball State. I then studied for four years and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design. I really enjoyed school because we had to take all of the art classes from photography, metals, painting, drawing, which really helped me gain a variety of talents leaving the school.

Q - How did you get into motivational graphics for kids?

My work is very colorful and bright, you could say child-like. I like to capture that inner-child instinct and spread it through my work. Many people get older, life happens and they lose the imagination or become “adults”, whatever that means. I like to keep my work in a style where kids and adults can all relate to no matter the age.

Q - Why murals?

I started tuning into Instagram in college and found a couple of artists that I really enjoyed and studied their work and process. They were traveling, doing murals all over the world and it inspired me so much I wanted to be just like them. Murals are also a celebration to the community. Everyone can see it as they pass or drive by. I like adding color to neighborhoods or cities.

Q - You paint flowers in your murals. Why do you do that and what are they called?

Yes, I paint flowers in all of my murals and I call these “Wildflowers”. They are my representation of life, growth and to keep going always. I believe we all have to keep going and need to be reminded of that from time to time. This is my way of showing that to the world.

Q - Why did you paint the Fort Branch basketball court?

Last summer I painted a basketball court at the Fort Branch park where I used to play as a kid with my friends. I follow a couple of big artists who painted

basketball courts in their hometowns and that inspired me to raise the money and paint in my hometown, also.

This court was seen by Puma who reached out a couple of months later and asked if I wanted to paint a court for them in Los Angeles.

Q - When will you be back in Gibson County?

I will be back in Gibson County in June after a big project with Mountain Dew. My best friends from home are flying out to hang with me all week during the event.

We will be flying back home in time for the Sommer Fest. I am trying to get a few projects going to be able to spread my work back home. I would love to get some big murals in Evansville. If anyone has contacts I could reach out to please share!

Q - What companies have you worked with?

Companies I have worked and collaborated with include Adidas, Puma, COACH New York, Mountain Dew, and WeTransfer.

Q - Where have you lived since Fort Branch?

After college, I moved to Miami Florida. I worked for a record label and made graphics, then began to do side projects and try my own art. I lived next to the Wynwood Art’s District. It was cool to see the art and be inspired.

After one year, I moved to Los Angeles with three of my best friends. We packed up in Indiana and drove the whole way. It was a once in a lifetime trip.

Q - Where have you traveled?

I just got back from San Antonio where I painted two murals for a festival. That was really fun. I had never been to Texas. I got to meet a lot of other artists from there and around the world. A few weeks ago, I also took a trip to Chicago and painted my first wall. It was definitely a little chilly, but we made it through.

Q - What types of paint are used - oils, acrylic etc.?

I use acrylic paint no matter the project. Inside or outside, canvas or mural – always acrylic. I use it on both canvas and exterior murals. It’s just what I started out doing and have always used since. I have never used spray paint, I feel like I wouldn’t be good at it.

Q - How long does it take to dry? Do you have to do it in stages because of dry time?

Sometimes drying can be an issue. If it’s super hot

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out my brushes dry up real quick, even the one I am painting with. If I leave a brush out with paint in it, I might as well just throw it away at that point. Also, dealing with cloudy cold conditions, I have had projects where I was sitting around for a couple hours waiting on a layer to dry to then go back and paint over it. A couple of hours doesn’t seem like a long time, but on murals the company usually wants you in and out as fast as possible, so I try and get things done quickly.

Q - How do you make money from painting?

There’s actually a lot of money in the art’s and entertainment industry.

Many people tried to talk me out of going that path, but I knew that if these other artists were making money, I could also. I make most of my money right now from murals. As you go and get bigger you can then charge more, also.

Q - How have you been able to promote or market your talent? Is it through website/internet, sponsorships, or freelance contract jobs?

I have promoted myself through my Instagram, facebook, and website. My Instagram has been my most popular market, as it’s a visual site which allows people to see a photo very quickly. My portfolio is on my Instagrampage and it allows me to connect with anyone from around the world instantly, at @iam.cooper Q - What are your future plans?

You never really know what can happen in the future, you just have to keep going and sometimes things just appear. I am really excited about the 2019 Dew Tour in Long Beach, California. I was picked to be the artist that designed the entire layout of the festival with my own original art. Skateboarding will be in the 2020 Olympics for the first time ever in history, and the Dew Tour will be the first qualifying event for it. That means all the big professionals will be there which is very cool. We will

have merchandise with my art on it, skateboards etc..

Everything at the event will be branded using my art. I will be doing some live art pieces also on site. One night I will be competing in Secret Walls. A 90 minute live art battle between two teams that have to work together to paint on a 20 foot wall and the crowd judges at the end on each side. Last year I competed at Secret Walls at the 2018 Dew Tour and kept in contact with the team, and got the call to be picked for the 2019 Dew Tour in January. We have been working on the whole event since January as well. Can’t Wait !

Q -What is on your art bucket list?

What things/paintings have you dreamed of or would like to do?

My bucket list would include my art being able to take me around the world and travel. I really want to go to Paris. I have heard the art there is something I need to see. I also want to be able to do more collaborations with street wear brands such as The Hundreds. I have been following brands since college and really look forward to being able to work with some in the future.

If you would like to see my work check out my Instagram page were I am most active - @iam.cooper and also my website at www.cooperart.me.

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Did you know that June 21st is Take Your Dog to Work Day? Doesn’ that sound like a fun day? We sure do love our dogs, and are lucky at the Princeton Veterinary Hospital that every day can be Take Your Dog to Work Day. But for those of you who work someplace that doesn’t always welcome animals, here are a few tips to enjoy Take Your Dog to Work Day with your four-legged best friend.

1. Check with your manager or boss. Make sure that your company is on board with Take Your Dog to Work Day, and will allow you to bring your pup with you.

2. Talk to your co-workers. Check with the people who work with you, and the people who sit near you to find out their feelings on dogs. You won’t want to bring your dog to work if your closest coworkers are allergic or are afraid of dogs!

3. Be prepared – bring food and water dishes, baggies to clean up on walks, and some cleaner and paper towels just in case there are any accidents.

4. Bring your pets favorite toy. Tossing tennis balls and frisbees might not be the best office playthings, but Kongs stuffed with peanut butter or favorite (non-squeaky) chew toys will keep your dog entertained while you’re still getting some work done.

5. Stick as close to your dog’s regular schedule as possible. Don’t forget about meal times, nap times, and bathroom breaks.

6. Give your dog a good brushing, or have her groomed before the big day. Dog hair sticks to everything, and co-workers who don’t have furry family members might not appreciate having dog hair on their clothes or in their spaces. A good grooming will get your dog looking – and smelling – her best!

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Picturing the Past

A Historic Gibson County Home

Story and photos: Greg Wright

One of the oldest brick structures in Gibson County is the Hall-Brownlee home atop the hill, at 404 West Walnut Street in Princeton. The small settlement of Princeton was only 14-years-old when several acres of land northeast of Princeton were purchased on April 15, 1828, by Judge Samuel Hall. Hall and his wife Elizabeth, who he married in 1821, built this fine southern style home in the center of the property in 1832. Elizabeth Hall was one of two daughters of William Prince, the namesake of the young town. Samuel Hall served as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana during 184043, and on the Supreme Court of Indiana as well as the District Court of the United States throughout a long judicial career. Hall was the first president of the Evansville and Illinois Railroad Company, which laid the first rails in Gibson County in 1852.

The front gate of the 100-acre Hall “Plantation”, was located two blocks from the home, near the intersection of where Emerson and West Streets are today. After only two short years of living on this parcel of land, with rolling hills and fine hardwood trees, Elizabeth Hall was

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said to have been unhappy living so far from the courthouse square and wanted to move closer to the town’s shops and stores. The Halls would move to the corner of Broadway and Hart Street and sell the home to John Brownlee and his family.

John and his son, Charles Brownlee, owned and operated dry goods stores in downtown Princeton, most famously on the North West corner of the North side of the Square. The Brownlee family owned this house on Walnut for over 100 years. Charles Brownlee served in the 80th Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Charles sent letters back home during the war that created great interest by the local citizens, who would gather at the home to find out about the local boys who were off to fight the Rebels in the South.

Around the turn of the century, the Brownlee Family began to sell off parcels of their property in response to the ever-expanding housing boom in Princeton at the time. First, lots were sold on Walnut Street, then the ones behind the property on the north side of the newly extended Spruce Street. As the town continued to grow, houses on the South side of Spruce popped up around 1920, built by some of Princeton’s most prominent citizens.

In 1936, Paul Brownlee, Grandson of John Brownlee, sold the home and property, which was now reduced

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down to the lot size it has today, to Judge Dale Eby and his wife Ruth. About 10 years later, Eby sold the House to William and Elizabeth Mauck but they only owned the home for a few years before selling it to longtime Princeton physician, Dr. Robert McElroy. Dr. McElroy and his wife, Alice remodeled the house in the 1950’s, even making an appearance in the Indianapolis Star for their decorating efforts.

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Woods’ Texaco

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Located at 202 E. Broadway St. in Princeton, Woods’ “Full Service” Texaco was owned and operated by Ralph Woods. Mr. Woods started out with just a single service bay, but his business was thriving, so he added a second bay. This was to accommodate the growing amount of customers stopping in every day for oil changes, tune The Texaco station at Prince & Broadway. ups, brakes and any other mechanical work needed. station brands to introduce a “Registered Rest Room” Today, if you use the term “Full Service Station”, most program to ensure that restrooms at all Texaco people would have no idea what that term means. stations nationwide maintained a standard level of Woods’ Texaco was like every station back then, a true cleanliness to the motoring public. service station where the In 1932, Texaco introduced attendant came out to greet Fire Chief gasoline nationwide, a you and ask how he could so-called “super-octane” motor fuel help you. They would pump touted as meeting or exceeding your gas, clean your government standards for gasoline windshield, check your oil, for fire engines and other check your tire pressure and emergency vehicles. In 2010, anything else the customer Texaco ended retail operations might request. How many of stations in Delaware, Indiana, you remember stomping on Kentucky, North Carolina, New the air line that ran to the gas Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Woods’ Texaco station. pumps to ring the bell?

Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Growing up around my grandfather’s service station, I Virginia, Washington D.C, and removing its brand from bet I probably drove him nuts stomping on it a dozen 450 stations. This building is still standing and home to times a day or more! the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce.

A little history on Texaco: They started business in Beaumont, Texas, in 1902. Originally, they were called The Texas Company, but when a salesman saw the abbreviation “Texaco” in a telegram, it became their favorite nickname.

The first Texaco star arrived in 1903, when a 19year-old Italian refinery worker suggested they use the five-pointed symbol of Texas. He later added a green “T”. It was a color scheme he probably picked up from the Italian flag. Texaco became one of the first service The corner of Prince & Broadway today.

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An Accordion Career, According to Helen

The accordion, is a portable freely as well, but her heart always led her right vibrating reed instrument. Accordions back in the direction of the accordion. have a keyboard and a bass casing She even quit at one point in high school, which is also connected by collapsible but that did not last long before she bellows. It is not an easy instrument for began picking it up again to play on a every musician to play, but has such a regular basis. unique sound. More modern versions To Helen, the accordion was easy to have electronic components to it that learn at a young age, but having that allow it to be plugged in and provide a desire to excel at something that variety of other sounds to be played interests you a lot would make anything along with the traditional bellows part of much easier to learn. She said, “You the accordion. There are literally have to want it” and she did. She thinks if hundreds of parts to this instrument. she had to learn it now, she’s afraid it Traditionally, the accordion is more might not be as easy to learn. of a folk genre sound. It typically Starting out, she learned on a 12 reminds us of the old Lawrence Welk bass accordion and over the years she Helen Kiesel shows and probably the Chicken Dance moved up to a 120 bass model. Her at weddings! parents bought her first one in 1954, and it cost $375.00.

I am fortunate to know a local and well-known That was a lot of money for back then. I joked with her entertainer that you have most likely seen at various about that being a lot of money even today. They can go veteran events, performing in nursing homes around the way up in pricing depending on the features and finishes area and other events in our county. Her name is Helen you choose to add. With so many buttons and keys, it is Kiesel. amazing to watch her play, but I cannot imagine figuring Helen currently resides with her husband, Bob in out all those buttons and keys without looking at what Haubstadt, but originates from the Hornville area south of you’re doing.

Haubstadt. Helen grew up across from the old tavern and Helen has quite the collection of accordions to show dance hall in that area. She would hear the old music and off. Over the years she has given some to family polka songs and fell in love with the sound. members, but still has many at her disposal at home for As a child, a neighbor friend of hers named Neil Kraft, her performances. Some she has gone are Chicago, played the accordion and helped spark her interest in Michigan and New Jersey to purchase just the right ones learning this complicated instrument. Neil had a band of to suit her needs. his own and he helped her out by talking to Helen’s Helen is well known around our area for playing at our parents to get them on board with her learning this local Veteran events, but she also stays very busy playing instrument that intrigued her so much. Helen eventually at various festivals, fairs, charity events, her church and started taking lessons on the accordion around age nine nursing homes from Princeton to Evansville. Some are in Haubstadt, from a nun named Sister Johnette. about to hit her 20th year of playing for them. The Her parents made her take piano lessons for a while Tennessee Waltz and You Are My Sunshine seem to be

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the two most requested songs from her fans. A normal schedule for her playing in just nursing homes alone is 18 different dates per month.

Her music career definitely keeps her young. She normally plays for three hours at a time, not even wanting to take a break! Accordions look very heavy, she said they weigh on average about 20 pounds, but she pulls it off without trouble and said, she doesn’t know what she would do without it.

Helen offered some advice for anyone looking to get into playing an accordion. She said, “Get a little one to start with” and “get books on it.” Her grandkids tell her you can now learn to play them on online, and lucky for those kids they have a sweet grandmother with so many accordions to share. She has worked on teaching her 17 grandkids to play the accordion over the years in between their many activities.

Helen’s love of playing the accordion is unmistakable.

She lights up with a big smile when performing. You can tell what a rewarding career it has been for her. She told me stories of raising her kids and that once they were grown, she was able to perform more out in public, which expanded her musical career to what it is today.

Most of Helen’s bookings are regularly scheduled events or by word of mouth. If you are lucky enough to catch her playing at an event, or even at her church, say hello and chat with her about this interesting instrument.

She is full of stories to share!

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Recently, Princeton resident and combat veteran, Chris MacKay conducted the 2nd Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Southern Indiana Team meeting at the Princeton American Legion. The Sheep Dog Impact Assistance organization is a nationally recognized nonprofit that engages our nation’s military and first responder heroes in continued service opportunities.

They conduct disaster relief missions for areas all around the country affected by natural disasters, as well as take veterans and first responders on outdoor adventure trips all over the country and provide holiday assistance to those heroes in need. They believe that “Helping Others is a Way of Life” and “Helping is Healing”.

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Story & Photos: Jancey Smith

With the advancements of technology, especially in the digital era, many businesses have changed the way they create a product. The print industry went from shooting images to film and developing it on plates, to sending computer generated images to an output source. The same can be said of printing images on clothing.

One of the best examples of the evolution of reproducing an image on a shirt is CHIPS in Fort Branch. For 40 years, Chip Shrode has been a pioneer in the business of custom clothing. The small colorful shop in South Gibson puts out about 800 custom shirts a day, shipping nationwide, with only eight, hardworking employees.

It’s not always been that way. In 1979, Chip opened a T-shirt shop near the Emerson Hotel, off the square in Chip and Jackie go over an order.

Princeton called, “Chip’s Shirts and Sounds”. He sold records and made T-shirts with heat press transfers. As with any new, cutting edge venture, he had a lot to learn about inks, drying, color and the business itself. One example of the learning curve was when Chip used a purple design on top of a white T-shirt and the ink bled through to the back of the shirt. Oops! There’s always a lot of trial and error during any business start up.

Not to be deterred, Chip continued with the vision of making customized T-shirts not only creatively but economically. His next move was to occupy a part of

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Creative artwork adorns the outside of the building.

the Reinhart Insurance building that was located on Main Street, behind the old JC Penny building, (beside where Breaker’s is today). Business really seemed to take off after IU won the NCAA championship in 1987.

Everyone wanted a shirt with the last winning shot on it. The tradition of a T-shirt to commemorate a sporting event continues to this day. On the interior walls of CHIPS, hangs an assortment of sports T-shirts such as Titan Football shirts, Softball Championship Tees and Jackie Young’s achievements.

With the advent of computers, new business opportunities began to emerge.

Chip bought his first Apple computer in 1985-’86. After attending a trade show in New Orleans, he came back with ideas. Soon however, it was time to move the business to a new location so there was room to expand. In 1997, Chip found a new home for the growing business in Ft. Branch, just off Highway 41.

After considerable research into digital printing, the first machine was installed in 2005.

It came all the way from Israel.

The next step was when the Richard is Chip’s website SellMyTees,com “right hand” by keeping opened in 2008. the orders organized.

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In simplest terms, the website allows on-line orders for either retail individuals or clubs and organizations to buy custom T-shirts and sell them as fund-raisers. One of the first ventures in T-shirt fund-raising was the Owensville baseball league. They ordered shirts at a price, set their mark up and raised about $500 for the league. Over the last six-eight years, CHIPS has donated on average $25,000 per year back to the community.

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Chip views this as a partnership. His company is promising to deliver a specific product to help members of the community and he hopes they continue to support his business. Although the sales are international, he’d like to bring back some of the focus to Gibson County with specials. Even though he was raised in Evansville and

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graduated from Reitz High School and U of E, Gibson County is where Chip’s heart and home have been for years. He and his wife, Nona, live in Haubstadt, they raised their daughters, Audra and Alisha here, and are notable members of the community. It’s all about partnerships.

As always, Chip has plans. One of the future goals is to produce 1,000 orders a day. This would require two shifts and more jobs, but they have the space and initiative to keep growing. Forty years after a humble beginning, CHIPS has three departments - screen, digital and embroidery, as well as the SellMyTees.com on-line service that just keeps growing. His crew believes that as the company grows, so do they and it’s a philosophy that will help this local business grow for years to come.

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Friday, May 17th, was the day the new Edward Jones office opened its doors on the square in Princeton on Hart Street near Byers Accounting.

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Crickett’s Diner Gets New Look Crickett’s Diner on W. State Street in Princeton is sporting new siding on the west side of the building as well as a brand new sign.

School is out for summer! With this joyous occasion for children and teens everywhere, comes the flood of papers and assignments left in their desks and lockers all year. What to do with all of this paper? Bring it to any of our regular sites to recycle! (This means you too, teachers and school staff!) After a year of working hard, let’s give an extra boost to our environment!

According to EPA: Worldwatch Institute, for every ton of paper made from recycled materials, we save about 7,000 gallons of water, 17 mature trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, and 4,000 kilowatts of energy. What do the numbers mean and why are they important? It all means that producing recycled paper requires 60% of the energy used to make paper from virgin wood pulp which saves 17 mature trees!

When paper gets dumped into the landfill, it lets off methane as it breaks down. This is a helpful byproduct in compost, but it proves harmful in the landfill as it combines with other gases produced from all other materials. The more we recycle and purchase recycled paper, the cheaper it becomes! Recycling paper saves money, energy, and resources. Bring your paper to Gibson County Solid Waste and we will get it to the paper recycle mills! Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Gibson County Solid Waste Locations and Hours

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Approximately 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized.

These are facts from the ASPCA website. Although these numbers are spread nationwide, there is more that can be done to lower these numbers as well as prevent stray animal populations from getting out of control, but it takes a village of community support.

Back in 2003, upon accepting the position of Director at the Gibson County Animal Services Shelter, Brenda Foley was advised that the shelter was at a 70% euthanasia rate. Brenda’s reply was simply, “We can do better.”

The shelter was established in 1996. It is partially funded by the county, but the remaining expenses are paid through public donations and community support.

It is not just a place for lost or unwanted animals or the old idea of a “dog pound.” There are other services provided to our county’s pet population that you may not know about.

Immunization clinics provide vaccines at a low cost to those who cannot easily afford the yearly trips to the veterinarian’s office. This service helps keep those pets in need, properly vaccinated and healthy.

They also offer a pet food bank for those who might be going through a tough time trying to afford to live and keep their pet fed properly, too. This is a service they want to expand and take on the road to visit different areas of our county to further spread some help to these animals in need.

One of my favorite services they offer, is for someone who is subjected to domestic abuse. If you are staying in a bad situation because you do not want to lose your pet or would have to live somewhere that pets are not allowed and have to give up your pet, the shelter is there to help! They will accept your pet free of charge and find it a suitable temporary foster home until you can get back on your feet and get setup in a better environment where you can once again have your beloved furry friend!

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They will also handle euthanasia for an animal you own because it is time for the animal to pass, maybe due to old age, disease, or unrepairable injury. The animals’ quality of life and well-being is at the forefront of their mission. They fully believe in humanely stopping an animals’ suffering. Brenda’s commitment to these animals needing to be put down is this, “They gave the best years of their life – I owe it to them to be the last pair of eyes they see.”

In recent years the shelter has become a limited kill shelter. “No kill” is a term that is all too often an impossible reality for shelters to achieve. This is due to the fact that there are many animals that must be euthanized for various reasons like health issues, old age, serious injury or dangerous animals that have caused serious injury. Brenda stated that they do not euthanize simply for lack of space and when they get full, they get creative! Many rescue groups are a big part of this effort to get animals adopted out and find loving forever homes. Some animals will stay six months or even a year in some cases. They will not euthanize an animal that is fully adoptable and thankfully it has been many years since they have used euthanasia as a protocol for lack of space.

The animal residents at the shelter are lucky to have a variety of veterinarians in our county that jump in to help with many of the animals’ emergencies and illnesses. Gibson County Animal Services also carries a DEA controlled drug license and an Indiana state pharmacy license. This allows them to treat many common illnesses that pass through the shelter from time to time. Cats often come in with upper respiratory issues and the shelter is qualified to treat these issues as well as basic wound care. They are able to perform a lot of in-house treatment, but they do not do any surgical procedures.

Volunteers are a huge help around the shelter. Some come almost every day and walk the dogs on leashes which helps train them to be good companions, while providing them regular human interaction to keep them

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Many volunteers also come to sit in the cat room and play with each cat to give them the same human interaction and socialization that is important for their little personalities to develop into sweet, loving, cuddly companions.

Shelter workers rely heavily on the kindness of the community who want to come play with and train the animals because they are busy taking care of the day to day issues and keeping the shelter to the level of cleanliness they require to keep sickness down in the shelter. Volunteers are very much appreciated and they encourage others to look into volunteering options available by stopping in and inquiring. This is definitely some volunteering I personally can get behind. I cannot think of anything more rewarding than helping make an animal the best it can be for its new family to love forever.

So why are all these animals ending up in the shelters? Director Brenda Foley estimates that 90% of the calls they get are for animals running at large.

Gibson County has a county wide leash law that many residents do not abide by. This applies in town and in the country. The good news is that more animals are being claimed by their owners, which Brenda attributes to Facebook and the help of the community sharing the posts to get the word out to faster and get our furry babies back in their own homes sooner than later.

The shelter employees understand that pets do get loose. It is bound to happen at some point. Dogs can sometimes dig out of their yard. Other times the underground fence system’s batteries go dead before you may realize it is time to change them. Educating the public is an initiative the shelter takes very seriously. If you are having issues with an escaping animal and you are making obvious attempts to keep your pet in, they will help with ideas, resources and information to help keep your pet safe and secure.

Our shelter also gets many neglect calls. They explained that often this too is due to lack of education or resources. The shelter will respond and assess the situation. They do not just automatically take someone’s

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animal if there are options to make the situation better for the animal and the owner. They get donations of dog houses from time to time, so if the animal is of proper size and coat for outdoor living, they can provide a dog house and straw for the dog.

Many citizens have good intentions but are limited financially or don’t have the time needed for an animal.

Some senior citizens on a fixed income are having to choose between their own food to survive or the animal’s needs. The right choice may be to surrender the animal to a new home. Our shelter workers understand these circumstances happen and want to help. If they can provide food, they will. If they can provide shelter, they will.

Animal bites can be a problem call they get as well. If your dog bites someone, there is an Indiana state statute requiring the animal to be put on a 10-day quarantine. If you opt to have the shelter provide the quarantine there is a daily boarding charge of $15 per day. There are options for you to do the quarantine at home, but a Board of Health officer will come out and explain the requirements that must be met to handle this. Once the restrictions are adhered to, the animal will be released after the 10-day quarantine.

If it becomes necessary to remove the animal from a bad situation, or an aggressive animal that has caused injury, law enforcement is always involved. Law enforcement must be the ones to impound the animal and the shelter then takes possession to assess the animal and treat its needs.

Gibson County Animal Services normal business hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am until 4pm. If you would like to come by to check out adoptable animals, sign up for volunteer options or drop off a much-needed donation of some sort, there will be staff there to help you.

Some of the donations that are the most helpful to the shelter include: Monetary donations, gift cards, dog and cat foods that are new or broken open, fleece blankets (no large comforters), cleaning supplies, paper towels, heavy duty trash bags, sturdy dog houses, kennel panels for outdoor dogs, dog and cat toys, collars, leashes, pet dishes, laundry detergent, garden

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Sponsoring a shelter animal for spay, neuter or other medical procedures needed to keep animal populations under control and is another valuable gift you can give an animal, imaking that animal ready for adoption. They very much need and appreciate all community support.

Some people choose to give to the National Humane Society or other national organizations for animals. Keep in mind when you donate to your local shelter your dollars are 100% staying in your own community. Our local shelter receives no funding from any national organizations.

Even though their main source of income comes from the county, it does not fully cover payroll or remaining expenses needed to pay for operation of the facility. They survive on donations for the day to day expenses. When you rely on donations that are not guaranteed funding, they will still need more community support.

About 10 years ago, society started to change and push for much less euthanasia for our stray animal population. We need to remember as a whole is that this comes with increased costs for longer term care while the animals wait for their forever home. The community should keep this in mind, and alert the leaders as to how they propose to increase income to handle this need.

I have to say this is the first interview that actually made me cry. Hearing about the stories and situations the animals and the employees deal with on a daily basis in their efforts to help our furry population can be heartbreaking. Brenda repeated many times that they have “a duty and responsibility to that animal first, that is consistent with humane standards: food, water and necessary medical care.”

There are many misconceptions about our shelter and many other shelters. Brenda advised, “It is not just about policing.” They have shifted focus onto the owners of animals in need, by providing education and resources to keep the animals in the homes they already know and love. They want to give you options to help.

The shelter has many upcoming events. In June, the have a Cruzin’ For Critters Car Show on the 23rd..

I encourage everyone to consider looking into volunteering and donating in whatever way possible to these beautiful animals housed in the Gibson County Animal shelter. After talking with Director Brenda Foley and board President Sharon Werne, I have even more appreciation for what they do for the animals that need help. I intend to make more effort to donate in many ways including time and money to help animals find homes, eat well and be comfortable. If every person gave $10-$20 per month, it all adds up and can be a blessing to the lives staring back at you in those enclosures waiting for their “person” to come in and find them. Because if those doors close....who loses?

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The Salad Bar Tradition

It’s safe to say that many of us have food traditions. They could be a special holiday dish, like the 7-Up Cranberry Salad that I make for my dad each Thanksgiving, or maybe it’s a German chocolate birthday cake. Traditions can be good and it’s nice to pass them on to others.

The Hillside United Methodist Church in Princeton has had a food tradition that started back in 1986, when it was the Faith Methodist Church. Through different church mergers, pastors and volunteers, the “Salad Bar” continues. There was a brief five-year hiatus due to circumstances, but they brought the Salad Bar back.

On the first day of May, volunteers gathered at Hillside Church and began the task of making the old Connaway Frances Barr was busy making grape salad.

Market’s locally re-known Ham Salad and Cheese Spread under the direction of Mike Watkins, the keeper of the recipes. This in itself was an all day event. They worked from 8 am - 3 pm to make 200 pounds of Ham Salad and 80 pounds of Cheese Spread to sell as entrees and carryout for the luncheon held on Friday the 3rd.

Twenty volunteers worked during the three day event and on Thursday, they made a variety of other salads and deviled eggs for the luncheon. When someone says salad and a person thinks of lettuce, tomato and croutons - well, this is not that kind of salad. There are ALL kinds of salads. When you think outside the box, the list is long - Pasta, Jell-O, Pea, Seven Layer, Taco, Seafood, BLT, Potato, and the list goes on and on. It’s quite a challenge to come up with enough salads to feed 400 and plenty of varieties to do it.

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Ham Salad? Well, it’s a 75-year-old secret recipe, that’s made to taste and not written down. It was passed on to Mike who grew up working in the market for his uncle Mike, who was a Navy man. At first the market’s butcher, George Lynn, made the ham salad, but then Mike’s uncle took over the job and it was passed on to Mike. The small grocery was located at 609 S. Main Street in Princeton.

Mike estimated that the crew at Hillside used about 175 pounds of meat with mayonnaise and relish to make all that Ham Salad. They would make batches in 10 pounds bowls and Mike would have to taste test to make sure the proportions were correct. His eyes were about crossed with the constant tasting. It was hard for the volunteers to not work from a recipe.

Jeannie Robbins offered and Mike Watkins confirmed that It’s more of a meat spread than a pure ham salad - it’s a mix of shaved ham, bologna, pickle and pimento loaf with Miracle Whip. Mike told the story of how Bethel Church had some leftover hams once and asked that Connaway’s make their ham salad using only the hams provided.

Mike said that he thought, “It was just awful, too salty and the texture wasn’t right at all.” He also went on to

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tell how once a food inspector came into the market and wanted his uncle to change the name from Ham Salad to Meat Salad because even though it was all pork products, it wasn’t technically all ham. That didn’t go over well with Mike’s uncle and in the nicest terms, the man was told to leave and not come back.

Connaways Market was a small local grocery store that delivered groceries and ran credit for its customers. After so many years, they were like family.

When Mike’s uncle’s health began to fail, Mike took over the market. Even though they outlasted Kroger and Key Market, they just couldn’t compete with the buying power of the bigger chains. So when Buehler’s came to town, Mike had to close the market on November 3, 1984. It was very hard to say goodbye to customers that were like family. But the ham salad and cheese spread recipe lived on.

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1 lb. ground beef The Hillside Salad Bar was brought back by the 1/2 onion, diced (optional) request of church members and the community 1 clove garlic, chopped responded in agreement and delight. The church 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded Taco or Mexican cheese parking lot and sanctuary were filled. There were 1 can (15.5 oz.) kidney beans, well drained about 300 lunches served including carryout and 1/4 - 1/2 bag Nacho Cheese Doritoes, crushed they raised over $4,000 for the church. It was a 2-3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped good tradition brought back that the community 1/2 head iceburg lettuce supported.

1 tsp. chili powder and/or paprika For many years salt and pepper the Salad Bar sold Optional: out quickly, but this 1 medium green or red pepper, chopped year the crew 1 small can black olives, drained planned ahead.

PreparationLooking back, they Put ground beef in skillet and brown for about 5 wished the minutes. Add onion, garlic and sprinkle of salt and pepper. community didn’t Stir to combine and cook until meat is done. Drain and let think they had to be cool. (This can be done ahead and reheated.) there right at opening.

In large bowl, tear lettuce into bite sized chunks. In There was plenty to layers, add meat, cheese and beans. Sprinkle with chili go around. Stay, eat powder and/or paprika, salt and pepper. Gently mix to and visit with friends, combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. there’s plenty and Just before serving add crushed nacho chips and mix. even some to take Top individual servings with dressing if desired. Serves 6. home. They hope to Note: This is not a make ahead dish, it’s best fresh or see you next year.

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Hilltop Opens as the White River Inn

The crew from the Ohana Hilltop have moved down the road and now occupy the White River Inn. They had a “soft opening’ on Saturday, May 18th.

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Backyard Birds

By Guest Writer, Shawn Keith

If you have a Northern Mockingbird in your backyard you will clearly know it. This bird has a very prominent attitude that cannot be missed.

If you live in an area with open mowed ground and shrubby vegetation, hedges, fruiting bushes or thickets, you could possibly have one of these mimics for a neighbor. Now, some folks might not be a fan with their continual singing that sometimes goes well into the night.

These birds have been known to have a repertoire with as many as 200 songs. They have been known to have mimicked frog sounds and car horns. If you are sleeping with your bedroom windows open, well, I am sure you can imagine a language of your own.

When foraging on the ground, it prefers grassy areas rather than bare spots. Northern Mockingbirds eat mainly insects in summer but switch to eating mostly fruit in fall and winter. Among their prey are beetles, earthworms, moths, butterflies, ants, bees, wasps, grasshoppers, and sometimes small lizards.

They can be found alone or in pairs throughout the year. They make themselves easily visible, sitting and singing atop shrubs, trees, utility lines, fences, and poles. When the male Mockingbird is claiming his

territory he will sit atop a fence post or telephone pole and leap into the air flipping over multiple times. Now if this is a guaranteed method of attracting the opposite sex, I’m sure we would have a few young men in our communities with busted arms.

On the ground, the Mockingbird will walk, run, and hop along the ground, tail cocked upwards, grabbing at prey on the ground or snatching insects just over the grass. The Northern Mockingbird is aggressive throughout the year. Females typically fend off other female Mockingbirds, while males confront male intruders. Males disputing territory boundaries fly toward each other, land near the boundary, and face off, silently hopping from one side to another. Eventually, one bird retreats and the other chases it a short ways.

Mockingbirds are also territorial around other bird species as well as dogs and cats.

These birds have a very protective personality so, if you or your pet venture too close to their nest site they will let you know. You could be chased, swooped, or verbally harassed. I’ve been on the receiving end of this display several times as well as witnessing our cat who was clearly loving the attention and of course the potential of a possible catch.

With all the personality they have going for them it is hard to ignore them. They will get your attention, one way or another!

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Gardening Goodies

Asparagus Fern - AF (Sprengeri Fern)

Asparagus Ferns are a common plant for filler in planters and/or in a hanging basket. These plants are native to South Africa. They are really not ferns at all but rather a member of the lily family. The name asparaggus fern comes from the fact that the new growth resembles tiny asparagus spears. They can grow over 2’-3’ wide overall with cascading trailers 2’-3’ in length. The long graceful trailers are covered in tiny needles like bright green leaves. Also, as an added bonus there are small white flowers that eventually turn into red berries. But be careful, there are little sharp thorns hidden among the green and are difficult to see until.....OUCH!!! they find you! *AFs are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children.

Light-These plants grow best in bright direct light coming from the east, west or north, facing window. If your fern isn’t in enough light, it won’t grow as well and may develop yellow tendrils.

Water-Asparagus Ferns like to be kept damp especially during the Spring, Summer and early Fall. If not kept damp, quite often the small needle like leaves turn yellow and fall off. They also like higher humidity, as a general rule. If the humidity is not high enough, the small needle like leaves will fall off.

Fertilize-Fertilize your plant every other week, instead of the usual watering. Use a good all purpose fertilizer.

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Repotting & Propagating-It prefer to be root bound.

However, once your plant begins to send roots out of the drainage holes or the root ball begins to raise up in the pot, you know it’s time to repot. While you’re repotting, this is a good time to propagate your Asparagus Fern.

To propagate, make sure the soil is damp. This makes it easier to divide. Take a really sharp knife and cut down through the root ball, dividing it in half. Then divide each half into halves. If you’d like more divisions, cut these halves in half, for a total of 8 pieces. Take a 5”6” sized pot, put about an inch of drainage material in the bottom of the pot. Then put about 1”-2” of potting soil on top of the drainage material. Take your division and place in the center of the pot. Place potting soil all around the root ball, pressing it down firmly. Place your newly repotted fern in a plant saucer and water thoroughly. Place in a sunny location and keep damp.

Spring/Summer is the best time to divide and repot your plant.

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Moores got busy with plans to divide the building into Some people have gifts, other people have callings. three separate living quarters. The work was done in There are those who use their gifts and follow their stages and they opened the doors to calling all in one. This could be said of “Moore Like Home” in February of Mike and Brenda Moore. They have a 2016. Their vision was living quarters gift for taking a building and creating a for seniors that didn’t want the burden living space that’s suited for seniors. and responsibilities of home This had been an underlying idea ownership, but didn’t require assisted with the couple for a few years, but living in a nursing home. It’s a way to when Brenda’s mother wanted to live independently with return to Princeton she needed a place accommodations. suitable for her abilities. After her Each one has one bedroom, bath husband died, she didn’t want to be a and a large open living room/kitchen bother to her daughter and wanted a The commonn room. area.

There is a place of her own again. However, she common laundry room and shared didn’t want yard work or stairs. community room that is a meeting The Moores own some houses in Tower Heights, place for the residents, with a kitchen near where the old Forest Del nursing home used to be and family room area for all to share. by the hospital. These were turned into updated single What makes these senior-friendly is family homes. Mike really contemplated redoing the that there are hand rails placed near vacant nursing home with the extra spaces going showers and in the bathroom, there towards offices, but didn’t get the chance. The building are no stairs and the closets slide on was torn down. a rail instead of open, in case the use In 2015, they found a spot that would work perfectly as a spacious living area for seniors. On Heights Chapel of a walker is needed. In the kitchen and bath, all of the counters are Road, south of Princeton, the old Doulos Ministries curved instead of at a right angle to building that occupies two acres, came up for sale. The Sliding closet doors

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The Moore’s don’t consider these apartments, but a triplex of over 3,600 square feet. There’s a large backyard with small decks for each unit. The driveway Brenda & Mike Moore also circles so there’s no need to back out onto the road and snow removal is not their problem. Everything is taken care of with rent.

Utilities, appliances, yard work, repair and maintenance all are included. The only expenses are the resident’s option of television (cable) and phone.

The units are not income based or government subsidized, which cuts down on red tape and income requirements. The only real stipulations are no smoking and no pets. As landlords they’ve had a few bad experiences they don’t want to repeat.

Some of the residents at Moore Like Home Mike and Brenda’s motto is that “We won’t rent anything we wouldn’t live in.

We want to rent nice places to nice people.” With the way their residents fuss over the pair, and they way the Moores watch over the seniors, it’s a nice match for senior-friendly independent living.

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Sports I nsider

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H abitat G olf Scram ble For the last six years, Habitat for Humanity combined with other counties and held a golf scramble. This was the first year that they brought it back to Gibson County and held it themselves on May 16th, at the Princeton Country Club. There were seven teams of four, with prizes going to the top three teams. Through company sponsors and generous donations, Gibson County’s Habitat was able to The guys from Kirchner Building raise over $3,300 that will stay here in the county.

Center volunteered their time to cook.

The newest house should be completed in mid-June and Gibson County’s Habitat is still looking for a spot in South Gibson. As always, volunteers are appreciated.

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County Recorder, Tonya Thompson and family.

Recently Gibson County Recorder Tonya Thompson and her staff entered a contest among 42 Indiana County Recorders and won 1st place. The winner was decided by factoring in the size of the county by the number of new sign ups divided by the county population. This past year Recorder Tonya Thompson entered the Third Annual Property Fraud Alert contest. This was their 2nd year entering the contest after Recorder Thompson changed to a new online records system in June, 2017.

They were awarded awarded a trophy and free lunch of their choice in early May. Property Fraud Alert is a free service provided to alert subscribers via email or phone each time a document is recorded with their name on it in the participating County Recorder’s office.

Protecting consumers’ information and real estate property are top priorities for Recorder Thompson and her staff. “The threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft crimes continue to rise, and all too often victims are unaware their homes or identity have been stolen,” says Tonya. While Property Fraud Alert does not prevent fraud from happening; it provides an early warning system for property owners.

Property Fraud Alert is available by subscription on the web at www.propertyfraudalert.com or by calling 1800-728-3858. You may also contact the Gibson County Recorder at (812)385-3332 with inquiries.

Guns & Ammo

This month, allow me to begin with perhaps the oldest and most worn-out cliché in the book… “Some good things are worth waiting for.” In 2015, the U.S. Congress directed the Department of Veterans Affairs to create and issue an identification card, by which veterans might validate their honorable service in order to take advantage of discounts and services from local businesses and merchants. Prior to this directive, veterans were forced to carry a folded-up copy of their military discharge in their pocket, or some other impractical means of proving their honorable service.

Nearly two years later, in late 2017, the V.A. was finally prepared to launch their web-based system to comply with this directive. Upon initial activation in November of that year, the system was so overwhelmed with requests that it immediately crashed and became completely unusable. It was not until early this year (2019) that the system was restored and capable of accepting applications. So, nearly four years later, I’m happy to report from personal experience, that it is now operational and actively issuing cards to veterans.

While there certainly is no prohibition against applying, this card is not necessary for anyone who possesses a V.A. Healthcare ID Card or retired military identification card. These cards serve the same purpose and will work fine.

You may apply for a card at…https://www.va.gov/ records/get-veteran-id-cards/. If you experience any difficulty at all, as with any other topic, I’d be happy to assist you. Call me or stop by the Courthouse Annex North for assistance. It is my honor to serve you.

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The Closing of Gibson General’s Skilled Nursing

“Caring For Kids” Summer Lunch Program Begins

Photos: Jancey Smith

With summer right around the corner, Since the 1960’s, Gibson it’s time to think about how children who General Hospital has had a 45 receive free or reduced-priced lunch in school will eat bed, skilled nursing unit on the healthy while school is out. Each year the U.S. 5th floor. This spring it was Department of Agriculture partners with local announced that the facility organizations like Caring for Kids to provide free meals to would be closing. Everyone was children when school is out for the summer. Caring for given 90 days notice to help Kids will provide meals May 28th through August 1st. make the transition easier for This summer, meals will be served at Lafayette Park both residents and employees, @ Shelter #5, Princeton Creek Apartments, St. so they could relocate at a Joseph Catholic School cafeteria and Princeton Fire comfortable pace.

Station on White Church Road every Tuesday and As of May 22nd, all 38 Thursday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. There are no residents were moved to other Jamie Earnst & Susan income requirements or registration, and any child under Frazier will both transfer to nearby facilities, 75% of them age 18 may come and eat. the 4th floor at Gibson within the county. There were Community volunteers are needed throughout the General.

36 workers on the 5th floor summer to help prepare and serve meals, supervise who’s jobs were displaced. Many of them went to nearby children, and do outreach in the community. Background nursing homes or transferred to the 4th floor of the screening and training are required to participate. For hospital, and 90% stayed within the county. To help their more information about Caring for Kids or the Summer employees, Gibson General held a job fair April 15th.

Food Service Program, contact Jeannie Robbins (812) Since the medical field is one in such demand, there 779-6227. This institution is an equal opportunity were options available. provider.

Even though the facility had a 90% occupancy rate, there had been a decline over the last year and a half.

There has been an increase in the demand for “swing beds”, which allows extended recovery time in a hospital bed. People also tend to prefer a more contemporary and less clinical setting. Because of the 5th floor’s layout, it wasn’t feasible to update it to be both contemporary and residential.

As one employee The box at Princeton Presbyterian St. Joe’s Blessing Box quoted, “Sometimes Two local churches have begun a “Blessing Box” change is hard, even if Sasha Pierson will be going to program and hope other churches will join them in helping it’s the right thing to do”. Transcendent Healthcare in Owensville those less fortunate. While the “food stamp” program provides food, it does not help with other essential items like personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies.

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Andy Griffith Show Rerun Watchers Club(Andy’s Cuzzins) Meets the 2nd Tuesday night of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Fairview Presbyterian Church; off of Hwy. 64 East. Come enjoy a relaxing time watching the Andy Griffith Show and step back into a time where life was simple.

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Senior Food Boxes Coming to The Oakland City Library

The Oakland City-Columbia Twp. Public Library in conjunction with the Tri-State Food Bank and the Indiana State Department of Health are working to help seniors gain access to nutritious foods in the form of a “Senior Food Box.” The program, officially titled the USDA’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program, (CSFP) provides a monthly food box that contains a variety of items including juice, cheese, vegetables, and fruit. The food will be packaged and delivered by the Food Bank to the library for participants to pick up. Participation in the program is limited to Gibson County residents age 60+ and have an income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. Currently, for a 1 person household that level equates to roughly $1354/month.

A limited number of boxes will be available, but Library Director, Julie Elmore is delighted to begin this service and become a host site for the CSFP. “We recognize there is a need for seniors to have access to quality healthy food, especially when funds are limited.

We also recognize that the library is an easy location for participants to pick-up their boxes.” Elmore will host an application sign up day on June 5th at 10 am in the library. Applicants will need to bring a photo ID and proof of income eligiblity. Please contact the library at 812749-3559 for more information.

OC Summer Food Program for Kids Begins East Gibson School Corporation will again host the Summer Food Service Program, which is offered Monday-Friday, May 28-June 21. Breakfast will be Served from 8-9 a.m. and lunch 11-Noon.

For more information call East Gibson School Central Office 812-749-4755

Princeton Moose Lodge Helps Local Photo Jancey Smith

On Saturday, Mary 4th, the Princeton Moose Lodge #354 held various fundraiser activities to help Kim Stratman, who is fighting breast cancer. There was a cookout, bake sale and karoke. They presented Kim with a check for $3,300.

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“Universe of Stories” launches Monday, June 3, 9am!

JUNE 2019 SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Pre-registration for special programs begins on June 3 at 9am: adult programs upstairs, youth downstairs Mon. 3

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Family 1-3pm: Kick Off! Face Painting, Craft, & Refreshments. Pick up your reading logs! Pre-register for special programs!

Adults– register upstairs and pick up bonus entry sheet at the front desk!

LAFAYETTE PARK Family 10-11am Larry Battson Large Animal Program!

See a baboon, snake, & more!

Larry and his wife, Cheryl, have rescued animals since 1979.

Local Interest Program 6pm Sculptor Bob Zasadny Learn about the history of sculpture!

See samples of Bob’s work and also learn how he creates them!

Geared toward Ages 14+

Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Weekly program geared to children in grades 3 and up. Different games will be played each week: board games, Xbox & outdoor games.

Gravity Games!

Mon. 10

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Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft

Pet Meteor or Space Rocks

Tues. 11

Wed. 5

K-5/Family 10-11am Meteorologist, Stacey May Meet Gibson County resident and WEHT meteorologist, Stacey May!

Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Weekly program geared to children in grades 6 and up.

Themed activity and snacks.

Teens create pet space rocks or meteors.

Wed. 12

LAFAYETTE PARK

Family 10-11am Silly Safaris, Coyote Chris ALIENS: really weird animals!

Tues. 18

LAFAYETTE PARK

Family 10-11am: Perry Warren Magic Show!

Ages 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

Ages 9-12, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

Local Interest Program 6pm Ray Boomhower Presents: Tragedy at Pad 24 - Gus Grissom and the Apollo 1 Fire Learn about Grissom’s life from growing up in Mitchell, IN to his selection as one of the original 7 Mercury astronauts and the Apollo 1 tragedy that took his life.

Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Grades 3+. Mind Challenge Games

MUST have pre-registered.

Mon. 24

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Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft: Planet Printing Ages 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

MUST have pre-registered.

Local Interest Program 6pm Bruce Johnson Presents: Hoosiers in Flight Lives and careers of Hoosier astronauts that were involved with the NASA space program.

LIBRARY

Ages 9-12, 2-3pm Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

MUST have pre-registered.

Adult (ages 12+) 5:15-8pm Paper Chase Door Hangings MUST pre-register and pay on June 3, 9am. $10 per person.

Choose your summer themed shape when you register.

Wed. 19

Ages 13+ 6pm:Weaving Class part 2 of 2. Must have pre-registered.

Matching Veterans with Service Dogs 6pm. Learn about the process and how it helps with recovery & PTSD.

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Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Grades 3+ Popping Planets

Local Interest Program 6pm Bruce Johnson Presents- Belle Gunness: Indiana’s Most Notorious Serial Killer. Reported to have murdered more than 40 between 1884-1908.

LIBRARY

Ages 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

MUST have pre-registered.

Ages 9-12, 2-3pm Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

MUST have pre-registered.

Adult 5:15-8pm Paper Chase Canvas Painting MUST pre-register and pay on June 3, 9am. $10 per person.

Ages 12+

Ages 9-12, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young! MUST have pre-registered.

Thur. 20

Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity Wacky Creatures

Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Constellations & Mythology

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Creative Writing Club 6pm All ages and skill levels welcome. Special local author visit: Peggy Trotter.

K-5/Family 10-11am Purdue Extension Office Nutrition of Astronauts

Wed. 26

Crocheting Club 6pm Open to all ages and skill levels! No registration needed.

Bring your supplies and snacks!

Meet new friends who share your interests.

LIBRARY

Thur. 27

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K-5/Family 10-11am Purdue Extension Program Google Expeditions to Space

Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity Our Home Earth

Ages 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

MUST have pre-registered.

Ages 9-12, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

MUST have pre-registered.

Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Trajectory Trials

Teen Movie Matinee 2pm Ages 13+ Five Feet Apart

Adult 5:15-8pm: Paper Chase Paint Pouring. Must pre-register & pay $5 on June 3, 9am.

Extreme Couponers 6pm Learn how to use coupons to save you money! All ages.

Family 10-11am: Monte Skelton– 1 Man Band!

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Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm

MUST have pre-registered.

Tues. 25

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Grades 6 + Space dreams: sparkles and swirl painting

Pre-register beginning Mon., June 3.

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Family Movie 2pm The Lego Movie: The Second Part. Rated PG. FREE movie, popcorn, and water.

Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity Read with Chickens Christopher and Jennifer MacKay will have chickens Ages 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young! visiting during story time. The story is about Chickens who MUST have pre-registered.

Visit the Library!

Adult 5:15-8pm- Paper Chase 2 part class that includes brief history of String Art. Must pre-register & weaving, choice of weaving project pay on June 3, 9am. $5 per person. with homework.

Mon. 17

Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity Weekly story time for preschool aged children. Themed story time with activity.

Moon Day: painting moon rocks

K-5/Family 10-11am Purdue Extension Office Rockets to the Rescue Outdoor program

AGES 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Spanish with Keshawn Young!

Grades 3+. Lego Challenge Games MUST Pre-register beginning Mon., June 3. Class meets AGES 9-12, 2-3pm: Learn Mondays & Wednesdays, the next Spanish with Keshawn Young! three weeks. Finale party with snacks on Monday, July 1, 2pm. MUST Pre-register beginning Mon., June 3. Meets Tuesdays & ThursKeshawn is a PCHS grad, Class of 2016, & current senior at IU. He is days, the next three weeks. Finale party with snacks, July 2, 2pm. pursuing a degree in liberal studies concentrating on international Ages 13+ 6pm:Weaving Class studies and international law. with Charlotte Hurst: MUST

Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft Paint an alien

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Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft Ready Rockets

Family 10-11am Professor Steve’s Space & Flight Show

Ages 5-8, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

Ages 9-12, 2-3pm: Learn Spanish with Keshawn Young!

K-5/Family 10-11am

Finale Party! MUST have pre-registered.

Finale Party! MUST have pre-registered.

18” Doll Dress Up Party: bring 18” doll. There are outfits, accessories, and favors. Everyone gets one full outfit to keep. Pre-registration required: 17 spots available

Family Movie Night 6pm How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Rated PG

Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Grades 3+ Imagine Planet Chalk Art Challenge

Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Grades 6+ Fireworks Painting

Mon. 8

Tues. 9

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Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft Sun catchers See us at the Fair this week in Merchant Building #3! Register to win a prize donated by First Bank of Princeton.

Space Themed Magic Show

LIBRARY

Take Flight: Birds of Prey Mark Booth See birds of prey that call Indiana their home.

Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Geared for grades 3 and up Splashdown parachute water games. Bring towels!

Wed. 10

The library will be closed today for July 4.

Reminder: Friday, July 12, is the final day to register for the Summer Reading Program!

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K-5/Family 10-11am Build An Alien! Similar to build a bear, just building aliens! Preregister on June 3, 9am. MUST have pre-registered to participate.

Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity Twinkle Stars Creative Writing Club 6pm All ages & skill levels welcome

Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Grades 6+ Star shine

Tomorrow: final day to register for Summer Reading Program!

July 16-25: Come in & see the Apollo 50th Anniversary exhibit on loan from NASA! Mon. 15

LIBRARY

Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft Star Sparkle Constellation Viewers

Adult Movie Matinee 2pm US Rated R: ages 17+ or with parental supervision Adult 5:15-8pm- Paper Chase String Art. Must pre-register & pay on June 3, 9am. $5 per person.

Mon. 22

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Tues. 16

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Family 10-11am Animal Tales Creatures of the Galaxy!

Games & Snacks 3:30-4:30pm Grades 3+ Moon Shot Challenge

Reminder: All entry forms must be turned in by 8pm, Wednesday, July 24!

Tues. 23

LIBRARY

Family 12-1pm Make & Take Craft Galaxy Slime

Family 10-11am Adzooks Puppet Show The Mysterious Long One

Adult (ages 12+) 5:15-8pm Paper Chase Door Hangings MUST pre-register and pay $10 on June 3, 9am. Choose summer themed shape when you register.

Games & Snacks & Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Glo Dance Party: lasers, space mad libs, and galaxy slime

ALL entry forms must be turned in tomorrow, July Grades 3+ 6-7pm: Hot Wheels Track Racing 24, by 8pm! No hours or Different age groups will race for forms will be accepted trophies donated by after 8pm tomorrow.

1st Place Trophies!

Wed. 17

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LIBRARY Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity: Amazing Space: Glow & laser fun!

Thur. 18

K-5/Family 10-11am Christopher and Jennifer MacKay present: Hydroponics!

Learn how to grow plants in water!

Teen Scene 3:30-4:30pm Landing Pad: parachutes and water balloons Adult 5:15-8pm: Paper Chase Canvas Painting MUST pre-register & pay $10, June 3, 9am. Ages 12+

Wed. 24

LIBRARY

K-5/Family 10am-11am Gibson County Animal Shelter Learn how to take care of your pets: food, water, and veterinary care needed to keep them healthy.

Adult 5:15-8pm: Paper Chase Paint Pouring. Must pre-register & pay $5 on June 3, 9am.

Entry Forms due by 8pm today!

Family Movie Matinee 2pm How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Rated PG Free popcorn & Water Crocheting Club 6pm

All ages & skill levels welcome

Thur. 25 LIBRARY Preschool 10-11am Story Hour & Activity Party Planet Extreme Couponers 6pm Learn how to use coupon to save you money! All ages Swim Party Finale 6:30-8:30pm

Finale Party for those who completed 8 hours of reading!

Admit reader & immediate family only. Children 12 & under MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 & over.

No drop offs! Lightning will cause party to be canceled!

All Summer Reading Program hours & all Grand Prize Entry Forms must be turned in by 8pm on Wednesday, July 24! NO HOURS OR FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 8PM ON WED., JULY 24!

Grand Prize winners will be posted at the July 25, Swim Party!

Winners may pick up prizes beginning July 26, 9am, at the library!

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Isaiah’s Third Annual Beauty Pageant

Photo courtesy Jackie Saum On Saturday, May 4th, the Isaiah Project 1:17 held it’s third annual Ashes for Beauty Pageant was held at Hillside United Methodist Church. It included girls 0-21 years from surrounding counties. In a competition between the 43 contestants, the girls raised $2,335 in cash donations plus other items for blessing bags to be handed out to area foster care children.

The ARC Held Award Dinner

Photos: Jancey Smith On Monday, May 6th, the ARC of Gibson County held a banquet at the Princeton Community Middle School cafeteria. There were awards presented in various categories and employees were recognized for years of service. The ARC also acknowledged and thanked community organizations that have helped them like the Knights of Columbus with their annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

Right; Mike and Eva Payne served drinks for the dinner.

Later, Mike received his 5-year employment award.

The royalty of the Beauty for Ashes Pageant put on by the Isaiah 1:17 Project.

Sculpture Dedication Held at Park

Photo: Jancey Smith On Sunday, May 19th, there was a dedication at the Bicentennial Park in Princeton. Bob Zasadny from Oakland City created a sculpture to bring awareness to suicide prevention. The semi colon is to project the idea of a person pausing, but not yet being done.

There were speakers, music and information on suicide prevention available.

Above; Jarrod Bock’s parents accepted his award as TMMI Employee of the Year.

Above: Alex Lang was awarded Resident of the Year.

Left: The Princeton Knights of Columbus were recognized for their support. Last year they raised over $7,000 for the ARC.

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Princeton Yard Sale Drew Shoppers

Vine Street Market was Wet

The annual citywide yard sale in Princeton was held Saturday, May 11th. Morning shoppers found deals, but afternoon shoppers got wet.

The first Saturday of May was a downpour of rain. The spring Vine Street Market was wet and muddy before noon with only a few vendors remaining. Hopefully the fall market will have better luck like last year.

Right; The Paw Paw Patch came prepared with a heater and jacket.

The Gibson and Wabash Filipino-American group held a yard sale on South Hart Street. The funds were to go towards future activities. They had a good early crowd.

Wirth Parks has Playground Dedication

Gibson County Master Gardener’s held a plant sale at Finder’s Keepers’ parking lot, Saturday, May 11th.

On Friday, May 17th, there was a dedication at Wirth Park for the new playground equipment received through the “Revitalize Wirth Park” project. It was headed by Susie Basham, pictured at right. There were many local donors and the school kids helped in the effort.

The Relay for Life team at Princeton’s Hometown IGA was able to raise of $300 before the rain cut loose.

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