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Well hello summer and welcome to the food issue. The last few months we’ve either been cooking more than normal, tending our little gardens to help with the rise in food costs or supporting our local eateries. This month we’ve got updates on the restaurants, recipes for you to try and the history of an interesting dish in the Cooking Corner.

There are also a few feel good stories about local organizations that are here to help. Be sure and catch those details in both the Community Clubs & Organizations and Sports Insider.

In the Business Today you’ll find a business that’s all about helping.

Sometimes we just need a bit of positive tidbits.

Remember as events get back in the swing of things to drop me a line. The section of What’s Happening is growing again.

For now, take a break and grab a cold one for the porch and see what’s new in our little part of the world.

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H istory of the H orseshoe

hubby made us lock our doors. Of course, the I’ve been waiting for a long time to tell youngest got sick one you the story of the Horseshoe. For day and wished she’d those who have never traveled inside the never ventured out of the county. That’s state of Illinois, one may think of the the saga of traveling with family, bottom of a horse’s foot, but oh no, such however that’s not the point of the story. is not the case. This is a heart stopping The real story is about our trip to creation of Springfield, Illinois, that dates Darcy’s Pint. What I discovered through back to the late 1920’s.

Google was a a pub and grill that offered A homemade Horseshoe How would I know this tidbit of Irish fare, (which you don’t find often). Its culinary history? Well because before our Navy girl specialty is a Springfield classic, the Horseshoe. decided to “Go Navy”, she was a gymnast. One year Remember when Kentucky Fried Chicken offered their she qualified for the national competition held in Famous Bowls? That’s an example of “everybody in the Springfield, Illinois. Anytime your kid qualifies for pool,” a layered mixture of their best offerings. The anything on a national level, it’s a big deal. It doesn’t Horseshoe is similar and the variations are limitless, but matter if it’s wrestling, the vocational trades or in this the basic idea is a hamburger between Texas toast, case gymnastics, it’s something cool. topped with crinkle cut fries, covered in cheese sauce So that year our family vacation was a trip to and on some occasions white gravy. Yes it really is that Springfield, to watch her tumble, twist and bounce. It simple. However, as its popularity grew, so did the was an eventful trip. We encountered a torrential variations. Some folks like chili on theirs, others like the downpour on the way and it was so harrowing that I breakfast versions with ham, sausage or bacon and couldn’t see to drive. Then there was the little mishap gravy. For those of us who just can’t eat it all and need with our hotel not being where Google maps told us it a half order, there’s the Pony Shoe. would be and the part of town we found was scary. The This local delicacy was created at the Leland Hotel

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on the corner of Sixth and Capitol by Chef Joe Schweska in the late 1920’s. The Leland was a wellknown hotel in Springfield, built in 1867, was five stories high, and served well-known Americans. The chef was looking for a new lunch item and with the help of his wife, came up with an open-faced sandwich of ham cut from the bone which is the shape of a horseshoe, on toast covered in a Welsh rarebit (cheese) sauce topped and surrounded by potato wedges (the nails). After a time his two assistants moved onto other eateries and tried to lay claim to fame of this culinary creation.

However, the credit goes to Chef Joe and this tradition continues throughout many Springfield eateries and throughout Illinois.

Here in Gibson County, there was one tiny diner that used to serve Horseshoes. Some “trucking friends” brought the idea to their menu for a time. That’s where the picture on the cover originates. Quite honestly, the idea of the Horseshoe isn’t hard at all, it just depends on how hard you want to make it. Of course, I made it harder than need be. You can make any burger of choice, throw cheddar cheese atop crinkle cut fries and have it in no time, but no, not me.

When I redid this creation, I wanted to use seasoned fries for more flavor, which is all well and fine, but the crinkles really are better for grabbing the sauce.

Naturally, I couldn’t do a regular burger, but used one of my son’s favorite burger combinations - the recipe from the French’s® Fried Onion Ring container. I highly recommend these burgers sometime; they’re large and full of flavor. The real trick was the cheese sauce.

Honestly, you could probably warm up some CheezeWhiz or melt Velveeta, but oh no, not me. I tried to make my own sauce from scratch. Well, let’s say it was interesting and the leftovers should make a great batch of mac and cheese. The original sauce called for Old English sharp cheddar, which is not easy to find. It was also highly recommended not to use pre-shredded cheese. There’s a coating on it that prevents it from sticking together so it doesn’t melt properly. (Good to know.) The sauce was fine, but just like stirring a rue for

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gumbo, you stand and stir, and stand and stir, even more so than making gravy. I’d take the easy route almost every time.

Horseshoe Ingredients-

Crinkle cut frozen French fries 8 slices toasted white bread or Texas Toast 8 cooked hamburger patties or baked ham, sliced 1 cup melted cheddar cheese sauce *optional toppings-1/2 cup white gravy or chili **optional meats - sausage patties or bacon slices

Preparation-

Cook French fries according to package directions. Fry hamburgers until done. Heat gravy or chili if using.

On a plate, place toast on plate, top with meat.

Pile fries on top of meat and around plate.

Drizzle with cheese sauce. Add gravy or chili to top if desired.

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Ingredients-

1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 cups milk Broccoli with cheese sauce 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 8 oz. extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated 3/4 cup beer

Preparation-

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Add flour and stir or whisk until well combined.

Whisk in milk, salt, mustard and pepper a bit at a time.

Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until mixture is very thick. Remove from heat and add cheese and Worcestershire. Stir until the cheese is melted.

Return to heat and stir in beer. Cook stirring constantly until mixture just barely reaches a simmer. Do not boil.

Makes about a quart with some leftover for mac and cheese or broccoli/cheese soup.

Cook’s note; The original recipe called for unsalted butter, however I just reduced the amount. It also called for whole milk but I used 2%.

It was also suggested to use an English ale, but I had a bottle of Guinness that was taking up space in the fridge and it was time to go.

A dream of our friends in the February issue, Dillon and Chloe Farmer was to open their own food truck.

That is just what they’ve done in Mt. Carmel. The Two Farmers and Beignets travels to Carmi, Albion and local spots in Mt. Carmel to offer interesting burger creations and beignets.

Princeton Police Officer, Nefty Padilla “took down this 14 patty monster!” according to Dillon.

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Restaurant Updates

Klinker’s Created Entertainment Patio

During the break from dine-in service, Klinker’s Bar and Grill added an outdoor patio space that will have live entertainment and TVs in the future.

R’z Cafe Added Outdoor Seating

An assortment of patio tables were added to R’z parking lot to create seating and distancing. Other restaurants have added picnic tables as well.

Hwy. 64 Closing to Mt. Carmel

According to the Indiana Department of Transportation, Hwy. 64 from 500 feet west of Walmart will close on June 1st until July 31st for road repair. The detour proposed is to travel on Hwy. 41 South to 168 in Fort Branch and go west to Owensville, then take Hwy. 65 North past the Owensville water tower back to Hwy. 64.

For those of us who know the back roads, it would be quicker to take Hwy. 41 South to the intersection of Kiessel Enterprises and Berry Plastics towards Owensville and then turn north onto Hwy. 65 at the Owensville water tower to Hwy. 64. It’s also possible to take White Church Road and run parallel to Hwy. 64 past Signs by Susie and Ritter Farms. This will affect businesses like Koberstein Rentals and Goodwill.

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Susan Bobe’s Gets Dining Room Update & Carpet for 25th Anniversary

Remaining cautious, Susan Bobe’s Pizza hopes to open the dining room June 6th, for their 25 year anniversary. Special pricing will be in effect for the day.

The flooring/carpet upgrade should then be complete.

Taco Tierra Remodels Dining Room

The ever popular drive through continues at Taco Tierra while they remodel their dining room.

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Su m mer Treats Junee B’s in Oakland City has New Owners

Logan’s Soft Serve is Ready for Season

Beth and Russ Green bought the iconic Junee B’s in Oakland City that years ago was a Tasty Freeze. Their opening weekend was set for March 15th, the weekend that Covid struck. They are open now serving shakes, burgers, ice cream and other summer treats.

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If you’re looking for summer treats, Logan’s Soft Serve, located across from the Carriage Inn in Haubstadt, is open Thursday through Saturday from three to seven in the evening.

Frosty Tiger Open and Ready

Located across from the Princeton Aquatic Center on West Brumfield, the Frosty Tiger opened its windows for snow The grand opening of Flora June’s cones and slushies. They are open from Scoop Shoppe is scheduled for Thursay, noon until 7 p.m. seven days a week.

May 28th. It’s located behind the Brickhouse at 104 N. Main in Ft. Branch.

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Sports I nsider K eeping K ids on the B all Field How the Patoka Township Helped Youth Ball Teams

True fans of baseball know what Trustee, Phyllis Ernst and the 7th inning stretch means. It’s a inquired about help. time to take a break between the A great many people innings, to stand, stretch and refill, have never heard of a town much like half time in football or trustee, let alone know basketball. This year, all of what they are capable of baseball seems to be in that 7th doing. One of the many inning stretch - waiting for the things they are responsible game to resume. for is the help of local parks Our local youth sports, baseball and community centers. So and girls softball, like many after reviewing financials, nonprofit groups have had their goals and needs, both the Tyler Brengman accepted the season put on hold as well as their Youth Baseball Program as check for Youth Baseball fund-raising. It’s been a trying time. well as Girls Softball were But who knew that a local Township Trustee would awarded donations to be used for park improvements come to their rescue? and maintenance. They were overwhelmingly grateful.

The Princeton Youth Baseball and Girls Softball The Gibson County groups were faced with a challenge of mowing and Council on Aging was also maintaining the sports complex known as Jack Bishop more that grateful when Park west of Princeton. That’s 10 acres to be cared for the township helped them weekly. With about 200 boys and 100 girls involved in replace their 40+ year old these activities this venue can bring nearly 1,000 roof. It’s a community people to the Princeton ball fields. Aunts, uncles, center for seniors and now grandparents and family all come to watch the games. both the old and young Quality of life activities are a big draw to our city and have been helped by the the maintaining of these venues is critical to city Patoka Township. Helping growth. these organizations, both Even though ball season is only a few months a for the elderly and the year, it must be maintained and mowed all year long young, were something and that takes manpower and a commercial mower. that Phyllis felt strongly Faced with difficulty, board members Brian Douglas about and thought was the Phyllis Ernst presenting and Tyler Brengman approached Patoka Township right thing to do for the good Girls Softball with a check.

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would have thought that there are that many cemeteries in our county? But they all require mowing, a great amount of trimming and record keeping.

Patoka township is one of the largest in the county stretching from the southern edge of the Princeton Country Club, east past the First General Baptist Church on the hill, west just past Sand Hill and south of Princeton. Anyone in this area can call the township office and ask for assistance. Contact the township office in your area should the need arise.

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For those who may not know, there are 10 townships in Gibson County serving our residents. Their number one priority is to administer welfare assistance to those below the poverty guidelines. For those who fill out applications and qualify, the trustee’s office can help with rent to prevent evictions, utility disconnections and in some cases aid in getting medication. They can put individuals in touch with food pantries and other social service agencies such as CAPE, the Salvation Army, WIC and the Red Cross.

Another duty of the township trustee is to maintain local cemeteries and control weeds, especially Johnson grass. Patoka Township cares for seven local cemeteries out of the 170 in Gibson County. Who

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The true meaning of Memorial Day was remembered at the Courthouse Square on Monday, May 25th.

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Owensville Teachers Paraded the Town for Their Students

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At noon on Saturday, May 16th, the teachers of Owensville Elementary organized a parade starting at the REH Center and traveled through town, waving to their students. It was in true parade fashion with cop cars leading the way and the local fire truck brought up the rear.

Over 25 teachers participated, decorating their cars with balloons and signs, waving to their students along the route.

The teachers gathered for one group photo before the parade began.

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Families made signs of gratitude

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Orville Redenbacher

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Popcorn icon, Orville Redenbacher was born in Brazil, Indiana, on July 16, 1907. He grew up on his family’s farm where he sometimes sold popcorn from the back of his car. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1924, in the top 5% of his class. He attended Purdue University, where he graduated in 1928, with a degree in agronomy. He spent most of his life in the agriculture industry, serving as a Vigo County Farm Bureau extension agent in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Redenbacher was then hired to manage the 12,000 acre Princeton Farms where he started producing commercial popcorn in 1943. Princeton Farms, owned by the Smith Family, was mostly located near and around where the Toyota Manufacturing Plant is today.

Redenbacher and his family lived directly across from Princeton Farms on what was then a two lane US highway 41. The house still stands today.

After leaving Princeton, Redenbacher experimented

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with popcorn genetics and developed several gourmet popcorn varieties. In 1951, he and partner Charlie Bowman bought the George F. Chester and Son seed corn Orville Redenbacher Manager of Princeton plant in Boone Farms South of Princeton outstanding in his Grove, Indiana, field. and named it “Chester Hybrids�. After trying tens of thousands of hybrid strains of popcorn they settled on one they named “RedBow�. They launched their popping corn in 1970, using ‘Orville Redenbacher’ as their brand name.

The business was a great success with Orville Redenbacher becoming quite famous. Redenbacher appeared as the company’s official spokesman, wearing a trademark outfit in public that included horn-rimmed glasses and a bow tie. In 1973, Redenbacher appeared on TV’s To Tell the Truth game show. By the mid-1970s, Redenbacher and Bowman had captured a third of the un-popped popcorn market.

The New York Times described him as “but for all his bumpkin appearance, the man with the signature white wavy hair and oversized bow tie was a shrewd agricultural scientist who experimented with hybrids�.

In 1976, Redenbacher sold the company to HuntWesson Foods. Redenbacher then moved to Coronado, California, where he lived for the remainder of his life.

In 1988, Redenbacher was awarded an honorary doctorate by Purdue University. At the time of his death,

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September 19, 1995, Orville Redenbacher Popcorn was a $200 million empire and was the best-selling popcorn in America and possibly worldwide.

1948 Princeton Phonebook shows Redenbacher’s phone number.

Bonnie Johnson and the Princeton Public Library Genealogy Department assisted in this and most all of the stories each month written for Small Town Living.

Downtown Princeton Gets New Director

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Downtown Princeton Incorporated announced Hannah Whitehead as the new director of DPI. Hannah grew up in Princeton, is a graduate of Ivy Tech, and a small business owner on the square.

DPI is currently looking for new board members and accepting applications through June 1st.

Hannah may be contacted by phone at (812)677-7257 or email hannahwhitehead95@hotmail. com

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The Gibson County Better Together Grant Program is complete! Gibson County Visitors and Tourism has awarded a total of $70,000 to our qualified Gibson County tourism partners. Executive Director Eric Heidenreich said, “We as an organization feel strongly that helping these local businesses and organizations during this difficult time is the best possible use of our tourism funds!”

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George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812 385-4522 Let me take just a minute and try to explain one of the most difficult things for veterans to understand - the system of combining disability ratings or, as it is affectionately known to veterans, “VA math”. When we’re done here, my hopes are that you will understand why 50 and 50 do not equal 100.

U.S. law requires that a veteran be compensated for any chronic injury, illness, or medical condition that was incurred while serving on active duty. While there are certainly some obscure exceptions, suffice it to say that this is the rule. The disability rating corresponds to the severity of the issue and likewise the impact it has on the individual’s ability to work and maintain a normal life.

These ratings are spelled out in rating tables established under the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). They are relatively easy to understand and apply, until the rating involves combining multiple, individuallyrated issues into a single rating. This is where the headache begins.

Start with the largest rating first. In our imaginary scenario, the veteran has two 50% ratings that must be combined so we start with either one. Once that rating is applied, our veteran is being compensated for 50% and that portion of him, in theory, no longer exists. Only 50% remains of the original veteran. All new disability ratings are applied only to the remaining portion (50%) and not that portion that has already been compensated. So, if 50% now remains, and we apply the second of the two 50% ratings, the new affect on the veteran is compensation for half (50%) of the remaining half (50%) or 25%. Compensation for the new 25% is then added to the original 50%, making our vet 75% disabled. The VA only pays in 10% increments, therefore our end result (in this case 75%) is rounded up or down (in this case up) to the nearest multiple of 10. When we’re all done here, our veteran will receive a combined rating of 80%.

Remember, any new ratings after this follow the same pattern and are only applied to what remains of the original veteran (in this case 25%).

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Flashbacks from Yesterday Hitting the Road

Story & Photos By Jeff Minnis

I’m sure everyone reading this is like me and more than ready for things to continue to open up so we can hit the road and continue exploring our great country once again.

I’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing about past trips my parents took me on, as well as ones my wife and I have taken. It doesn’t matter which direction you decide to go in our great country because there are hidden treasures around every turn. Most of our trips start out spur of the moment, we pull up the weather and go in the direction where the sun is shining. So the next weekend you have off get up bright and early and pick a direction.

Keep this in mind as you start hitting the roads again. Take Merrick’s Diner time and find those little Mom and Pop stores and restaurants. For one they have been struggling through all this and need our support even more. Secondly, we have found some of the ABSOLUTE best food at these places and I’m sure you will, too. We’re fortunate that there are so many places near us to visit and get a good meal and enjoy their unique atmosphere.

One place that comes to mind is Sullivan’s grocery. For years it’s been a Mother’s Day tradition for us to take Mom there. She loves it because it takes her back to her childhood, when

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People hitting the road back in the day and passing though our little town may have stopped at one of these three places on Broadway. Coming in from the east and being a little hungry, Merrick’s diner was on the edge of town. If they were ready to settle in for the night, in our fair town there was the Hotel Kidd on the corner of Broadway and Hart St. After a good night’s sleep and ready to hit the road again, they could have topped off their tank and got some snacks for the road at Maidlows. Yes, our current liquor store started out as a grocery store and gas station on West Broadway.

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Unity Personal Care Has a History of Helping

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Unity currently has 14 long-term As we get older certain chores employees that cover six counties become more difficult. It could in Southwestern Indiana. They be that elderly parents need a reach from Warrick and hand with a few things around Vanderburgh, to Spencer, Gibson, the house and time is limited.

Perry and Posey. “To keep the This is where Unity Personal service running smoothly,” Laura Care comes into play. This says, “the employees must be locally based business assists happy.” She tries to fix any issues seniors who need some extra immediately. help with daily living at home.

Laura told the story of one of the Since 2006, Laura and Mike clients wanting her employees to Eads have co-owned Unity dress up like a maid to impress the Personal Care located in neighbors. “Well that wasn’t going Laura Eads of Unity Care Princeton. Laura previously to fly. We had to fix that problem worked for Heartland Healthcare beginning in 1999. right off.” She chuckled and added, “You meet some That’s 21 years of experience in caring for the interesting people.” elderly. She went to Vincennes University to be a That’s what Laura really likes though, meeting medical secretary and has always loved the medical people. She says that Unity has some great employees. field. Well she loved it and working with seniors so Due to the caregiver shortage, they’re always looking for much that she went into business for herself. Laura those who want to help others. There’s a skills test, attributes being drawn to this field from a love of her background check and thorough interviews to get really

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and errands. It’s great help around the house. Because of their non-medical status, it’s possible for a family member to be able to get paid for taking care of their good people. Laura went on to add, “This is a perfect spot for someone who’s retired, wants flexible hours and loved one. Who would take better care of them than family? is looking to pick up some extra cash.

With all the rules and regulations of healthcare, Laura and her sidekick, Janice Utley, explained the Laura is so glad to have Janice Utley as her assistant. difference between some home health services and Janice has 36 years in the health field and her Unity Personal Care is the degree of care. Other experience is priceless. Between the two they have over services can administer medications, take blood 55 years in senior healthcare. samples, give baths and other “medical” service As to the future, Laura wants to maintain the quality classifications, but Unity does not. They help with daily of service that Unity offers and is always happy to meet living chores, like dishes, shopping, cooking, laundry new people and help them how she can.

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News Briefs

Walden Graduated Academy

Melissa Walden, Director of Marketing & Development.

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The ARC Southwest Indiana announced the graduation of Melissa Walden from INARF Leadership Academy.

The courses develop leaders with positive impact in their industry.

The next event for the ARC Southwest Indiana is the annual tootsie roll drive held by the Princeton Knights of Columbus. When you see the Knights on June 12-14th, know that these donations go towards helping those with disabilities in our community.

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Clarification from Mariner Finance

“Personal Finance Company was acquired by Mariner Finance, LLC in 2017. All locations were rebranded to Mariner Finance by September of 2019.

The Princeton Mariner Finance Location was consolidated with surrounding area locations. Mariner locations near you can be located on their website at http://www.marinerfinance.com.”

Golden Hoosier Award Nominations Underway

Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging, has announced that nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Golden Hoosier Award. To be eligible for the Golden Hoosier Award, the nominee must currently be an Indiana resident, aged 65 or older and have been a volunteer in the community for the past three years.

The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 2020, and you can access the electronic nomination form at https:// www.in.gov/lg/2732.htm.

We are living in a world full of uncertainties, but it doesn’t have to be scary. Here at Princeton, Indiana, H&R Block, we are focused on doing what is right for you. If you have a question about your returns, we can help. If you have questions about your stimulus, we can help. If you have concerns about the affects of the Corona Virus on your 2020 return, yes, we can help. Here at the Princeton H&R Block office, we have over 75 years of experience to help you in just about every situation.

Here at Princeton H&R Block, we want to be more than a retail tax preparation company, we want to be a friend and help to the community. We offer many more services than just tax preparation. We can set up new businesses, including filing necessary paperwork with the federal and state governments. We do bookkeeping and payroll, file farms, partnerships, corporations, and estate and trust returns. We can also help you respond to any letters that you receive from federal or state governments.

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Karla’s Ceramics Welcome New Owners

On June 12th, the Country Seat Vet will be moving to its new location. They plan to be closed June 12th and 13th, so they can settle into their new home at the corner of Hall and Broadway Streets in Princeton.

The Villalobos Family Leaves Los Azteca

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After more than 20 years of serving the community, Lupe and his family have decided to leave Los Azteca. He will miss his many friends and loves the people he’s met, but feels it’s time for a change. He’ll take a few weeks off, then begin looking for a new career.

Last October, Jared and Anna Huey took over ownership of Karla’s Ceramics in Owensville. They have settled into the business, keeping things the same except for some new faces.

Anna and Jacie Huey They are very grateful to all their family and friends for their help and support. They still deliver, decorate and offer ceramic classes on Mondays. Karla still pops in and offers support and tips. Anna welcomes the community to visit.

Traditional Fireworks at the Fairgrounds Canceled

For many years, fireworks at the Gibson County Fairgrounds was put on by the Princeton Betterment Bureau. This was funded by donations from local businesses. With so many businesses being hit hard over the last few months, new plans are underway.

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Business Events Red Dawn Archery Finally Opens

Despite construction set backs and pandemic delays, Red Dawn Archery has opened its doors to archery enthusiasts. The range is now open and their shop is fully equipped.

Summer camps will be starting and there are bow technicians available. Hosting tournaments and birthday parties are in their future plans.

Left: The range ready for shooters. Above: Some fun targets for practice.

Cheesey Chix Cheeseballs Popped Up

In conjunction with the Brickhouse’s opening, on Saturday, May 9th, Cheesey Chix Cheeseballs offered a variety of their goods to patrons shopping in Fort Branch.

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Brickhouse Held Soft Opening

After months of planning and a covid set back, The Brickhouse Boutique in Fort Branch held a soft opening May 6th.

Visitors were able to view and purchase a variety of local sourced Candice Yancy helps new patrons. items. There were jewelry, coffees, jellies, plants, repurposed furniture and home decor available. Visit regularly as new items and vendors restock frequently.

L&B Boutique Offered Mother’s Day Shopping Event

To kick off Mother’s Day, L&B Boutique in Fort Branch held a special shopping day. They offered appointment times for safety, special discounts and new items. Their next event will be Sunday, June 7th.

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Food Pantry for Seniors

Gibson County Council on Aging, Princeton Wednesday, June 10th & 24th 1 - 3 pm

Tootsie Roll Drive for ARC K of C, Princeton Friday-Sunday, June 12-14th

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Wabash Roots ‘N ‘Que (formerly Ribberfest) September 19th on Market Street, Mt. Carmel

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Guns & Hoses Boxing at Ford Center, Evansville, Saturday, Aug. 22nd Charlie Daniels & Marshall Tucker at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Sunday, Sept. 20th Kenny Wayne Sheperd at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Wednesday, Sept. 23rd Water for People Benefit featuring Herman’s Hermits (with Peter Noone) & The Association at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Thursday, Sept. 24th Luke Bryan at Ford Center, Evansville, Saturday, Oct. 24th

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Knights of Columbus Bingo

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Monthly Car Show Mom’s Diner Oakland city Friday, June 5th 6- 8 pm

Broadway Players The Outsiders

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Princeton Square Music by Rodney Watts Friday, June 26th 5:30 - 8:45 pm

Princeton Theatre Friday-Sunday, June 18-21st

Haubstadt Town Wide Yard Sale Saturday, June 6th

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

What Should I Do When I Find a Tick on My Dog?

We had a pretty mild winter, and have had a pretty wet spring so far. That means the ticks are out and about. We often think of ticks as living only in the woods, but they can live in grass anywhere, even in your front yard!

Dogs and cats can get some diseases from ticks, so it is important to keep your pets on a regular flea and tick prevention medicine and to do regular tick checks on your pets. It is rare to find ticks on cats, they are excellent groomers and are good at removing their own ticks.

If you find a tick on your dog, don’t panic! You can easily remove the tick at home. Do not try to burn the tick out with a match, or use alcohol to try to get the tick to back out. Use a clean pair of tweezers, grasp the tick as close to your dog’s skin as you can, and gently pull to remove the tick. If the tick doesn’t come out

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easily, try gently twisting in a counter-clockwise motion. The tick should come out. Squish it, and dispose of it.

Ticks need to be attached to your pet for several hours before they transmit any diseases. If the tick does not look swollen or bloated, it hasn’t been attached for very long. Even with the tick prevention medicines, ticks will still bite, but the medicine forces them to detach early so they can’t pass along any diseases.

Many flea prevention medicines also work to prevent ticks, but not all. Check the label on your medicine to be sure your pet is fully covered for both fleas and ticks. Not sure? Give our office a call and we can help.

If your pet seems to get a lot of ticks, give us a call.

We might suggest a different prevention medicine that may work better for your pet.

Got ticks or fleas? Got an itchy pet? Call us or bring your pet in to talk to our veterinarians. Princeton Veterinary Hospital is still open and taking new patients.

You can reach us at 812-385-2733 or find more information on our Facebook page or our website, PrincetonVet.net.

GC A nim alServices Gave O ut Free Food for Pets

On Saturday, May 2nd, the Gibson County Animal Services traveled to Owensville, passing out pet food to families hit by the pandemic to help their pets. They were at the local firestation at noon and then traveled to Kenny Dewig Meats to donate food for pets in need.

It’s unfortunate, but their annual Father’s Day Car Show fundraiser will be canceled this year.

Please watch their Facebook page for future donation days and times. Animal services could always use donations. Call for more information.

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Our Community: Clubs & Organizations

Indiana American Red Cross Volunteers, a valued team in your times of need Since 1881, The American Red Cross has been providing help to those in need. The organization has grown exponentially since its early years with current day focus on five critical areas: people affected by a disaster in the U.S., supporting the military and their families, collecting blood for processing and distribution, education and training for health and safety, and International relief and development.

The American Red Cross is probably best known for their blood services being our nation’s largest blood collection organization. They provide almost half of America’s blood supply, as well as their disaster response services when house fires or natural disasters strike and First Aid and CPR certification training to many. There are many more options that the Red Cross can provide to people wanting to serve and help in their communities.

Recently, I signed up to volunteer with the local Red Cross Indiana Chapter and found out some information that startled me. In Gibson County currently we only have five blood ambassador volunteers for blood drives and only five disaster response volunteers. That just seemed way too low for our community. Especially since being a volunteer for just about any organization also means that not every volunteer can be readily available in the time required to respond if something does happen.

So, I chatted with local Disaster Program Specialist Jason Bradshaw and Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist Brice Johnson to get more information on some of the needs of our local Red Cross region.

In my training and research of volunteering with the Red Cross, I found that people may not realize that in addition to volunteering for blood drives or during a large disaster, there are also many behind the scenes administrative and remote opportunities to also support the organization and its mission.

Story Jennifer MacKay Local resident, Richard Harvey donates blood at the recent blood drive held at the Knights of Columbus on May 18th.

One important job that can typically be done from home is follow up case work. In its simplest form, they would train how to follow up with a family that was affected by say a house fire, to make sure they have no further needs or that they were given all the resources that the Red Cross provides to help in that situation. This can be conducted from the comfort of your own home.

Similarly, at the early stages to a house fire and in this new Covid-19 environment, you may be called upon to make initial contact to help get emergency funds to help someone displaced from their home. Most of this can be done by phone, and minimal contact with others if you are the one assigned to deliver a money card to help them get through some of the current emergency shelter issues and necessities to provide comfort and support.

Other avenues to explore are recruitment of volunteers. Often, they need people to help with ideas and online campaigns to simply spread the word for the need of volunteers in certain areas needing attention.

Creativity can be such a valuable asset within any organization.

The Red Cross does not get regular government funding so their budget relies on donations. Many times, simple fundraising techniques or organization of fundraiser help is needed and can often be created and handled solely online or via phone for the organization.

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it be a blood drive, scheduling, or simple database entry to keep records and volunteer hours and information current.

If you don’t mind entering peoples’ homes, there is even a volunteer job to install smoke detectors in homes in your community. The list really seems endless when you sit down and check it all out.

One very valued aspect of the Red Cross is the services they provide to our armed services. Our local Indiana Red Cross has helped thousands of Hoosiers with services like emergency communications while deployed, preparedness training for the military and their families, as well as support to our veteran communities.

Disaster Program Specialist Jason Bradshaw said, “Tell us what your abilities and availabilities are and we try to find a position to match to that.” So, if you cannot leave your home, you can still make a difference to others. You can also fill multiple positions as your interests and availabilities change.

When you have a minute, sit down and checkout their website: https://www.RedCross.org/volunteer or call their volunteer recruitment phone line at 317-886-8508 for more information on volunteering and training programs. Sometimes just a few hours a month can make all the difference in the world to someone affected by disaster or needing support during a blood donation.

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enough as we never know when the next disaster need will actually arise.

Both Jason and Brice have worked for non-profits that helped others for many years and I asked them what is the most rewarding part of working in this capacity. Jason stated, “I like supporting our communities in times of disaster.” Brice said, “I love doing work that matters, working in a position where I can have an impact.”

Personally, I am a big advocate for finding avenues to be helpful and productive within my community and our local American Red Cross has so many options that I cannot fit them all into this one article. They can always use more community support.

Check their website and local publications for blood drives and a time to give back to your community. I think you will like making a difference and you never know when you will need the their services.

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PCHS Seniors Paraded the Town

At 2 p.m., Saturday May 23rd, when PCHS seniors should have been receiving their diplomas during a graduation ceremony at the high school, they were having a parade throughout the town.

They were congratulated by the local folks at a safe distance for their accomplishments.

Proud parents and students decorated their vehicles with signs and balloons.

A traditional graduation ceremony has been planned for July 18th at 2 p.m.

Photos: Jancey Smith

St. Joseph School Send Off

On Thursday, May 21st, the staff of St. Joseph School lined the sidewalks with banners and posters to wish their 5th grade graduates well.

Parents drove by so the students could wave goodbye.

Pam Parker’s nephew, Trevor Hartman drew pictures of the 5th grade class for the event.

Fifth grade parents and students lined up for a small parking lot parade

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Food Trucks Came for the Weekend

For Memorial Day weekend, the Princeton Knight’s of Columbus hosted a few food trucks for the public’s enjoyment. These weekend warriors have been hit by a decrease in supplemental income like many small businesses.

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We have seen an increase in all collection since March at each of our Solid Waste Stations. Kudos Gibson County for de-cluttering your homes and sprucing them up a bit! Hopefully it was therapeutic to you and took away a bit of stress. Thank you for bringing your items to GCSW! Our recycling is way up (let’s keep it going!) and our Compost Yard has been able to give away much compost as well as collect new material for next year. One commodity that has significantly increased is our electronic waste collection. Sometimes, we have to take some bad with the good. Due to our increases, the rates we are charged for electronic recycling and disposal have gone up as well. Therefore, effective July 1, 2020 the fee for television and computer monitor disposal will apply to all types of computer monitors and televisions (including flat screens). All other electronics remain free of charge. We still remain the cheapest option for electronic disposal and we strive to maintain this goal. Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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Princeton Public Library Curbside service is now available!

Place a hold online or call 812-385-4464 to place a hold.

We will collect items for you.

Schedule a pick up time at the Water Street entrance.

2020 Summer Reading Program

Due to construction and social distancing guidelines, we will have a smaller summer reading program this summer.

Thank you for your patience during this time!

The program runs June 1 through June 26, for ages 2-18.

Reading logs may be picked up outside at the Water Street entrance beginning June 1, at 9am.

Participants read 8 hours and return reading log to the library by June 26, at 5pm.

All ages who read 8 hours will earn an entry form for the one Grand Prize and a family pass for the July 17 swim party.

There are no weekly in-library programs due to construction.

There will be two, Tuesday programs at Lafayette Park: June 16: Animal Tales, 10am & June 23: Monte Skelton, 10am For park programs, bring chairs or blankets to spread out in the grass in order to maintain social distancing.

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If you have ques�ons, please don’t hesitate to ask us!

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Friday, June 5: Virtual Teen Game Night at 7 pm on the Zoom app. This event is part of our virtual summer reading program, and requires registra�on. The registra�on link will be on our Facebook page, or you can call us to sign up.

Thursday, June 11: Grab & Go Kid’s Cra� (during Grab & Go hours) at both libraries. Cra� kits will be available for pickup along with other regular Grab & Go items. Available un�l supplies run out.

Friday, June 12: Virtual Adult Trivia Night at 7 pm on the Zoom app. This event is part of our virtual summer reading program, and requires sign up via phone call.

Friday, June 19: Virtual Junior Book Club at 6 pm on the Zoom app. This event is part of our virtual summer reading program, and requires registra�on. The registra�on link will be on our Facebook page, or you can call us to sign up.

Tuesday, June 30: Last day of summer reading program.

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Gardening Goodies

The Fiddle Leaf Fig has large wide leathery leaves that resemble the shape of a violin or fiddle. The dark green, hard leaves can grow to be over a foot long and grow on woody stems, This plant is native to Australia, Melanesia, and Southern Asia. It is one of the easier ficus plants to grow and care for. They can be small enough to place in the center of a table for a captivating centerpiece or large enough to be used as a green focal point in a room!

Light - A Fiddle Leaf Fig requires bright, indirect light. If it is kept in too low of light, the new leaves are small and the mature leaves may fall off. If you place your plant into bright light, this may cause the leaves to loose their beautiful dark green color.

You will also need to turn your FLF about once a month so it won’t turn toward the light, become top heavy, and fall over.

Water - A FLF requires less water than other ficus plants/trees. Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out and the leaves to become soft and flexible before watering. If you water your plant too much, this can cause the leaves to yellow and brown.

Fertilize - Fertilize every other watering with a good all purpose plant food. Use 1/2 of the recommended amount/strength. If too much fertilizer is used, this could cause the leaf tips to burn.

Temps - These plants do well in temperatures between 60-80 degrees. Keep your it away from air conditioning vents, cold drafts, and/or heat vents/ drafts. If the space, your plant is in is too cold or too hot, this can cause the leaves to drop off.

Humidity - The FLF does alright in normal household humidity, but it can do even better with even slightly higher humidity. Place your FLF in a room with a humidifier or place your FLF on a humidity tray, (Place a layer of pebbles in the bottom of a plant saucer, then fill with water so the water comes only to the tops of the rocks.)

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Pests and Prevention - About once a month, spray your plant with a preventable pest spray.* The recipe is as follows: Fill a mister bottle about 1/2 full of rubbing alcohol and the rest of the bottle with water. Put 3-5 drops of liquid dishwashing soap in the mixture, slightly mix. Spray the tops and undersides of the leaves until the whole plant is dripping. Allow to dry completely before placing it back. It’s best to do this spraying outside. DO NOT SPRAY IN THE BRIGHT SUN. THIS CAN CAUSE THE LEAVES TO BURN! Spray underneath a tree or in a really shady spot. *This pest preventable mixture can be used on all of your house plants. Just remember to spray in the shade and let the plant dry.

Soil and Repotting - FLFs like to be somewhat rootbound. However, when you see several of the roots coming out of the drainage holes, you know it’s time to repot. Choose a pot that’s 1”-2” larger around than the pot it’s in. Put about 1”-1 1/2’ of drainage material in the bottom of the new pot. Then put about an 1”-2” of a good all purpose potting soil on top of the drainage material.

Take your plant out of its current ‘home’ and gently set it down into its new ‘home’. Fill all around the sides of the rootball with soil and put about 1”-2” of soil on the top.

When finished you want about an 1” from the top of the pot to the top of the soil. Set the pot in a plant saucer and fill the saucer with water. After about 2-3 hours, if any of the water has not been soaked up yet, dump the unused water out. If all the water has been soaked up by the FLF, fill the plant saucer again with water, wait 2-3 hours, and dump any water that hasn’t been soaked up.

Place your FLF in bright, indirect light and enjoy your Fiddle Leaf Fig. Who in your world, could use some cheering up? A FLF would make a great long lasting and unique ‘Cheering up!’ If not a fig, chose another live plant to give. Today, more than ever we need to uplift others.

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By Guest Writer, Shawn Keith Photo Missouri Conservation District

Plovers are found in shell and sticks to the nest. many regions throughout the world, Curiously, these items tend however, the species we find in our to be light colored, and this backyard is the Killdeer. Plovers are tendency was confirmed in one any of numerous species of plumpexperiment that gave Killdeer the breasted birds of the shorebird family choice between light and dark sticks.

Charadriidae. It sounds funny to call You will have no visible indication you our Killdeer, a shorebird. I say this are near a Killdeer nest because the because I’ve never seen them hang nest will be hiding in plain sight. It is around “a shore”. nearly impossible to see because of Their colors are quite striking in the way it blends into its The killdeer. appearance with their size being similar surroundings. The eggs are also to the American Robin but longer legs and wings. Colors camouflaged in color to the loose gravel dust and sand. and markings are brown on top, white on bottom with As you approach a Killdeer nest you will know if you are two black bands around the neck. They spend a lot of getting near the nest because the adults will fake being time hanging around on the ground in bare open areas injured. Of course, when you are a child you are certain including lawns, golf courses, driveways, parking lots, this bird is hurt and you will be able to pick it up. Wanting and gravel-covered roofs, as well as pastures, fields, to help the injured creature you walk a little closer. Now sandbars and mudflats. for me, I remember this as an exciting time. I had never This species is one of the least water-associated of all been able to pick up a live bird and this was my chance shorebirds. This strangely odd, but comical bird, spends to pick it up and help it. Of course this never happens a lot of its time on the ground. Running rather swiftly and because it will only let you get so close to it before it pausing, bobbing their head up and back down quickly, moves just a little further away from you. With one wing just once. They will run along on their long stick legs and spread out to one side, tail fanned out, leaned over to stop just as quickly again and bob their head up once one side fluttering while making a sound of desperation it and back down again. The whole body kind of goes up is very convincing. All this time it is drawing you away and back down with the head. I don’t know what the from the nesting area. If you get too close to them they purpose of the bobbing is but it is a comical thing that will get up and fly away leaving you with a puzzling can make you giggle to yourself while watching them. thought of “All right now, What’s going on?”.

They feed primarily on invertebrates, such as The chicks are adorable. Their colors are the same earthworms, snails, crayfish, grasshoppers, beetles, and markings as adults except fuzzy instead of feathers. Oh aquatic insect larvae. Following farmers’ plows in hopes and if you are wondering, “Do the chicks bob up and of retrieving any unearthed worms or insect larvae. They down at this young age?”. Well, yes they do. They are will also eat seeds left in agricultural lands. cute little fuzzy Plovers, running and stopping and Killdeer nests are simple scrapes in lightly graveled bobbing! areas often placed on slight rises in their open habitats.

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Oakland City Held Parade for the Seniors

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Good Samaritan Home originally scheduled a parade for the seniors on Tuesday, May 5th. However it turned out to be a rainy, damp day, so they held it on Thursday, May 7th instead. The residents were treated to a parade of family and friends that could safely let them know they’re not forgotten during this unusual time.

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