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Happy Independence Day to all from in Gibson County

The calendar says it’s summer and we are in the middle of fair/festival season in the county. Inside we have some tidbits of past festivals and previews of others. Don’t forget the county fair with all its highlights that will be here soon.

If you like history, this is the issue for you. We’ve got a trip down Seminary Hill in Picturing the Past and a food flashback in a story about Pizza Village. There’s also a story about the fifth oldest farm in the state in Country Connections. We’re just full of interesting stuff this month.

We took a trip to Vincennes for Behind the Scenes and sampled some sandwiches and sweets at Pea-Fections, what an interesting time.

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B usiness T oday

Behind the Business of a Fair

Story: Jancey Smith, Photos: provided

For 164 years, the folks of Gibson County have flocked to the fairgrounds during the summer to enjoy a week-long event that draws thousands of people.

However, the Gibson County Agricultural and Horticultural Society is a business with stock holders and a board that run the daily operation of the fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is a non-profit organization that doesn’t receive state or local operational funding, yet the work goes on year round, not just one week a year.

Currently, Bill Hunt is president of the board. There are 18 board members, eight associate board members, and many friends and spouses that volunteer

The main gate and previous office of the Gibson County Fair.

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their help the week of the fair. Being a fair board member is not a nine to five job. These are volunteers with full time jobs and regular lives, that get put on hold fair week.

They plan for the fair year round and are always looking for ideas and new things. The board tries to have all of the events lined up by March so that marketing and promotion can begin. It takes months of details and preparation for the board and the few employees to be ready for the 25-35,000 people that come through the gates. It’s not like the gate opens a few days before the fair and people find their spots and it’s all good to go. There are a myriad of details like insurance forms, permits and inspections that must be handled in advance. The electric outlets must be in order and ready as well as working bathrooms. One memorable time was when a water line broke.

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When you run so many people through an area in week, as Becky Iunghuhn mentioned, “That’s a lot of flushes.” They spent the night digging because it was an absolute necessity that had to be fixed by morning.

Two of the most popular new ideas from last year were the rodeo and the wood carvers. However, these all require prep. They had to supply the wood for the carvers and then set up a silent auction for all the carvings, which are interesting pieces of unique art. The rodeo took many volunteers setting up the gates and pens to pull off the show. After the demo derby, the track must be ready for the motocross the next day and members are often there until 2-3 a.m. trying to get the job done.

The annual fair is only one week out of the year. What happens during the other 51 weeks? There are approximately 65 acres of ground, 14 buildings, including three for storage, that need to be maintained throughout the entire year. Five of these buildings can be rented for events, which increases income but also requires supervision. Someone must unlock gates and buildings, check supplies, collect deposits, clean and make sure all is stocked and then relocked.

When the Pavilion was added, that really turned the fairgrounds into a year round operation. This allowed such events as beef or sheep shows, barrel and pole racing as well as tractor pulls. But someone has to oversee the event and work a tractor to level out the dirt.

There are many events held throughout the year at the fairgrounds. In the spring, county fourth graders annually come to visit a “Farm Fair,” located in the Pavilion. The 4-H building

Trees down from a storm. Photo:Charlie Woodruff

The 4-H Exhibit hall

hosts many company dinners, receptions and 4-H events throughout the year and 4-H projects during the annual fair. When the Toyota Event Center was built, that opened up the possibilities for not only large wedding receptions and parties, but also gun shows and flea markets. These events bring income to the fairgrounds, however require scheduling, insurance and contracts, equipment checks and supervision. It’s a continuous job.

Mother Nature kicks in once in awhile to keep it challenging. There have been storms, high winds and flooded grounds. Earlier in the month, strong winds split two trees as a storm came through, so that clean up had to be managed. There are strict policies and procedures for weather events. The board’s priority is to keep everyone safe.

What many people may not realize is that the fairgrounds is teamed up with the Red Cross as a rescue center. Should there be a major weather event or disaster like fire, flood or tornado, the fairgrounds are equipped to be an emergency station. Last summer when there was a train derailment and nearby home owners had to evacuate, the fairgrounds were ready to open the doors to them and the Red Cross until shelter for all could be found.

There is so much more to running the fairgrounds and the work of the board than people realize. So why do it?

Every member of the board has deep roots in the fair, whether it be stock ownership that’s been passed down, a family history of being a farm/4-H kid or one who loves history and tradition. The payoff for working all year round is the smiles on the kids’ faces. Board members believe that makes it worth it. The older people get to come visit, the 4-H kids can display their work and families make lifetime memories. That’s what makes it worth it.

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A Note from the Fair Board President ~ Bill Hunt

On behalf of the Gibson County Fair Board, I would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to the 164th Gibson County Fair.

Each succeeding year, our fair board, associate fair board, friends of the fair, and volunteers strive to improve upon the ideals and traditions that we believe makes the Gibson County Fair one of the greatest in the state. You will notice continued improvements to the grounds, including the renovation of the restrooms directly behind the grandstand.

Our events this year include truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, moto-cross, and dirt drags. We are very pleased to announce that we will once again be hosting the IPRA Sanctioned Rodeo which was a big hit last year.

We have listened to our community who requested they would like something different as far as concert is concerned. We are excited to announce internationally recog-nized, Nashville based “Resurrection - A Journey Tribute” will be performing at this year’s fair.

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concession stands after you patronize any of our local non-profit groups to enjoy some wonderful food they have prepared. Need a break from all the rides and games Brady Amusements has to offer? Sit down and enjoy a wood carving show by Bear Hollow Wood Carvers or a Magic show at the top of the midway. Hop on a shuttle bus provided by the Antique Farm Machinery Club to head to the other side of the grounds to see the antique tractors and Ag Displays. Stop and take a walk in the Livestock Pavilion and the 4-H Exhibit Building to see all the time and hard work that the county 4-H kids have put into their projects. Our goal is to make sure there is something for everyone at the Gibson County Fair.

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I am Emily Scott, your 2018 Miss Gibson County and Miss Indiana State Fair Miss Congeniality. I am the 20-year-old daughter of Ryan and Diana Scott from Owensville, IN. I am currently a junior at the University of Southern Indiana where I am working towards earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing. I cannot begin to put into words how wonderful the past year serving as your representative for Gibson County has been. It was definitely an experience I will never forget, especially with the loving people around me throughout the year. The Gibson County Fairboard puts so much work into each fair, and takes care of their queens. Even though we have a whirlwind of great people behind the scenes, the fair wouldn’t be the same without YOU. I would like to take this time to personally invite you out to the 164th Annual Gibson County Fair.

The fair is full of fun memories between family and friends with new and exciting events each and every year! I hope to see you all there; you can count on me to be out in the grandstands watching the Rodeo!

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An open house was held by The Glittered Pig on Sunday, June 3rd. It has been an online clothing and accessory business for three years. They now have a storefront on Old Hwy. 41 North near the Princeton County Club.

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Shear Magic Held Grand Reopening

On Saturday, June 15th, after a cloud burst of rain, the doors at Shear Magic opened to celebrate their new home on State Street in Princeton. They moved in May 1st, leaving their previous building on Broadway. There were drinks, snacks and cake served and door prizes were awarded.

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Smith Jewelry Closes Doors During late spring Smith Jewelry underwent an inventory reduction and closed its doors.

This business had been a long time staple on the east of the Princeton square for years.

During the middle of June, construction began on the exterior of Princeton’s Burger King. Interior work is due to begin the last week of the month and they are temporarily closed as of press time.

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Veteran’s Voice

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Some time ago I spoke to you about presumptive conditions whereby the Department of Veterans Affairs would concede (or presume) service connection for specific medical conditions associated with exposure to certain hazards. The most common and noteworthy of these are related to herbicide exposure (Agent Orange) in Vietnam. To this day, some veterans of the US Navy known as “Blue Water Sailors” have always been denied this service connection because their duty in the coastal waters was not recognized as being within the official definition of the Republic of Vietnam.

I am happy to tell you today about some exciting news in regards to the Blue Water Navy. As a result of a recent 2019 court ruling (Procopio v. Wilkie) that definition has been expanded to include the territorial waters up to 12 nautical miles from the Vietnamese coastline. This is surely one of the biggest VA developments in recent history. In short, all those service members who never physically set foot on Vietnamese soil or patrolled the inland waterways, but who were physically within the 12 nautical mile range (13.8 miles),

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Country Connections

The Land of Montgomery

As children in school, we learned early in our history books about Christopher Columbus and the Pilgrim’s trip on the Mayflower. What many don’t realize, is that there is history amongst us. Gibson County is the home of the fifth oldest farm in the state of Indiana.

In 1805, the Montgomery family settled in southern Owensville and thirteen generations have occupied that farm land for more than 200 years. While many of us can’t trace our ancestors past our grandparents at best, C.T. Montgomery can trace his Irish/Scottish ancestors back to 1705, in Jamestown, Virginia. About 1782, the family traveled to Kentucky, settling there until land ownership was disputed because it wasn’t A custom made cast iron tribute surveyed properly. This was when the Ohio Valley was all frontier and Indiana was just a territory. C.T.’s great-great-grandfather, Samuel, was a brother of Purdy Tom Montgomery, who was well known for serving under George Rogers Clark and was married to Martha Crockett, a cousin of Davie Crockett.

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The original farm encompassed a 160 acres. It had a log cabin with a wood stove. After bulding a new home, the cabin was converted into a chicken house. However when the new home was lost to fire, the family had to move back into the chicken house (log cabin) and then added another story with a summer kitchen. The The 200 year plaque. original deed to the land was lost when the house caught on fire in 1810. Because it was purchased as a homestead, it was registered in the territory office in Vincennes. To get a new deed, paperwork had to be sent to Washington D. C. and it was a surprise to the family that former President James Madison, signed the original deed.

Over the years, the farm has housed a variety of animals. It was a chicken farm with a four-year contract from Purnia.

When the contract was up they raised turkeys for a time because it was more profitable. C. T.’s dad, Charles, also became a dairy farmer who raised 48 Holstein cows. In another part of Owensville, C. T.’s uncle, Phillip, raised Jersey cows and C. T. remembers swapping farm work with his cousins. He

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also remembers milking cows and doing chores before school and after football and baseball practices. They raised corn and hay to feed the animals. Through the years, C.T. can remember his grandfather having a grist mill on the farm as well as a brick factory, because of the red clay soil.

Although outbuildings were added to the farm as the need arose, the home itself was very slow to modernize. C. T. remembers he and his brother, Bill, sleeping in the attic as teenagers. They were one of the last in the area to get electricity and that was in the 1950’s. It wasn’t until the late 1950’s, when C. T. was in middle school that indoor plumbing was installed and he remembers running the galvanized pipe through a small crawl space. In 1965, his father, Charles, had 10 weeks of vacation coming from Alcoa, and that time was spent building the current house.

The Montgomery family in front their home. Built in 1870, this is one of the first two-story homes in the area. It lasted 35 years before being lost to a fire. Photo provided.

After Grandpa Jesse Montgomery returned home from World War I, the farm was split amongst his siblings.

The old barn and silo in 2008.

C. T. and his wife Anne, bought the farm from his parents in 2007, and currently take care of seven acres and have renovated the homestead. The old barn and more than 100-yearold silo are gone, but not without stories. Just as the old silo was about to be demolished, a good wind blew it over before its demise could be caught on video.

With so many family members and such a rich history in the area, it’s easy to see why this part of the county is called Montgomery Township, which is not only the biggest township in

Gibson County, but also one of the largest in Indiana.

Many of these historic ancestors are found in Benson Cemetery along Hwy. 65 south which the Montgomery family maintains to this day. They’ve been taking care of the land south of Owensville for more than 200 years and here’s to hoping that family tradition continues.

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Well known Comedian Donnie Baker, from The Bob and Tom Radio Show, hit the stage at the Princeton Theatre and Community Center on June 8th. Donnie came to our small part of the world to help with a fundraiser held for 11-year-old Andy Satterfield! Andy has had major medical issues since he was born and will continue to have them for his entire life. To date, Andy has had well over 20+ surgeries and procedures.

The night started with a VIP meet and greet with Donnie Baker himself prior to the show. There were many very nice silent auction items donated by various businesses around the area to bid on, as well as a few autographed sports memorabilia items.

Andy is quite the comedian himself! He opened the show with a few of his own jokes and had the crowd laughing hard. He was a natural. Andy introduced our next comedian, Gavin Eddings, before going backstage to wait for the main event and finished up his night by introducing Donnie. He had a blast helping MC the show!

Donnie had everyone rolling with laughter the entire night. One of my favorite parts of the evening were when the two winners of the half pot drawing and pull tabs both donated their winnings back into the fundraiser to help this little boy and his family.

Andy stays incredibly strong despite the amount of surgeries and medical procedures he’s had to experience in his short 11 years. I asked him if he gets scared before a surgery, he said “Yes, because something could go wrong.” A kid shouldn’t have to worry about such big life issues. Yet he keeps pushing on.

The family has many medical expenses even with health insurance, so the community has come together many times to try and lighten the burden on this family and their little boy. The event raised over $4,000 toward these medical expenses and may become an annual event. Wings Etc. restaurant in Princeton hosted a giveback night and donated a percent of each receipt to Andy’s fundraiser on June 12th. If you would like to follow Andy and his story, check out his Facebook page at: https://facebook.com/AndysArmy2007/ and if you would like to donate at any time, you can mail a check to: Jason or Emily Satterfield, 600 S Stout St., Princeton IN 47670.

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Backyard Birds

By Guest Writer, Shawn Keith

With Independence Day right around the corner, I thought it only appropriate that the bird this month would be our national bird the Bald Eagle. The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782, as the emblem of the United States of America, because of its long life, great strength and majestic look, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. This bird was a great choice for representing our great country, but Benjamin Franklin wanted to choose the Wild Turkey as our country’s bird. (Secretly, I’m glad it wasn’t chosen.)

As the name implies the Bald Eagle is not actually bald but gets its name from its white head. At one time, the word “bald” meant “white,” not hairless like it does today. The brown body and white tail along with the white head makes for a beautiful creature. The juvenile Bald Eagle is a mottled brown all over and does not get its full white head and white tail until its fourth or fifth year of age. The female Bald Eagle will grow somewhat larger in size than males with the females being 43” in length with a 96” wing span while the males are around 36” long with a wingspan of 78”.

The nest is built by both parents with sturdy sticks reaching around five feet in diameter depending on the age of the nest and is located along large bodies of

water. The couple will both incubate the two to three eggs for a period of over one month. It’s possible for Bald Eagles in the wild to live longer than 30 years, but the average lifespan is 15 - 20 years. A captive eagle at West Stephentown, New York lived to be at least 48 years old. On June 28, 2007 the Department of Interior took the American Bald Eagle off the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened. Bald Eagles are still being protected*. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Bald and Golden Eagle Post-De-listing**shows the number of nesting pairs in the lower 48 United States increased 10fold, from less than 450 in the early 1960s, to more than 4,500 adult Bald Eagle nesting pairs in the 1990s. In the Southeast, for example, there were about 980 breeding pairs in 1993, up from about 400 in 1981. The largest concentrations were in the states of Florida and Louisiana. The most recent count of Bald Eagle nesting pairs in the lower 48 indicates Minnesota, Florida, and Wisconsin have the largest numbers.

Looking out my back window about a year ago, I saw a mature Bald Eagle with a juvenile that landed on the dam of the pond in the field behind our house. It was such a privilege to see these majestic birds, an honor knowing it is our country’s national bird and a bird that has risen from such low numbers to replenish this continent.

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Gardening Goodies

The Dragon Tree is a member of the dracena family (Asparagaceae), This is one of the most durable indoor plants. You often see them in offices, hotels, and malls.

Another benefit of having a DM as a houseplant, is according to NASA, the DM is an excellent plant for removing harmlful chemicals from the air. Dragon Trees come from Madagascar and Mawritius.

Attention: DMs are considered by some to be slightly poisonous, especially to to dogs and cats.

Light-DMs prefer medium light, but survive in lower light situations. Lower light however slows down the growth rate & reduces the size of the new leaves. Keep it out of direct light, because that will burn the leaves.

Water-DMs don’t like to be kept soggy wet. If the soil is kept really wet, there is a good chance it will die of root rot. Water your DM well and don’t water again, until the top 50% of the soil is dry. In lower light, it could take up to three weeks for the soil to dry out. Brown tips on the leaves suggest that you’re over-watering it or there is too much floride or salt in the water. Don’t use water that has been run through a water softener, it’s too salty. If your water has a lot of chemicals, allow it to sit out overnight before using it or use distilled water. If your plant has numberous yellow leaves that probably means you’re not watering it enough.

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Dracena Marginata - DM (Dragon Tree)

by Guest Writer, Kevin Smith

Humidity-Normal household humidity is fine.

However, if you’d like to create more humidity for your DM, set it on pebbles, in a plant saucer, with water up to the tops of the rocks.

Fertilizer-DMs are a slow growing plant so they don’t require much fertilizer. About once a month fertilize your DM instead of the usual watering. Use a good all purpose houseplant fertilizer. Follow the directions on the container. Fertilize starting in April through September.

Pests-DM plants are very susceptible to spider mites, especially when temps are warmer and the air is very dry, These pests are difficult to see, but there’s a trick to see if it has spider mites. Take your plant outside or put in a shower or tub and with a mister bottle heavily mist it.

Then look at your DM from the bottom up and from the sides. If you see a lot of little cobwebs coered in droplets of water, this is a strong indication that it has spider mites. You can treat the spider mites by taking a mister bottle and fill it about 1/2 full with rubbing alcohol. Then fill the rest of the way up with water. Next, put in about 5 drops of dishwashing soap (like Dawn). Let your plant dry completely from the water misting, then mist it with the alcohol/water/soap mixture very well, until it is dripping. Let this solution completely dry on the leaves.

Bring your DM inside, if you’ve taken it outside, or place it where it won’t get rained on. Getting rained on will wash the solution off, which you do not want to happen.

Repeat this if necessary every two weeks until you don’t see anymore of the little cobwebs, when you mist.

Another pest that you might see on your DM are mealy bugs. Mealy bugs are easier to see. They look like little bits of cotton. You usually find them on new growth, where the leaf joins the main stem, and/or on the backside of the leaves. To get rid of the mealy bugs, take a Q-Tip soaked in rubbing alcohol and dab each mealy bug. If there are a lot of mealy bugs, take a mister bottle and fill 3/4 full of rubbing alcohol. Then fill up the rest of the bottle with water. Then add a scant teaspoon of dishwashing soap. Spray the entire plant; tops, bottoms, and stems thoroughly. Let this dry on the plant.

Keep the plant out of the rain. Repeat this process about every other week or once a month until you don’t see those annoying mealy bugs on your DM anymore.

Repotting-DMs are slow growers so they don’t have to be repotted often You know it’s time to repot when you see the roots coming out of the drainage holes. Get a pot that’s about 1” - 2” bigger in diameter than the one it’s in.

Put about an 1” of drainage material in the bottom, then put about an 1” or 2” of potting soil. Take your DM out of its current home and sit it in its new home. Fill all around the sides with potting soil, firmly pressing it in. Put about an 1” or so of potting soil on the top. Put your newly repotted DM in a plant saucer and water well. Water until you see the water come out of the drainage holes.

Place your DM in medium bright light and enjoy.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

National Pet Fire Safety Day

We practice the things we need to do in case of a fire with our kids and families, but do you involve your pets in your fire safety plan? July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day, and in a month of fireworks and bonfires, it couldn’t be at a better time!

We all know that we need a fire safety plan for our families – a way (or two) to get out of the house in case of an emergency and a safe place for the family to meet once they are outside. Here are a few tips to make sure you have your dogs and cats included in your fire safety plans.

1. Practice your evacuation routes with your dogs.

Put them on a leash and practice quickly leaving the house on your planned evacuation routes. This will get them used to leaving in what might be a very different way than what they are used to.

2. Keep your cat carrier stored in an easy-to-get place. Running to the dark, back corner of the

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3. Put pet safety stickers on the windows in your home. Search on Amazon for “pet fire stickers”and you’ll find a bunch of options. This will help emergency responders know that they should be looking for pets as well as people.

4. Stock a pet first aid kit and keep it somewhere that you’ll be able to grab it on the run. See our story in the April 2019 issue of Small Town Living for our list of first aid items to keep on hand.

5. Have a place for your pets to go in case of an emergency. This could be family, neighbors, friends, or a boarding facility. Keep these names and addresses in your first aid kit so it’s handy in an emergency.

Over 500,000 pets are affected by house fires every year. With these tips and a little practice, you can help keep your pets safe in a fire.

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Village Special loaded with sausage pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and green peppers being the most

By Jeff Minnis popular. One thing I remember was they would wrap the carry out pizzas in paper and not in a box. Lacigale Growing up in Princeton, there would get aggravated because I would pick it up by the are several places that come to top of the folded paper and not from the bottom. I mind when I think of what made think I did it just to hear her scold me. my hometown special place and Lacigale and Eugene were my parent’s best Pizza Village on East Broadway is friends. Growing up I never knew what another pizza on the top of the list! tasted like until I was a teenager. I can honestly say Opening a Pizza place was a Eugene & Lacigale I’ve tried countless other pizzas but none compare to a dream of Eugene’s after he and Willis good ole Pizza Village pizza! I may be a little biased, Lacigale had their first pizza at but I know most of you reading this will agree with me Bobe’s Pizza in Vincennes in the ‘60’s. After several and would love to jump in a time machine for one more layoffs from his job, Eugene Willis decided to turn his dream into a reality. With the help of an old Italian man Village Special!

It was more then just the pizza: It was Lacigale’s he had met, he put a plan into action. Monzel funny witty personality, it was Eugene busy in the back McQuistion owned a food distributorship and helped him create his special recipes and seasonings to make but always taking the time to wave and say hi to his pizza stand out from the rest, along with giving him everyone, it was Susan waiting on tables in her red smock and white pants that Lacigale wanted everyone pointers on pricing and running a business.

Before their opening, Lacigale and Eugene invited to wear, it was Grandma Opal there helping in the kitchen that made it so much more!! Eugene decided family and friends to come and try out what he came up with and to give their input. It was a hot evening and in 1989, to sell the business and retire. His father died at a young age so he wanted to be able to enjoy life a the little window air conditioner could hardly keep up little and take trips on their Goldwing. It continued on with the packed house. for a few years later under new ownership but Eugene said, “What the heck have I done?” eventually closed.

What he did in the summer of 1970, was create Today Susan is continuing the family tradition of one of the best, well known, and loved pizza parlors in great food and service as the owner of Blimpie Subs in the area! Many birthday parties, old friends getting Princeton. People have asked her why she never together and first dates happened there along with at opened another pizza place because everyone loved least one marriage proposal. They had so many Pizza Village. The vendors Eugene got his ingredients regulars that never missed a Saturday or Sunday from are no longer in business, so the original recipe night. Many life long friendships were made in their could never really be duplicated unfortunately. small restaurant, that still carry on today, because of In closing, of all the articles I have done for Small Eugenes dream.

Town Living and as much as I love doing car related This was a true family business.Their daughter, Susan, was 5-years-old when they opened and worked articles, this has been my favorite. It has brought back so many memories for me, from Susan and me as kids along side her parents and Grandma Opal. In the mid playing there, to Dad and me helping Eugene work on ‘70’s, they added a party /overflow room to ovens or alarm system, to all the fun times sitting there accommodate the increasing volume of customers with friends and family. I hope this article brings back they were attracting from the Tri-State area. some good memories and if you find a pizza as good They never had bread sticks, salads or pasta. as Pizza Village PLEASE let me know where!

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The Cooking Corner

W ine Pairing 101

by Jancey Smith

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a “wine pairing.” Our local Chamber and the Broadway Bistro presented samples and information on what wine goes best with a particular food. It was an interesting evening.

I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a wine drinker. On occasion I do like to cook with wine. It can give the dish or sauce a richness and depth of flavor, if done correctly. Therein lies my problem, knowing what goes with what and doing it correctly.

The speaker of the evening was Pam Reimann, a tour director, who knows a lot about wines. For example: Did you know that there are 350 wineries within three hours of Gibson County? The well-known Oliver Winery is in Bloomington. Did you know that 80% of cork comes from Portugal? A tidbit I found interesting was that U.S. wines are named after the type of grape used, whereas French wines are named for which region they are harvested. This explains Champagne versus a sparkling wine.

For the appetizer, we were served a dry white wine

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called Pinot Grigio and the spinach and feta filled Greek pastry Spanakopita. Pam instructed us to give the wine a squish around the glass, take a whiff with our mouths open, and then sip.

Now we weren’t supposed to get squeamish and stick the tips of our tongues in, nor were we to knock it back like a shot, but just let it melt in the center of your mouth and swallow. I’ve got to say, I’ve never taken that long to take a drink of anything in my life, except hot coffee.

The wine paring for the entree course was a sample of Beef Wellington (steak in a puff pastry) and a dry red wine - Cabernet Sauvignon. That one made me pucker like a lemon. It was bold and very dry. It was not for me, apparently it’s taste that I’ve not yet acquired.

The best was definitely saved for last. With a dessert of pear and brie tartlets, we sampled a sweet wine that I could tolerate, a Moscato Cabernet. This was the one dish and wine pairing that I could tell the difference in the taste of the wine before and after eating the food. I guess I’m a slow learner.

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One dish that I learned to cook with wine that our locals may like is called Chicken Francaise. It’s like a country fried steak or schnitzel made with chicken breasts simmered in a wine sauce instead of gravy.

The directions seemed backwards to me at the time, but this is one where I followed the recipe (mostly) and it turned out really well.

Ingredients-

Chicken Franciase

4 small chicken breasts 1/2 cup flour 3 medium eggs 2 T. dried parsley, divided (fresh would be nice) 1 cup Sherry (or white wine) 1 cup chicken stock 3 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese (1/2 of 6 oz. bag) 1 tsp. roasted minced garlic (in a jar) 4 T. olive oil 4 T. butter, divided 2 T. lemon juice salt and pepper

Preparation-

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Crack eggs into a shallow bowl or container. Add salt, pepper and 1 T. parsley. Mix well. Add shredded cheese and mix again. Set aside.

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Swish mixture in pan so as not to burn.

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Owensville Watermelon Festival Thursday - Saturday Aug. 1st - 3rd Car Show: noon Saturday, August 3rd Parade: Saturday, August 3rd 10:30 am

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Cruise-In Mackey United Methodist Church at the Square

by Descent Community Meal Music Friday, July 26th Tuesday, July 9th 11am - 12:30pm

Food Pantry for Seniors

OC Good Knights of Columbus Bingo Shepherd UMC Open to Public Comm. Lunch

Gibson County Council on Aging, Princeton every Thursday except Tuesday, July 16th 5:30 pm, Awards 8:45 Wednesday, July 24th July 4th 11 am - 1 pm 1 - 3 pm Princeton K of C, 6 pm 210 W. Harrison

Salvation Army Free Community Meal Gibson St., Princeton Tuesday, July 2 & 16th 5 - 6:30 pm

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Salvation Army, Princeton Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 7:30 - 1pm Saturdays, July 6,13, 20, 27 8:00 am - 1 pm

Summer Smash Monster Truck Show Vanderburgh 4-H Center, July 12th-13th Evansville Burger Brawl & Taco Takedown Bosse Field, Evansville July 20th, noon -5pm

Events at Gibson General Hospital

Free Clothing Bank

Oak Grove Church Gymnasium, Oakland City every Tuesday, 9 - 11 am Free, new and used clothing

American Red Cross Blood Drive Princeton K of C Monday, July 15th 2 - 6 pm

124th Oakland City Camp Meeting August 4-11, 2019 Oakland City Opening Evangelistic Service: Sunday, Aug. 4th - 6pm, Daily 6:30pm Prayer Time: Daily 5:30pm Evangelist: Rev. Billy Huddleston Music: Lindsay Huggins For information: 812-749-3153

Area Concerts & Events

July 10th, 2019 Lula Roe Clothing Sale August 7th, 2019 Heartland Uniforms

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds July 4th, 2019 Fireworks Display at dusk July 7th-13th, 2019 164th Gibson County Fair July 27th-28th, 2019 Central Indiana Gun Show

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Sunday, July 7th Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson at Ford Center, Evansville, Sunday, July 14th Ryan Stevenson For His Children Concert at PCHS High School, Princeton, Saturday, July 27th Big Bad Voodoo Day at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Saturday, Aug. 3rd Sweet Caroline World Tour (Parkinsons Benefit) at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Saturday, Aug. 10th Toby Keith at Ford Center, Evansville, Saturday, Aug. 17th

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Oakland City Lions Club 53rd Annual

Sweet Corn Festival

Wirth Park | 1200 West Morton Street, Oakland City, IN

Thursday, August 1 thru Saturday, August 3

Lunch Served 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Thur. - Fri. Chicken & Smoked Pork Chop Dinners Served Thur. & Fri. 4:00 - 9:00 pm Dinners Served Sat. 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Ear corn sold by the dozen $3.75 a dozen

ENTERTAINMENT Fri., July 26 Little Miss Pageant Sponsored by Tri-Kappa

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Sat., July 27 Teen Pageant 4:00 pm - WMHS Queen Pageant 6:00 pm - WMHS Sponsored by Oakland City Lions Club Sun., July 28 Young Miss Pageant 4:00 pm - WMHS Jr. Miss Pageant 5:00 pm - WMHS Sponsored by Oakland City Lions Club

Sat., Aug. 3 Cornhole Cornhole Tourney Miss Cornflower & Mr Popcorn Kids Corn Eating Contest (up to age 13) Kids Games Pet Parade Rodney Watts Adult Corn Eating (ages 14 & over)

Registration 9:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Thur., Aug. 1 Sweet Corn Parade 6:00 pm (Starts at Harrison St. to Franklin St. to HWY 64 to Wirth Park) Fri., Aug. 2 Bingo (small Shelter House) 5:00 - 8:00 pm Mike Lance Starbound 6:30 pm (stage)

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Vendor’s Welcome Deadline July 15

For more information or questions call 812-887-2094 or 812-677-0333.

Oakland City Lions Sweet Corn Parade Theme is “Across the Decades” to enter is FREE, get your application today!

Sweet Corn Festival is the Lions Club major fundraiser and proceeds go to breakfast with Santa for kids, Christmas with Good Sam Nursing Home, East Gibson Food Pantry, dictionaries for East Gibson 3rd graders, other community projects, local youth groups and sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 240.

We are always looking for new members and volunteers.

For info contact Sue at 812-677-0728

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Lyles Station Celebrates Juneteenth

Lyles held it’s annual celebration for the end of slavery, Juneteenth on Saturday the 15th. The event was open to the public with events throughout the day.

Tim’s Awesome BBQ provided lunch and there were silent auction items.

Fort Branch Holds Town Fest

The first annual festival of the season began Thursday night, May 30th in Fort Branch. There were concerts, a parade, a bike ride, car show and other activities for the community.

The event lasted through Saturday, June 1st.

Sandy’s Pizza was a float favorite in the parade on Saturday.

Kevin Smith demonstrates to a group of students how to make butter.

The historic cabin is a nice place to rest and explore.

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This year the weather was good for the car show on Saturday.

There were many cars in attendance.

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Pea-Fections ~ Behind Gourmet Goodies the that Tantalize Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries

What happens when two chefs fall in the basement for 5-1/2 years to cut love during pastry shop class? The lucky costs and save cash. (Baby #2 ones combine talents to open a unique changed that.) shop that has survived and thrived for 23 Pea-Fections is a gourmet lunch years in our neighboring town north, and pastry shop that offers Vincennes. Pea-Fections is a gourmet sandwiches, soups and desserts eatery in the heart of historic Vincennes where everything is homemade (save that has been co-owned by Bill and Becky the bread). These two pastry chefs (Pea) Stenger since May, 1996. wanted to run a business that used Becky is a Vincennes local, who their specialized training (pastries), graduated from Rivet High School and however the numbers didn’t crunch. went on to the VU culinary program, then Becky said they literally did the math Bill and Becky (Pea) Stenger transferring to Purdue’s Hotel and and knew they would have to expand Restaurant Management program. Once she was done the business options beyond just pastries (cakes and with college, Becky came home to help her mom, Milly cheesecakes). Pea-Fections is open six days a week who was locally known for baking cakes for all for lunch with a limited menu until close that offers a occasions. Wanting to continue her culinary education, variety of dessert options. but be in a warmer than Purdue’s climate, Becky Their opening menu had just five sandwiches, two decided to head south to the Johnson & Wales baking salads, and four desserts that were sold by the slice in and pastry program in Charleston, South Carolina. a small shop which That’s where she met Michigan native, Bill Stenger, a seated 25 people. former Marine Chief Cook and Bakery Supervisor. It’s Today they offer 23 been a creative adventure ever since. sandwich variations, Upon completion of school, an investor interested in 10 salads, five revitalizing desserts, a large downtown variety of cheesecakes Vincennes and tortes, plus they Milly’s Birthday Cheesecake approached the have expanded to the couple about building door which opened up seating for a total promoting their capacity of 100 diners. The Stengers try to do one baking abilities. major project a year and recently completed a major They opened Pearemodel of the dining area. This took years of planning Fections at 323 and was a substantial upgrade that began the end of Main Street in last May and was completed by Thanksgiving.

Cashew Raisin Chicken Salad on a 1996, then lived in So how does an eatery survive in a historic part of Croissant with Broccoli Cheese Soup.

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steak and potatoes? Peafections has done it for nearly a quarter of a century by doing what they do very well.

Becky said their most popular dishes are the broccoli cheese soup, chicken salad sandwiches (they have two kinds, one with raisins and cashews) and the chocolate bar a la mode. While ladies The Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake may favor the variety of salads that range from Pear & Pecan, to Greek, Southwest or California Cobb, there are plenty of sandwiches for men to enjoy. They serve 23 sandwiches as subs like their Italian Roast Beef, the Ham or Smoked Turkey with Swiss on croissants, or six types of pitas or wraps. There are the trendy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pita, an Extreme BLT, or a Turkey Club with Southwest mayo to satisfy the heartiest of appetites. For those who wish, vegetarian dishes are readily available.

A great marketing idea implemented by the couple was the “Half to Have It”, which is half a sandwich with choice soup or homemade sides. Those homemade/ special-of-the-day soups are something to rave about.

The Broccoli Cheese may be the top pick, but don’t slight the creamy Tomato Basil or the unique and rich Sweet Corn and Crab Chowder. They are the perfect side to a sandwich or salad.

One must not forget that these two pastry chefs also offer an array of sinful sweets. There are layered cakes like Carrot and Red Velvet as well as Mocha and Strawberry/Raspberry Tortes. Fifteen cheesecakes are also in the lineup with flavors like Triple Berry, Pina Colada, Cookies ‘n Cream or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. They are rich, decadent and delicious.

A Coconut Cream Cheesecake

However, it’s intriguing to note that Pea-Fections also serves three desserts that are the “Best of Both”, a combination cake/ cheesecake that satisfies every sweet-tooth. The Suit and Tie is chocolate cookie crust, milk chocolate A picture of Chocolate Bar a la Mode cheese cake and a layer of devils food cake under cream cheese mousse, a Peanut Butter Passion is chocolate cookie crust with milk chocolate cheesecake and peanut butter mousse topped with devils food cake and iced in peanut butter mousse and Milly’s Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with rainbow sprinkles. It’s decadence at its best.

Future plans and goals of PeaFections is a deepcleaning, decluttering and organization, of the restaurant.

When you’ve The remodeled dining room. been in one home for over 20 years, items pile up. Currently, Bill has expanded his talents at V. U. and is sharing his pastry skills in the Culinary program. Have no doubt, Bill is still very involved in the daily operation, all decision making ranging from production, through menu design, to all around, glorified maintenance man.

Should you be in Knox County for a visit to the Military Museum, shopping, or a trip to Vincennes University, a stop at Pea-Fections for lunch or a delicious sweet treat won’t disappoint. Here’s to many more years of culinary excellence from Pea-Fections.

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Story & Photo by Guest Writer Jennifer MacKay

Uncle Dave Takes His Music to the Air Waves

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Uncle Dave from The Going night shift guy quit. Dave was able Home Show afternoons on WRAY to take that position and continued is a familiar voice not only on the through high school. radio, but also at various events Dave was able to supplement around the county. Dave Kunkle is his radio job with DJ’ing at high what some may call a local legend school dances, weddings, class and is celebrating 57 years in radio reunions and other events over the broadcasting this year! years. To date, he has DJ’d over Dave began his career in radio 7,000 events. as a sophomore in high school, but Dave loves all genres of music.

Dave Kunkle his interest in radio started as far back He joked that some of his personal as age seven. When he was young, WRAY was also a favorites may seem weird, but he just loves music! Back TV station. They would make local kiddie programs for when he was starting out, they did block programming.

TV and kids would be invited out to the station to see the This meant they would play country in the morning, adult shows and be part of it. On a trip to the TV show while contemporary all afternoon, from 5-8pm top 40 hits, and standing in line, Dave watched their radio DJ playing jazz until midnight. songs through a window and Dave explained, “Right then Dave went to work for WVMC in Mount Carmel for 20 and there I decided that’s what I wanted to do”. years. He then went onto the first country station he Eventually, he found some friends who were also worked for in Vincennes station for five years. He was interested in radio and heard of an opening for a part there until the owner passed away and the family sold it. time job. He got the job and started announcing baseball This was Gibson County’s gain, as it brought Dave back games. In time, another opening came about when the to WRAY in the early ‘90s where he has been ever since.

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I asked Dave how he got the nickname “Uncle Dave”? He went on to tell a story from approximately 20 years ago of a local girl named Jamie Channell. Jamie was an excellent singer and would enter the local talent shows at the county fair and Heritage Days each year.

One day Jamie looked at her dad and said, “I get to work with Uncle Dave.” The rest was history because the name stuck.

Radio has changed a lot over the years since he began his career. When he started, a live DJ would play the music on records on neat turntables. Now it’s all going to digital files from a computer. When Dave’s live Going Home Show with Uncle Dave is over, he locks the station door and the computers run the rest. He said it is getting more and more rare to find a live DJ on the air anymore.

His live broadcasts on location have also changed greatly. He used to have to lug around heavy equipment and take time to set it up, but with technological advancement he just needs a computer and cell phone.

Dave has many hobbies and organizations he helps in the area and it keeps him quite busy in his semiretirement.

If you know him even a little bit, you will find out about his love of trains and train photography. He said he has always been a train fanatic. Growing up around the Lyles Station area, he fell in love with the trains that would pass by his home, as well as his grandparents nearf Brumfield in Princeton. He was exposed to trains all the time.

Dave even opened a store in Mount Carmel, Illinois, in the early ‘70’s selling trains and parts for 30 years before moving it to Princeton. He eventually sold it when other responsibilities needed more of his attention.

Currently Dave will take weekend trips around the country to watch steam engines and take some photos of these amazing creations. He often travels to Chattanooga, St. Louis, Nashville and Cincinnati.

He also has a little collection of antique radio microphones that are quite interesting. They are obsolete by today’s radio standards, but all work. When the technology started changing, stations began to throw out their old mics and Dave just loved the nostalgia and

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look of the old microphones. He went around to all the places he had worked and dug them out of the trash and has maintained them ever since. He doesn’t see them as old, but as beautiful.

For over 50 years, Dave has also been a big part of the Gibson County Fair, from serving on their board of directors, to being a volunteer. It has been a major part of his life. You can easily find him announcing for a fair event, helping build items, grading roads, and anything that is required to put on the fair.

Dave is also a board member of the Antique Machinery Association. This club is made up of men and women who appreciate and love antique tractors and various farming machinery. It started many years ago when the fair was needing a solution to getting back and forth across the fairgrounds from various exhibits on one side to the other side avoiding that long hike through the parking lot. They also have a large display at the fair each year, as well as host a national antique tractor pull that attracts people from about 20 states.

Car shows are another place you may see Dave around the area. For 40 straight years, Dave announced for one in Petersburg called the Timeless Classics Car Show. He is often seen on the Princeton courthouse square for the cruise-ins hosted there as well. Since becoming semi-retired, he is not doing as many car shows as he used to but has always enjoyed them.

For a number of years Dave was active with our local theatre group the Broadway Players. Dave would often help setup and run sound for the plays. Originally starting at the Country Club in the early 2000’s, the group then moved the productions to the Fairgrounds, until finally moving into the Princeton Theatre for a permanent home.

If you caught their 2015, Christmas production of It’s a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Play, you may have seen him on stage behind the radio booth window part of the set. He was not just there to be an actor on stage, he was literally running the sound for that production right from the stage and not from the sound booth upstairs. It made the whole production much more realistic! He even lent the production some of his antique microphone collection to use for authenticity.

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Seminary Hill

Picturing the Past Story and photos: Greg Wright

For many years known as Seminary Hill, the parcel of land bordered by the newly platted State, Race, and Emerson Streets was donated by Robert Evans in the mid 1820s, for the use of a school. Mr. Evans, after leaving Princeton, would become the namesake of a new settlement on the Ohio River, Evansville.

The first school was erected here in Princeton in 1826-28, and it lasted until around 1870. In 1871, the Princeton Normal School was built. It would only last five years until a historic tornado in 1876, damaged the upper third floor of the facility. The building would be repaired and for the next 30 years would look like it did in the second picture. When the Lowell building was built across town in the 1890s, as a high school, grades one through eight continued at the Seminary Street building The Princeton Normal School Building built in 1871 which by now had been re-named after schools including the the famous American Irving School building. writer Washington In 1912, it was Irving. determined a new high During the1890s, school would be built on an influx of new Seminary Hill. industry created an Contractor William expantion of Toelle won the population in the city construction bid and of Princeton. The after a few months of Southern Shops, the construction the “new” Heinz Factory and high school building others opened their was completed and doors during this occupied in 1913. period. This meant Around 1970, a new more and more high school was built students would be northwest of town and attending local The Irving Building as it looked in 1910

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Picturing Past Continued

The Princeton High School Building built in 1913.

the old high school became the Princeton Community Middle School. The school corporation ceased classes here in 2015. Next month we will revisit a popular local five and dime store.

Moose Members Help Isaiah 1:17

Members of Princeton Moose #354 helped the Isaiah 1:17 Project with their new building. Volunteers were John Abel, Dennis Abel, Wally Cox, Robbie Reinhart and Cooper Abel. (Photo courtesy: John Abel)

Cub Scouts Crossover in Haubstadt

Crossover is the graduation ceremony for all of the scouts advancing onto a new den and celebrating the Cub Scouts that are crossing over into Boy Scouts. The annual Crossover was June 8th at the American Legion in Haubstadt. If a child in kindergarten - 5th grade and is interested in becoming a scout please contact Amy Clevy at 812-664-5969.

Pictured from left to right: Cub Scout Austin Wilson with dad, Scott Wilson, in the middle Cub Scout Mark Stunkle with his parents, Adrian and Mamie Stunkel and on the right, Riley with parents Josh and Devon Bittner. (Photo courtesy: Amy Clevy)

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With all the rain lately, have you decided to upgrade some electronics to keep up with the world wide web of entertainment, streaming, and broadcasting? If so, congratulations on the upgrade!

But what about your old electronics? It against Indiana State Law to dispose of electronics in general household trash. Disposing of electronics, or e-waste, properly is beneficial in two major ways. One, it protects sensitive data like login or bank card information from theft. Two, it prevents hazardous chemicals like lead or mercury from polluting our soils and ground water. Here are some tips: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce your contribution to e-waste by providing thorough maintenance and care to current devices. Reuse still functioning electronics by donating or selling them to someone who can utilize them. Recycle e-waste products that cannot be repaired. Gibson County Solid Waste collects all electronic recycling! Tube televisions or monitors have a small fee (look on our website or call the office for details) but all other electronic recycling is free of charge. Electronic Waste can be taken to the Princeton Trash and Recycle Center location.

Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Gibson County Solid Waste Locations and Hours

Princeton Trash and Recycle Cente r – 771 Old Hwy 41 N, Princeton Tuesday – Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday – 7:00am to 3:00pm Trash and Compost Yard – 3702 S 175 E, Princeton Tuesday – Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Fort Branch – 46 W 650 S, Ft. Branch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Francisco – 6960 E 150 S, Francisco Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Haubstadt – 158 W 1100 S, Haubstadt Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Hazelton – 201 W 2nd Street, off SR 56, Hazelton Wednesday and Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm Johnson – 9969 W State Road 165, Johnson Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Oakland City – 116 S Madison, Oakland City Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Owensville – 6045 W Mill Street, Owensville Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Patoka – 3510 N West Street, Patoka Tuesday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Somerville – 10043 E 600 S, Somerville Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm For more information visit us on our Facebook Page: Gibson County Solid Waste OR http://www.gibsoncountysolidwaste.com

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Tuesday, July 2

Junior Art Class will meet at Fort Branch Library in the Lois Kissel Room from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. This class is pre-registration only, and not open to the public. (Class is full.)

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Saturday, July 6

We will be CLOSED for INDEPENDENCE DAY.

Please Note: Our Summer Reading Program (“A Universe of Stories”) is taking place until July 6th!

This is the last day to turn in your completed Reading Logs for Summer Reading.

Monday, July 8 Board Meeting at 6 pm at Fort Branch Library.

Tuesday, July 9

Some of our monthly and weekly events will be taking a break for the next few months.

Junior Art Class will meet at Fort Branch Library in the Lois Kissel Room from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. This class is pre-registration only, and not open to the public. (Class is full.)

Events on break June - August:

Friday, July 12

Adult Craft Day Sit, Chat, Finish That Adult Book Club Coffee & Keyboards (on break from May 30 through July)

Summer Reading Program “End Program” (for those who completed their Reading Logs) at Fort Branch Library. Storyteller Mary Jo Huff will be performing at 10 am. We will also be drawing for grand prize winners (winners do not have to be present).

Wednesday, July 17 Kid’s Craft Day at Haubstadt Library. Stop by anytime between 9 - 5 pm, and make a craft to take home!

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Thursday, July 25 Junior Book Club (pre-registration only; not open to public) at Haubstadt Library from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. We will be discussing “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill.

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Annual Relay for Life

Kids Got Legofied

Above: The Gibson/Wabash Phil-Am group walked in the Relay for Life event held June 1st at the Fairgrounds. Gibson County groups are projected to raise $86,000 this year to fight cancer.

To help raise money for the Isaiah Project 1:17, Jaxon Lambert, Owen Scales, Preston & Penelope Parker, with the help of Carla Scales organized a Lego contest. The event was held Saturday, June 15th at Oasis Life Center in Princeton. They raised $400.

Photo: Jancey Smith

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Continued WRAY for many years hosted bus trips to various vacations spots like Pigeon Forge and Nashville, Tennessee, as well as Branson, Missouri. One year when they went to Nashville, Dave was given the opportunity to announce at the Grand Ole Opry. This was a dream come true. This was the first time they had ever had a guest announcer and he has been able to do this five times since 2009. His first time was a particularly special achievement and not just because it was The Grand Ole Opry. During the winter months they would bring the show back to their original home, the Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman Auditorium is where one of his first radio inspirations, Grant Turner had announced The Grand Ole Opry for 50 years. He just loved Grant’s voice and delivery. Dave said “To stand on the same stage where one of my first radio inspirations stood, behind the podium he stood, it was a special thing.” The broadcast is heard all over the world and the auditorium is filled with approximately 4,000 people staring at you on stage. Dave said it was definitely the highlight of his career.

I wondered who Dave’s most famous performer’s interviews were with. Being a big part of the fair and an expert in sound, he has had opportunities to interview people like: Hank Williams Jr., Alan Jackson, Charlie Pride, Dolly Parton, Clink Black and Jerry Reed just to name a few. What hasn’t this man done?

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Hog Roast in Francisco Photo: Mary Weber

The Francisco Police Department held a Hog Roast on June 1st at the local Lions Club. They had games for kids, plenty of food and a good turn out.

Town Marshal, Michael Collins, gets ready to get wet in the dunking booth.

I asked Dave if he had any funny stories from radio.

He recalled a time when he worked for the Mount Carmel station. Back then they couldn’t do a Christmas Parade live. They had to record it and come back to the station to play it on the air. This one particular time he and another guy were out covering the Christmas parade and came back and the tape was blank. His coworker freaked out over this error. Dave simply said “No problem,” and he grabbed some sound effect albums with marching bands and crowd noises and in his words, “We faked it!” and no one even knew otherwise.

Dave offered advice to those that may have an interest in this similar career path doing radio broadcasting. There are very few jobs in radio anymore.

You’ve got to have the love of this particular job and be prepared to sacrifice a lot of time to be successful in it.

Back when Dave started, they didn’t have college programs to teach you the field. He had to do his own research at the library and often it was outdated.

Dave currently lives in Princeton with his 19-year-old cat Spunky. He has a son, named D.J., that has a career in computers and helps keep Dave’s computers up and running for him.

Dave went into semiretirement when his wife passed away in 2012, but can still be found doing so much for our local community. It obviously keeps him young! He stated radio has been good to him and he has made many good friends over the years.

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Haubstadt Sommerfest

St. Joe Strawberry Fest

Haubstadt’s annual Sommerfest was held June 20th-22nd, but rain showers made it a challenge.

Although the talent show had to be rescheduled, the parade went off with crowds lining the streets.

For the last three years, St. Joseph Church in Princeton has resurrected its annual Strawberry Festival. There were strawberry pies for sale, and barbecue and burgers for lunch. A variety of games for both children and adults lined the lawn of the parish. The basket raffle and heads or tales games were very popular, as well as the water slide for the kids.

Dewig Meats is a Sommerfest parade staple.

Workers at the Carriage Inn made special stops in the crowd.

Father Brian gave high-5’s to the kids after his trip down the water slide.

The corner by Haubstadt Town Hall was a popular spot to watch the parade and catch candy.

The basket raffle, with hidden cash stashed was very popular with the adults.

Logan Parker donated his time to be conductor of the kiddy train.

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