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According to the calendar, autumn is here and the county has been a busy place. There’s been festivals, fundraisers and parades. This month we found some interesting local landmarks and have some tips for hunting season and cooking venison. You’ll find a few history lessons inside with stories on Holder’s Furniture and the Log Inn, as well as a trip to a dairy farm. Our schools are back in session and we have a few guest contributions from the students as well.

So when you get a chance, take a break and get cozy for a minute to look and see what’s been going on with your neighbors.

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Story and Photos Jancey Smith

Unique County Landmarks

Every small town in our area has regretted leaving the pig behind and asked some landmark, building, sign or other his son Phil, to “get my pig back.” Phil item that is unique and has its own declined to go steal the pig, so it remains story of local history. Gibson County a local “unique” landmark. has many unusual points of interest.

Owensville - The Water Tower Most of these you drive by everyday Looming 130 feet above the sandy soil without a second thought. They are just of Owensville, the symbolic water tower part of our normal landscape. The welcomes travelers to the small town. In The model of the perfect pig, 1998 it replaced the old following are just a few unique items that I discovered in my travels around the county named Jasper, is 47 years old. tower from the 1930’s and a little story behind them. that only held 75,000 gallons of Ft. Branch - The Big Pig water. The new tower was built by Along highway 41 at the edge of Ft. Branch stands a Caldwell Tanks, on land donated big white pig. Ray Hofman had this commissioned in the

by Mike Crabtree, and holds early 1970’s when he owned the property and ran a hog 300,000 gallons serving the 850 farm. Although it looks like it’s made of heavy concrete, water customers of Owensville. it’s actually fiberglass and can be easily moved. Ray Originally it was white, but then used to load it in the back of his El Camino and drive it in painted black and gold in the parades all over the tristate. school colors. Since sunlight It was modeled after what is considered the ideal pig, doesn’t hit the underside of the called a blue butt, which is the combination of a tank, it needs preventative Hampshire boar and a Yorkshire sow. maintenance to prevent corrosion After selling the property and retiring to Florida, Ray and rust. The base is 26 feet in

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Landmarks Continued -

diameter and the tank is tank is 46.5 feet with walls 3/4 inch thick at the base for support and 1/4 inch at top. It’s designed to withstand storms, earthquakes and strong winds up to 200 mph.

The landscaping started as an Eagle Scout project and welcomes all to the small town.

Mackey - Welcome Sign In the early 1990’s, Dennis Strickland was traveling for work in southern Illinois and spied a sign. He came home and told wife Bev: “I saw the cutest sign and we should make one for Mackey.”

That was Dennis, who always wanted to help the town of Mackey be the best of small town Indiana, and of course his wife Bev was right there with him. They made three signs, one for the North, South and West entryways into Mackey. Someone stole the South sign – but the other two remain to welcome all who come to Mackey. Bev and her children maintain the signs in honor of Mackey and their beloved Dennis Strickland.

Haubstadt - Rock City Barn On highway 41 on top of the hill that’s just past the curve between Ft. Branch and Haubstadt, the Spindler’s own the property that houses Gibson County’s Rock City Barn.

After the depression, Rock City founder, Garnet Carter, came up with the marketing idea of turning country barns into billboards that promoted his new attraction at Lookout Mountain, Georgia near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Beginning in 1935, Clark Byers painted these barns. When he retired in 1969, he had painted around 900 barns throughout 19 states.

The property owner received free passes to Rock City and promotional items for the use of his barn.

We’ll just have to see what other landmarks we run across in the months to come.

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Country Connections Photos & story by Jancey Smith

A Trip to New Generation Dairy Farm

Living in Southern Indiana, almost everyone has visited a farm of some kind. But not everyone gets to New Generation’s cows average 9-10 gallons of milk a see a working dairy farm. In Owensville, over the last day and 3 gallons per milking session. nine years, Brian and Ranell Rexing have operated the Because a cow’s body temp is about 100 degrees, New Generation Dairy Farm. Ranell grew up in once the cows have gone to the “milking parlor”, the milk Haubstadt and was an elementary teacher of little ones has to be chilled so that it stays between 33-40 degrees. for years. Brian grew up on his parents farm and loves The milk travels from the cow, the business. He farms both through milking machines and then grain and dairy. He’s part of the through stainless steal pipes to the Dairy Farmers of America which cooling room. Then it goes through a markets their milk. hose to the tanker (that holds 6,000 The Rexings raise 1,200 gallons of milk) where it is kept cool Holstein cows that require until it makes the trip to the milking three times a day. When processing plant. New Generation done by hand, it takes 15 makes 10,000 gallons of milk a day. minutes per side to milk a cow.

Milk is a highly regulated product.

However, with automated milkers Feeding the baby Be assured that when buying milk in like they use, it only takes 5 cow is always fun. the grocery store in the United States minutes to get about 3 gallons of you are getting a safe, wholesome milk instead of 30 minutes. When product. It goes from the dairy to the processing plant you have that many cows to milk, automation pays off. where it’s pasteurized and homogenized. Then it’s tested They milk 56 cows at a time around the clock. It takes 6 before going on to grocery stores within hours to milk them all. about 2 days. Much of our local milk is New Generation practices artificial shipped south where there is more breeding because momma cows are demand for milk. There are more dairies required for milk. They have calves in the north, so they have less demand. about every 13 months. When calves Just think of the famous cheeses from are born they weigh about 100 pounds Wisconsin. and stand within first hour. But when One unique thing about New they grow up, cows weigh about 1,500 Generation is that they give tours of the pounds, eat 100 pounds of feed and farm. School children, community drink 50 gallons of water daily. groups and families are all invited to see When the calves get a little older they how milk gets from dairy to table. Ranell go to another farm for the first two A momma and baby calf less schedules the approximately two-hour years, come back after their first calf. than an hour old.

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Country Connections continued industrial process as well as sample a treat. The group also gets to see the tankers that haul the milk away and a huge scale that weighs semis bringing in Picture time at the dairy grain.

The favorite part of the tour for the kids is not only getting to see cows in their barn with beds of sand, but most importantly getting to feed and pet a baby calf. It’s quite the experience for a city kid.

After that picture opportunity, there are cutouts that the kids can poke their heads through for more pictures and they can practice milking by hand from a stand called Moo-rissa. What a nice experience for anyone willing to take a little drive to the country.

A home schooled group from Mt. Carmel took a tour and stands on the scale to see if their combined weight is more than a cow’s weight.

tours and is full of information about the dairy and their cows. Her elementary teaching experience is apparent by the way she patiently answers questions and guides groups through the dairy. She keeps the technical information on a level that anyone can understand.

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Gardening Goodies

Jeanette Daniels grows many kinds of plants in her greenhouse and then has a lot of fun with them as seen in this photo.

Gibson County Master Gardeners Offer Garden Seminar Oct. 21st: Speakers,Vendors, Door Prizes

Do you love gardening? You will want to attend Once Upon A Garden 2017 on October 21 at the Princeton Community Middle School Cafeteria. It will be fun and interesting with a range of speakers including a local vegetable farmer, several authors of gardening books and a professional cook. This event is biennial. The next one will not happen until 2019.

If you happen to be a Master Gardener you can also earn five education hours while having fun, meeting other gardeners, and finding interesting items among the vendor tables. Come for continental breakfast from 7:45 to 8:45, and for the seminar between 8:45 and 2:30 (Evansville time). Lunch is also included. Registration fee is $40 until October 15. Then it is $45.

Five speakers will present a range of topics: “101 Landscaping Ideas” with Coletta Kosiba, “Backyard Greenhouses” by Jeanette Daniels, “Evaluating and Amending Soil for Vegetables” with Richard Ritter, “Peppers: Hot or Not” with Lelia Gentle and “Growing and Cooking with Herbs” with Maggie Oster. More information about the speakers is available on the

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In addition to the food and speakers, there will be door prizes and vendor booths to spark your imagination.

You can save your place by completing the registration form, available at https://www.gcmga.org.

The registration form which contains directions to the Princeton Community Middle School, 1106 N. Embree in Princeton is available as a download at the bottom of the Once Upon A Garden web page. To register by phone, call (812) 385-3491 Ext. 100 and say that you want to attend the October garden seminar.

Give your name, phone number, and address. A registration form will be mailed to you.

14TH ANNUAL “ONCE UPON A GARDEN” SEMINAR Brought to you by Gibson County Master Gardeners and TOYOTA Saturday, October 21, 2017 Registration & Continental Breakfast: 7:45—8:45 AM CST Seminar: 8:45 AM to 2:30 PM CST (includes box lunch) Old Princeton High School, diagonal from fairgrounds PRESENTATIONS

101 Landscaping Ideas — Colletta Kosiba

Colletta is a well-known garden speaker and blogger in Indiana.

She is a popular presenter at Master Gardener events.

Evaluating & Amending Soil for Vegetables — Richard Ritter

Richard recently retied as the Gibson South H.S. ag educator.

He raises and markets his own vegetables.

Backyard Greenhouses — Jeanette Daniels

Jeanette spoke at the 2012 Indiana State MG Conference.

She is a member of the Hamilton County Master Gardeners.

Growing & Cooking with Herbs — Maggie Oster

Maggie is a horticulturist and the author of gardening books and cookbooks. She has also written the recipes and tis for an annual calendar, Herb Gardens: Recipes & Herbal Folklore, for 15 years.

She is a Fellow of the Garden Writers Association.

Peppers: Hot or Not — Lelia Gentle

Lelia is a Chef Instructor at Cooking at the Cottage, a cooking school in Louisville, and has been breakfast chef at the Bardstown Road Farmers Market for the last seven years. She and her husband raise grass-fed cattle at Dreamcatcher Farm.

Everyone Welcome—Public Invited • Door Prizes and Vendor Booths! 5 hours of MG educational credit

Registration Fee: $40 (After Oct. 15, pay $45) Make checks payable to: Gibson County Master Gardeners. Mail to: Cathy Green, 6590 E. 450 N., Francisco, IN 47649

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need not have served in a particular theater of war, but only during that specific period of (war) time.

Both the qualifying Veteran and surviving spouse, if confined to home or in need of physical assistance to Veterans of Gibson County- Any perform daily activities of life, may be eligible for discussion of your benefits must additional allowances known as Housebound and Aid include an explanation of a and Attendance. These are supplements to the pension confusing and often misunderstood and are not stand-alone allowances. topic- Pensions.

If you only listen to one thing I ever say, I hope that it A Veterans Pension is a tax-free is this… Avoid, at all costs, any person who would monetary benefit payable by the VA to approach you and offer their services to help you apply low-income wartime Veterans. It is not based on for one of these pensions. Don’t be fooled by the word disability, but rather income and net worth only, and has “Veteran” in their name either. Many of these people/ origins which date back to 1792 relative to veterans of companies prey upon senior veterans and specifically the American Revolutionary War. To qualify, a veteran target those with too many assets, who would not must have served at least one day of active duty during normally qualify. Their tactics are unethical and often a recognized period of war and have been discharged border on being illegal. Please make me your first phone under other than dishonorable conditions. call if you believe you qualify for a pension or have been The Survivors Pension, also referred to as a Death (or approached by one of these vultures.

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Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge Appreciation Day - A World of Waters and Wildlife

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Join the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge as they celebrate “A World of Waters and Wildlife” at their annual Refuge Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 28 from 9 am until 2 pm (CT) at Wirth Park in Oakland City, IN. View and learn about the different kinds of fish taken from the Patoka Refuge waters that will be on display in the ORSANCO 2000 gallon fish tank. See a live birds of prey presentation by Talon Trust, and learn about “ Archeology in your Community” presented by Rachel Sarkey from the IDNR Division of Historic Preservation and Archeology. For the history buffs, Preston Richardt will present a program on the Wabash & Erie Canal that will be followed by a bus tour to the canal location on Refuge property. There will also be a bus tour of the Patoka River NWR guided by a Refuge staff member.

Information will be available for those wishing to do a selfguided driving tour of the Refuge.

More than 20 organizations are sponsoring booths this year. Come learn about nature, the environment, and conservation. Try your hand at casting a fly rod presented by the Ohio Valley Fly Rod Club. Bring your artifacts for identification. See an active bee hive, raptors, and box turtles. A variety of craft activities will be available for children.

Food by the Backyard Boyz BBQ and fish by the Oakland City Eagles Lodge will be available for purchase.

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“A variety of fish taken from the waters of the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge will be on display in the ORSANCO 2000 gallon tank at the Patoka River NWR Appreciation Day”.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Keep Your Pets Safe This Halloween

It’s finally October, which means that Halloween is right around the corner. Halloween is a fun holiday, full of treats – and tricks. Do you know how to keep your pets safe during the busy trick-or-treating season?

1. Candy is not for pets. We all know that chocolate is bad for dogs. But did you know that sugar-free candy can also be bad for cats? The sweetener xylitol is used in many sugarfree foods and can be very dangerous for dogs and cats.

2. Walk your dog early in the day. Help your pooch burn off some extra energy before the trick-or-treaters come around. Then let them relax or hide when the doorbell is going crazy.

3. Don’t leave your pets outside during trick-or-treating. With all the wound-up kids coming and going, it’s the perfect stressful environment for dogs and cats. Keep your pets inside, away from

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the action. This will help them be less stressed, and keep them from accidentally hurting one of your spooky visitors.

4. Keep glow sticks out of reach. Don’t these look like great chew toys? Lots of dogs think so, until they chew a hole in the glow stick and get that yucky liquid in their mouths. It’s not dangerous, but it is messy.

5. Don’t put your pet in a costume unless he loves it. Make sure the costume fits and is comfortable for your dog or cat to wear. Make sure your pet can still move easily, can open his mouth, and that the costume doesn’t interfere with his breathing, hearing, or vision. Never leave a dog or cat in a costume unsupervised.

You can find even more tips to have a safe and fun Halloween with your pets on our website, PrincetonVet.net. Just search for “Halloween” in the search bar!

Are your pets up-to-date on their vaccines? Do they have their current rabies tag or a microchip in case they get lost during the busy Halloween weekend? The Princeton Veterinary Hospital is always accepting new patients. We can help keep your animals healthy! Call us at 812-385-2733 if you have any questions, or bring your animals in for an exam, no appointment needed!

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Cooking Venison 101

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nice enough to take the time to show According to the calendar me how they process and prepare it’s autumn. That’s a favorite deer. And I mean many deer. Kenny season for many - comfortable said that they process over 1,200 in afternoons and cool nights. It’s a season and can cut 75 deer a day. the time of tailgating, weenie Venison is very similar to beef and roasts and hay rides, as well in most cases can be used as the return of slow cookers interchangeably, with just a few and casseroles. For those of modifications. Deer meat is much us in the Midwest, it’s also the leaner than beef so if it cooks too beginning of hunting season.

An assortment of venison prducts long it can dry out - just like a Starting October 1st, deer chicken breast or boneless pork chop. There are season is here and many hunters are out to stock their various opinions on cooking methods and temperatures freezers for the winter. This is an annual tradition that but all agree that ground venison should be cooked goes back way before Daniel Boone. It’s just a until it reaches 160 degrees. Tender cuts can be seared necessary part of the eco system to reduce inbreeding quickly so it’s not over cooked to around 148 degrees. and car wrecks. Yes, I loved Bambi, too, but I do Other less tender cuts like roasts can be cooked slowly understand. on a low temperature, so Since my husband only hunts in the meat break out the Dutch oven or department of the local grocery store, I went to a local friend to find out the details of deer meat, or as my son slow cooker. It’s often corrects me - venison. Kenny Dewig in Owensville was recommended to brine or use a dry rub or marinade on the roast to aid in moisture and flavor. Letting it sit in the refrigerator overnight is an option and wrapping it in Roasts bacon, of course, will make it better.

The most important steps in ensuring the best quality venison is it being field dressed properly and aged (or cooled out) for at least 3-5 days. During bow season, when it’s often still warm outside, many hunters take ice with them to pack the deer and keep it cold. That’s also why having your deer processed is important. It needs to stay at about 34 degrees to age properly and that’s not easily done at home.

Beef’s best Backstrap cut is the filet and pork has the tenderloin. Deer’s prime cut is called a backstrap. It looks like a very large tenderloin. Cooking it in the H ours -M on.-Fri.8 -5 :3 0 •S at.8 -2 pm smoker is a viable option or searing it with a pat of 9 2 0 8 W .S tate Rd.1 6 5 ,Owensville,IN butter for moisture and then letting it rest is another alternative. Often deer steaks are run through a

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tenderizer and can be used like minute steaks.

Venison is considered to be a much healthier meat than beef because it has less fat, cholesterol and is higher in B6 and B12. Because it’s so lean, people often add a little beef or pork when it’s ground so that it can cook more like hamburger. Ground venison can be used in chili, meatloaf or meatballs, just like beef and sausage.

Just like beef and pork, venison can be processed into brats, summer sausage, jerky, salami and breakfast sausage. There are also flavors available like jalapeno and cheddar cheese. It’s fully cooked and needs to only be heated or in the case of summer sausage rolls, just sliced and served with crackers.

Due to Indiana state law, venison is not for sale commercially. Beef and pork are regulated with strict health guidelines, however it’s more difficult to monitor the field dressing of individual hunters. If you’d like to try your hand at cooking venison, without hunting it, it’s best to offer a hunter you know to buy some. But don’t count on that backstrap. However many hunters participate in the Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry program where they donate venison so that it can be used in local food banks. Let the season begin.

Venison Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb. ground venison 1 egg 1 cup oatmeal 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper

1 T. onion, chopped 3 T. brown sugar 1/4 cup catsup 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. dry mustard

Preparation -

In medium bowl combine meat, egg, oatmeal, salt, pepper and onion. Mix well. In smaller bowl, mix brown sugar, catsup, nutmeg and mustard. Add 1/2 of sauce to venison mixture, combine well. Shape into ping-pong sized balls and place in casserole. Cover with remaining sauce. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Venison Roast

4 lb. venison hind leg or round roast 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large onions, diced 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 4 tsp. salt

Preparation -

1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper 1 cup water 8 medium carrots, chunked 8 potatoes, chunked

Place roast in Dutch oven. Insert garlic into roast and bind with string. Add onions, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, pepper and water. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes and continue baking for 1-1/2 hours, turning meat Recipes courtesy Cindy Walton occasionally. Transfer to platter and remove string.

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Holder’s Furniture ~ A Family Tradition Old photos provided

Since 1874, there has of the showroom that she been a furniture store on decorates and maintains.

Main Street in Owensville.

And what a showroom it is That’s when John Short covering 14,000 square feet. opened a furniture and In her spare time, Erika also funeral business. At that updates their social media time it was very common for account. cabinet builders to also Her big brother Justin has make coffins. In 1939, Paul the responsibility of being Holder became a business the warehouse manager. His Family and friends celebrating the 1987 expansion. partner with John’s son, job is to keep track of Porter. In the everything in the warehouse and prepare all items for early ‘40’s Paul delivery. This is a big job considering that now Holder’s Holder bought has expanded their customer base and delivers to the store. He three states in roughly a 40 mile radius. and his wife The oldest son Joe is in charge of their service Charlotte ran the department as well as onsite customer service. The business until Lamey’s are here to help. So if you have a problem it’s 1974.

Joe that comes to the rescue. If your Lay-Z-boy’s From 1974handle breaks - call Joe. If a spring pokes your tush, ’99, Paul and call Joe. He takes care of any problem and helps when Charlotte’s you walk in Holder’s door as well. daughter, So what do Mom and Dad do while the kids are Sharon Lutz and learning the business? Well just about everything else. her husband Monty oversees The Lamey family. Front: Debbie and Jeff, continued and coordinates Erika. Standing: Joe, Monty & Justin. supplying quality everything, furniture to the local area. Today, Sharon’s daughter, including doing Debbie and her husband Monty Lamey are the third estimates for generation to continue the family business. Since flooring and 1999, they have expanded the business (adding 4,000 carpet. Yes, square feet to the upstairs) and continued the promise Holder’s not of excellent customer service. only sells The fourth generation of the Holder’s tradition furniture but has continues with Debbie and Monty’s three children. a full range of Erika’s bright smile greets you as soon as you enter flooring options, the building. She helps customers with her knowledge from laminate, The Flexsteel Gallery

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The building as it appeared during the 1930’s-1950’s.

to luxury vinyl tile or quality Mohawk carpet. You can call Monty to give you an estimate at no charge.

When Debbie’s not helping customers, she has the chore of all the office and accounting duties. What she finds fun though is the interior decorating aspect of the business. If you need help, Debbie is available for a consultation and loves coming up with design ideas.

Even though the showroom is expansive and the warehouse stocks alternate options, they can easily custom order items. Because Holder’s has such a history of dealing with quality companies, such as Restonic bedding and Riverside furniture they maintain a reputation for luxury and quality. Their Lay-Z-boy line of recliners and Flexsteel upholstery gallery, that was added in 1998, are prime examples of Holder’s aim for excellence.

When asked what they liked about their “job,” that’s such a family tradition, they all chimed in with similar responses. They like meeting and working with people.

“There’s never a dull moment,” was Monty’s response.

Now when it comes to working with family, they really like it.

Debbie enjoys it and says, “It’s fun, most days.”

Well, “most days” have been “many days” for Holder’s Furniture in Owensville and here’s to hoping there are many more days to come.

A grouping on the large showroom floor.

This is how the building looked until 1987.

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The Glittered Pig is a new online business by PCHS grads, Jacinda Thompson, Teylor Kohl and Raelynn Thompson. They offer spirit wear for all local schools, custom apparel and accessories. They held a “Back to School” event September 16th at Lafayette Park.

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Edward Jones Representative Moves to New Office

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Tyler Brengman has been with Edward Jones for 10 years. In August, he moved his office from 1109 W. Broadway to 1418 W. Broadway. There was an open house celebrating the new office on September 13th.

Jim Stephens, Director of Gibson County Chamber of Commerce presented Tyler with a plaque and there was a ribbon cutting to commemerate the occasion.

The event was organized by Tyler’s assistant, Shiela Hannah.

The new office is official with a ribbon cutting. From left: Ross Leazenby, property owner, Shiela Hannah, Assistant, Tyler Brengman of Edward Jones, Jim Stephens, Chamber Director.

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A gift basket was given away as a door prize

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“I’ve not talked to one person who has had anything good to say about Windows 10,” Barbara expressed when she picked her laptop up Friday after having us perform our recommend bi-annual Windows 10 CheckUp Service.

“I figured Windows 10 wouldn’t be a bad operating system, but boy was I wrong! I wish I would have gotten a computer with Windows 7 instead,” she lamented.

Oops!

I hear regrets like this from clients almost every week.

They didn’t know any better when they were shopping for a new PC. They just bought what they saw on the store shelf or mistakenly took advice from a big box store sales geek and came home with a Windows 10 computer.

Only to quickly realize it was a mistake.

YOU don’t need to suffer like these unaware clients.

But you DO need to make a decision quickly to avoid that same fate.

Take a moment to answer these four questions: Is your current computer more than five years old?

Is it running slow?

Are you having constant problems with it?

Have you been thinking about upgrading to a newer computer, but just haven’t bought one yet?

If you answered yes to one or more of those questions, it’s important you finish reading this column.

You Already Know This Regular readers of this column know I strongly encourage you to stay with the Windows 7 operating system. It’s time-tested, proven reliable, and easy-to use.

You’re familiar with it. You know how to use it. Your software programs and hardware devices work with it.

It’s a solid, mostly problem-free operating system.

The Dilemma But effective October 31, 2017, Microsoft is forcing all PC manufacturers to stop selling new computers with Windows 7.

All new computers after that date – no matter where you buy one – will come with the problematic Windows 10.

(If you visit any of the big retail stores now – like Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Office Depot, you will only find Windows 10 computers. They only sell Windows 10 machines because they take their marching orders from Microsoft in the form of spiffs and other monetary kickbacks.)

Whether you buy a new desktop or laptop now at a big box store or wait until after October 31 to buy one anywhere is a bad decision - because of Windows 10.

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a PC that’s suffering from a terminal illness.

I’m sorry to use such a crude comparison, but I’m telling it like it is.

The way Windows 10 is configured right out of the box and with each forced update, Microsoft creates frustrating problems and errors on your computer requiring frequent, costly repairs and regular check-ups just to make sure your PC runs the way it’s supposed to.

I’ve written extensively in the past about the major issues with Windows 10 and don’t have room to explain them in-depth in this article.

I encourage you to download my free report “7 Frighteningly Dark Secrets Microsoft Desperately Doesn’t Want You to Know About Windows 10.” It outlines many things that should concern you about Windows 10.

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What Choice Will You Make?

If you’ve been considering buying a new (or refurbished) desktop or laptop, you need to do so before the end of October.

I don’t want to see you, like Barbara, buy a computer you’ll hate – because it’s hard to use, requires regular visits to the PC doctor, and seriously invades your privacy without your knowledge or consent.

Independent computer companies – like Calibre Computer Solutions – can still order new and some refurbished computers with Windows 7. But the absolute deadline is October 31.

I invite you to call me today to discuss your options.

Maybe you don’t need a new computer – just a good tune-up and upgrade of your existing one might make it last longer.

But if you do need a new one, you don’t want to wait until it’s too late and you’re stuck with only getting Windows 10. It will be a purchase you’ll regret for years to come.

Scott Hartley is the President/CEO of Calibre Computer Solutions in Princeton. For more computer tips, information, and free software tools, check out our website at http://www.calibreforhome.com.

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Lois Brink Memorial Nursing Scholarship

by Beth Schmit

discussed it among themselves We frequently talk of giving back to our community, and decided to take money that and how it would be nice if only we could do more. But would have been spent on can one person really make a difference? The answer is Christmas presents and donate it a resounding YES! And I would like to share just one instead to the scholarship fund, example of how one family joined together to make a to build its value more quickly. decision to give back that will make a difference in lives The scholarship is awarded to a for generations to come. graduate of any Gibson County Lois Brink was a long time resident of Gibson County, Lois Brink High School who is enrolled full or part-time, as a 2nd, along with her husband Dr. Bruce C. Brink, Sr., and 3rd, or 4th year student in an undergraduate nursing together they raised four children: Dr. Bruce C. Brink, Jr, program (RN or BSN).

Carol Young, Sue Lemmon, and Jane Ann Rogers.

While Dr. Brink, Sr., was at Kirksville School of This year’s recipient of the scholarship – its first award Osteopathic Medicine, Lois worked in a - is Allyson Schneider, a junior Purdue lab to help support them until he University School of Nursing student. One graduated and the family moved to requirement of the applicant is to submit an Princeton. After moving back, Dr. Brink, essay, and Allyson wrote, “As nurses, we Sr., went into family practice with his give a lot of time and effort, but we can’t father, and Lois went on to school and forget to give a little piece of our heart as earned both her bachelor’s and master’s well”. This sums up well the teachings of degrees in nursing. From there she Lois Brink. I was privileged to attend a Lois & Bruce Brink, Sr. taught nursing at the University of luncheon with Allyson and Dr. Brink, Sr., Evansville, Olney Central College, and Lincoln Trail and his daughter Jane Ann. They were able to meet and get to know each other. Several stories and memories of College, where she retired as Dean of Nursing.

Caring for people was truly a passion with Lois, Lois were shared, as well as much laughter and a few whether with her family, her patients, or her students. tears.

She was able to communicate to her students on many Allyson will go on to become a nurse and then a nurse levels to show nursing is not just about pills and blood practitioner. As she said, getting this recognition for all pressures, but about empathy, caring, and kindness. her hard work in her schooling and in her leadership Lois’ own children and grandchildren learned that lesson roles in school has given her impetus to keep striving well, as several went into medical professions or gave of and excelling. their time and talents in other ways in their communities.

The Brink family’s gift of a scholarship has made a Her granddaughter Leslie said, “She had a difference in Allyson Schneider’s life, too. She way of teaching people without making it can finish her schooling, graduate, and go on to seem like she was teaching them at all.” share her knowledge and passion with her After Lois passed away, her husband, Dr. patients and family and coworkers. Next year, Brink, Sr., wanted to do something in Lois’s another scholarship will be awarded to someone memory to carry on this legacy. After talking else who will also pass it on, in Lois memory and to a Gibson County Community Foundation honor. advisory board member and then the So can you and your family make a difference?

Foundation’s director, he chose to establish Of course you can! Contact the Gibson County the Lois Brink Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

Community Foundation at 912-386-8082 for more Allyson Schneider His children and other family members information.

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Hillside Pies for Heritage Days

By Jancey Smith

Boxes of apples lined the hallway of Hillside.

Volunteers of the Hillside Methodist Church worked to make 846 pies for their annual fundraiser at Heritage Days. In the two weeks before the event, apples were picked, peeled and prepared for the event by 25 to 30 church members.

Volunteers help cut the peeled apples.

Richard Pritchett and Larry Osborn were just part of the crew that peeled pounds of apples.

Reitta Hughes had the job of washing apples.

Oakland City Ribbon Cutting

By Jancey Smith

Members of the Oakland City community gathered for a dedication and ribbon cutting at the Edd Roush bike trail on September 15th. Mayor Hugh Wirth and Good Start president, Charlotte Grey, welcomed the group and thanked all those who helped with this 8 year long project.

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Grandparent’s Day at St. Joe

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St. Joseph School held Grandparent’s Day on Friday, September 8th. The parking lot, church and school were packed with family members. There were snacks and crafts for the kids to do with their grandparents.

They gym was full at St. Joe for grandparents day.

Jeanine Miller (left) and Debbie Bateman (right) are among many who attended grandparents day.

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Daughters of Isabella Circle 157 Photo provided

Well wishes to outgoing Regent Loretta Koberstein who lead and encouraged the group in charity work.

G ib son Cou nt y H ou sehold H a za rd ou s W a st e a nd R ecycling D a y Saturday, October 28th 8am-2pm Toyota (South Car Lot)

Hazardous Waste & Recycling Day

By L. M. Smith

Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Day is on the horizon: October 28th, Saturday from 8am – 2pm at Toyota’s South Car Lot. And Mike Stilwell wants everyone in Gibson County to know the facts so it can be successful and cost effective for all. In the future, these events will always be at Toyota (not at the Fairgrounds), in both spring and fall. Mike is passionate about helping his County get the most money from recycling which helps lower everyone’s taxes.

Folks, he wants to educate you about Latex Paint. All you have to do is take the lid off, allow it to dry out, and it can be taken to your local facility: Princeton, Ft. Branch, Francisco, Haubstadt, Hazelton, Johnson, Oakland City, Owensville, Patoka, and Somerville. Lid off, you can even combine multiple cans into one, dried out and it will be accepted as trash at your local sites. There is no need in taking Latex Paint to the Hazardous Waste Day. It’s not toxic. And let us not forget Plastics: Only #1 & #2 Label Plastics are accepted at your local sites. “When in doubt leave it out”. This will reduce your taxes. A win for all.

Expired/unused medicines are accepted during Hazardous Waste and Recycling Day. Please do not flush or trash these medicines. They become toxic in your water sources. So do your environment, yourselves, and your children a favor and dispose of them correctly.

Mike brags appropriately about accepting electronics at his facilities: “It’s the only place you can take them – we require you to sign in – the only rule.”

All Gibson County Schools are on the recycling board and it could not have been accomplished without the wonderful help of Mary Memmer. If you have questions, Vada Ferry, Controller, knows everything and can be called at: 812-385-3136.

So county residents, bring your pesticides, household chemicals, medications, batteries, your electronics, and propane tanks. Save your latex paint for the trash and help save your tax dollars and Green-Up Gibson County.

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TMMI Celebrates 5 Millionth Vehicle Photos Jancey Smith

PRINCETON, Ind. (Sept. 20, 2017) – When long-time team members Sandra and Andres Chaparro saw the first vehicle roll off the line in 1998, they felt a sense of pride and accomplishment knowing they’d had a hand building it. Little did they know; their hands would be busy building 4,999,999 more vehicles over the next 20 years.

“For more than 20 years, we’ve watched Toyota grow in Indiana— providing good jobs for Hoosiers, training future leaders, and giving back to the community,” Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said. “Today we celebrate the company’s continued success, commitment to our state, and the 5 millionth vehicle produced by Hoosiers. We look forward to witnessing Toyota’s next milestone here in Indiana.”

Governor Holcomb accepts the key to his new vehicle.

Governor Holcomb and his wife, along with vice president of administration, Tim Hollander listen as plant president, Millie Marshall speaks to the crowd.

Toyota team members lined the stairs.

Five local non-profits were presented donations.

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Golden Heritage Days

Nora Miller and Wes MacKannon share smiles at the Patoka Church’s apple butter booth.

Kids of all ages love clowns.

Lou and Paul Lynch enjoy an afternoon on the square.

Chicken tacos with chipotle and avocado were an interesting dish.

With the unseasonable heat, sitting under a tent for some shade and conversation was a nice way to spend some time.

Jim Maglis and family get food from Klinker’s Taco Truck.

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L ocal T alent S potlight

The Wayward Musicans Club

By Jancey Smith and Barb Bruce

When you enter Hogg notch,” says Rick. It’s not Heaven Restaurant items of unusual to have a dozen or nostalgia meet the eye, if you so musicians show up with go there on Monday guitars and a couple of evenings nostalgic strains of fiddles. There is a broad age music meet the ear. The range for the musicians, Wayward Musicians Club has from young talent to those gathered at Hogg Heaven for who have performed for the past seven years to do years. They do a what they love best, “jam,” to phenomenal job playing off the delight of local diners. each other’s strengths and From left clockwise (in green shirt), Mike Dyehouse, Rick Musicians from Mt. Carmel, the picking and harmony are Marshall, Kathy Tefertiller, Clyde Rosignal, Gordy Limpe, Don very good. Each member Albion, Flora, Princeton and McCool, Kathy Marman, Allan Kid, Carol, and Lindell Hume.

Oakland City show up for a gets to pick a song for the good old fashioned jam group to play. Rick opened session. They form a circle and play songs that the the evening with John Mellencamp’s Small Town. Some musicians as well as the crowd calls out for them to play. of the other favorite tunes were Me and Bobbie McGee, The evening is full of eclectic music, classic rock, Kiss an Angel Good Morning, and Tulsa Time. country, gospel, bluegrass and on occasion a little 50’s Audience participation is welcomed and encouraged. If swing. A former regular Jim Sanders who now resides in you show up some Monday evening and a musician or someone in the crowd knows you can sing or play an instrument don’t be surprised to be asked to perform. It’s a laid back atmosphere and any and all are welcome to come and listen or bring an instrument and jam. Bring your appetite for some of Rick’s famous cuisine, ordering from the menu or eating off the evening buffet are both available.

In 1986, Rick Rick Marshall (left), Mike Dyehouse (green shirt) and opened a “little Lindell Hume (right) share smiles with the group. shack” as Rick Texas will drop in to play 40’s and 50’s swing when he’s calls it, that in town and a couple of local girls stop in once in a while you could buy for some great harmony and “that really steps it up a some Kathy Marman plays the fiddle.

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Clyde Rosignal, Gordy Limpe, on bass and Don McCool, on guitar, all from Mt. Carmel, came ready to play.

barbecue.” Thirty years later that shack has expanded to the 134 seat facility that stands today that also offers catering.

Rick has always looked for ways to give back and support the community that supports him. He has opened his banquet room to organizations such as Mt, Carmel Rotary, Wabash County Chamber of Commerce as well as school organizations.

If you enjoy good food, music and visiting with your friends and neighbors a Monday night at Hogg Heaven fits the bill.

Stevenson Radcliff took on the Palace Cafe’s Exterminator Challenge. That’s 9 burger patties which equal 3 pounds of meat plus 3 full orders of fries. You have 1 hour to finish it and keep it down (must stay at table for 1 hour). The cost is $25 to schedule the competition. If you win, you get a $25 gift certificate, a T-shirt and your name on wall of fame.

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United Way Day of Caring Photos Jancey Smith

Gibson County’s United Way held their annual “Day of Caring” Tuesday, Sept. 26th. Volunteers cooked and served lunch at the Gazebo, helped at Camp Carson, the Senior Center and local parks. They were raising money for nonprofit organizations and helping them with projects.

It was a warm day to be grilling brats and dogs but this volunteer kept the food coming.

Hot dogs and brats with chips and a drink were the free community meal put on by the United Way.

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Ken Happe, Brooke Speedy and Rachel Canniff volunteer their time to help paint the playground equipment at the park on Brumfield.

The Gibson County Senior Center was full of hungry folks that enjoyed lunch thanks to the United Way.

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Gibson General Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has been awarded a Five-Star overall quality rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was designed to help consumers and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. CMS provides quality ratings to each of the nation’s Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes.

Each facility is rated from a low One-Star to the highest Five-Stars. Ratings are based on three critical areas: annual health inspections, staffing levels and quality measurements. CMS reports that nursing homes with Five-Stars are considered to have much above average quality.

“Our employees work very hard to provide residentcentered care,” said Brian Bailey, Administrator, GGH Skilled Nursing Facility. “The Five-Star rating helps assure the public of our commitment to service and reflects nicely on our mission here.”

CMS recommends consumers use the Five-Star Quality Rating System in conjunction with onsite visits to facilities. To obtain information on the Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Quality Rating System visit www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare.

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Oakland City Wine Tasting

By Jancey Smith

The Oakland City Good Start hosted an art show and wine tasting event on September 16th. A variety of artists surrounded the room, music filled the air and an array of food was available. The was a fundraiser for continued support of the Edd Roush Memorial Trail.

Mitch Earles, Alfred Cooper and Larry Bottoms enjoy snacks and conversation.

A wood carving demonstration drew patrons attention.

Beth Schmitt, (second from left) chats with attendees.

Alice Hammond displayed a variety of paintings.

Charlotte Gray (center) not only monitored the line for wine, but was instrumental in organizing the event and contributing to the line of appetizers below. Walter Edwards (far left) from the Liquor Locker educated patrons on wine options as Dennis Gray waits his turn.

Music was provided by Todd Greene with Caleb and Tony Miskell.

These ladies discuss Sue Freudenberg’s painting of a rooster.

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~ Flick Picks ~ Movie Reviews by Cai Carney Wondering About Wonder Woman

I absolutely enjoyed the first 2 acts of this movie and was having a blast. I mean WONDER WOMAN was finally on the big screen with her own movie and a Hollywood budget to boot! ‘Wonder Woman,’ also chose to show its main character as an independent woman and chose not to over-sexualize her, which is, unfortunately, the typical status quo when it comes to Hollywood blockbusters. Classy. There was actually COLOR in this DC movie, not desaturated schlock. That battle in No Man’s Land was easily the highlight battle in this film, and the opening battle wasn’t all too shabby either. The feminist themes were handled well in this movie and offered a few laughs every now and then that felt earned. Even more so, Gadot felt natural as Wonder Woman, so all the naysayers were wrong about her casting as the titular character.

Well, what went wrong?

The entire third act was horrible. Bad villain. Bad villain. Bad villain. Yes, there were that many villains and they were all boring cardboard cut-outs of baddies from other films. Exposition in the final act by one of the previously mentioned villains was the only reason that character existed at all in the movie. Without that character, we wouldn’t have learned about Diana’s past, and this makes for lazy writing. On the visual side of things, all of the colors were desaturated and boring compared to the other two previous acts in this movie.

The action almost became unbearable to watch. How many slow-motion shots did we actually need of our main character doing things? It got on my nerves as it wasn’t handled well. These kinds of scenes are meant to add excitement to the mix but don’t add much of anything when they’re implanted in the film about 40 times. It becomes a little redundant after a while and loses its meaning.

During this extremely forgettable finale to an otherwise good movie, the dialogue became atrocious. Logic was thrown out of the window (just how did Chris Pine’s

character get into the compound whenever Wonder Woman had to do some insane, super-powered back-flip just to get in??). I only decided to give this movie a “like” because it was different and the best DC movie since the Dark Knight Rises (that movie ironically also had a letdown of an ending).

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October Movies

Friday, Oct. 6th - The Mountain Between Us Idris Elba and Kate Winslet are stranded after a plane crash in the mountains.

Friday, Oct. 13th - Marshall - Chadwick Boseman and Kate Hudson play in a story about Thurgood Marshall before he was appointed to the U. S. Supreme Court.

Friday, Oct. 20th- Only the Brave - Josh Brolin and Miles Teller portray the elite firefighting unit, the Granite Mountain Hotshots.

Friday, Oct. 27th- Thank You for Your Service Miles Teller and Amy Schumer tell the story of a group of soldiers returning from Iraq trying to integrate back into life.

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Area Concerts & Events

MercyMe at Ford Center, Evansville, Sat. Oct. 12th Kansas at Victory Theatre, Sat. Oct. 14th Sammy Kershaw at Effingham (IL) Performance Center, Sat. Oct. 21 Warrant at Effingham (IL) Performance Center, Fri. Oct. 27 Billy Joel at Banker’s Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Fri. Nov. 3rd Elton John at Ford Center, Evansville, Sat. Nov. 11th Joe Bonamassa at Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, Tue. Nov. 28th

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First Responders Honored at Lunch

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The area clubs of Princeton (the Eagles, Elks, Moose, Masons and Knights of Columbus) combined resources with the Princeton Country Club to honor the area First Responders by fixing lunch for them and their families September 9th.

The Wayman Chapel Church held their annaul fundraiser for the church Saturday, September 9th.

Tim Hughes and Jan Ballard contributed to the BBQ. Church members volunteered their services and desserts were homemade.

These were some of the volunteers from the clubs. Photo provided.

Church members worked in unison to fill lunch orders.

The food line moves along as First Responders come to eat.

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The Princeton Fire Territory enjoyed having lunch served.

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Behind the Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries The Log Inn

For this edition of Behind the Scenes, we’re going back in Indiana history to the year when Indianapolis became the state capitol, 1825. That was the year the Log Inn was built in Warrenton. This piece of history, just a few miles away, is recognized as the oldest restaurant in Indiana. It began as a tavern and general store, but took root when it became a stage coach stop and trading post on the first road running between Evansville and Vincennes, with a stop in Princeton.

One visitor on this early road in November 1844, was Abraham Lincoln, who dined in the original log cabin seen today.

The Log Inn has now been owned and operated by the Elpers family for 3 generations, with sister and

brother team, Kathy and Daryl Elpers currently manning the kitchen. They serve home cooked, oldfashioned Midwestern, “Sunday dinner at Grandma’s” food with a few German sides honoring the heritage of the local community. It was in the Lincoln room that Kathy showed me her Grandma Vic’s handwritten recipes on scraps of paper, over 65-years-old, used to this day - a family tradition. It reminded me of my recipe drawer at home.

The Log Inn is steeped in family tradition and doing things like Grandma did - from no computer, timers, or credit cards, to the most unique tradition created by Grandma Vic, family style dining.

Kathy told me, “She (Grandma) Homemade coconut pies made daily. believed everyone should sit at the table and pass the bowls, family style, no going to the stove to help yourself.”

The rustic dining rooms are filled with long tables that seat many and the food is served in large bowls and platters that are refilled as needed. Even though the history is long and the setting is rustic, it’s all about the food, the majority of it homemade daily. That means hand-battered fried chicken and catfish (with a secret family recipe), hand-sliced, slow roasted beef and ham at Indiana’s Oldest Restaurant steaks from another local, Dewig Meats.

Most of the sides are homemade as well. The gravies are homemade from the meat stock (brown) and the cream gravy has a special old kettle that has a mixer rigged to the top to keep it slowly stirred and creamy.

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would be a great topping for a pulled pork sandwich.

Another made-to-order side is the German fries.

They are cut, peeled and boiled daily and then cooked in cast iron skillets as needed. They go through 400 lbs. of potatoes weekly!

Most of the desserts are another made from scratch offering, from the coconut cream pie, lemon meringue, to chocolate and pecan. But the true star of the dessert line up is the strawberry pie served March First time diners in the Lincoln Room. through Labor Day. It has a homemade glaze (another secret) and the Log Inn goes through 3 dozen pies a week when in season.

When I asked Kathy what is the most popular item on the menu, she smiled and replied quickly, “The fried chicken.” Then she took me in the kitchen to see how it was done. (I love hanging out in the kitchen.)

The kitchen itself is laid out as organized efficiency. It has to

One of the quaint dining rooms ready for family-style dining.

be efficient, because only 7 people in the kitchen, 15 servers and 10 bus boys take care of Dewig’s ham with German fries and around 800 homegrown tomatoes (in season) people each weekend night. That’s a well-timed work flow.

One wall has an old stove with a flat top and then a deep fryer with 10 stations. Two are for fish and the others for chicken. The chicken is dipped in an egg wash, then in secret breading and placed in a wire basket. This is dropped in a 300 degree mixture of lard and shortening. Yes, there you have it, the old fashioned way. It’s cooked for 10

minutes and then poked with a big BBQ fork and turned to cook for another 10 minutes.

“Why the poke?” I asked Daryl.

Diners waiting for platters of hot food to arrive.

“Because that’s how Grandpa Pete taught me . . . if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.”

No, there’s nothing “broke” about this fried chicken. They have 4 deliveries weekly and go through 35 cases (40 lb. each). There’s also 120 lb. of livers and 80 lbs. of gizzards and 12 cases of catfish that are served on a weekly basis. Whew!

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Sports I nsider

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D eer H unting Tips & Tidbits

season, deer tend to follow the same travel October is here and that signals the and eating routes. By checking their food beginning of hunting season. Bow season is sources, like persimmon trees, the edge of now upon us. Many experienced hunters fields and acorn trees, you’ll be able to have already have established routines in getting a beginning point. ready to head to the woods. It’s very popular Some people shoot (gun or bow) all year in this part of the country. long at either indoor facilities or in the To get some tips and basic information, country to keep in practice. However, for for those who may not be so experienced, I those who can’t do that, practicing before the consulted friend and 32-year-hunter, Tim season is recommended. It’s also a good Walton of Princeton. He broke down the idea to check the updated rules and major points in simple terms. regulations for any changes.

The first thing to do is to do is check your For those who don’t know, hunter’s are bow. Typically, it should be restrung at least Tim & Beth Walton not just turned loose with weapons to go every other year. This should be done well before the season starts so that it’s ready in time. Arrows running through the woods. They have to take an online class to get their license and do an apprenticeship. should be checked to make sure they’re not split or That’s what Tim’s daughter Beth did. She’s has been chipped. It’s also a good idea to look over your other tagging along with him since she was 5-years-old and equipment, like tree stands or blinds. Safety is a must. got her first deer last year. They both enjoy their fatherA very important part of deer hunting is having clothes daughter time together and being in nature. While Beth that won’t alert the deer. Before the season starts, likes the sunsets and chipmunks, Tim enjoys nature replace any item needed and then be sure all your waking up and how loud silence seems. clothes are washed in unscented detergent and With Tim and Beth both getting a deer last season, preferably hung outside to dry. This will avoid the clothes they were able to stock the freezer very well for the year. absorbing any household smells. That’s why many While they supplemented their diet with pork and chicken hunters bag their clothing. Some hunters have been (beef is seldom used), they still have some venison left. known to store their hunting clothes under a bed of Hunting may be leaves to guarantee an “earthy” smell.

Tim’s daughter, Beth added, “Yeah, the night before is about the thrill of the 1. About 10% kill, or the practicality not the time to condition your hair . . . and don’t use of 2. Youth deer Americans hunt of stocking the freezer scented deodorant.” season starte d on September 23 and thinning the herd, A side note as far as clothing goes - wearing hunter’s 3.

B o w season is O but it can also be orange is not required for bow season. That’s only ctober 1st to Januar y 7th about family needed during firearm season because a bow just won’t memories. Whatever 4. Gun season is Nove carry as far as a bullet. mber 18th to December 3r the reason, be safe.

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Sports I nsider Special Olympic Softball Team Wins State

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Loren Stuffle and Wes MacKannon received bronze medals for the 21 foot cornhole toss at state.

Toby Byrns and Bobby Stephens earned bronze medals for the 30 foot cornhole toss.

-Shelby Meade, Staff Writer

Students Hunting for Big Game this Season

Students use their time in many different ways, these students aim for a different lifestyle than most. Hunting is not only a hobby it’s a lifestyle. Chance Anderson and Savannah Gambrle talk about the costs and preparation for their hunting seasons.

Chance Anderson, sophomore, has been hunting for five years. Anderson said he doesn’t only hunt deer, he also hunts squirrels, rabbits, ducks, geese, turkeys, doves, coyotes, and raccoons.

He said he usually spends around $500 dollars on the hunting season.

“Most of the money I spend is in the seed for the food plots that the deer eat. It can range from $50-$120 depending on what brand and how much seed I plant. Another big thing is trail cameras, ranging from $80-$100, I normally buy a new one each year,” Anderson said.

Anderson said to prepare for the season he washes all of his camo clothes in a scent controlled detergent and he shoots his gun and bow to make sure everything is ready.

Anderson said he has one ground blind and five tree stands, while in his tree stands and blind he brings a book to pass time and periodically looks around and listens for deer.

When hunting deer and coyotes, he said he uses a high caliber rifle, when hunting birds he uses a shotgun. When hunting squirrels he uses a shotgun or a small caliber rifle,

depending on the time of year, Anderson said.

“My favorite thing about hunting is that connecting with nature. I love getting up early and going out and sitting in the stand when it’s still dark and listening to the sounds of the woods. I enjoy hunting and I like to fill up the freezer,” said Anderson.

Deer is his favorite animal to hunt because of the preparation that goes into the season, putting up the trail cameras, planting food plots, and scouting, said Anderson, “Oh, and I like a nice rack too.”

Anderson said that he is very serious about hunting, after football season he goes straight to the woods.

Savannah Grambrle, freshman, has been hunting since she was about six-years-old.

Grambrle said that she hunts with her dad, and they only hunt deer.

“I am very committed to the sport, being able to spend time with my dad is my favorite thing about hunting, said Grambrle.

Grambrle said that she has shot with a bow but wasn’t a big fan, she will stick to her 30-30.

Grambrle said that she spends around $300-$500 a year on hunting gear, unless she needs a new stand which would bump that cost up quite a bit.

“I go and shoot my gun to make sure it’s in sight, and go check and put up tree stands, and sometimes buy new hunting clothes,” said Grambrle about preparing for the season.

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McConnell Earns Pilgrim Status at Moose

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On August 19th, Larry McConnell earned his Pilgrim degree with the Loyal Order of the Moose. There was a presentation and cake to celebrate this accomplishment, which is the highest in the Moose organization.

To earn this status, McConnell was nominated Moose of the Year in ‘82-’83, has held various offices within the club including trustee for 8 years, Governor, and Jr. Governor twice. During his time as Governor he organized lodge dinners for special

occasions, dances, sports tournaments like pool, euchre, darts and golf. He has also helped with bus trips to Mooseheart, ball games and kids parties for Halloween and Christmas.

While Governor as service projects, Larry also helped build floats for parades, coached Little League, basketball and football.

In the community, he’s also been a trustee at the Guns & Ammo Princeton Elks Club and Board President of the Princeton Country Club.

Standing from left: Robert Standon, President of Indiana Moose, John Abel, Princeton Moose Governor, Rich Gadlage. Front: Larry McConnell and his wife, Cheryl.

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Princeton’s First Dealership

by Jeff Minnis

This month I thought I would go a little further back in time. Before 1914, there were no car dealerships in Gibson County. The ole’ horse and buggy ruled the roads. In 1914, the first dealership opened their doors in Princeton. My first article in Small Town Living was on that dealership. Then the car craze really started to hit and dealers started popping up around the downtown area.

This month’s article takes us to 1916, when A.A. Reinhart & Read Auto company opened their doors across the street from the Stevens Auto Company, Princeton’s first dealership at 219-221 N Main St., selling Brisco and Saxon automobiles. Business was booming and in 1917 they added Mitchell automobiles and in 1919 they added Overland and Willys-Knight. Somewhere around 1923, the

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dealership changed hands and became the Auman Auto Company.

With car sales on the rise, they added Ford, Lincoln and Fordson tractors. Running out of room at this location they moved their used cars to a lot at 229 W State St. Around 1930, they sold the business to W. D. Bollinger of Sullivan who operated the dealership until 1935. Mr. Bollinger sold the franchise to Princeton Hudson & Essex and they moved the business to a new, bigger building that had a large lot so they could have their new and used cars at one location.

This lot was at 220 S. Main St. The Read family lived above the garage. The Reinhart family lived in the big house in the background where Williams Brothers is now.

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Playing an instrument is the only activity that one can be involved in which uses all the different areas of the brain at the same time. This is the reason it is so beneficial for the senior saints in holding back the deterioration of the brain cells. The playing of an instrument also helps with memory recall, and coordination. School students who learn a musical instrument are sharper and more advanced in all the areas of their academic studies. It is so exciting to see the “light come on” as a student catches a concept and puts the “pieces of the puzzle together.”

After teaching for 30 years I’m still as excited about the progress of my students as I was the first year I taught. I have a music studio open 3 days a week teaching keyboard, piano, guitar and accordion. Give Alice a call at 812-677-0574 to get registered for your free lessons with your favorite instrument. Fulfill that dream.

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Crackling beneath my pressure They break against my step Loudly acknowledging me in their own way

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I united them against me Itís not possible for me to lose The battle to triumph over all others

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October brings cooler temperatures and fun programs to your Princeton Public Library. Thank you to the community for helping us complete the grant surveys!

We submitted our target number of surveys and we now get to move on to the next step. Thank you for your support! Come and visit the library to see what the exterior of the building will look like! We are SO excited to bring more services, more space, and more programs.

Also, North Gibson School Corporation has worked with us this year to offer a bus to the library after school for grades 3+. The students are to take bus 54 and parents just need to send a note to the office. We are excited for this continued service provided by North Gibson School Corporation. We offer the following programs Monday through Wednesday, every week after school for our youth.

Mondays: 3:30-5pm, STEAM activities and snacks.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics programs will be presented by our youth coordinator, April Yockey, and our tech services coordinator, Jonathan Miller. Learn how to build robots, computers, simple circuits, techno art, programming, as well as design your own games. The program is free and geared for grades 3+. Snacks provided!

Tuesdays: 3:30-5pm, Games and snacks. Geared toward all school aged children, there will be games of all kinds (outdoor, board, Xbox, etc) as well as snacks.

Wednesday: 3:30-5pm, Anime and snacks. Geared towards grades 6+, there will be Anime and Manga (create your own artwork, watch movies, tv shows,etc.) as well as snacks being provided.

Also, we offer two programs every Saturday for families. 10am-noon, self-serve crafts. Craft items with directions will be out for families to do crafts together. 24pm, Lego Club. Legos will be set out for families to build a lego creation that will be on display for a week.

October Programs: October 7: Knitting Club, 9am-noon. Free and open to all ages and skill levels, no pre-registration required. It meets the first Saturday of every month.

October 9: Family Movie Night, 6pm. Descendants 2, rated PG. Free popcorn and water will be served.

October 10: Intro to Word processing Class, 5:307:30pm. Learn how to use Microsoft Word. Word has many uses such as typing resumes, lists, recipes, letters, etc. There are six spots available and preregistration is required. Please call 812-385-4464 to register or stop by the library front desk to sign up.

October 14: Intro to Word processing Class, 10amnoon. Learn how to use Microsoft Word. Word has many uses such as typing resumes, lists, recipes, letters, etc.

There are six spots available and pre-registration is required. Please call 812-385-4464 to register or stop by the library front desk to sign up.

October 16: Adult/Youth Movie Night, 5:15pm. Kong: Skull Island, rated PG-13. Free popcorn and water will be served.

October 19: Crocheting Club, 6-8pm. Free and open to all ages and skill levels, no pre-registration required. It meets the third Thursday of every month.

October 23: Local History Program, History of the Wheeling Bridge, 6pm. Harold Williams will bring in an 8 foot replica display of the Wheeling Bridge. He will discuss the history of the bridge. The programs is free and open to everyone.

October 24: Local History Program, 6pm. The CCC Boys of Princeton: A Musical Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps presented by Bill Jamerson. Mr. Jamerson presents a music and storytelling program about the CCC located east of Princeton and opened in July of 1935. The CCC was a federal program created President Franklin Roosevelt during the Depression.

October 26: Novel Conversations Book Club, 6-8pm.

Free and open to all ages. No pre-registration required.

It meets the fourth Thursday of every month. October’s theme is Favorite Horror Novels.

October 30: Monster Bash Costume Party, 6-7pm.

The party is geared for grades K-5. Children are encouraged to come dressed up to participate in the costume contest, games, snacks, and crafts.

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Suicide Prevention Talk

by Julie Elmore, Oakland City Columbia Twp. Library Director

October 19th at 6 pm, the Oakland City - Columbia Twp. Public Library will host a very important discussion.

Talk Saves Lives, presented by Presented by the Indiana Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The community-based presentation

will cover the general scope of suicide, research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide.

Learn about who suicide affects, what we know about it, and what can be done to prevent it. The program will be presented by Davarna Bond, Gibson Co Out of the Darkness Walk Chair and AFSP Indiana Chapter volunteer. Davarna is dedicated to bringing suicide and mental health education to our community after the loss of her daughter Dayna to suicide. The program is free for anyone wanting to learn more and will be held in the library meeting room.

OCU Collegiate Guest Writer -Kenzie Rudolph, Staff Writer “I now know that the children have very deep scars.

OCU Alum Residing in Honduras They are beautiful, young creations of God that have

Oakland City University is known for sending teams of young servants to Honduras every year to serve at Faith Home, but an OCU alumnus, Rodney Walls, decided to be a full-time missionary with Faith Home as his residence both physically and spiritually. Walls and his wife, Teresa, live in Honduras, but Honduras also lives within their hearts.

Faith Home is a General Baptist run orphanage that houses children that come from bad families and off the streets. These children just want to be loved just like you and me. They are smart, funny and perfect in God’s eyes.

Walls graduated from OCU with his BA in Religious Studies in 1990 and got his Doctorate of Ministry in 2004. When Walls first visited Faith Home in 2002, both him and his wife, Teresa, knew that they may end up in Honduras. They prayed about it and were told “not now.”

A position at Faith Home opened in Honduras in 2007 and God was calling Walls to go. He had an abundance of love and passion for Honduras so he took the job.

When Walls first experienced Faith Home, he had “more of an idolized view” and thought that the children there were perfect.

been hurt deeply,” said Walls.

At first, Faith Home was just a place to Walls.

“I now see a face instead of a location. I see things through their bright eyes,” Walls said with a smile.

Faith Home means a lot to everyone who visits, but it holds an unforgettable spot inside of Wall’s heart and mind.

Walls said, “It’s God’s grace. It is a place of healing, love and a great place of opportunity so that the kids can be everything God wants them to be.”

Oakland City University can prepare students for places like Faith Home. According to Walls, OCU gave him a well-rounded education.

“They taught me to think and come up with answers...Exposed me to a wide variety of views and allowed me to come up with my own beliefs,” said Walls.

God put Honduras in Rodney and Teresa’s hearts.

He put Honduras into the hearts of your fellow classmates like Sydney Dame, Brittany Miles, Tyler Rust, the Havill’s, Kenzie Rudolph, and many staff members and alumni. OCU gives students the opportunity to serve outside of our country’s borders, and you, yes you, could find a home away from home there just like Walls.

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Taco Tuesday by River Oaks Photos Jancey Smith

Tuesday, September 26th was Taco Tuesday at River Oaks Health Campus. Chef Don Shaeffer put together well over 100 tacos that were delivered to area businesses and residents. The proceeds to this fundraiser will go to the “Hope for the Holidays” charity that River Oaks contributes to for Christmas.

On Friday, October 20th, the chef will be dishing up Italian, as the next fundraiser is a spaghetti dinner with breadsticks.

Second Annual Reindeer Run December 2nd Story submitted

Gibson General Health Foundation’s second annual Reindeer Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 2 at Lafayette Park in Princeton.

The event features 5K and 1-mile run options and a Kids’ Elf Run. Santa Claus will be at the event as well.

For more information, call Gibson General Health Foundation at 812-385-9268 or visit www.gibsongeneral.com/pages/reindeerrun.

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Three tacos, beans and rice were served for this fundraiser.

Chef Don was serving tacos this Tuesday but will be doing spaghetti next month.

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Marching Band is Expensive

Working hard to make the show great isn’t all the marching band has to do. They have to come up with money to put on that show. Every for the show cost money. Scott Salmond, the band director, has to come up with ways to help the band come up with money.

“We do fundraisers. During the marching band season and the concert band season, but almost every 2 months,” Salmond says.

Allison Mace is a sophomore at PCHS. “I like some of the fundraisers. I get to see some of my friends do some really dorky things in the custom,” Mace said.

Many things factor into the cost of the show such as music written specifically for Princeton, choreography, drill written for band, and fees to be in the band.

“Band fees are a lot but, I think that it is worth it in the end of the season,”80ù Mace said.

“The drill is cost $4000, the music and choreography is $4250,and to be in the band is $225,” Salmond said.

“The band has had the same uniforms for years, next year they will be getting new ones. One uniform will start around $325, but a really fancy one will cost about $500,” Salmond said.

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up with, coming up with a theme for the show takes a lot of time too.

“We normally start design meeting on January, we try to predict the future with the numbers of the band to see what shows we can have,” Salmond said.

The process of choosing a theme starts off with a whole list of themes and ideas from just random ideas, to ideas gotten from other schools shows. Then the list gets narrowed down to five key ideas.

Salmond says that he has the most authority over the theme of the show: “I’m the director so I have a higher say then someone else, but I generally go with the people who have been here for a long time.”

1. The drill ic ost $4000.

2. The music and choreogr aphy is $4250.

3. The cost to be in band is $225.

4. Theme plan ning starts in January.

5. It takes ab out $9000 to put on the show.

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Trucks 4 Kids at the Fair Grounds Photos Jancey Smith

The weekend of September 8-10, Trucks 4 Kids rolled into the Gibson County Fairgrounds for all kinds of activities to raise money for the Little Buddies Program. There was concerts, food, crafts plus cool cars and big trucks.

Stomper was on display for pictures.

General Hazard was available for rides.

Brian Sullivan volunteered to cook.

Walker Ellis, 2-1/2 couldn’t wait to drive the power wheel course.

This line of cars are just part of the classics at the show.

Red Hat Society Travels for Lunch

Face painting was fun for all.

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The “Gibson Girls” of the Red Hat Society went to Ft. Branch to try out Lee Andrea’s Sweet Treats. Everyone was very pleased with their deli style luncheon.

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