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Well hasn’t it just been a busy month around the county? We’ve had the end of football, the beginning of basketball and some major holidays to observe. There were so many nice tributes to our veterans that I can’t begin to describe. It was touching.

It was also heart-warming to see the churches and organizations that pitched in and gave their time to help their neighbors have a nice Thanksgiving. That’s what our small towns are all about.

Now with the Christmas season of giving upon us, there are stories to be told of those who give of themselves and help others. But let’s never forget helping our friends and neighbors by shopping local.

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Country Connections Story and Photos Jancey Smith

Small Churches With Rich Histories

Our county was formed by groups of country folk that gathered together in their small churches and helped the community around them. Here are but four of the many churches throughout our county that have a rich tradition of helping.

Daysprings Church, Owensville by Pastor Scott Burr

Dayspring Community Church, at the corner of Clark and Main in Owensville, is located in the former Owensville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The church building was constructed and dedicated in 1916, and has served as a house of worship on that corner for now over 100 years.

Dayspring Community Church began as Owensville Assembly of God in 1984, in the garage of Hilda Mae Martin, one of the congregations founding members.

Soon the congregation outgrew their modest garage and needed a building. The congregation acquired an abandoned church building on Third Street and after a few renovations, Owensville Assembly of God opened under the leadership of Pastor Curtis McIntyre. Upon his departure in 1987, Pastor Ralph Scoggins led the church

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until 1995.

In August of that year, Rev. Kevin Luttrull became pastor of Owensville Assembly of God and made several significant changes including a name change to Victory Worship Center and a change of address from Third Street to the church’s current location on Main street.

Pastor Luttrull served the congregation until the year 2000, and was followed by the church’s current Pastor Scott Burr.

Pastor Scott and his wife Tandy have pastored the church for 17 years. The church’s name was changed to Dayspring Community Church in 2004, and has seen continuous growth over the past nearly two decades, growing to over 200 in attendance and looking to expand. The church is a community minded spirit-filled church that emphasizes faith, marriage, family, missions, and community outreach.

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Pastor Matt Malin has pastored at the Mackey Salem United Methodist Church since June, 1994.

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Bethlehem General Baptist Church, Ft. Branch, by Kevin Smith

Mackey Salem United Methodist Church by Pastor Matt Malin

In 1865, residents of the Mackey community organized a group of worshippers that met in homes and schoolhouses until the summer of 1868. On May 12, 1868, they organized Immanuel Congregation and began immediately on construction of a church near the Tabor Cemetery in Mackey. German was spoken in the worship services during the early years. After much discussion, the custom was dropped during World War I. On January 1, 1921, the members of Immanuel Evangelical Congregation voted to build a new church in Mackey which is the current location of the church. The church was dedicated on December 4, 1921. The new church became known as Salem Evangelical Church.

Later, a union with the United Brethren Church led Salem into the Evangelical Brethren Denomination. On June 4, 1967, the church dedicated the addition of an educational unit. On April 23, 1968, the congregation became a member of the United Methodist Church, a union of the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren Churches.

In 1999, the entire sanctuary and fellowship area of the original 1921 church was redone, and a new sanctuary and fellowship area were constructed. Roughly thirty feet was added to both the sanctuary and fellowship area.

The congregation has worshipped in this facility since 1999. The congregation has grown through the years and currently averages nearly 75 for Sunday morning worship services.

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This church was organized at the Old Mangrum Schoolhouse on March 2, 1867, by Elder Jacob Speer, who then became pastor.

There were 10 charter members. The congregation met in the schoolhouse until the original church was built in 1870.

By the turn of the century, the church membership had grown to 143. During the early years of the formation of Bethlehem General Baptist Church, many improvements were made to the church. The church was updated and remodeled several times – Sunday School classrooms, a kitchen facility, electric lights, and a better heating system were added. Sunday School classes were formed to accommodate the growing congregation, as well as, Brosend Missionary Society, Men’s Brotherhood, and the Bethlehem Ladies Quilters.

The church burned on January 20, 1951, and while the fire was raging, members of the congregation that had gathered, wholeheartedly decided to rebuild. For the rest of the winter the congregation worshiped at

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Country Churches Continued Marlette School, in Ft. Branch, Indiana. When the summer months came, the congregation held outdoor services. Money was raised and plans for a new church were made. On August 26, 1951, church services were held in the basement of the new building and on September 30, 1951, the new building was dedicated.

The following years brought many projects to improving the building, grounds and annex. In 1964, the front of the church was remodeled and a steeple was placed on top of the church. A new parsonage was also built.

After several years of planning, a new sanctuary was added on the east side of the present building in 1992.

The corner stone of the new sanctuary states, “Built for the Glory of God.” This statement very well sums up the purpose and mission of Bethlehem General Baptist Church since 1867.

Union Bethlehem Church, Wheeling, by Jancey Smith

Just north of the Wheeling Crossroads is a small country church, Union Bethel. On April 6, 1884, just across the road in an old school house, the “Citizens of District No. 6” met to organize a “Sabbath School.” The name became the Bethel Cumberland

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Presbyterian Church. The church was reorganized in 1894, and the name Cumberland was dropped, when it became part of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. During revival meetings in 1909, the church caught fire and burned. On land donated by Milton McRoberts, the building that stands today was rebuilt in the fall of 1909.

In 1923, a Sunday School was created by the American Sunday School Union. This helped Union Bethel even when membership declined. Much of the credit for the progress of the Sunday School was given to Rev. Carl Smith who had been an area missionary since 1927.

In 1945, a survey was requested in the interest of the community to reorganize Union Bethel once again.

Some of those appointed to the church committee were Lawrence Carithers and his wife, Mrs. Roscoe Duncan, Mrs. Leotis Kolb and Mr. Paul Woods. Out of this reorganization came a “Young People’s Society”, six graded classes and a cradle roll (nursery).

To celebrate 100 years of dedication, on Sunday, October 7, 1984, Union Bethel hosted a “Rally Day”.

There were many friends, neighbors and family that attended. They came from all around the area. The entire event was reported in detail in the White River News Oct. 11, 1984. A picnic carry-in was held at Lafayette Park in Princeton to celebrate the day.

Today Union Bethel is still nestled between the corn fields and has a few loyal families that meet together each Sunday to carry on a local tradition.

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Every year, at the beginning of the holiday season, as we go into local stores, we hear the ringing of bells and see the red kettle. That would be the Salvation Army’s annual fundraiser. For as long as we all can remember, we’ve heard about the Salvation Army and know that it’s a good cause. But what really is it and where does all this money go?

First and foremost, the Salvation Army is a church.

It’s part the universal Christian church that was established in London, England in 1865. Their desire to help others has reached out to 123 countries throughout the world. Here in Gibson County, the area Salvation Army has been helping the community for 135 years.

Their goal is to raise $81-100K this year, however they need $200K total funding to continue standard operation. That will keep their doors open so that they can serve the needs of the community but the needs of each community is different. The question is, do they still need to be here or has their purpose been served and should they move on?

“Each dollar is a vote to see if we need to stay here,” said Captain Alex Norton, of our local chapter. Statistics have proven that they still are needed here, though. The Salvation Army has been a safety net for those needing help for years.

Captain Alex Norton So where do those dollars go? What do they do? They help, and here’s a list of just some of the ways 1-Free community meals are served the first three Tuesdays of each month.

2-They help negotiate a payment plan to avoid

Giving to Others The Salvation Army utility shut off when possible.

3-There is a food pantry that’s open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

4-They operate a Thrift Store so that needed clothes can be purchased for a donation.

5-Back packs for school Gibson Street, Princeton children are annually supplied.

6-Disaster relief. When something happens unexpectedly, it’s always helping the locals first. The Salvation Army doesn’t do onsite relief like the Red Cross because they don’t have the mobility, but if someone who’s survived a tornado or flood comes to them, they can help.

They also offer school age children various programs like Sunbeams, Moonbeams and Explorers to teach boys and girls positive things like good citizenship. Some other nonprofit community programs that they offer space to for meetings are AA and NA. Currently they have a “Garage Sale” in their gym most Friday mornings. This has become quite popular, but it takes up their gym space. What they really need is to find a local abandoned building for their garage sale so that they can once again use their gym for it’s original purpose.

One of the most important things that Captain Alex wanted to stress is that all money donated in Gibson County stays right here. Recently there was a mailer that had a return address of Indianapolis and donations declined. It was just a misunderstanding because that’s where the accounting is done. It’s all still for our county and more donations are needed.

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The passing of a loved one is often a confusing and overwhelming experience. When that loved one is a veteran of our armed forces, the process is likely compounded by the myriad of confusing benefits offered to a surviving spouse and/or children (and in some cases parents). To further exacerbate the situation, these benefits are offered at the National and State VA levels and carry different eligibility and entitlement criteria. In addition to the Survivor Pension discussed previously, these benefits would include, but are not limited to: Burial allowances Flag presentation Headstones and markers Honors and memorials Burial in State or National Veteran cemeteries Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Education and training opportunities VA home loan guarantee Health care and insurance Many of these benefits are directly affected by such factors as the veteran’s period(s) of service, combat service, service-connected disabilities, and cause of death. Additionally, the age and marital status (remarriage) of the beneficiary may have a direct impact on the benefit as well. In all cases, the veteran’s character of service is a key factor and benefits are generally restricted to service characterized as “other than dishonorable”.

If you are a veteran, take the time now to ensure that your family has a basic understanding of these issues and knows how to contact me for assistance. If you are unsure yourself, consider meeting with me to discuss your situation and the possibilities. If you are the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran, I would encourage you not to try to navigate the bureaucracy of the VA system alone. Please allow me the privilege of helping you through this process. It is my honor to do so.

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mere suggestion. Many semis that truck that route are During the holiday season many people travel here, there and yon to family functions. But right up your rear bumper. (There were times I refused to look in the rear view mirror so I didn’t freak out.) sometimes the question is “Do I fly or do I drive?”

On this adventure, we also learned that apparently Obviously if the distance is long and the time is short, “How to merge” is not taught in all driver’s education flying is the answer. courses. At those construction zones, when it narrows to In my opinion, between the months of November and March, flying wins hands down. The weather has a great one lane, why do they rush forward and wait to the last minute? It will not help, it just creates confusion, chaos risk of being awful, so I’d rather be delayed in an airport and traffic delays that are reported on the radio. I can tell than stranded on a roadside. That’s just me. you all about that as we drove through Cincinnati.

However, there are often situations - costs, distance, I also didn’t realize that eastern Pennsylvania has time and preference (like the hubby won’t fly) to consider. So when we learned that our daughter made it mountains and tunnels. We shook our heads as we saw signs that said, “Take sunglasses off and turn headlights to Rhode Island in 15 hours, I thought: “We can do that. on.” Well, that’s a no-brainer in my book, but as our We’ll break the trip into two days and take the scenic daughter pointed out, sometimes you’ve just got to spell route.” it out. Some people are Well now, let me tell you about clueless. the scenic route. Thanks to One thing that caught my Google I found the quickest attention on our travels were route along I70 heading east. signs for Wheeling and However, I did not take in a few Hazleton, Pennsylvania as important details on that map well as Owensburg, Kentucky. like road construction, Who would’ve thought? mountains, bridges and tunnels.

After consulting with others, I firmly believe that just because we found there are three or so the sign says the speed limit is other possible routes to the 70 mph, it doesn’t mean you A late lunch at Purccini’s Restaurant north east. Of course, that was should do it. Taking that curve at in Cumberland, Maryland after the fact. the bottom of a mountain at that The south is how we headed back and that’s where speed, and then seeing an escape lane for semis, does the drive was nice. The road was less congested, had not inspire great faith. (Are you crazy for going that less construction, no tolls or tunnels and was all around fast?) less hectic and stressful. The only thing is, don’t ignore We saw beautiful hills and fall trees as we wound those rest stops or town signs. There are often many through the Pocono Mountains as the hubby was glued miles between spots to stop, so if you’ve got to “go”, or to the windows like Garfield. Our Navy girl called to are done driving for the night - don’t linger. You’ll thank check on us and said, “It’s OK to speed, if you don’t yourself later. We learned that over lunch. they’ll run over you. When you get here, I’ll drive.”

Along a valley tucked in the mountains in Maryland, (Thank goodness). just before crossing into the “hills” of West Virginia, we About those construction zones - here in Indiana and found an old colonial house built in 1819, that served in Illinois you’d better be on your game, because if you various capacities since the Civil War. It was one of don’t pay attention to that sign, you’ve got expensive trouble. But in Pennsylvania, a work zone speed is but a those times we were looking, and looking, for a place for

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As we relaxed on the patio on a warm fall afternoon, we read the history of the building as we waited for wood-fired pizza and a panini with real mozzarella and homemade chips. Apparently, on August 1, 1864, just across the way the western most battle of Maryland in the Civil War was fought at Folck’s Mill. After a five hour battle, the wounded were brought to the home of farmer, George Hinkle. Hinkle’s home became a temporary hospital. Later the building became a Colonial Manor Motor Lodge. But in the 1970’s the Gigliotti family purchased the building and made the first floor an Italian restaurant and since 2004 it’s become Puccini Restaurant.

The menu was a combination of fine Italian dining and seafood. With Maryland’s access to the ocean crab cakes, mussels The Puccini Panino and homemade chips and shrimp were entree options. Besides the wood-fired pizza, the Italian fare included scampi, pastas and other classic options like lasagna. We never expected to find such a gem hidden in those hills.

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Gardening Goodies The Christmas Cactus

by Guest Writer, Kevin Smith

The scientific name for the Christmas cactus is ‘Schlumbergera bridgessii’.

This popular winter flowering houseplant makes a great addition to any indoor setting.

A Christmas cactus does well under average home conditions with moderate care. The Christmas cactus will adapt to low light, but will grow better and produce more blooms in brighter light.

However, too much direct sunlight can burn the leaves.

The Christmas cactus requires frequent and thorough watering during it’s active growth in spring and summer, keeping the soil slightly moist. Allow the plant’s soil to dry out slightly between waterings, but never completely.

Never let it sit in water since this may lead to root and stem rot. You can apply a mild houseplant fertilizer every other week, instead of the usual watering. A Christmas cactus does best if the temperatures stay between 60-70 degrees, with average to high humidity. Placing a tray of pebbles filled with water beneath the cactus container is a good way to do this.

About 6-8 weeks before you want your Christmas cactus to bloom, cut back on the watering and make sure the plant gets 12-14 hours of darkness with temperatures between 50-55 degrees. Keep it away from drafty areas, since this could cause the forming flower buds to fall off prematurely.

The Christmas cactus is an easy plant to propagate.

Take cutting 3”-4” long & place (cutting end) down into a loamy, loose soil about 1”. Gently press the soil around the planted end. Keep the soil moist and in a well lit area. The cutting should show signs of growth within a few weeks.

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Once upon a time, I was a stay-athome mom. I had five little heathens underfoot and with the cost of day care, it really didn’t pay to work. Those critters were work enough. It was the most exhausting time of my life.

But during those days, I got creative and tried to be the low budget Martha Stewart. It was getting crafty on a budget of zero. To help with extra cash for the holidays, I baked. Each year there was a little craft fair near our house where I sold baked goods and homemade Christmas ornaments made from flour and salt then painted. It wasn’t a lot, but every little bit helped. When the older kids started back to school, I started baking, shaping and freezing.

Baked goods are one thing that can be made ahead and stored easily, so I made a lot of cookies - peanut butter, snickerdoodles, and chocolate chip. The other crafters got hungry looking at them after a few hours and were often some of my best customers. Breads however were the biggest sellers - banana bread,

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pumpkin bread and an apple braid. I always made double batches, as long as you’ve got all the stuff out and are making a mess of the kitchen anyway, why not?

Whenever that one last banana that got a little too brown and mushy for the kids, I tossed it in a plastic bag and threw it in the freezer for bread later. Frozen bananas look awful, but work great for baking.

This is an easy recipe that let’s the blender do all of the work. It’s a family favorite and makes the house smell just lovely. I’ve given away many loaves of banana bread when I didn’t have the cash for real gifts.

My mother and aunts did much the same with candies - fudge, divinity and Mexican wedding cakes. I however, never mastered those recipes. But my mother-in-law was a master at freezing chocolate chip cookies and her famous chocolate pies for just such occasions. Her freezer was stocked full and no one left empty handed.

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Banana Bread

3 very ripe large bananas 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1-1/2 T. sour cream 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preparation -

Put bananas, eggs, butter, sour cream, lemon juice and sugar into blender or food processor bowl. Whirl until smooth.

Mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Pour banana mixture over flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Add nuts if using.

Turn into greased 9.5 by 4.5 inch bread loaf pan, or into 2-3.5 by 7.5 inch bread pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes or until bread tests done when knife is inserted in the center. Allow to cool 5 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks. Wrap and freeze.

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Habitat for Humanity Works on New Home Photos Jancey Smith

Habitat for Humanity is hard at work on another new home for a family. The home on Madison Street in Princeton is making progress despite the weather. The volunteers were able to get this 1260 square foot, 3 bedroom and 2 bath home framed in just two days.

A New Fire Station is Coming up in Owensville Photos Jancey Smith

The town of Owensville has been busy over the summer making improvements. Not only the main roads through town have been paved, but a new fire station is coming soon.

Above: The crew consults on the cut and angle of a window frame.

The current fire station.

Above, Volunteers hard at work just days before the trusses were put in place.

Right, the progress the crew made by Thanksgiving.

Walls are going up at the site of the new fire station.

The Blight Program is Cleaning up Neighborhoods

The Blight Program deals with abandoned or deteriorated and vacant buildings that are beyond repair. This allows for reuse of the land and increased property values. Many area communities have had success with this program.

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Carrying on the Spirit

by August Neal

Just down Lake Road outside of Princeton is a gem, YMCA Camp Carson. You may already know the place.

It’80ôs certainly beautiful, with a three-acre lake, boats, trees, trails, cabins and up-to-date facilities with a rustic vibe. Camp Carson’s beauty deserves an A+.

What converts this beautiful place into a great experience for children is the counselors. Summer after summer, the counselors generate the ethos of the camp; fun and kindness. Being a counselor is a demanding job.

The counselors are outside most of the day in the Indiana summer swelter. They take on serious responsibilities for the safety of the children and work long hours for modest pay. These college-age counselors do this with great enthusiasm because they value the experience that the children have there.

Camp Carson has had a big impact on my life in great part because of these counselors. I started as a camper in 1968, coming from Owensboro, KY. I worked my way up through the ranks to be a counselor, waterfront director and then assistant director in the late ‘70s. I loved every minute of it.

While at Camp Carson, I had the pleasure of working with Mark Kniese. Mark went there as a Safety Patrol camper. He was a counselor in the summers of 1976 and 1977. Mark thrived there. Camp was made for a person like him. He was one of those counselors that every camper knew and wanted to be around. You could count on Mark to think up a crazy skit or unhook the rowboats into the lake and claim a tidal wave had caused it. Mark generated so much fun. He was also smart and athletic. All of these qualities are fine qualities.

But, it was Mark’s way of caring for campers that made him an outstanding counselor.

Four decades have passed since Mark Kniese and 28 people on or affiliated with the University of Evansville basketball team died in a plane crash on December 13, 1977. That terrible event impacted the lives of the many family, friends and colleagues of those who perished. I think that most of us who worked with Mark found his death to be a turning point in our young lives. For me, it defied any interpretation of right that an obviously fine

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person like Mark would perish.

By the time I turned 40, I felt strongly that I wanted to do something good and lasting for Camp Carson. With the help of the Gibson County and Vanderburgh County Community Foundations, my “foggy wish” Mark Kniese evolved into a college scholarship in honor of Mark Kniese. The scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding counselor at Camp Carson. It honors Mark’s good work there and the counselors who carry on the spirit.

Dr. Herb Fiester, a Princeton Community High School graduate who also was a camper and counselor there, played a big role in thinking through the details of the scholarship selection process. Herb and other friends who were also counselors, all originally from Evansville, serve on the application review committee. They are Shari Reed, Tom Elsner and Dr. Pamela Sontz.

Pamela won the Mark Kniese scholarship when she was a counselor. The committee submits the final slate and then the counselors vote to determine the winner. At the end of each summer the camp hosts a staff banquet.

Kniese family members also attend the banquet. They know that in this small way Mark Kniese’s spirit carries on at Camp Carson.

Although this scholarship was born was of a terrible accident, honoring an outstanding counselor selected by their peers summer after summer does feel like a way to do something good and lasting. We have awarded just over $40,000 in scholarships since inception.

The Community Foundations provide an excellent vehicle for your own project. One need not be wealthy to have an impact. Maybe something is important to you and your family or friends. Perhaps you could put your heads and wallets together and come up with an idea.

The Community Foundation can help you think it through. When you do these projects, you may inspire others. Meanwhile, you will make your community better.

Let’s make giving contagious.

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Ft. Branch VFW Held Craft Fair

Trucks 4 Kids Held Christmas Bazar

Photos Jancey Smith

Left, Blakelee Obert was fine talking to Santa at the craft fair at the VFW.

Ft. Branch Masons Present Gift to Isaiah Project 1:17

There was a large variety of vendors on hand.

Right, Lydia Greene is happy on Tom Miskell’s lap, she’d had enough Santa.

Jim Sharp of the Masons introduced Marcia Lambert from the Isaiah Project 1:17. She was presented with a check from their fish fry.

The kids liked drawing for door prizes.

Cheyenne Fauquher, Staff Writer GSHS Southener Guest Writer Vaudeville at Gibson Southern

As another year nears Vaudeville, students rehearse to make this another great show for their audience.

This year’s Vaudeville theme is “The Muppets Take Over.” Students have been putting together skits and practicing their singing for the show.

Freshmen new to Vaudeville are anxious to learn what the show feels like. Emily McKee, freshman, was asked what it feels like to be on stage and responded, “My first Vaudeville experience at Gibson Southern has been nothing but awesome! The atmosphere is super exciting and positive. I love being able to do what I love and showing off all our hard work. The best part is waiting backstage before your act and you cannot wait to go on. The second you hit the stage you feel super excited and don’t want the act to end. You can look forward to many fun and unique acts this year, and find something everyone will enjoy.”

Although all freshman are excited for this new experience, seniors have a bittersweet feeling as their

Vaudeville experience comes to an end. Dylan Stefanich, senior, has played a huge role in theatre since his freshman year.

“Vaudeville is truly something special,” Stefanich said. “It’s an event where athletes, only students, upperclassmen and underclassmen, misfits, and anyone else can come together and feel like they’re part of a family. I’ve been blessed to be in this family for three long years and I am looking forward to the last one. Although it’s sad, I know I need to move on so that others younger than I can move up and share this unique experience. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Tickets can be bought online at the Gibson Southern Theatre page. Tickets cost $10 for a regular house seat, and $15 for a VIP seat, which includes food during intermission. The show will begin at 7 p.m. on December 1; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. December 2; and 2 p.m. on December 3.

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An Artist Profile Ike Farris By L. M. Smith

Behind a Kodak camera stands an accomplished photographer. Here is a Q&A with the talented Ike Farris.

Q: Fun fact: Who is Fred Farris?

That would be Ike Farris. Please explain your name.

A: My first name is Fred but not many know this. My middle name is Isaac, My father and grandfather were both named Isaac. This is where my nickname Ike comes from.

Q: Tell us about yourself. When and how did you meet the light of your life, Betty?

A: I have lived in Gibson County my entire life. I was actually born in Patoka and graduated from Patoka High School. My wife is from Princeton, so I moved to Princeton when we were married. Betty and I met through a mutual friend, Charlie Gladish. He wanted to meet a friend of Betty’s and we went on a double date to the movie, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World”. Betty and I dated from then on, and were married 50 years ago this past March. Our friends Charlie and Sally Gladish, who we double dated with have been married all most as long.

Q:Your career: What did you do? For how long?

What do you do now? Expand, please.

A: I worked in Evansville at Sander’s Supply after graduation. I was then drafted into the Army. After I was discharged from the Army, I took classes at Sam’s Technical Institute in Evansville. I then went to work at Potter and Brumfield as an electronic lab technician.

Potter and Brumfield became Siemens and I retired from there after more than 30 years when they moved to Georgia. I have always enjoyed driving, so two years ago I started driving a van for Ride Solutions. I drive clients to dialysis, doctor’s appointments, work, school, and other needs. It’s very rewarding. I enjoy talking with all the clients.

Q: When did you become interested in photography? Why this medium?

A: I became interested in photography after I got

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married. I would take pictures when we traveled. I love nature and can always find “Peace” something interesting to take a picture of. The best way to capture a memory is with the camera.

Q: What kind of camera do you use?

A: I use a simple Kodak digital camera. It’s small and easy to use.

Q: How do you develop your pictures?

A: I used to have my pictures developed and enlarged at Schmidt Photo, but since they closed I usually have enlargements made at Staples.

Q: Why do you choose the landscapes, scenes that you do? What draws your eye in?

A: I especially like taking landscape pictures. I love nature and enjoy the seasonal changes and colors.

When Betty started planting flower gardens I started taking lots of flower pictures.

Q: Have you ever had your work displayed?

A: I have displayed some of my photos at Gibson General Hospital when I was a member of the Gibson County Art Guild.

Q: How long have you been taking pictures?

A: I became interested in taking pictures after Betty and I were married – so about 50 years.

Q: Have you sold anything or given pictures as gifts ?

A: I have not sold or given any of my photos away. Betty hangs them all on the walls at home.

Well Ike, you should sell them.

Because many of us would love to hang them on our “Solitude” walls, too.

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Holiday Preview and Open Houses Around the County

Photos Jancey Smith

Many county retailers held open houses in November to showcase their holiday items. Some also participated in the “Holiday Preview” where shoppers had their map stamped and were entered into a drawing for prizes.

Phyllis Ernst had cookies ready for her many guests.

The ladies at Appleberries Gifts were all smiles as they greeted shoppers.

Holiday shoppers had many items to look through at Country Lane Antiques.

First Place Trophies was decked out for their open house.

Make Your Mark had many items on display.

Ruby’s Floral Designs in Ft. Branch had a crew ready for their open house and Santa visit.

Mike Watkins manned the cash register at Uniquely Michael’s.

Uniquely Michael’s served cookies and hot cider to holiday shoppers.

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Wright’s Jewelry was a busy place during the preview.

Everyone was welcomed with a smile at In Stitches.

Ponderosa was a great place for a lunch break during the preview.

Photos Jancey Smith

These are some of the stuffed animals that can be customized at In Stitches in Princeton.

B&B Tees displayed their merchandise at the Maxam House.

The Paper Chase displayed their goods at the Maxam House during the Holiday Preview.

Many customers visited Berry’s County Market during the Holiday Preview.

Nancy Copley was a happy shopper at Appleberries during the Holiday Preview.

Berry’s Country Market was decked out with handmade crafts.

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Mouse Clicks

by Scott A. Hartley, Technology Columnist

Take Your Old, Slow Computer And . . . Speed It Up

The October 31st deadline was approaching.

Jan, a busy local business professional, knew she needed to do something quickly about her frustratingly slow, five-year-old Dell computer. She depends on her PC every day to serve her clients and employees.

Her time is pressed from early morning to late evening between a constantly ringing cell phone with calls from clients and employees needing her assistance, numerous visits to client homes and offices, and timecritical meetings to meet a variety of important deadlines.

Her painfully slow computer hampered her ability to efficiently conduct her business. She could turn it on, log in, and fix a cup of coffee before it was ready to be used.

Having read my warnings about the dreadful Windows 10 operating system, Jan called me seeking advice about buying a new Windows 7 desktop or if there was another way to speed up her sluggish PC. Fast forward to Thursday night at the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.

“My computer is so much faster!” Jan excitedly shared with me. “It’s so nice to be able to turn it on and it’s ready just like that.”

Ready in 30 seconds!

What did I do that now makes Jan’s computer ready to use in only 30 seconds?

I installed a new solid state hard drive and doubled the amount of memory.

An affordable combination that significantly improves performance and adds additional life to an otherwise old PC. Until recently, most computers shipped with mechanical hard drives. These drives are fairly reliable, cheap, and provide plenty of room to store pictures, documents, and music.

But as prices have dropped, solid state hard drives are becoming more popular – both in new computers and as reasonably priced upgrades for older ones.

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It’s cheaper than buying a new computer, allows you to keep your existing operating system (which is hopefully Windows 7), and gives you the speed boost you desire.

What makes them better?

Without getting too technical, solid state hard drives (SSDs) perform better than mechanical hard drives in four primary ways: 1. Your operating system and programs load quickly because of faster read/write speeds to and from the hard drive.

2. The likelihood of a failure of the hard drive is significantly reduced because there are no moving internal components.

3. They consume less energy and operate more quietly. If you’re using a solid state hard drive in a laptop, you’ll notice you can use it on battery power much longer.

4. Fragmentation of files is less, which means your computer can find necessary pieces of data faster – translating in to faster performance.

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The Book Nook

OCU Collegiate Guest Writer -Corabelle Tally

at many things. She took art lessons and made drawings, she began to buy and sell real estate, Published in 2014, Passing the Baton of and she gathered several degrees and even began Light: Saving a Family Tree was written by working in a financial company.

Beverly J. Powers, also known as Miss Beverly Hills.

Through all these changes Powers and her husband The novel is an autobiographical account of the life of would go from living in luxury to losing everything they Powers and the trials she encountered. had. Looking back on her life, Powers believed this was From being a burlesque queen to a member of God’s because she didn’t have God as an active member of church, Powers shows that it takes God’s leading hand her life. to be saved from evil and to find a true purpose in life.

Soon enough, Powers and her husband found that Born in the 1930’s, Powers had many struggles with more than love was needed to keep their marriage alive. her parents and stepfather. Her only refuge was her With their eldest son in his senior year of high school, grandmother, for whom the book was dedicated. Powers the couple divorced and ended up shredding their assets met and became engaged to her high school through lawyers. sweetheart, Billy, as her modeling career was taking off.

Life continued to go downhill when her ex-husband and After their marriage, Powers’ career as an exotic her eldest son moved to Hawaii. When her youngest son dancer became their main income however soon she decided to follow them, she made the choice to follow began an acting career because of back problems. them and mend the broken relationships. It is only after Powers appeared in many shows and movies, the most this change that Powers started to truly let God into her popular being Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Kissin’ Cousins, life.

The Red Skelton Show, and many others.

From prison ministries to baptisms, Powers soon Continued back injuries, that would continue to haunt became very involved in her newfound faith. God her throughout her life, caused Powers to discontinue continued to show through her life His awesome power her career. Except for some minor appearances, she as He helped her when she was at her lowest. focused on being a wife and mother of two sons.

Through her faith, God allowed Powers to continually Seeking a purpose, Powers ended up trying her hand change people’s lives. She became a minister and soon enough, her husband changed his life. The Powers ended up rekindling their lost relationship and were able to help their eldest son turn from his sins as well.

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Oakland City Christmas Parade Saturday, Dec. 9th 6 pm

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Saturday, Dec. 9th Wirth Park, Oakland City 8 am

St. Joseph Christmas Programs Monday, Dec. 18th Early Childhood 5:30 pm Grades K-5 6:30 pm

GGH Foundation Tree of Remembrance Nov. 17-Jan. 1

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Friday, Dec. 15th - Gotti (R)- John Travolta stars as mobster John Gotti, head of the Gambino Family.

Friday, Dec. 15th - Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Rey continues in another Star Wars saga with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker.

Friday, Dec. 15th - Ferdinand (PG)- A giant bull is mistaken for a monster and is captured, but finds adventure returning home. Voices by John Ceena and Kate McKinnon.

Wednesday, Dec. 20th- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. - A continuation of the 1995 film. Teens are sucked into the game Jumangi in a jungle setting.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Let’s Get Ready for Christmas

Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving are over, the Christmas decorations start coming out! Well, let’s be honest, they’ve been in the stores for months now! But now is the time that most of us get serious about decorating our homes.

Those of us who have pets need to think about a few extra things as we get our houses decked out for the holidays.

1. Don’t use tinsel. Tinsel and sparkly garlands are popular decorations. But if you have cats, these are two fancy things that you’ll want to avoid. Cats love to play with sparkly things like tinsel and garland, and they will sometimes eat them! Eating tinsel or garland can be very dangerous for cats, might result in them needing surgery, and can even be lifethreatening. If you have cats, it’s best to leave tinsel and garland out of your decorating.

2. Be careful with ribbon. Ribbon falls into the same

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category as tinsel and garland. Kitties love to play with ribbon, and they can also eat it.

Ribbon can be especially bad because they can swallow very long pieces, and that can cause big problems in their intestines. Like tinsel or garland, i they eat ribbon they might need surgery and it can be life-threatening.

3.Ornaments. Anyone who has had a puppy, a kitten, or a child around the holidays knows what “fun” the Christmas tree can be for everyone.

Keep your special and breakable ornaments higher on the tree, out of reach of playful pets and kids. Be especially careful with glass ball ornaments around dogs. Your pups might try to play with these balls, and can get cuts in their mouth if the ornaments break.

4. Secure the tree. It’s always a good idea to secure the tree so it can’t tip over – especially if you have rambunctious puppies or climbing cats around. You don’t want your pets to knock the tree down, wreck the ornaments, and possibly hurt themselves!

5. Don’t give pets as presents. It can be very tempting to surprise your family with a new puppy or kitten as a present. If you are thinking about giving a pet as a present, please discuss this with the family first. A pet is a big responsibility, and can come with expenses. Make sure that everyone is ready before you surprise them with a new furry family member.

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Veteran’s Day Tributes Around the County

Photos Jancey Smith

Gibson County Square - at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month

C.T. Montgomery was one of the speakers and Helen Kiessel (left) provided the music.

This is just part of the crowd that came to honor veterans.

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Behind the Scenes

by Jancey Smith of Area Eateries

Dick Clark’s Family Restaurant If anyone remembers the 1973 movie “American Graffiti” or the ‘70’s TV show “Happy Days,” what could come to mind are cool cars that cruised the roads and carhops that delivered shakes, burgers and fries. North of Princeton, just off Main Street, is home to an area classic that was known for cars cruising and carhop curb service - Dick Clark’s Family Restaurant. For 70 years the Clark family has served American favorites to Gibson County, and delivered it, too.

In 1946, Richard “Dick” Clark bought an ice cream freezer and began making ice cream in a concrete addition to his uncle’s grocery store. When Sutton’s Grocery closed in 1961, Dick took over the entire building and began Dick Clark’s DriveIn. He made fountain goodies, like milk shakes, floats and ice cream. There were basic grilled items like burgers, dogs, tenderloins and fries. Pizza has been another staple at Dick Clarks.

The restaurant’s popularity grew and so did its size.

In 1969, they added onto the building, creating 20 more seats, but that wasn’t enough. So in 1982, they remodeled and added a dining room to increase the seating capacity to 150 diners.

Dick’s son, Jeff, bought the business in January of ‘87, after working his way up, doing every job as a kid in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. With a keen business sense, the expansion continued. The banquet room opened in October 1999, and allowed Dick Clark’s to offer a place for business meetings, more seating and private parties as an option.

The restaurant business hasn’t been all sunshine.

The end of July 2007, the building caught fire, on a hot Sunday night. Thanks to the community and lots of hard work, the restaurant was down for just 125 days and reopened December of ‘07.

When remembering the trauma of that night, Jeff couldn’t say enough about the fire crew. “They were great.”

Tim Speedy quickly noted the fire walls and the firemen removed the classic memorabilia off the walls and into the banquet room to preserve this piece of local history. Only one item was lost and it wasn’t due to the fire crew.

Their most popular dishes are strombolies, tenderloin and spaghetti. Well of course, the DC Burgers are a signature item. Since 1971, they’ve made their own spaghetti sauce and they use the same pizza crust that Dick used in the 1960’s. On the original menu, they offered strawberry shortcakes, but since about 1982, strawberry pies have been the hit at Dick Clark’s when in season. They’re so popular, they’re sold by the slice or by the pie.

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sweet treasure is the home made ice cream. There are only three companies in the US that supply the flavor base for ice cream. They make a variety of flavors today like chocolate chip and butter pecan. Dick liked to make peanut butter ice cream, which was tasty, but the clean up time of the machine was a time consuming deterrent.

One of the unique items at Dick Clark’s is the Bob Key Pizza. This was created by local friend and farmer Bob Key, who “was a foodie before there were foodies,” said Jeff.

“He loved to come in and play and make his own dishes.” This signature dish is a deluxe pizza topped with BBQ pulled pork.

A Dick Clark’s staple and treasure is cook, Lonny Greenwell. He’s 77-years-old, has worked at DC since he was 13-years-old and has only missed six days of work in all that time. He knows how it’s all done and does it right, like The popular grilled grinding their own hamburger tenderloin and hand-cutting the steaks.

Delivery is a feature that’s helped the restaurant sustain over time. They bring food to you not only at

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One of the things that has French fries being cooked the same way for years. changed the business is cell phones. For many years car hops and curb service were a standard of Dick Clark’s.

There were often times, it was so crowded (after ball games) that they had to have the police monitor the crowd. Now, with cell phones, times have changed. Curb service is still offered, but instead of hanging out and watching the cars that “cruise by”, they call ahead on their cell phones and say what color and kind of car they’ll be pulling up in.

As far as plans for the future, Jeff said the only things that might change are a few menu items, “We might take a A new favorite - nacho bites few off and put a few on.” But there won’t be any major changes in this local piece of history any time soon.

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Sports I nsider

by OCU Collegian Assistant Editor, Corabell Tally Photos provided

Serving O thers A cross the Com m unity

Since the start of the semester, Oakland City screaming and jumping up and down. They were so University’s women’s basketball team has been working excited to have people come play with them.” hard to support their community.

Prentice felt that helping the Under the guidance of their coach, community “humbles us as a team.

Shayne Ross, the Lady Oaks have One of the kids wanted a picture with been volunteering at Oakland City us which shows that you just never Elementary School and Evansville’s know who is looking. You do this to Ark Crisis Child Care Center. support your community.” Prentice While at Oakland City, the girls got added that “You never know what a to read to the students twice over kid is going through. For our team, the semester. This was Freshman what makes us better off the court Lauren Polston’s favorite part. will make us better on.”

Polston shared, “I loved seeing the Still to come, the girls are planning faces of all the young kids light up on visiting Evansville’s Humane when we walked into the door. They Society to walk the dogs. Carroll is were excited to see us and were looking forward to this experience; very respectful while we read to she said, “It will be so rewarding to them.” Polston said, “It has humbled see their wagging tails, especially for OCU basketball player, Aricka Prentice me to see what other kids have to the dogs that have been there a reading to children for community service go through every day.” while.” Carroll says that the projects Junior player Aricka Prentice vividly recalled her time have helped with team bonding. “The service makes you reading to the students, “The kids were just so engaged. feel good to put yourself in their shoes, and it is The teacher had to tell them to give us space because rewarding to have little kids look up to you.” they were so excited. When one person would get done Coach Shayne Ross decided to start the community reading, they would all turn to the next person, ready for service projects because serving is one of their team another story.” values, and it is a great way to give back to the The Ark is a non-profit organization that provides community. He believes that the values the team is childcare as well as clothing and diapers to families; the gaining are that “They are learning to be selfless and put girls got to visit twice. Prentice’s favorite community others before themselves. They are making a service was done at the Ark. She said, “I loved getting to commitment to make the world and communities a better help with the babies. There were these set of twins and place while learning to give back.” they were just so adorable!”

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shell to reach out to the kids. The more they do it, the more they will get from it. Our school mission is to Go Forth and Serve and that’s exactly what we are doing while helping our community”.

All interviewees expressed that other teams and people in general should support the community in similar ways. Ross suggested, “Find something you are passionate about or that speaks to you to help an organization in the community.” Prentice said, “If you want something good to happen to you, you have to give first.”

Carroll said that, “If people are on the fence, give it a try. Give back one time because the feeling of not doing it is far worse than doing it – when you help you feel so much better. Polston said, “It Olivia Carroll teaching skills is a great opportunity to give back to our community.” to a future basketball star All the girls agreed that everyone should try to find a way to give back. Prentice said, “If you are in a good place, go and help out. The world we live in, it’s hard to give back and help someone else, but if you can do it then you should.” Carroll agreed. “Make a donation, do random acts of kindness. You don’t have to go somewhere to help someone.”

Prentice is from Louisville, Kentucky, and plans to major in Secondary Education and Business. Carroll is from Washington, Indiana, and plans to major in Accounting and Management. Lauren Polston is from Sellersburg, Indiana, and plans to major in Elementary Education.

Overall, Ross says that these projects have helped the girls “Take a servant mindset which they can bring to the court as servant leaders. They are thinking about what they can do for others instead of what they can just do for themselves.”

Wood Memorial Opens Season With Alumni Game

by Jancey Smith

The Sixth Man Club of Wood Memorial High School sponsored a fundraiser to kick off the basketball season on November 4th. There were scrimmage games between the younger grades and an alumni game was the feature highlight. BBQ and other goodies were served and T-shirts were sold.

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Left, players waiting their turn to shoot some hoops.

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The Andy Griffith Show Christmas Quiz

1.) Who played Santa Claus A. Otis B. Barney C. Gomer D. Floyd 2.) Why was Sam Muggins brought to the jail to be locked up?

A. Stealing a cow B. Throwing a rock through Aunt Bee’s window C. Swindling money D. Making a batch of white lightening 3.) Andy ‘arrests’ ____on conspiracy charges, in conspiring with Sam Muggins.

A. The Morrison Sisters B. Otis C. Sam’s wife & 2 kids

D. Rafe Hollister 4.) Andy deputizes _____ to help ‘guard’ the prisoners.

A. Opie B. Aunt Bee C. Ellie D. All the above 5.) Aunt Bee, Ellie, Opie, Barney, & Andy decide to their ___ in the jail/ courthouse.

A. Christmas party B. Birthday party C. Trial D. Rummage sale 6.) ____kept trying again & again & again, to break into the gathering at the jail/courthouse.

A. Floyd B. Ben Weaver

C. Leon(the little boy who always was eating a PB & J sandwich) D. Mr. Foley 7.) Andy & Ellie sing ____ A. Joy to the World B. Silent Night C. Jingle Bells D. Away in the Manger 8.) After awhile Andy realizes why (your answer to #6) is trying so hard to get in the jail/courthouse.

It’s because ________ A. The person is mean B. The person is jealous C. The person is lonely & wants to be included D. The person is crazy 9.) After Andy ‘arrests’ this person, he allows him

Answers on page 32

to first drop by the store, & get “some things he’ll need”. But really these “needed things” are: A.) A cake with a file in it B.) A blanket, pillow, & teddy bear C.) Clothes & shoes D.) Presents for everyone 10.) After Andy locks up (your answer to #6) the evidence, disappears. This allows Andy to release Sam Muggins & family. Where did the evidence go to?

A.) It dripped out B.) The answer to #6 drank it C.) Aunt Bee poured it down the drain D.) Barney accidentally drank it

Byron Toney Motor Company 118-126 E. Broadway

by Jeff Minnis

During the 1920’s, Americans had extra money to spend, and they spent it on consumer goods such as ready-towear clothes, radios and home appliances like electric refrigerators.

By far the most important consumer product of the roaring ‘20’s was the automobile. Low prices on the Ford Model T, “$260 in 1924,” and generous credit made cars affordable luxuries at the beginning of the decade. By the end of the decade they were practically necessities. In the mid ‘20’s the interest rate on a new car with good credit was 7%. Sixty percent of all automobiles were purchased on installment payments in the ‘20’s.

Now a little history of this building: Before it became an automobile dealership it was a bakery between 1887-1892. Shortly after, it became the St. Charles Hotel and in 1907, they added a huge section on the east side of the building. In 1919, The A.L Maxwell Company purchased the building and moved their business from the Joyce building on North West Street to this location and continued selling Hudson, Essex and Ford. Sometime between 1921- 1922, Byron Tony parted ways with his partner in the Tony –Rothchild

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Motor Company on North Hart: “They sold Chevrolets at that location and also operated a Chevrolet dealership in Oakland City as well.” Byron Toney dropped Hudson & Essex makes and added Lincoln and Fordson tractors to the dealership. At the time, this was the largest dealership in the area with an inventory of over 100 vehicles. To house these large cars, trucks and tractors, they had an elevator that allowed them to move and display their inventory on the top floors.

On January 14th, 1924, a fire broke out and destroyed the building. According to the Daily Clarion, 125 cars were lost in the fire. After the fire, they moved the showroom to 222 W. State Street, “the former Hudson baking company building”. The service department was located on South Hall, just north of the Armory. Later, they moved once again, to 326 North Hart Street, across from the Southern depot.

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Your friends at the Princeton Public Library hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving! We will have our regular weekly children’s and youth programs going on through December 6. They will stop for a few weeks and will resume on Monday, January 8. Tuesday open labs from 5:30-7:30pm, Saturday Crafty Kids from 10am-noon, and Saturday Lego Club from 2-4pm, will continue through the rest of December.

Monday, December 4: 3:30-5pm, STEAM activities and snacks. The program is free & geared for grades 3+.

Tuesday, December 5: 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, December 6: 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.

December Special Programs: December 2: 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.

December 2: Holiday Concert, 3pm. The program is a 40 minute concert featuring Leigha Reinbrecht, Lenae Greenwell, and Courtney Deffendall. Watch the concert at 3pm then enjoy downtown until the Christmas parade begins at 5pm. Be sure to look for the library parade entry, Herbie the Love Bug! December 4: Adult/Youth Movie Night, 5:30pm. The Dark Tower rated PG-13. Free popcorn and water will be served.

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December 18: Holiday Open House, 9am-8pm. Come and celebrate the Holidays with us, punch and cookies will be served all day upstairs. Thank you, patrons, for all your support!

December 21: 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.

We have had a great year! Many exciting things are coming in 2018: details on the expansion, new art work to display, new services, and exciting new programs!

The library will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. Enjoy your Holiday Season! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your friends at the Princeton Public Library!

by Julie Elmore, Oakland City Columbia Twp. Library Director

Don’t Let Late Fees Keep You Out of the Library

The annual Read Away the Fines program is underway at the Oakland City Public Library December 1-30th. Patrons with overdue fines can have them waived by reading in the library. $1 towards any late item fees will be credited for every 15 minutes of reading in the library. Library Director, Julie Elmore says “this is a great opportunity to get an account back in good standing, we recognize money is a little tight around the holidays and we want our patrons to be able to ring in the new year with free and clear library access.” This program is open to all card holders, young and old.

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The Montgomery Room Goes Cajun for a Night

Being Healthy Never Felt So Good

Saturday, November 4th, the Montgomery Room in Princeton hosted its first Cajun Low Country Boil. A capacity crowd enjoyed a variety of appetizers, Cajun entrees topped off with bread pudding and beignets.

Some of the Cajun dishes were jambalya, red beans and rice, crawfish, shrimp and a low county boil (sausage, potatoes & corn).

An appetizer basket of fried pickles, fried okra, gator tails and smoked catfish dip.

Dinner was served buffet-style, with Fred Hadley, left, and Phil and Cindy Hofman, right, in the front of the line

Entertainment was provided by “Dueling Guitars,” featuring Scott Mason and Rickie Byrne.

PRINCETON, Ind. (November 15, 2017) – Toyota Indiana is known for its quality, reliable vehicles that stand the test of time. So, doesn’t it make sense the same can be said about its team members?

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana was recently recognized as a 2017 Healthiest Employer coming in at No. 16, a 28-slot jump from No. 44 in 2016. This race to the top was no surprise to the Indiana team, but merely a reflection of the great programs the company maintains for its team members as an every-day part of life.

“Safety and quality are top priorities at Toyota” said plant vice president Tim Hollander “Wellness is an essential part of safety for our team members and we’re committed to providing resources to enhance and enrich their lives.”

Since 2006, the Princeton auto-manufacturer has offered a variety of health-driven programs to its team members ranging from general wellness screenings and flu shots to full-blown wellness initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles and behaviors.

And this is only scratching the surface. The plant has a dedicated wellness department with field experts that host annual events to engage team members, offer information on healthy living—fitness and nutrition—as well as massage therapy, educational opportunities, and free admission to locally sponsored runs and races. Toyota Indiana even holds an annual wellness camp for local fifthgraders to encourage healthy behavior at a young age.

“Everything at Toyota has wellness built-in to the process,” said Tony Dillon, human resources and safety general manager. “Before new team members can even begin their production roles, they participate in a 6-week physical conditioning program in one of our three on-site wellness centers to prepare them for each individual process. This ensures they have the knowledge and experience to be safe and take care of their health in and outside of the plant.”

The plant will celebrate its newly earned distinction with three $10,000 donations to the East, North and South Gibson County School Corporations to promote health initiatives for students and teachers.

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The “Giving” in Thanksgiving The Salvation Army

This kitchen crew served Thanksgiving dinners to 125 people in the first 20 minutes the doors were open.

These members of Hillside Church volunteered their time to serve others on Thanksgiving day.

These are some of the 20 volunteers who helped serve Thanksgiving to others.

Captain Alex Norton and his son, Parker, provided music.

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Between 75-100 volunteers from Hillside Church helped prepare over 300 meals for Thanksgiving. Two hundred of these were take-out meals for the community or delivered to those who couldn’t attend.

Pumpkin Spice And All Things Nice.

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The Senior Center held a potluck lunch for Thanksgiving.

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