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After a turbulent March, spring is hopefully here. We are so ready to get out and about again. With spring comes car show season and we do appreciate a nice ride. As you’ll note on the cover, a great paint job and good body work can make all the difference. Check out the Business Today feature story on Greenwell Auto Body for details. In the Cooking Corner, there’s an option for Easter dinner to consider. Why not do a stuffed pork loin? We also have stories on plants, pets, and a few tidbits of history thrown in. Last month was busy and April is looking that way, too. This issue has all kinds of local events. Easter, planting season and fundraisers are in full swing. Be sure to check out the What’s Happening section. Grab a sweet tea and take a break to catch up with your friends and neighbors. Jancey Smith

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Greenwell Auto Body ~ Quality & Shine Every now and then you’ll hear that someone has a “knack” for something. It usually means that a specific skill seems to come naturally for them. That could be said of Joedy Greenwell, owner of Greenwell’s Auto Body in Princeton. After graduating high school from Princeton in 1981, Joedy worked at the Texaco Station on Main Street, where Tim’s Awesome BBQ is currently located. Not long after that, he took a car to Jack

J. R. Hary’s 1962 Dodge Polara 500

Caniff’s body shop to get it painted then stayed to help get it ready. It wasn’t long after that he was offered a job because as Joedy put it, “I seemed to have a knack for it.” That career path seemed to work out well. Joedy then spent three or four years as a painter at Bob Kranitz Oldsmobile. They offered him the position of body shop manager, but he was doing so much side work at home, he quit and went out Above: One of Joedy’s custom paint jobs. On on his own.

Kris Shafer’s 1979 CJ7 Jeep Renegade

the cover: Joedy with his 1/2 ton Chevy truck.

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Business Today continued Greenwell Auto Body started as the smallest shop in Princeton and has continued to grow throughout the years. Joedy opened the shop in 1994. He had a pole barn built in 1993, and once the structure was up, with help from his friends and family, his crew did all of the interior work themselves. They expanded five or six years later and again three or four years after that. Along with the expansions, Joedy also installed a Down Draft Baked System paint booth. The commitment to quality paid off. Joedy said, “I’ve always been interested cars and have been piddling with them since I was a kid.” For more than 38 years now, he’s made a career out of restoring autos to their top form. He said, “I always got such a kick out of seeing people’s faces when they saw their cars back in perfect shape.” Greenwell Auto Body specializes in collision repair. They are not your average engine mechanic. They fix anything related to a crash and strive to make the vehicle look like before there was a problem. Many folks don’t realize there’s a difference. A mechanic fixes anything under the hood, but Greenwell’s can repair body related problems like doors, windows and bumpers. However, they don’t do semis or big box trucks. Over the years, Joedy has done quite a bit of custom work but not any longer. It’s fun but very time consuming. For example there was a multicolored low rider that came in for a custom paint job. The paint must

The original Greenwell Auto Body in 1994.

Joedy with his 1979 1/2 ton Chevy short bed before he began working on it in 1994.

be put on in layers and allowed to dry between coats. The final product was sharp, but the time for custom work adds up. One special custom job years back was J. R. Hary’s 1962 Dodge Polara 500. J. R. did the body work, Joedy painted it and then J.R. put it back together. The combined efforts of these two have won awards in car shows over the years. Another custom project that Joedy thought came out good was Kris Shafer’s 1979 Jeep Renegade. That color really grabbed the eye. Over the years, some of Joedy’s paint jobs have won best paint in area car shows and his paint job on a 1989 Chevy S-10 was the centerfold feature of Sport Truck, a national truck magazine. As seen on the cover, one of Joedy’s personal custom jobs was of his 1979 1/2-ton Chevy short bed continued next page

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Business Today continued truck. He started working on it in 1994, and finished in 1995. It’s stored safely in his garage and comes out for only special occasions. It was an intense transformation with many hours of work. When asked if there was a particular season that is busier than others in body work, Joedy replied, “No, not really. We’re usually booked two or three weeks out. However, in the fall we do see more body damage due to deer. When thunderstorms roll through there is also a chance of damage from hail and tree limbs.” One of the biggest challenges Greenwell’s faced was when Main street was closed for repair and an upgrade.

There was no back entrance, alley or work around access. It was tough, but they got creative, going across the street or occasionally through the neighbor’s yards. Thankfully that time is past and Joedy is looking towards the future. He’s planning for retirement in a few years and looking forward to doing some custom body work for himself. Once you have a knack, it’s hard to let that go.

Joedy with Kris Schafer of Shafer Construction and Chuck Frederick with Veteran Land Care on a rare break from work this winter. They volunteered their time and help in Kentucky after the tornadoes. Inside the garage is a view of the paint booth.

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Experience Matters

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My grandmother once said, “a little common sense and honesty will take you a long way in this world we live in.”

About Bill • Eagle Scout at age 15 • Enrolled in the ROTC program following high school graduation at USI (then USIE) • Served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Colonial LSD 18 • Disabled Viet Nam era Navy veteran Employment • Worked on the L&N railroad, later named CSX Transportation, for 38 years and retired in July 2008 • Employed at the Gibson County Health Department in 2009 as the Food Sanitarian • After 8 years promoted to Food Safety Farm Consultant with ISDH to present • Serving as Princeton City Councilman from July 2017 to present (with balanced budget) Volunteer • Past board member and coach of the Princeton Girls Softball League • Currently President of the Board of Directors at the Gibson County Council on Aging • Former Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus Council 1131, previously elected as Knight of the Year, Two-time family of the month, and 4th degree member of the Vincennes Assembly Knights of Columbus • Served on the Salvation Army Board and the Saint Vincent DePaul Society at St. Joseph Church • Current member of the Masonic Prince Lodge F&AM #231

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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Celebrated 120 Years with Open House Photos: Jancey Smith

On Thursday, March 10th, Springs Valley Bank & Trust held an open house to celebrate being in business for 120 years. Many community members attended the event and were treated to finger foods provided by R’z Cafe’ & Catering in Fort Branch.

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Business Updates Make Your Mark Expands Production

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For five years, Make Your Mark has been creating a variety of signature apparel in Princeton. They will soon be expanding their silk screen printing to the vacant building behind 5/ 3rd bank that was home to RPM Tool. Make Your Mark owner, Emily Wright, and her partner Lenae Greenwell are excited to install their new machine which is due the beginning of April and open their new production facility. They are also looking to add an embroider person and take team orders online. Stay tuned for future growth and announcements.

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RPM Tool Acquired Holtzmeyer Tool & Die

The former RPM Tool building that is now Make Your Mark’s production facility.

It became official on December 28th, 2021, that Holtzmeyer Tools & Die was sold to RPM Tool. Matt Robbins will be joined by his wife Tara, who formerly did HR work with Millennium Steel for more than 20 years. RPM Tool went from four or five employees to 30. All of the former Holtzmeyer employees were retained. They continue to service the previous customers and incorporate RPM’s precision work.

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Business Updates Owensville Beauty Shop Opened The Trim Shack, owned by Rita Veit in Owensville, is now open for business. Rita has been doing hair since 1991. She does cuts, color and perms for men, women and children by appointment. She will also go to the homes of the elderly or handicapped if needed.

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What used to be After 11 years Pat of running the Taylor’s business office Preschool at Princeton on Water Auto Parke, Street in Brenda Smith Princeton will be retiring. has been She’s looking transformed into the Princeton Pup forward to her House. This will be a facility for new role of being boarding dogs and grooming. Cathy a grandma, but Johnson from Wind Chime Grooming will continue to will be there a few days a week. The be a consultant plan is to turn the backyard into fencedas needed. in individual runs for outside playtime.

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Last month we discussed the taxability of social security benefits and the earned income credit. This month we will address required minimum distributions from retirement accounts, the benefits of long term care insurance and the best way to pass your home to your heirs. The IRS (government) does not want us to hold onto our retirement income – they want us to take the distributions and pay the tax on that money - tax that we avoided when we put the money into the account. In order to get their money they put a law into place that requires us to take minimum distributions (RMDs) annually once we reach a certain age. Up until 2021 the RMDs were required starting with the year you reach 70 ½’bd. The SECURE Act changed the age requirement from 70 ½ to 72, meaning anyone whose birthday falls on or after July 1, 2019 has until age 72 to take his/her first RMD. If this applies to you, you have as late as April 1 of the year following the year you turn 72 to take your first RMD. For each year thereafter, the RMD must be made annually by December 31st. The minimum age is still 70 ½’bd if you reached 70 ½ before January 1, 2020. If you delay your first RMD until the following year [and prior to April 1], you will need to take two RMDs in that year. The penalty for failing to take your RMD is steep - not taking a required distribution, or not withdrawing enough, could mean a 50% excise tax on the amount not distributed. The required distribution rules apply to owners of traditional IRAs, traditional SEP IRAs, traditional SIMPLE IRAs and participants in various workplace retirement plans, including 401(k), Roth 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Roth IRAs do not require distributions while the original owner is alive. There can be a tax benefit to having Long Term care insurance. Indiana residents who pay premiums for an Indiana Partnership long term care insurance policy can receive a state tax deduction. The deduction is an amount equal to the portion of any premiums paid during the taxable year for a qualified long term care policy for the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse, or both. To identify a long term care policy that qualifies as an

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The Roxy Theater

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The Roxy theater at 231 East Broadway, on the site where German American Bank now sits, was one of two major theaters in downtown Princeton. The Roxy Theater opened on May 16,1931, in the building formerly known as the Noble Theater which began operation on December 22, 1917. The Princeton Theater, directly across the street to the west, was built in 1946, and was the major competition for the Roxy. Both theaters for a while were owned by Bill Green. In the later part of the life of the Roxy, in the 1950’ and early 60’s, the theater became known for showing “B” westerns and also for its low admission price of only $.10 cents. Many movie goers went to theaters during the summer months to escape the heat as most theaters were air-conditioned. As shown in the picture, Rosalee Kruse ran a beauty salon for many years in the Northwest corner of the building. The Roxy

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Veteran’s Voice George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812-385-4522 Sadly, it is once again time for a public plea for volunteer drivers in support of the VA’s Vehicle Transportation Network. You are well-aware that Gibson County is very fortunate to possess a van by which we can assist disabled veterans in reaching their VA medical appointments when organic transportation is not available. This invaluable service is made possible only by the selfless dedication of a small group of volunteer drivers who freely give of their time to serve those in need. For a variety of reasons this group fluctuates in size and it often becomes necessary to sound the alarm for help, a position in which we again find ourselves. If you have a little free time on your hands (as little

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as one or two days a month) and desire to serve those who served you, I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to explain how you can help. One need not be a veteran and there is no CDL requirement involved. The only requirements are a valid driver’s license and a relatively good health record. While it has become very fashionable in our society to “thank a vet for their service”, this is a true tangible way to do so. Please consider giving of yourself to make an enormous difference in the life of an American hero. If you are in need of this service, I should be your first call. We are here to serve YOU.

Written by Mikala Sisson Pictured below is a U.S. Senate Candidate Rally in Fort Branch, Indiana, circa 1894. This rally in particular is believed to be for Indiana Republican Representative James Alexander Hemenway, who was elected into the Senate for the 54th Congress (1895-1897). In the photo, Ed Yates is driving the irst wagon, Bill Bird and Walter Grey are in the second wagon, Joe Maher is riding a mule, John Lockwood is driving a free trade buggy, and Alvis Lowe is standing. This photograph was taken at the location that is now where the Fort Branch Public Library Carnegie building stands.

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Hello! Sherri Smith here, During these turbulent times, we need to hear these words more often, “God Bless America, Land that I Love, Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from above. This land is your land, this land is my land, this land was made for you and me!” These simple words tug at our hearts as well as our pride for this County and to be an American.

It’s been busy at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. They celebrated family night on Fat Tuesday with pancakes, held a Mardi Gras celebration, and team members won awards. River Oaks Health Campus Customer Service Team Kim Davis and Molly Will were awarded 2021 occupancy award by Trilogy Health Services.

We celebrate April 15th, Good Friday the day Christ rose from the tomb. On the 17th, we celebrate Easter and joyously sing “Christ the Lord has risen today”!

Early Voting begins at the Courthouse on April 5th I am asking for YOUR VOTE and SUPPORT this Primary Monday thru Friday 8:30 – 3:30. Two Saturdays April 23 & 30 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. and finishes May 2nd 8:00 - 12:00.

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Scott Lankford joined the River Oaks Health Campus and had his birthday celebrated.

John M. with his daughter Norma H. had fun wearing mask and beads for Mardi Gras.

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American Legion Held Watkins Benefit

VFW Post #2714 Celebrated Mardi Gras

Photos: Jancey Smith

On Saturday, March 19th, the American Legion Post 256 in Oakland City was the place to be. The community gathered its resources to put on a benefit for Brad Watkins and family. Brad became ill the beginning of February and then multiple health issues occurred, leaving him in the hospital from that time until now. All parts of GIbson County donated to this fundraiser in the forms of monetary donations, silent auction items, baked goods and prizes for the BB shoot. Two bands played later in the evening. The kitchen served walking tacos and coney dogs. There were numerous auction items. All proceeds went to the family to help cover living expenses while Brad is in the hospital.

Ben Dye (right) shows Kenneth Miller (left) his grandpa’s BB gun.

The VFW Post #2714 and auxiliary hosted their annual Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, March 5th. They served Cajun dinners, held a silent auction and the band Blue Collar came to play.

Judy Williamson (left) and Joan French (right) help prepare for the Mardi Gras dinner & auction.

Knights of Columbus Hosted Sausage Grind

Kristi Dill looked over the many silent auction The Princeton K of C held their spring items donated from all around the county. sausage grind on Saturday, March 12th.

The event was sold out, with the Knights making 2500 pounds of sausage, saving 275 pounds of links for the Ag Days breakfast with 25 pounds reserved for gravy. The next grind will be in October.

Taylors 2 owner, Paul Green, chatted with Amber Bartley.

Yes, some of the ladies got in on the BB shoot, too.

Jane Kelly (left) checks the list of sausage orders for Brenda Vantlin.

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Princeton Held First Father-Daughter Dance While schools in South Gibson have a tradition of putting on father-daughter dances, this was a first for Princeton. The event was held at the Oasis Family Life Center on Saturday, March 12th. The event was split into two segments with the youngest first. There was a DJ, pizza, door prizes, a photo booth and lots of balloons. At this inaugural event, there were 344 in attendance. Thanks to the organizers and supporters with hopes this will be the beginning of a new tradition. Left: Eva and Emma were all smiles and that was the theme of the night - big smiles from little girls that felt special. Photos: Jancey Smith

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WIN Energy Trust Awarded Grants The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented seven grants totaling $21,653.77. Junior Achievement of Southwest Indiana received $2,000 Peg Callis of Operation Roundup & Ruth towards curriculum Hunt of Junior Achievement and materials to support the Junior Achievement program. The Operation Round Up program allows WIN Energy REMC members to reach out to their communities and work together to help others. Thank you to those members who round up their electric bills to the next highest dollar. Since the inception of the program in May

Masters of Gardening – No! I know a few professional landscapers who could be considered “Masters of Gardening.” I also know many more “Master Gardeners.” What’s the difference you may ask? To wear the badge of a Master Gardener means you are a student, continually learning, but have also taken a class presented through Purdue University. The goal is to beautify the community and to educate others. So, let’s do some education. Last fall was a busy season for most of us. Maybe we didn’t get all the weeds removed from our flowerbeds or maybe the wind blew the seed in or birds did whatever and now as spring approaches, weeds are raising their ugly little heads. Additionally, there is a group of very nasty weeds called “winter annuals.” No matter how severe the winter, these critters survive. Think chickweed and henbit. When does the Forsythia bloom? Mid-March to early April. This is important to know because it’s a good reminder, that now is the time to add weed preventer to your flowerbeds, or better yet, get your hands and shovels into the soil. Don’t just pull the weeds or you may leave roots so they come right back. Hand removing is better because if you use chemical weed preventer, the seeds from last year’s plants probably will not germinate. After completing this chore, be sure to add three or so inches of mulch to help inhibit weed growth and for moisture retention. Want to know more, become a Master Gardener and support the efforts of the Gibson County Master Gardeners. Our plant sale will be at the Senior Center in Princeton on May 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Here you find vegetable and flower plants, bulbs, houseplants including succulents and much knowledge. No, we do not consider ourselves “Masters of Gardening,” but we do willingly share our knowledge.

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2013, 188 grants have been awarded to local organizations totaling over $579,000. Grants are awarded quarterly, with the next round of grants being awarded in June. Applications are due by May 1st to be considered for the June disbursement. Any charitable organization within the WIN Energy REMC service area is eligible to apply. The organization does not have to be a member of WIN Energy REMC. Applications can be picked up at any of the three WIN Energy REMC offices or downloaded at www.winenergyremc.com.

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Princeton Square - Saturday, April 16th, 9 am Owensville Library Square - Saturday, April 16th, noon - special needs, 1 pm - all age groups 0-12 Haubstadt -Saturday, April 9th*, 10 am, Haubstadt Community School Football Field (*rain date 4/16) Oakland City University - Saturday, April 9th*, 9 am - 1 pm, Oakland City University (*rain date 4/23) Patoka UMC Church - Saturday, April 9th, 2-3 pm Gentle Shephard of God - Saturday, April 16th, 10 am, Francisco Crossroads Church - Saturday, April 16th, 1 pm, Oakland City

Gibson Wabash Counties Fil Am Group Saturday, April 16th, 3-6:30, Lafayette Park, Princeton

~ Recycle Tips ~ “Together with Toyota and the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office, Gibson County Solid Waste presents Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day!

When: Saturday, April 30, 2022 Time: 8:00am to Noon Where: Toyota Family Medical Center

Accepted Items: Medications/Sharps, Household/ Car Batteries, All Paint, Oil & Grease, Household Chemicals & Pesticides, Adhesives, Sealers, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Electronics, Televisions (limit 3 per vehicle), Residential Propane Tanks, Metals Items NOT Accepted: Household Trash (please take to one of the GCSW compactor stations), Large Items like tires and furniture (please take to the Large Trash and Compost Yard), Lawn Mowers, Appliances, Construction Materials, Roofing, Ammunition, Explosives Solid Waste Trash and Recycle Stations will be open their normally scheduled hours with this event. Questions? Call the Solid Waste Office at 812-3853136 or message their Facebook page Gibson County Solid Waste”

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Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Mkt Gibson County Fairgrounds Saturday, April 30th 9 am-4 pm $2/person 7-9 am $5/person

DPI Craft Fair

What’s Happening!! Geri Fit Senior Exercise Class Tue. & Thur. 9:30 am Adult Eucher every Wed. noon Classes at Chapter 2 Building For info call 812-724-3335

Karaoke Night

Princeton Square 10 am - 3pm Sunday, April 24th

Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, April 16th, 8 pm

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Monday: 9:30 am - Bingo 12:00 pm - Card Players Tuesday: 9 am - Exercise Class 11:30 - Lunch Noon - Knitting & Crocheting Wednesday: 1 pm - Quilters Thursdays: 10 am - Bible Study 1 pm - Art Class/Painting

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Friday: 9 am - Tone & Stretch 9:45 Line Dancing 11:30 - Lunch *Music after lunch every Tues. Thurs. April 7th - 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast -------------------------------Call for info 812-385-2897 **Closed Good Friday 4/15 OPEN HOUSE 4/8 at 4pm

Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, April 2nd 6 pm

FREE Hearing Aid Screening

M eet Your Candidates Bob Schleter Saturday, April 9th, at Oakland City Community Center, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, lunch provided!

Knights of St. Johns Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm Everyone welcome Dance instructor Rita Veit

sides (potatoes and/or green beans), hush puppies,dessert & drink. Two pc. meal $10, Three pc $12, Childrens $5. St. James Church: Friday, April 1st, 4:30-7:30. Dine in or carryout.

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds Sunday-Saturday, April 3rd-9th Spring Super Stakes Championships Coon Hunting Compeititon Saturday, April 30th Collector’s Carnival Antique & Flea Market 7-9 am $5/person, 9am- 4 pm - $2/person Sunday-Saturday, May 7th-8th IKI Speed Show, Barrel Racing Pavillion

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The Center for Seniors Princeton Moose Lodge (behind Rural King) Saturday, April 30th, First & Third Wednesdays 6 pm Call 812-202-0922 for apt.

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Oakland City Lions FISH & HAMBURGER FRY Good Friday, April 15, 2022 11:00am-5:00pm Oakland City Hometown IGA Parking Lot

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What’s Happening!! Amer. Legion #256

~ Help with Food in the Community ~ Salvation Army Food Pantry Gibson St., Princeton Mondays & Wednesdays 9-11:30 am & 1-3 pm

Salvation Army Free Grab & Go Meal Gibson St., Princeton Tue. April 5th, 12th & 19th 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Haubstadt Food Pantry New Life House of Prayer 208S. West St, Haubstadt 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Salvation Army Free Food Give Away Gibson St., Princeton Tuesdays, April 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 9-10 am Fridays, April 8th & 22nd, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Check Facebook for details

Mackey Salem UMC Community Meal Tuesday, April 19th 11am - 12:30 pm proceeds go to E. G. food pantry

Oakland City 1st Saturday each month. All you can eat breakfast 7 am - 10 am, $10 for biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage, fried potatoes & pancakes

UMC Delivers Dinners Hillside Church, Princeton Monday, April 11th Call 812-385-2910 by 2:30 pm

JOY Club Bingo Salvation Army, Gibson St., Princeton Sat., April 9th, 4-6 pm

Lord’s Pantry Fort Branch Every Wednesday 9 am - 11 am

Cruise-In at the Square

The Senior Center, Princeton, Wednesday, April 13th & 27th 1 - 3 pm

Chamber Golf Scramble Thursday, May 12th Princeton Country Club looking for teams & sponsors Call 812-385-2134

East Gibson Food Pantry Trinity United Methodist Church, 405 S. Mulberry St. Every Wednesday 9 am - noon

Owensville Food Pantry 303 Church St. Tuesday & Thursday 8-12 & 1-4 pm

Sunday April 3rd 10 am - 4 pm at Francisco Lion Club For Francisco baseball Team sign ups

K of C Bingo Open to Public every Thursday Princeton K of C, 6 pm

Food Truck Tuesdays

See page 14 for Gibson County Fairgrounds details Tuesday, April 26th, 4-8 pm

Princeton Square Music - Uncle Dave Friday, Aprl 22nd, 5:30 pm

Food Pantry for Seniors

Craft/Vendor Show

Live Music by Descent Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, April 9th 8 - 11 pm

Monthly Car & Bike Show Mom’s Diner, Oakland City Friday, April 1st, 6 - 8 pm

Women’s Self Defense Class Princeton Police Dept. Saturday, April 23rd, 11 am

Chamber After Hours at Azaela Path Tuesday, April 26th 5-7pm CDT Call 812-385-2134 or any Chamber member

~ Easter M eals ~ Patoka UMC Hillside UMC

Saturday, April. 9th 3-6 pm, Adults $12, Kids $6 ham, chicken & noodles, sides & dessert

Saturday, April 18th ham, sides & dessert Call 812-386-2910 and order by April 14th for delivey

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4 Monday Fiber Fanatics 6pm Group of knitters, crocheters, & other fiber-based crafters Sewing Classes with Susan Matthews: 6pm For sewing-skill builders & beginners, call the library to register 812-385-4464. Make Magic 8 Pillows this month!

5 Family Story Time 10AM Geared for toddler/pre-school age children. No registration necessary

6 Dollar Store Craft Night 6pm Adult Craft night of fun! Bring your own crafts or complete simple ones like what you find at the Dollar store! Hosted by Lynn Joyce. Spring Themed jars

Chats with Charlie 2PM Come tour Mystery Hill known as America’s Stonehenge; Plus New England battle sites at Lexington and Concord, MA! Euchre Card Playing group 2pm Interested in learning to play? Come on down and join today! Teen Tuesdays 4pm

11 Gibson General Hospital Auxiliary Geranium Sale 9am-4pm $5 each (Cash or Check only) Sales benefit library programs & hospital scholarships & projects Fiber Fanatics 6pm Sewing Classes with Susan Matthews 6pm Call 812-385-4464 to register

18 Monday Fiber Fanatics 6pm

24 *Pet Adoption Event on the Square with GCAS! 10am3pm

19 Family Story Time 10AM

21 Family Story Time 1-2pm

20 Chats with Charlie 10AM Encore presentation of Mystery Hill

Teen Tuesdays 4-5pm Library Board Meeting 4pm Open to the public

Dollar Store Craft Night 6pm

Adult Board Game Night 6pm Come play Gibsonopoly, Trivia Games, Card games, and more! Win prizes!

Come craft with us! Origami boxes

25 Monday Fiber Fanatics 26 Family Story Time 10AM 6pm Group of knitters, crocheters, & other Euchre Card Playing group 2pm fiber-based crafters p of knitters, crocheters, & other fiber-based crafters Sewing Classes with Susan Teen Tuesdays: 4-5pm Weekly activities meant for grades 6+ Matthews: 6pm For sewing-skill builders & beginners, call the library to register 812-385-4464.

27 Dollar Store Craft Night 6pm Bring your own crafts or complete simple ones like what you find at the Dollar store! Hosted by Lynn Joyce. Macramé Plant Hangers

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Wellness Event 10:30-1 Family LEGO Saturday 2-4pm

Belly-Dancing Class 6:30pm This fun and FREE class is back! All body types and skill levels are welcome! No registration required! 14 Family Story Time 1-2pm

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Activities Club 4-5 pm After school activities like games, art, snacks, & more geared for Grades 3-6.

12 Gibson General Geranium Sale 13 Dollar Store 9am-4pm $5 each(Cash or Check Only) Craft Night 6pm Family Story Time 10AM Bring your own crafts or Euchre Card Playing group 2pm complete simple Teen Tuesdays 4-5pm ones like what you find at the The Mighty Pen 6pm Creative writing Dollar store! club hosted by local author Jill Spring themed Chapman. Come craft your writing skills rock painting. Steve Shearer Meet & Greet, 6pm See his display of Princeton telephone history upstairs. Refreshments available

Euchre Card Playing group 2pm Sewing Classes with Susan Matthews 6pm For sewing-skill builders & beginners, call the library to register 812-385-4464. Make Magic 8 HST Pillows this month!

7 Family Story Time 1-2pm Same program as on Tuesday offered a second time in the week

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Activities Club 4-5 pm After school activities like games, art, snacks, & more geared for Grades 3-6. Belly-Dancing Class 6:30pm This fun and FREE class is back! All body types and skill levels are welcome! No registration required!

Activities Club 4-5 pm After school activities like games, art, snacks, & more geared for Grades 3-6. Belly-Dancing Class 6:30pm No registration required!

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Activities Club: 4-5 pm Chats with Charlie 6pm Encore presentation of Mystery Hill and New England sites Belly-Dancing Class 6:30pm

Book Sale: Buy a bag & fill it for $5! Mainly Large Print & Children’s books.

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Join The Princeton Public Library & Gibson County Animal Services for adoption event at the Street Market!

The Center Open House! You’re Invited

to our Open House

The Board Members, Director and employees of The Center for Seniors would like to invite you to attend the ribbon cutting for the naming of our activity building as The Center and open house.

Friday, April 8th 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 212 S. Richland Creek Drive, Princeton

Sunday, April 24 10am-3pm Historic Downtown Princeton

There will be tours, refreshments, an art show, a silent auction and a photo gallery of the Gibson County Senior Center through the years.

We look forward to seeing you

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APRIL 2022 EVENTS S Wednesday, dnesday, April 6: Grab & Go Kids Craft kits will be available ilable at a both locations during open hours. Kits are free (while supplies last). This month’s craft is a cork sailboat! Friday, April 15: We will be CLOSED for Good Friday. Monday, April 18: Book Sale in the upper level of the For t Br anch Carnegie building from 10 am - 5 pm. Monetary donations accepted. Tuesday, April 19: Modern Book Club will meet at 6 pm in the For t Branch Library Activities Room to discuss the book “My Sisters’ Keeper” by Jodi Picoult. Sign up at either location or by phone. Thursday, April 21: Classic Book Club will meet at 6 pm in the For t Branch Library Activities Room to discuss the book “Mrs. Kennedy & Me” by Clint Hill. Sign up at either location or by phone.

PLAN AHEAD: Wednesday, May 4: Grab & Go Kids Craft

Summer Reading Program 2022 will be Monday, May 23 - Friday, July 1. The theme is “Oceans of Possibilities” to celebrate oceanography. Thanks, Cemetery Hoppers for a great talk, and congrats to our March completer of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

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-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

As the Vet Says -

Heartworm Disease April is National Heartworm Awareness Month. With warm weather approaching (we hope!) spring is the time that many people start to think about starting their pets on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention. If you haven’t had your pets on heartworm prevention – yes, your cats, too! – it is definitely time to start. But did you know that most heartworm prevention medicines help to protect your pets from other parasites, too? Most medicines that we use for heartworm prevention will also protect your pets from intestinal parasites, and some are a “combination” medicine that also helps protect from fleas. There are a lot of different heartworm prevention medicines available, and it can be confusing to choose the “right” one for your pets. We can help you make the right decision for your pets, your family, and your pet’s lifestyle. No matter which heartworm prevention medicine you choose, we strongly recommend keeping your pets on

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this medicine all year long. Only using parasite prevention medicines seasonally can leave your pet at risk for getting heartworms (or other parasites) very early or very late in the “season.” Remember, by the time you see the first mosquito of the year, there have been lots that you haven’t seen! Even though the prevention medicines might seem expensive, they are much safer and less expensive than treating your dog or cat for heartworm disease. You can find lots of information about heartworms and the medicines that can prevent them on our website. Visit PrincetonVet.net/heartworms for the answers to all your heartworm questions. If you need to get your dog or cat started on heartworm prevention medicines, or you need to refill your current prescription, we can help! Princeton Veterinary Hospital always accepts new clients, and we are on call for emergencies. You can reach us at 812385-2733.

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Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-filing season. How can you protect yourself? For starters, be suspicious of any phone calls, texts or emails claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. Scammers send these messages out looking for your personal information. If the IRS wants to contact you, it will typically send a letter. You’ll also need to watch out for fraudulent tax preparers. They might reveal themselves by asking you to sign a blank return or promising you a big refund without even seeing your information. If you don’t already have a preparer, ask friends or relatives for recommendations. Finally, be alert for scammers filing tax returns in your name. To do so, they need your name, birth date and Social Security number, so keep this information as private as you can, especially on social media. It’s unfortunate that identity theft exists, but by taking the proper precautions, you can help insulate yourself from this threat – even when tax season is over. Be a part of The Night at the Museum by auditioning for historical figures! Auditions are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 6 and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 at Lyles Station, 953 N CR 500 W, Princeton, IN 47670. Video auditions will be accepted until 3 p.m. April 9. Characters include Gil Stormont, Frederick Douglas, Mary Stormont, Eve Samson. Seth Concklin, Peter Still, Lavina Still, Charles Grier, Harriett Tubman, and Reube. They make daredevil escapes, face unfathomable challenges, and continue to pave the road on the Underground Railroad with their courage and blood. Lives, a Nation, and True Freedom hang in the balance. For additional information or to get a script to read for audition, contact Kara Gray: thekaragray@gmail.com or 812-385-6941.

Fugitives and Heroes: Untold Stories from the Underground Railroad Broadway Players and Lyles Station Museum will bring to life local history this May with “Fugitives and Heroes,” a historical experience inviting locals to travel back in time on the Underground Railroad to meet Gibson County and national figures, thanks to sponsorship from Gibson County Community Foundation and the Betty McCullough grant. In a nation on the road to Civil War, the Fugitive Slave Act ignites a powderkeg that intensifies north and south divisions and magnifies the dangers for slaves and their compatriots. Staged across the museum and grounds, ticketholders will meet national figures like Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman as well as Gibson County heroes who broke the law to follow Gil Stormont their consciences. Gil Stormont, a farmer’s son, seasoned battle veteran, author and newspaper owner, for example, stood up for the rights of every person even as the Fugitive Slave Act intensified punishment for those who offered safe harbor to escaping slaves. Audiences will also hear from Mary Stormont, who with her husband David offered another local stop on the Underground Railroad at great personal risk. The Stormont family would become known for their courage, integrity and loyalty. Audiences will meet Reube, a free man kidnapped into slavery as he left Princeton, Indiana, and Charles Greer, a free

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black farmer who provided a haven in Gibson County for even the most-pursued enslaved people as they made their way north. They’ll experience the daring attempt of Peter Still as he, with the help of daredevil Seth Concklin, goes south to free his wife Lavina and their children from slavery, then makes the perilous journey north, pursued by slavehunters. They’ll hear from Samson and his wife Eve. Samson fought for the freedom of the United States during the Revolutionary War, and was enslaved to George Washington, before he and Eve were brought to Gibson County as indentured servants. Experience the struggle for freedom May 20-21 on the Underground Railroad at Lyles Station.

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New Buck’s Marsh Boardwalk Trail Opened at Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge Come explore the newest addition to the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge - Buck’s Marsh Boardwalk Trail. This trail takes visitors to Buck’s Marsh where visitors can experience the marsh on a 120 foot long boardwalk extending halfway across the wetland.The trail provides exceptional scenic viewing, a way to explore the diversity of habitats the Refuge has to offer, plus

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While my last article was about longing for spring, we have suddenly sprung into bountiful amounts of warm sunny days. Now those cold snowy days of watching birds through my frosty steamed up window suddenly seem so far away. While watching the activity at my bird feeder this winter, I witnessed a few bird species I had not noticed in previous winters. As each winter comes around and the feeders are full with seed, waiting for the birds to notice them, the activity is pretty slow for the first month or two. As we get deeper into winter, the cafe gets a little busier. Some of the typical visitors are Black Capped Chickadees, Cardinals and Goldfinches to name a few. One new visitor for me was a White-breasted Nuthatch. These little guys are neat to watch as they can climb up the sides of trees crossways and climb down face first, as they traverse the entire tree trunk until deciding to flutter back down to the feeder again. They grab a nugget of their choosing and flying back up into the tree to eat it. This happens over and over. The true story of these trips back and forth from feeder to tree is that they are actually storing these seeds and nuts for later by stuffing them into cracks in the tree bark. During the winter, White-breasted Nuthatches hang out with chickadees and titmice. I actually had both of those species as well this winter, which makes sense. The nuthatch will travel with these guys perhaps partly because it makes food easier to find and partly because more birds can keep an eye out for predators. The nuthatch gets its name from their habit of jamming large nuts and acorns into tree bark, then whacking them with their sharp bill to “hatch” out the seed from the inside. The White-breasted Nuthatches may be small, but their voice is large making them easy to spot in a tree. The second bird I noticed at the feeder this year was the Tufted Titmouse. This fellow also takes the

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seeds he finds at the feeder to the tree but stores them for the winter. They will shell them from their hull before putting them in their hoard. The third and final was an Eastern Towhee. Previously known as the Rufous-sided Towhee. The Eastern Towhee showed up at my feeder during one of those snows that covered the ground nicely. It was hopping about the ground eating what had been dropped from the feeder by others. This fellow is strikingly marked, colored in black and warm reddish-browns with a white belly. Eastern Towhees hang out in undergrowth, where their rummaging for food makes so much noise you would expect a much larger bird. They are slightly smaller than a Robin with very dark red eyes, which sounds a little spooky, but they are still quite handsome. With winter mostly behind us we can now turn our sights to retiring the feeders, focusing on nest boxes and nest building. My Bluebirds have just begun their cute little nest. Spring is on its way!

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The Croton was originally an outdoor decorative bush growing in tropical regions where temperatures never fell below 50 degrees. C plants come in 100 different varieties and have become a very popular houseplant within the last 15-20 years. One variety of this species is a stately upright plant with beautiful multicolored, hard, leathery, shiny leaves that come decorated in vivid patterns of red, yellow, green, orange, purple, and black. Leaf shapes can be long, short, narrow, wide, oval, curly, twisted, or oak-leaf. ***Crotons are considered poisonous. They can be toxic to small children, cats, dogs, and other pets, who are fascinated by the bright colored leaves. There are several Croton varieties. They are: Croton “Petra” is the one we most frequently see. It has wide, large, oval, vividly patterned leaves in yellow, red, green, orange, and other autumn colors. Croton “Gold Dust” has smaller, shorter green leaves covered in yellow (gold) specks. Croton Icetone (Red Iceton): This artistic looking croton variety has glossy, pointed, oval leaves that start out light green and yellow and then become pink and red as the plant matures. Croton “Mammy” (Mamey): The plant has long,

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narrow, curling and twisting leaves. The leaves are dark green with splashes of yellow, red, orange, and sometimes even some purple. Croton Dreadlocks: The narrow, curly leaves of a croton “dreadlocks” hang down like bunches of long hair in colors ranging from dark green to red to green leaves with yellow specks. Croton Revolution: The curling, narrow leaves of this croton are usually dark green with a few yellow dots. Light: Very bright, indirect light is necessary for the leaves to stay colorful. When there is not enough light, new leaves are green and the colors are paler. If the croton gets to much light, the leaves have a dull green to almost a gray look. Temperature: Crotons require temps between 60°80°F. If the temperature drops below 50°F a croton may drop leaves. Also, drafts may cause the leaves to drop. Water & Fertilizer: Allow the top 25%-30% of the soil to dry out before watering. The hard, leathery leaves become soft and flexible when a croton needs water. When the plant is over watered or under watered, leaves drop off. Start fertilizing your plant in the Spring, about April, and continue through September. Fertilize about every other week instead of the usual watering. Use a good balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted to 1/2 the recommended amount. If your plant is in a bright sunny spot, but the new leaves are coming in predominately green, reduce the amount of fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can cause the leaves to curl. Humidity: High humidity helps the plant grow faster and look better but also encourages plant diseases. A croton plant still grows well in basic household humidity. Potting & Repotting: When you see the roots coming out of the drainage holes it’s time to repot. Use a potting soil that drains quickly. Choose a pot that’s about 1” bigger around then the pot it’s currently in. Put about an 1” of drainage material in the bottom. Then put about 1’-2’ of potting soil on top of the drainage material. Take your C out of its current pot and gently place it in its new pot. Fill in all round the sides with potting soil. Put potting soil on top so that when finished the top of the soil is about 1/2” below the top edge of the pot. Place in a plant saucer, and fill the saucer to the top with water. In about 30 minutes to an hour, take it out of the water/plant saucer and place back in indirect bright light. Crotons are a really pretty way to add color to your home. They are a slower grower, but fun to watch and take care of along the process. Once you’ve found a spot in your home the croton does well in, try to sit it in that same spot every year. If someone needs some color in their lives (don’t we all), then give them a small croton to brighten their day.

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Planning Meeting for Solar Eclipse Announced Please join us on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library as we begin to discuss how Gibson County can best prepare for the upcoming total solar eclipse which will occur on April 8, 2024. Since Gibson County is included in the path of totality which makes it a very desirable location from which to view the eclipse, we are expecting a large influx of visitors during the event. As a vital stakeholder in our community, we will be looking for your input as we consider the designation of viewing areas and the creation of plans for safety, transportation, emergency and medical services, health and sanitation, and housing as well as promotional and educational materials. The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Gibson County and we hope you will help us to make it a successful and memorable experience for everyone. I hope to see you on April 12th at 5:00 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library. If you would like more information, please feel free to contact me at 812385-0999 or eric@gibsoncountyin.org. Sincerely, Eric A. Heidenreich, Executive Director

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Zoo Passes Available at Oakland City Library The Oakland City - Columbia Township Public Library is pleased to announce a new partnership with Mesker Park Zoo. Zoo passes are now available for checkout to library card holders. A pass allows two adults and up to four children to visit the zoo at no cost. One pass per household may be checked out for three days. Library Director, Julie Elmore, says “Libraries are all about lifelong learning and getting to learn through an experience allows people to connect what they are learning to the animals as they see them. We are very excited to partner with Mesker Park to allow this learning opportunity for our community.” Passes are available on a first come, first served basis with no holds or advanced reservations allowed. Questions about the program may be directed to the library at 812-749-3559.

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Each year our local schools participate in FFA week. They host a variety of activities that highlight farmers and agriculture. Some of the activities included a petting zoo, an ATV ride, trucks show and the famous “Drive Your Tractor to School” day. At Gibson Southern High School, FFA week kicked off with a parade made safe by local law enforcement. Left: A picture of just a sample of the tractors lining the parking lot at Gibson Southern High School. Right: Tractors met at Memmer’s Farm Store on the way to the high school in Princeton.

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