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This month we have all kinds of fun, fall and spooky things for you. Our feature story describes an individual with a unique collection – KISS collectibles.

What a fun story and read it should be, just in time for Halloween.

In Business Today we honor a family business that’s now been in our county for 150 years. That’s no small thing. To keep up with the season, the Cooking Corner offers use for not only pumpkin, but some of those leftover candy treats as well.

It’s looking to be a busy fall season and the What’s Happening section has expanded to three pages of local events and things to mark on your calendar.

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Unique Collectibles ~ The Ultim ate KISS Collection who played lead guitar and added vocals, evolved into the Spaceman, and drummer Peter Criss completed the lineup as the Catman. It wasn’t only the costumes and make up that made this heavy metal, hard-driving shock rock group famous, it was their live shows. On stage, it was a loud, bright, stunning spectacle.

Smoking guitars, rockets, fire breathing, levitating drums and pyrotechnics made the group stand out and develop a huge following.

With the evolution of toys, television and marketing techniques, KISS action figures appeared on the scene in 1978.

Just the year before, in 1977, Marvel Comic released a KISS Comic book. More than just offering posters and T-shirts to

Over 50 years ago, in 1973, one of the most influential rock bands of all time emerged in New York. With influences from Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, KISS became an iconic heavy metal band, reportedly selling more than 75 million records worldwide, earning 30 Gold albums and being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. They treated the world to Rock and Roll All Nite during the halftime of the Super Bowl in 1999.

The original four-man crew took onstage personas complete with costumes and makeup, much like comic book characters. Paul Stanley on vocals and rhythm guitar became the Starchild, Gene Simmons who added vocals and bass was the Demon, Ace Frehley

Above: Mike in one room of his KISS collection. (Photos: Jancey Smith)

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fans, there was a vast array of merchandise produced and promoted. Their league of fans couldn’t have been happier.

One such fan and avid collector lives right here in Gibson County.

Mike Luttrell of Patoka has an extensive collection of KISS items - all kinds, two rooms worth specifically. It is nothing short of remarkable and goes well beyond a collection of albums, T-shirts (he has over 100), posters and action figures.

Just a few of the posters and action Mike’s assortment figures in the collection. contains music instruments and accessories like guitar pics, drum covers, and a guitar. Numerous items have been autographed.

So how did this hobby begin? When Mike was about ten years old, other kids were into Batman, Spiderman, and other comic superheroes, but Mike wasn’t. The creativity of KISS captured him, from their music, to the showmanship and much more, which has led to collecting for 28 years now. His young friends went out trick or treating and raising mischief on Halloween, but Mike preferred

watching the madefor-television movie, “KISS meets the Phantom of the Park” which came out in 1978.

Even though Mike’s first concert may have been AC/ DC, he’s seen KISS three times. His favorite album (vinyl) is Rock and Roll Over and his favorite song is Mr. A minature lighted stage Speed. Spaceman Ace Frehley is the member of the group that Mike’s drawn to, however as you can see on the cover, he can pull off Gene Simmons’ character in costume.

Where does one find KISS memorabilia? Just like comic book character conventions (Comacon), KISS also has fan gatherings, like Creature Fest that was held in Nashville. There all kinds of items, fans and favorites are on display. He has met the four original members and has autographs of all in various forms. Mike also keeps a watch on eBay and online auctions, He considers his most unique item to be a 1978 trash can that he found at a garage sale for just $10 but is likely worth $500-700.

As of now, MIke’s favorite collectible is a set of hand carved marionettes that he just got as a birthday present. He’s in the process of building a display for them. The The handmade marionettes

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KISS continued intricacy of the details is amazing. Some of the other items that are included in his collection include a KISSmas tree, a lighted miniature stage, four Christmas stockings, busts of the original characters, decals on his truck and even tattoos.

After working as a car detailer at Princeton Auto Parke for 17 years, it’s clear that Mike’s good at paying attention to other details as well. Whether you consider this a hobby, passion, or obsession, Mike wouldn’t care how you label it. For him, it’s just fun, like Halloween. So if you should travel to Patoka at the end of October, you’ll be able to find Mike’s house decked out for the holiday. It’s unclear if he can still Rock and Roll All Night and Party Every Day,” but maybe on the weekends.

Mike’s very merry KISS-mas tree.

Over the last four years, Gibson County has continued to break records. We’ve seen new quality of life projects, small business growth, the lowest unemployment rate in the state, a new YMCA, a jail expansion, record road improvements and ditch cleaning.

Warren Fleetwood and I kept our word and rescinded zoning. We showed that property rights and all rights of people should always come first before politics.

We have worked to bring about many improvements to our county government’s services such as a new county website, improved office spaces, accessibility for all, and better courthouse security and security for all employees.

We supported our Sheriff’s Department with new vehicles and a safer, state-of-the-art jail facility. In the jail project alone, the team of Fleetwood and Montgomery saved the county over $30 million and got us out from under a federal lawsuit and fines.

This kind of success does not just happen, it requires high level decision making and teamwork.

I am honored to be a part of the Gibson County Commissioners Team, and that’s why I endorse fellow Gibson County Commissioner Warren Fleetwood for District 3 Commissioner. Folks, it’s simple. Fleetwood has done too many good things for us to let him go and that’s why endorse him. It’s not every day a Republican Commissioner endorses a Democrat Commissioner, but I am here to tell you, Fleetwood is good for this county. I hereby endorse Warren Fleetwood for Commissioner. Vote Fleetwood!

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The Scrooge of H allow een My hubby says I’m the Scrooge of Halloween.

It’s never been one of my favorite holidays. The scrooge in me says it’s a waste of time and money.

We go out and buy plastic costumes that just get covered up by winter coats and boots depending on the weather. I’ve taken those little tykes out in the snow and cold on the great quest for candy and they were so bundled up no one saw what they were wearing.

We give candy to a bunch of kids that we may or may not know, so they won’t play tricks on us . . . who thought that up? A dentist looking for business? I remember getting shots from the doctor as a kid and getting a sucker. Are they in cahoots?

I must say that I like the homeowners who decorate their houses and then scare the kids. I find perverse humor in that. I know, I’m bad.

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But my husband is a wise man and reminded me that this is one holidaywhen many parents spend quality time with their children in that quest for candy. He’s right. I’ve seen countless young families on our front porch teaching the tykes the basic manners of please and thank you.

He also reminded me of how we used to pile the kids into my old minivan and debate on which neighborhoods had the best selection of treats. They would tear through closets finding camo coats, old masks and hats and grab a grocery sack or two for their goodies. We made good use of hand-me-downs. It was good quality time together.

One of our most memorable holidays of all time was on a Halloween. We were all squished in the van and touring a nearby neighborhood when someone ripped a stinky. For the next half an hour we continued our quest with the windows down and the heater blasting on high.

The children have never forgotten this and have always blamed the hubby. In his words, “Deny, deny, deny.”

I’ve tried for years to make some good use of the annual pumpkin remains, but have yet to accomplish this quest. Roasted pumpkins seeds have been as good as it gets. That stringy mess of goop has never been worth the hassle. But to keep in the spirit of Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin, I have an easy recipe for pumpkin poke cake, using canned pumpkin of course.

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Pour into a sprayed 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees according to package directions (about 2325 minutes).

Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes or so.

Poke holes all over the top of the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, filling in holes so that it soaks into the cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Spread cool whip over top of cake, covering completely. Sprinkle chopped candy bars and drizzle butterscotch topping over whipped topping.

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The crew taking care of the Maple Hill Cemetery in Princeton, have undertaken another project. They are raising and resetting grave markers that have sunk. Thankfully, there were volunteers from a community business that were able to assist in this time-consuming process.

On Saturday, September 21st, the group held their annual BBQ dinner and fireworks display as a fundraiser for road repair. They are so thankful for all of the community support and appreciate help.

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In hope of attracting more community participation and awareness, this year’s Rely for Life was held at the square in Princeton, on Saturday, September 7th. There were activities, a lunch for survivors, recognition laps, and a variety of events throughout the day.

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What a busy and fun time it was at the Senior Center in September. They celebrated National Senior Center Month with themed lunches, live music, contests, and lots of activities, all while continuing to offer rides to seniors and keep the food pantry operational.

A group took a trip to Casey, Illinois, to see all of their “big” stuff and have lunch.

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Business Today Back in the early 1800s, when our little communities were becoming established, we grew our own food, traveled by horseback, and made our own clothes. Craftsmen such as blacksmiths, cobblers, and butchers began opening little shops that grew our business community. One such craft, furniture making, became an historic staple in Owensville.

For 150 years now, Holder’s Furniture has been a local business that has been passed down through four generations. Back in 1874, John Short opened a furniture and funeral business store in the heart of the small town. It was very common in those days for furniture craftsman to also make coffins. When John died, his son Porter took over and Paul Holder became Porter’s business partner in 1939. After Porter’s death, the business name was changed to Holder’s in 1941.

Paul and Charlotte Holder’s daughter, Sharon Lutz and her husband Jeff, continued the family business from 1974-1999, marking 100 years of a continued local small business. At the time, their marketing technique was to make Holder’s Furniture an exclusive, unique boutique-type shopping experience for fine quality furniture. It worked and quite well.

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center of the block, however, by the time Sharon and Jeff’s daughter, Debbie and her husband Monty Lamey. took over in 1999, Joseph Lamey & Erika Hortsman, the fourth generation things had changed. The old gas station on the corner was long gone, and they expanded the building to Brummitt Street and added 4,000 square feet. The open air concept of the showroom was introduced in the quest for changing times, modern shopping habits, and new products available. Some of these new products included Restonic bedding, Mohawk carpet, a La-Z-boy display, and a Flexsteel design gallery.

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The store before the 1987 expansion.

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continued the tradition of quality products, customized heated seats, and remote control holders. There are also service and expanded their market. It was common to so many upholstery and fabric options now. Everything see Monty measuring digital is now at your carpet for a quote or fingertips for maximum ease Debbie helping to style and and comfort. To stay design your furnishings. current, every business With an expanded 10,000 must evolve and keep up square foot showroom and with the times, and the new increased storage, they generation is doing just that. were able to offer a wide One of the upgrades has selection of any interior been becoming a La-Z-Boy home furnishings for your Comfort Studio, which offers living room, bedroom, or the highest quality and Friends and family celebrating the 1999 expansion. dining room. selection possible.

The family tradition of quality goods and customer While taking over the business, Joseph and Erika service was passed on to the next generation in 2021, have been working on the next generation of the when Debbie and Monty handed the torch to their Holder’s family. Joseph children Joseph and Erika. and his wife Emily have They have continued to two little ones - Claire and provide the same integrity of Lincoln. Erika and her customer care. To stay husband Jesse have relevant in today’s modern added Stella and Mitchell world, they have expanded to to the family. Grandma the digital world by adding a Debbie is thrilled and website and social media Grandpa Monty just can’t accounts. The products have stop smiling. It’s too early also evolved with the digital to tell, but there could be age. Just like the interior of another generation of the new cars, recliners and family business on the loveseats come with cup horizon. holders, phone chargers, Right: Examples of modern The matriarch of the family Sharon (Holder) Lutz

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This month, Holder’s Furniture will celebrate being in business for 150 years. That’s no easy feat. For the occassion they’ve completely redesigned their showroom and Four generations of the family in displays.

They Owensville’s Watermelon Parade this continue to offer a summer. wide array of home furnishing options, quality service, and the feeling of “Leaving as a friend”. That is how and why our community of small businesses are so important.

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At the end of August, on a toasty Saturday, the Fort Branch VFW Auxiliary hosted a “Kids Day”.

There were firetrucks, inflatibles, games, and treats. Poppin’ Johns ice cream truck was there and the Gibson County Animal Shelter was on hand with kittens looking for a new home and items for to help with fundraising for their new shelter.

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Purrz & Gurrz Changed Location

Koberstein Closes Location

After being in the old Harden Brothers store on the corner of State and West Streets in Princeton, Purrz & Gurzz grooming has moved locations, just a few blocks down West State Street.

Since 1996, Koberstein Rental and Sales has operated on the west side of Princeton. They have decided to consolidate services with their new location at the corner of I-69 and Boonville-New Harmony Road.

The old location on West & State Streets.

The Princeton location on Hwy. 64 West will be closed as of September 30th.

New EMS Facility Coming to the County On Wednesday, September 4th, there was a ground-breaking ceremony held at the site for a new Emergency Medical Facility. It’s located near the roundabout right beside the fairgrounds and across from the pool at 605 N. Embree. This will allow easy centralized access to all of the major roads and facilities in the area.

The new location at 427 West State Street.

New Habitat House Almost Complete The newest Habitat home is getting closer to being done. They’re working on floors and cabinets, but should be done The new home is located on Main Street soon. in Oakland City.

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New Event Venue Opened in Princeton

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On Saturday, September 21st, Farm Ten 63 held a grand opening of their new venue. There was music by the Honey Vines and food trucks were available. This country setting offers plenty of outdoor space, music set up in the barn, and a fire pit.

It is located at 1063 S 100 W in Princeton, on outer 2nd Avenue.

To celebrate their upcoming 150 years in business, Holder’s Furniture did a complete remodel. They also hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for the community on Thursday, September 19th.

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The restyled barn and grain bin.

Four generations of the family were joined by members of the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting.

Business Ownership Transfer Complete On the way to Johnson from Owensville, there’s a new sign at what was Kenny Dewig Meats. It’s official that Brian and Ranell Rexing have taken over the business and now the same great products will be offered at Rexing Butcher Shoppe.

The Wonnell and Walden families were joined by Chamber of Commerce members to celebrate their new venture.

Local Business Has New Mascot What began as a joke at Portside Coffee has become a reality. Owner Stephanie Downey ordered a coffee suit for her husband Andy to promote their small business.

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Oak Grove Church, Oasis Church, Princeton 805 W. Morton St. 1st Saturday monthly Every Wednesday Sign in 7-10:30 am October Weekends - Lyles Station Corn Maze, 9 am - noon 1 - 5 Breakfast 7:30-8:30 am Fridays 5 - 8 pm, Saturdays 1- 8 pm, Sundays Food Pantry - 8:30-11am pm, Haunted Maze Oct. 26th Food Pantry Shopping - 8-10am October 13th - Oakland City First for General Seniors Baptist Church, Fall Family Event, W. Harrison Haubstadt Food The224 Senior Center, St., 4-6 pm - Food, music, bounce house, games, Princeton, Pantry face painting New Life House of Prayer Wed. Sept. 11th & 25th October - Oakland City Public Thur.

Sept.Library, 12th & 26th 208 S. West14th St, Haubstadt Science program “Creepy, Crawly, Scaly & Slimy”, 1 3 pm 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 2pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm Owensville Food October 23rd - New Life Nazarene Trunk-orTreat, 712Community N. Embree, Princeton, 5-7Pantry pm, Public Hillside 303 Church St. invited to games, food & fun.

Dinners Tuesday & Thursday October - Trick the Halls at Oakland City 828 Archer 24th Rd., Princeton 8-12 & 1-4 pm University, 6-9 pm Monday, Sept. 9th October 25th - Trick on Main Army St., Call 812-385-2910 by or Treat Salvation Haubstadt, 5 -7 pm 2:30 pm on Sept. 5th, Food Pantry October Pick up25th 3:45-5pm & 26th - Sinister Cellar, Fort Gibson St., Princeton Delivery neededHouse 7pm - 10pm, no scare Branch Park,if Murder Monday, Sept. 9th 6 - 7 pm 16th, 23rd & 30th, Lord’s26th Pantry October - 1st Gen.Wednesday, Baptist on the Hill 4th, Sept.

Vine St., Fort Branch Trunk-or-Treat, 2101 E. Broadway, 5-8 11th,Princeton, 18th & 25th Wednesday pm,Every All welcome for games, hayride, bounce 9-11:30 am & 1-3house pm 9 am - Run 11 am Zombie 5K, 9 am, Ft. Branch Park, Lil Zombie Kid run at 8:30 Boo at the Park at Ft. Branch Park, 11 am - 1 pm, candy & costume contest at noon Trunk or Treat at Wirth Park, Oakland City, 6 8 pm October 31st - Trunk or Treat at Oakland City Golf Course, 5 pm Deaconess Gibson Trunk or Treat, 4pm - 6pm

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Oasis Church, Princeton November 2nd Friday, Oct. 11th, 1 pm - older girls, 5 pm littles 11 am - 1 pm Sign up deadline Oct. 13th 1501 W. Broadway, Princeton Benefits Cops Christmas Burgers, Brats & Ice Cream Shopping for kids Questions call 812-664-0228 Outdoor Live Music or 812-215-6742 in conjunction with K of C Hopkins Park Beer Tasting event Saturday, Oct. 19th Vendor Fair Haubstadt K of C Oct. 12th, 9 am - 2 pm 117 S. Main local crafters, food, costume Student bake sale 5-7 pm contest and trick or treat at Music from booths Just Above Average 6:30 Presented by Right to Life Haubstadt Food Old Gym Haubstadt Sunday, Oct. 6th & 13th Ft. Branch Comm. Park S 4 pm - 8 pm ee page Saturday, Oct. 19th 6 for Live music details 3 - 6 pm Pumpkin painting, Live Launching Your Own music, Free dinner at 4 pm

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American Legion Post #24 Fall Event Broadway, Princeton Saturday, Oct. 12th, Jammin’ Jaleigh Foodtruck - 5pm Music by Keeping It Simple 8-10pm

The HUB 127, Princeton Wednesday, Oct. 18th FREE Cowork Day & Bruce Li Foodtruck 11 am-2 pm

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Mill St., Patoka Saturday, Oct. 19th 4 pm - 6 pm Drive Thru or Dine In St. Joe Pork Loin or Chicken, Sides, Rummage Sale Roll & Dessert St. Joe gym, Princeton Adults- $12, Kids - $6 Sat. Oct. 5th, 8am - 1 pm Auction - 6 pm Early bird 7:30 am - $5 Variety of food items available

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds Saturday & Sunday, October 18-19th Queen of Screams Livestock Show, Pavilion Friday & Saturday, October25th- 26th Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market Friday: Shopper Set up 1pm -4 pm $15 Saturday: Early Bird Shopper 7am -9 am 9 am -4 pm $2

Election Day Soup Supper Knights of St. John Haubstadt Tuesday, Nov. 5th 3:30 pm - sold out Drive thru only Chicken Noodle, Chili & Whole Pies

Fil-Am Breast Cancer Walk Lafayette Park, Princeton Sunday, Oct. 6th 1:30 pm - 4 pm Public Invited

Muffins & Marketing HUB 127, Princeton Wednesday,Oct. 23rd, 10:30 am

Bunco Night Princeton Moose Lodge Thursday, Oct. 17th

Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner sides & dessert included Haubstadt Sunday, Oct. 20th, 10:30am-sold out Carryout only

Euchre at Library Chapter #2 Building Owensville Library Wednesdays 11 am

Texas Hold Em Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, Oct. 19th, 6 pm

- Senior Center Activities Monday: 8:45 Breakfast 9:30 am - Bingo 12:00 pm - Card Players Tuesday: 9 am - Exercise Class 11:30 - Lunch Noon - Crocheting (10/15 & 10/22) Wednesday: 11 am - Quilters Thursdays: 10 am - Bible Study 1 pm - Art Class/Painting

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What’s Happening!! ~ Help with Food in the Community ~ East Gibson Souled Out Food Pantry Saturday Oasis Church, Princeton 1st Saturday monthly Sign in - 7-10:30 am Breakfast - 7:30-8:30 am Food Pantry - 8:30-11am Shopping - 8-10am

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

Hillside Community Dinners 828 Archer Rd., Princeton Monday, Oct. 14th Call 812-385-2910 by 2:30 pm on Oct. 11th, Pick up 3:45-5pm Delivery if needed

Lord’s Pantry Vine St., Fort Branch Every Wednesday 9 am - 11 am

Mackey Salem Church Community Meal

Oak Grove Church, 805 W. Morton St. Every Wednesday 9 am - noon

Food Pantry for Seniors

Lord’s Table Food Give Away Greater Holy Temple, 202 E. Pinkney, Princeton Saturday, Oct. 12th, 11am - 2 pm Please bring a box/bags

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Oakland City The Senior Center, 1st Saturday each month Princeton, All-you-can-eat breakfast Wed. Oct. 9th & 23rd 7 am - 10 am, $10 for biscuits & Thur. Oct. 10th & 24th gravy, eggs, sausage, fried 1 - 3 pm potatoes & pancakes

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

Salvation Army Food Pantry Gibson St., Princeton Monday, Oct. 7th 21st & 28th, 9-11:30 am & 1-3 pm

Salvation Army Free Food Give Away

Gibson St., Princeton most Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am Third Tuesday monthly some Fridays, 11 am - 12:30 pm 2:30pm-3:30pm proceeds go to E. G. Check Facebook for details Food Pantry

Amer. Legion Post #25 Breakfast Broadway, Princeton 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8 - 10 am

VFW Treasure Hunt VFW Ft. Branch Thursdays, 7 pm, Kitchen open & specials

Cruise-In at the Square Princeton Square Sunday, Oct. 27th 11:00 am - 2 pm

Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Mkt Gibson County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 26th 9 am-4 pm $2/person 7-9 am $5/person

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

Mt. Olympus Lions Club Meetings 2nd & 4th Mondays Monthly at Mt. O Community Center, 7 pm Collecting old cell phones, hearing aids and glasses

Patoka Methodist Men’s Breakfast Saturday, Octt. 19th, 7 am 203 Spring St., Patoka Third Saturdays monthly Guest Speaker: Jason Englebrecht

VFW #2714 Breakfast Fort Branch 2nd Saturday monthly Breakfast, 7 am - 10 am, Sausage, biscuits & gravy, eggs, hash browns & drink All welcome. For carryout call 812-753-4161

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The Firehouse was Taken Over by Kiddos

Lyles Station Enjoyed Annual Farm to Table

Photos: Jancey Smith

Photos: Jancey Smith

For the third year, on September 14th, the Fort Branch Union Township Fire Department opened its doors to young children amazed by fire trucks and all of their equipment. They offered lunch, cookies, gave out decals, and information as kids had fun in the bounce houses and Chief Mike Sokeland manned the climbed in the truck. information table with some help.

Saturday, September 14th, turned out to be a beautiful evening for the annual Farm to Table event held at Lyles Station.

There was live music, dinner proved by Pappa Bears Catering, topped off with a decadent dessert provided PeaFections of Vincennes. The wellkept grounds made the atmosphere quaint, Dinner was held under the shelter and rustic, and relaxing. diners enjoyed a beautiful sunset.

There were many parents with strollers and shoes on the floor as kids played in the bounce house.

School Resource Officer Fred Schleter (center) came by to visit his friends at the fire department.

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A few who came to enjoy the evening were Angie Ray (center) Neal & Longtime Lyles Station Leslie Mustard (right) and Melissa volunteers, Terra & Gary Walden (left).

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Playing a variety of popular music was BG3, a band from Evansville. With guitars and horns, they played favorites from the jazz, R&B, funk, rock and roll genres. The night ended with a compelling song by Tina Turner.

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Fall Days at Lyles Station The Lyles Station Historic School and Museum will again be hosting fall activities every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the month of October.

The preparation of the corn maze is underway as I am writing this article. Each year it changes just a tad bit from the last. The are various characters located along the route for the sightseers to experience. You can ride on an open wagon pulled by a tractor. That experience is fun. You know the hayride (straw ride) is a little itchy so, bring your blanket to either sit on or cover up with for the cool evenings and dress accordingly.

The kitchen will be open with various items, such as hot dogs to be roasted in the new fire pit, a kit for S’mores, ready-to-eat popcorn, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and various other beverages.

S’mores history dates to the Victorian era – the combination of chocolate and marshmallows was very popular. Of course, the gooey consistency of marshmallows we have today was not the same as back then.

In 1927, Loretta Scott Crew, a Girl Scout Leader, published the first printed recipe for S’mores in the Girl Scout handbook. The original recipe was called “Some More” and was intended to feed 16 Scouts.

History for cooking hot dogs over an open fire began in the 1920’s. Hot dogs became very popular at that time. Wienie Roasts, as they were called, were the rage in backyards across the U.S.A. President Franklin D. Roosevelt even served hot dogs to England’s King George VI during a state picnic at Hyde Park in 1939.

Food at Lyles Station is conveniently prepared. The food is packaged for single serving such as a s’mores kit with Jessika Meyer on a hayride. graham cracker, marshmallow

Photos & Article submitted by Jodi Meyer of the Green Thumb Club.

and chocolate. A hot dog, bun, and your choice of condiments will also be avaialbe. Roasting sticks will be available to roast hot dog in the open fire, if the burn ban is lifted for Gibson County. Supervision at the new fire pit will be provided by Lyles Station volunteers. The fire pit is a nice addition. The A haunted pumpkin figure new fire pit was a special project of volunteer Lloyd and was assisted by the Toyota volunteers.

Tours of the Historic school will be available at an additional price. Self-guided tours of the log cabin and the gardens is included in admission to Corn Maze. There are a variety of games such as corn hole, volleyball, and two jungle gyms one for kids 5 years and under and the larger one for kids 5 to 10 years old. Make sure to visit the pumpkin patch and paint a pumpkin. Let’s not forget the Corn Maze ride. Barnyard animals at the petting zoo will include sheep, duck, rabbit, chickens and goats.

A self-guided walk through the Sassafras Shade Garden where the story book display by the Purdue Extension office is available for all to read and follow through the garden. The title of the book is “Rainbow Stew” and is a very interesting story for the whole family.

Join us any Friday, Saturday or Sunday in October for fun at the Lyles Station Historic School and Museum.

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Kash Meyer views the playground.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Celebrating Veterinary Technicians

Our Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are an essential part of what makes Princeton Veterinary Hospital so successful. We try to make sure they know how important they are and how much we appreciate them all year long, but this month is special.

National Veterinary Technician Week is October 13th-19th and we are excited to celebrate them!

You have interactions with either our Registered Veterinary Technicians or our Veterinary Assistants during your entire visit at Princeton Veterinary Hospital. They bring you and your pet into an exam room, ask you questions about what is going on with your pet, and start the physical exam. They communicate everything to the veterinarian, so the doctors know what other questions to ask or what

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diagnostic tests to request. Our Technicians and Assistants can collect blood samples from your pet for testing, take X-rays, or place an intravenous catheter for treatments. They will clean your pet’s ears, trim their nails, or express their anal glands (nobody’s favorite job!). They will answer any questions you have after the veterinarian leaves the room, explain any medications or follow-up treatments needed, update your pet’s medical record, and get you checked out and on your way home after your visit.

If your pet has to stay at the Princeton Veterinary Hospital for any reason, the Registered Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are in charge of their care! They make sure all the pets in our care get the appropriate diet, the medicines and treatments they need, and update the veterinarians regularly on each pet.

Don’t worry – our veterinarians are still highly involved! They are the ones doing physical exams, interpreting test results, diagnosing problems, and prescribing treatments. But without our talented Technicians and Assistants, our veterinarians wouldn’t be able to do what they do as well, or be able to treat as many patients as we do. The next time you’re in our office, take a minute to thank our Technicians and Assistants for the amazing job that they do!

Princeton Veterinary Hospital always accepts new clients, and always makes time for our current clients!

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Celebrating a Doggie-Life Well-Lived & Loved Through Harley’s Heart Fund

Submitted for GCAS by Clair Juenell Owens Photo provided

This year we honor Harley, a remarkable dog who inspired Harley’s Heart Fund.

Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) hosts its annual fall fundraiser in October, featuring LOTS of chili, hot dogs, vendors, dogs and cats available for adoption—however, the main event remains focused on raising money for Harley’s Heart Medical fund, named after Harley, who came to GCAS in need of extraordinary medical care. The fund provides for those animals needing emergency or intensive medical care Much of Harley’s past is unclear. He arrived at GCAS in 2018, the victim of neglect.

Weighing about 35 pounds, he was starving, severely dehydrated, and malnourished, living a miserable life on a chain. He was physically and literally “skin and bones.” Unfortunately, he was missing a few of those bones—Harley arrived without his front right leg, possibly the result of being hit by a train and not receiving needed medical care at the time. What was left of his leg resembled the shape of a heart.

When Harley first arrived at GCAS, his medical needs outweighed what our facility could financially provide. The GCAS Board, staff, and volunteers decided to raise money to establish a medical fund for Harley and the other animals who arrive at GCAS requiring expensive medical care that our facility cannot normally afford. Harley’s Heart Fund was born, named after the sweet dog who carried the shape of a heart on the stub of his leg.

After receiving the medical care needed to stay alive, Harley continued to thrive, gaining weight—50 pounds which brought him up to an appropriate weight for his size, 85 pounds.

The light also came back into his eyes, and Harley learned to trust again. His sweet nature caught the attention of a young couple who adopted Harley, making him part of their family in Montana and their O w en wedding – Harley served as Best Man. Harley enjoyed life, a life that would not have been possible for the lovable guy if not for Harley’s Heart

Fund. Sadly, Harley passed away August 27, 2024, after overcoming many obstacles but living life to its doggie-fullest and being loved by his family and others here in Gibson County.

Many other animals have benefited from Harley’s Heart Fund; the most H arley recent recipient at GCAS is Owen, an adorable cat who arrived with a broken leg. The cast didn’t slow him down much, and he is recovering at GCAS without the cast now. He did appreciate all the extra “pets” he received during his convalescence period.

GCAS wants to thank the community for the continued support for Harley’s Heart Fund. With your help, we can help animals such as Harley and Owen to enjoy life with their humans.

Another opportunity to support the shelter comes on October 13th, when community golfers take part in the Freudenberg Invitational Golf Tournament at the Oakland City Golf Club. All proceeds go to GCAS, and we hope you ALL get a hole in one! More information is available on our Fundraising Page on Facebook.

Old National Bank has generously allowed us to have a “Fill the Red Wagon” corner in the bank on West Broadway in Princeton. Thanks to all who have donated food, supplies and cash for the shelter animals. The little red wagon will travel to another bank soon!

Princeton Veterinary is again providing a Wellness Clinic on November 1st—you’ll need to register by calling 812.386.8079. For $20, your pet will receive a Rabies vaccine, DHPPL or RCPC vaccine, and wellness exam.

We are grateful for Sudan Bobe’s Pizza again hosting a SPAGHETTI CARRYOUT on November 25th.

You know you’ll fill up on turkey later in the week, so enjoy Italian food on Monday!

Also, we hope to see you again December 1st for Pictures with Santa at the Haubstadt School. Bring your children and your dogs or just yourself—no cost but we will happily accept donations. We will also have items and pup snacks available for sale.

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Gardening Highlights for September It is October and what comes to mind is every spider has a web to catch something before the cold weather sets in.

Pumpkins and gourds are harvested now. Soon they can be turned into happy Halloween faces.

Of course, the chrysanthemums are thriving in the cooler weather and now they are in full bloom. Because we haven’t had a frost or freeze yet, our summer landscapes are still beautiful. We have so many happy bright colors that our landscapes are now “in their glory.”

The pollinators are still hard at work until the cold weather comes. My second standoff sunflowers are a buzz with them and of course, the squirrels are still lugging them to their trees they will spend the winter in.

By now the birds are gleaning the corn fields as truck loads of corn are hauled to the grain mines. So the amount of bird seed consumed is less now. But I want to remind everyone that fresh water in bird baths has been so important in our drought-stricken summer.

In October we now have to consider what annuals

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we are going to bring inside to keep alive until spring. I want to recommend Amazon LED grow lights if you have electrical outlets to use when you bring them in. I sort them in their pots instead of hanging the geraniums upside down with soft cord in the garage. Having two south facing windows also helps my stored plants.

Now is the time to cut the blooms off of your hydrangeas to make beautiful treats and arrangements.

Besides bringing in our annuals, you have to consider any landscape that won’t make it through the freeze and thaw. That is why I buy resin pots, benches, water features, etc., because they can weather winter.

Remember if you are concerned about a plant, tree or bush making it through the winter make sure you have mulch, cedar chips, cardboard or burlap covering the base of the plant.

Try to enjoy looking at your landscape until winter puts it to sleep. The insects, birds and critters will enjoy it as they hibernate until spring. Try to look at the cold weather coming as a much needed nap for a landscape that has made you happy all summer.

Pictured right: An indoor grow light for wintering plants.

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Backyard Birds Bank Swallows: an Aerial Insectivore Five of the seven continents in our world contain Sand Martins, while Australia and Antarctica do not.

In North America, we call them Bank Swallows.

Indiana’s southern border and the Bank Swallows southern breeding range border share the same boundary. This bird has a breeding range that reaches from the middle of the US north up into the upper most regions of Canada and most of Alaska while extending nearly coast to coast.

The time of year we’re in now, you might see some Bank Swallows circling above and feeding as they begin working their way south to begin their migration to warmer climates. Many Swallows will gather in staging areas for safety to begin their travel. They may remain silent during this period but a close eye to the sky on a clear day may result in a spotting with their aerial arcs in flight and excellent flying skills.

In the spring from mid-March to late May, the Bank Swallow male will dig a tunnel a few feet deep before finding a mate. Burrowing into a cliff or bluff from 6 to 50 ft above the ground. Using their beak, feet and wings, this little fella will land on or cling to the side of a riverbank cliff and begin the task of scratching and clawing a small divot into the side of the cliff. The sandy soil holds its shape but he easily scratches its sandy contents deeper into the cliff until the desired depth is reached. Once burrowed in about 25-36 inches, the nest building begins by the female. To attract a mate the male will fly circles around his burrow to advertise his newly constructed condo. A one-inch thick pad of grass, straw, leaves and tiny roots makes up the nesting pad that is about 5 inches across.

Bats of Indiana (And Beyond) October is a perfect month to learn about bats, particularly Indiana bats! The Friends of Patoka River NWR invite you to attend a program on bats presented by Ryan Slack, who has studied bats for the past 30 years.

Ryan holds state permits for handling and identifying bats, and has provided information on bats to both state and federal agencies.

The program will be on October 26th, at 10 am CT at the Oakland City Public Library. Ryan will go in depth about the 12 species of bats found in Indiana, debunk myths about bats, and go over bat classification. He will talk about special bat adaptations and why bats are important.

Descriptions of bat habitats, explanation of white nose syndrome, myths and realities about rabies, and bat acoustic detection and calls will also be presented.

Don’t let bats spoil your Halloween! Come learn the facts about Indiana’s fury, flying creatures!

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The cute little Bank Swallow has a brown back and wings that carries onto the chest. A white chin and belly provide a wide brown collar that appears to have a necklace dangling down. This small guy averages 5” in length and has an average wingspan 11.5 inches. Eating on the wing, the Bank Swallow uses its wide mouth to catch gnats and small flies in early stages of life.

The nesting site burrows will range in numbers from dozens to hundreds per colony. Banks or bluffs of nesting areas can be found on lakes and along river bluffs. Burrows will be in open areas steering clear of wooded areas.

These are very social birds, they live in colonies and are seldom alone when away from the nest. They will either be in the company of other Bank Swallows or other swallow species, especially in migration. In times of extreme cold they will huddle to remain warm.

This bird has been in steep decline in the U.S. since 1970, a drop of around 89%.

The oldest known Bank Swallow was at least eight years old when it was recaptured and re-released at a banding station in Wisconsin.

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Route 66 Texas Week Fun Came to RiverOaks

Taco Night for the Well, She is Strong

One of the themed The Grace Fellowship activities recently at Church in Princeton held a RiverOaks Health free community taco night Campus was Route dinner on September 18th, for 66 Texas Week. nearly 50 people. All There was a pony donations went to the that came to visit women’s advocate group, The and southwestern Well, She is Strong. Shantel foods were served. Brown explained their mission to the crowd and then the kids Photo provided had fun with a piñata.

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Cops Connecting with Kids Event Entertained the Crowd Photos: Jancey Smith

Rodney Watts not only sang for the crowd but also drew them into a lively fun experience.

On Saturday, September 7th, the group Cops Connecting with Kids brought three entertainers to the Gibson County Fairgrounds. The opening acts were comedian Andy Imlay and the local Veteran singer Rodney Watts with his two daughters. The featured headliner was Jason Michael Carroll.

The purpose of the event was to raise money for the Cops Connecting with Kids group. They take middle school children which are selected by school staff to Disney World who may never have a chance to Rodney’s two daughters experience such an opportunity. This also allows the children to see police offers as a resource, and not always Trinity and MacKenzie played around before as a foe. This successful program has helped 550 kids joining dad on stage. and has been going on for 10 years in area schools.

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Charlie Kiesel Presents 6pm The Alien/Goblin invasion of Kelly, KY. Find out what happened that night in August of 1955. This program is geared towards an adult audience.

Sewing with Susan 6pm Machine sewing for beginners & intermediates

1 14 Family Movie Night 3 5pm Free showing of The Bad Guys rated (PG) with free popcorn and water available while supplies last Fiber Fanatics 6pm

15 Story Time 10am 16 Adult Craft Night 6pm Moonlight tales Blind Date with Teen Tuesday 4pm a Craft Fear Factor: Oreos Charlie Kiesel Presents 6pm Library Board of Trustees Meeting Kelly, KY 4:15pm invasion encore Open to the Public

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Charlie Kiesel Presents 6pm Kelly, KY invasion encore

Sewing with Susan 6pm 2 28 Ghosts of Gibson 7 County 6pm What spooky things might you run into in our county at night? Stop by our local history department to find out!

Fiber Fanatics 6pm

Games Club 4pm Easy Does It! Have a steady hand ready for these games!

29 Opioid Overdose Prevention 6-7pm The Gibson County Health Deptment stops by to help spread awareness for this important issue and to provide training on giving Naloxone

30 Trick-orTreating at the Library 2-8pm Show up in your costumes and get some free candy from the library!

12 Harry Potter Party 10Noon Calling all Wizards! Come dressed in your robes & other gear to have snacks & Butter beer! Plus the movies & music & the chance to win large prizes like authentic Universal wands & LEGO sets!

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Games Club 4pm Crypt Keeper Who’s Haunting the Library? 6pm Join Allen Burr & learn some interesting stories about the library & possibly discover who or what you think could be here!

Games Club 4pm Fear Factor & Ceiling Walks Horror Movie Trivia 5:30pm Put your horror movie knowledge to the test with Ms Shannon! Prizes, Mocktails, & Snacks! Oh My! 31 Euchre Players 1:30pm Trick-or-Treating at the Library 2-8pm Show up in your costumes and get some free candy from the library!

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October 29th at 6pm: Opioid Prevention with Gibson County Health Dept.

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Masons Held Annual Golf Scramble

Gil Hodges Historical Marker To Be Dedicated

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Twelve teams registered to play in the annual Masonic Lodge Golf Scramble held Saturday, September 14th at Oakland City’s golf course. All monies raised went towards their lodges upkeep.

A public dedication ceremony for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating baseball Hall of Famer Gil Hodges is scheduled for Friday, October 4, 2024, in Gibson County. The program will begin at 10:00 am CST at Gil Hodges Field at 700 N. Lafayette Park Dr., Princeton, IN 47670. Parking for the program is available at the park and along nearby streets.

The text follows for the state marker entitled “Gilbert “Gil” Ray Hodges, 1924-1972”: Born in Princeton, Dodgers first baseman Gil Hodges grew up in Petersburg. In 1941, he played American Legion baseball here. The field was renamed for him in 1970. Hodges debuted with MLB’s Brooklyn Dodgers in 1943 but served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater in WWII. He returned to the Dodgers, playing basketball at Oakland City College in the offseason. Between 1947-1961, the eight-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glover helped the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers win seven pennants and two World Series. Hodges played for the New York Mets in their 1962 inaugural season and, as manager, led the 1969 “Miracle Mets” to their first World Series title. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022.

The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony for this historical marker that commemorates Hodges’s contributions to America’s national pastime.

During his playing career, he helped the Dodgers organization win two World Series titles and managed the New York Mets to their first World Series title. This is the sixth state historical marker to be installed in Gibson County. State historical markers commemorate significant individuals, organizations, places, and events in Indiana history.

Devin Rhode won a trophy for the closest to the hole.

Donnie Moser (standing) provided the pulled pork for the event.

A Huge Thank You to the Knights of Columbus!

Photo: provided The ARC of Southwest Indiana extends heartfelt gratitude to the Knights of Columbus for their incredible hard work and generosity during the Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. Their dedication has made a significant impact, and their efforts have raised an amazing $8,413.41!

This generous donation will go directly to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Gibson County, helping them reach their full potential.

*Pictured above a charicature of Gil Hodges formerly on display at the Princeton Library.

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Lankford Has Another Winning Season

Habitat Held Poker Bike Ride

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Jeff Lankford had a successful month of July, at the 76th National Championship Appaloosa Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The week started off with cattle classes, and Jeff on 4-year-old Better Buckle Up was National Champion in Limited Open Steer Daubing. On 10-year-old Powersignjac, Jeff was National Champion in Open Barrels and Open Pole Bending and Reserve National Champion in Amateur Figure 8 Stake Race.

Also at the event, 7-year-old Swing A Little Cash was National Champion in Amateur Pole Bending. On the last day of the show, 14-year-old Hollywood Waden was Reserve National Champion in Rope Race with Lorri Petersen riding.

Then came the International Buckskin World Championship Show in Cloverdale, Indiana. Hollywood Waden was World Champion in Open Barrels, Open Pole Bending, Amateur Barrels and Amateur Pole Bending. This is Hollywood Waden’s 6th World Championship ridden by Lorri Petersen.

Jeff will get ready for the Appaloosa World Show in Fort Worth, Texas, later in the year. It will be Jeff’s 50th straight Appaloosa World Show.

On a toasty Saturday, September 21st, Gibson County’s Habitat for Humanity held its first Poker Run. Thirty-one riders participated in the event.

Upon their return there were food trucks, music, and prizes awarded.

A few of the early bikes back from the ride.

Buddy Rogers (right) checked in to see what poker card he drew.

Scott Mason and Rickey Byrne provided music for the riders.

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Labor Day Hig hlig hts

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Gibson County was happy to welcome the Labor Day Association back for their 138th annual celebration. They brought a weekend of activities and events to the Gibson County Fairgrounds. There was a car show, beauty pageants, grandstand events, free rides, kid’s games, a BBQ competition, and food truck options during the weekend. The major event of the holiday was the annual parade which goes through town, showcasing our unions and other community members and local organizations. The parade route is over a mile and last longer than an hour. The One of the many local vendors that spent working man’s tradition!

Sunday morning there was a car show that had over 90 entries of cool classics.

The Gibson/Wabash Fil-Am group once again had floats in the parade with lots of balloons and color.

the weekend serving visitors was Poppin’ John’s Ice Cream.

Robert Schmits drove his hand-crafted Amish buggy that is engine powered.

VOTE Warren Fleetwood District 3 Gibson County Commissioner!

• Father of four children • Married for 27 years • Graduate of University of Southern Indiana B.S. • Graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University M.S. • Member of Holy Cross Church • Former President of Fort Branch Town Council • Served on Union Township Board • 4-H Judge • Supports Vocational and College Education • Strongly supports Law Enforcement and Fire Protection • Strongly supports 2nd Amendment Rights • Believes in reducing wasteful spending • Prefers local ordinances and licenses over Zoning • Fiscally conservative, responsible and transparent • Supports agriculture, industrial/commercial, and small business economic development • Willing to work with both Republican and Democrat constituents and legislators to advance Gibson County.

The United Mine Workers of American were just one of the many unions in the annual parade.

Re-Elect Travis Nolcox NGSC School Board Member At-Large What Matters • Experience: the uncertainty of the political arena could eliminate collective bargaining for teachers and the restructuring/elimination of the federal Dept. of Education.

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The Beauty for Ashes Pageant Shined Again This year’s Beauty for Ashes Pageant was held Saturday, September 14th, at the New Life Nazarene Church. There were over 40 entries to the pageant which raises money for the Isaiah 1:17 Project. They promote the competition as “Kids helping kids,” since it goes toward helping children in foster care.

This year the contest added a new category for little gentlemen. Six boys were able to join the fun in the Little Mister and Tiny Mister age groups.

The participants in this years Beauty for Ashes Pageant.

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Left: Laney Saum and Janesse Sherman were both awarded a humanitarian award for their effort to go above and beyond for the cause.

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It took 17 months of construction, but a unique Quonset home is completed. After five tours in Iraq and living in a similar type of hut, veteran Scott Clark built his home in this style. It has radiant floorDoug Lane Doug heatLane and is open in Doug Lane the middle for light.

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Area Author Hosted Book Signing Photo: Jancey Smith

On September 12th, Ben Saunders of Lamb Basham Memorial Chapel in Oakland City held a book signing for his new self-published book, Echoes of Valor: The Timeless Tradition of Military Funerals in America. The book is about the four parts of a military service: the draping of the flag, firing three volleys, sounding of Taps, and folding and presentation of the flag. The author did extensive research into the history of each of the four parts of the honored service and conveys their historical and cultural significance. Past Presidential experiences are related and some common folklore is debunked. The book is available in eBook, paperback, and Author Ben Saunders with his hardback on new book.

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Veteran’s Voice George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812-385-4522 What a beautiful day for a parade!!! If you witnessed the recent 138th Labor Day Parade in Princeton, you’d certainly have to agree that the Lord blessed us with the perfect morning. While it was a tremendous privilege and honor to lead the parade with the American Legion/VFW Color Guard, I must share with you though that I was quite disturbed with one aspect of the event, namely the overwhelming number of folks who did not know the proper reaction to being passed by the American Flag.

The United States Flag Code, as outlined in Title 4 of the United States Code (U.S.C), governs guidelines for etiquette, display, handling, and proper respect for our U.S. Flag. While the code is certainly far too lengthy to include here, it dictates in part that: “During the hoisting or lowering the flag or when the flag is passing in a parade or in review, all persons

present in uniform should render the military salute.

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present (but not in uniform) may render the military salute. All other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress (hat or cap) with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart.”

Like so many of you, I can remember a day and time when this was an important topic. It was taught both in the home and in schools across the country. Sadly however, over time, it has become less and less important and has reached a low point where many Americans today simply don’t know what to do, or do not care.

Can I encourage you to take the time to review proper procedures for respecting our Nation’s flag? A simple Google search is all it takes.

Call me and tell me how I can serve you.

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POW/MIA Ceremony Held at VFW Post 2417

Photos: Jancey Smith

September 20th is recognized as the national day of remembrance for all POWs and MIA service members. A touching ceremony was presented that Friday at the Fort Branch VFW. There have been 81,900 servicemen MIA in all of our wars and/ or conflicts. Three local ones are Henry Kiesel, Bill Richardson and Cletus Wise.

The Honor Guard and Auxiliary members with survivors of local POWs or MIA soldiers and the current Poppy Queen of the VFW Post 2417.

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Right To Life Looks For New Leader

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The 2024 Recipient of the Holy Cross Distinguished Alumni Award given by the HCAAF was awarded to Jason Baehl. The award was presented by Sue Harrell, president of HCAAF, at the Sunday Mass on Sept. 15th, during the Parish’s annual celebration weekend which is always close to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Father Gary & Jason Sept. 14th.

This award is given to Holy Cross School graduates who have been recognized by their parishioners as living exemplary Catholic lives. It has been presented since 1997, making this the 30th anniversary of the award.

Jason graduated from GSHS and UE. He and his wife Jamie have two sons attending Holy Cross School, a daughter attending the Crusader Academy, and their youngest daughter at home.

Quoting from the nomination form, “If you know him, you know he is authentic. Jason lives his faith full-time.

He always wears a smile, and you can tell he serves The Lord and people because he enjoys it.”

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Leftovers will be sold at 1:30 PM.

Tickets may be purchased before and after Masses or at the Parish Center.

For nearly 50 years, Ann Minnis has been the president of Right to Life of Gibson County. At the end of 2024, she will be retiring. Their transition team is preparing for that and the next president will be elected for a 2-3 year term (not 50). There will be more delegating of responsibilities and duties will be better defined. They are planning for the future.

Ann Minnis Since 1975, the purpose of Right to Life has been to 1) educate people regarding abortion, 2) promote legislation and expand aid to pregnant women and 3) promote alternatives to abortion like the Safe Haven Baby Box and pro-life clinics like True Hope.

Ann says, “I am thankful for the wonderful people I have been privileged to know and love and work with over these years. The generation who taught and guided me and Right to Life in those early days has passed on, but their legacy lives on in their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. People have been so generous with their time and loyalty, friendship, and teamwork, each one just quietly doing what he can” She also says that she’s proud, “That Right to Life of Gibson County has stood in the gap for all these years fighting for the innocent. And I am proud that people are stepping up to fight for moms and babies and families through establishing the Safe Haven Baby Box, True Hope Pregnancy and Family Resource Center; and Gibson Southern Students for Life.”

If people want to become more involved with Right to Life they can contact us at Right to Life of Gibson County, P.O. Box 324, Haubstadt, IN 47639, 812-7686768 or 812-664-7695, mailto:rtlgibsoncounty@gmail.com or mailto:aminnis@twc.com. We need someone with the heart and courage to serve as president. We also need people with computer skills, marketing & media savvy, and finance skills. We have a good foundation, but we need the help of good people who will be generous with their time and energy to propel us into the future and prepare us for the challenges to come.

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~ A ndy Q uiz ~ 1. How old was Ronald Bailey?

A. 25 B. 20 C. 19 D. 79

2. What vegetable twangs Briscoe Darling’s buds?

A. Turnips B. Pearly onions C. Spinach D. Curried squash

3. Rafe Hollister, according to Nurse Mary’s medical records, needed a _____ _____?

A. Tetanus shot B. Shingles shot C. Flu shot D. DPT shot

For answers see page 22

The Annual Crawl Continued on in Crawleyville

Photos: Brandi Kramer

To honor Genevieve Wade, her daughter Dorothy Jaquemai and her husband Jerry created the “Crawl” as a way to help the community. This annual ATV, UTV, and Jeep ride raises money for local high school scholarships.

This year the ride was Saturday, September 21st, and they brought in $33,000 for local students.

Besides prizes and giveaways, there was a furbaby contest for fun.

Over 450 riders are lined up and ready to head out over the Johnson, Crawleyville, and Griffin area in search of poker chips to earn prizes.

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Pick a pumpkin from our patch and paint it! Enjoy making a s’more or roasting a weenie over one of our campfires.

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