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So, have the winter “grays” gotten you down? Well, you are not alone.

I’m tired of gray skies, gray roads, and no color. During the last month we have been recovering from the hustle and expense of the holidays and now we have the hassle of winter weather. Ugh! It’s time for a break, so see what we have in store this time. The cover story is about a great group who uses the winter weather for one of their biggest fundraisers - Special Olympics Polar Plunge. For those who bake while cooped up inside, or eat those sweets, be sure and check out Behind the Scenes which will introduce you to home-baker Shelby Kavanaugh. Since we’re talking about food, be sure to check out a few Mardi Gras recipes in the Cooking Corner. It’s time for some fun and February has food holidays to look forward to, so check out what our sponsors have to offer.

So, while we’re spending more time inside, take a moment and see what’s been going on with your friends and neighbors. As always, shop local.

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Celebrating 25 Years of G etting Cold for a Cause

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Every year across the state of Indiana there has been a gathering of people braving icy waters in support of the Special Olympics. Although this happens year after year, this time it is different. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the Special Olympics movement in Indiana, and it also marks the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge.

Now this whole concept may seem a little bizarre. I mean let’s be honest about it.

Jumping into frigid waters in the heart of winter doesn’t seem like the most common thing to do around this time of year, however, there is a special reason for its purpose. For 25 years now, thousands of people have summoned the courage and embraced the cold year after year, and they have done so to support Special Olympics Indiana.

This year’s Polar Plunge season will commence on February 2nd and culminate on March 2nd with 19

different events across 15 different locations throughout the state of Indiana. So, if you can’t make one, don’t sweat it because there are many opportunities to experience the cold. These extreme events challenge teams, individuals, and organizations to help make a difference in the lives of over 19,000 men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities by demonstrating their commitment with an icy dip. This is Special Olympics Indiana’s signature fundraising series.

The Polar Plunge event in Petersburg will be held on Saturday, February 24th, and will take place at Prides Creek Park. Registration for the event is from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST and will be at the Prides Creek Golf Course Clubhouse. The Plunge will start at 12:00 p.m.

EST on the Prides Creek Park beach. If you are unable to attend the Petersburg event, other locations are as follows: Bloomington, Boonville, Borden, Fort Wayne,

On the front cover: Garie Belcher, Wes McKannon and Ike Belcher hold hands as they take the plunge for Special Olympics in Petersburg. (Photos provided) Above: Retreating from the water was Brian Drogich, Operations Director of the ARC Southwest Indiana.

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Creek Park), Muncie, South This event is suitable for the Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso, whole family. Fellow plunger Versailles, and West Lafayette.

Garie Belcher and her family For more information on the have been involved with the dates of the other locations you plunge for over 15 years now and can visit www.polarplungein.org. says, “It’s a day of fun, bravery, To take part in this event, and lots of laughs!” Sometimes participants must raise a plungers even go out of their way minimum of $99 to plunge. For and dress up for the event in plungers who raise the $99 spectacular fashions. Francie minimum, they will earn Smith, who is our local Special These athletes picked a gamer theme for the plunge. Olympics director shared that, “It themselves a commemorative Polar Plunge T-shirt and a cup. For those who reach a is entertaining to see what [the plungers] come up with.” higher fundraising level, additional incentive prizes will Last year we saw everything from a group of snowmen be available. Furthermore, the Super Plunger program to Gru and his Minions to a Super Mario ensemble. If acknowledges the most courageous souls with the you are interested in volunteering for the event or would warmest hearts. Those who raise $4,000 or more and like more information, you can reach out to Francie plunge at more than one site will receive VIP treatment Smith at fsmith@soindiana.org or call (812)312-5140. at the final event of the season as well as the top This event is completely run by volunteers while also fundraising prize — a baseball-themed Polar Plunge giving those volunteers an opportunity to raise money jersey available exclusively for Super Plungers. In a and awareness for their programs, many of them in the typical year, over 3,000 individuals take the plunge, surrounding counties. There is a lot of community many of them also raising significantly more than the involvement as well, and you do not have to be a part of $99 minimum. This past year there were six Super the Special Olympics program to participate or help in Plungers which is the largest so far. Who knows how any way. This year FedEx will also be there to give out Continued page 4 many we will have this year.

For anyone who wishes to plunge but does not want to get wet, there is another option. The Virtual Plunge program is perfect to help support the cause and join in on the fun from a dry standpoint. They are asked to attend the event to hand in the raised funds and collect their plunge prizes. Virtual Plungers are eligible to receive the same fundraising prizes with the benefit of staying dry and cheering on fellow plungers from the Our only priority is a thorough understanding shore.

If you are interested in participating in the plunge, of your needs and concerns – what’s most you can register at www.polarplungein.org before the important to you. Let our team show you event. Walk ups are welcome, but registration before the how we’re different. event will give you some important information and updates that you may find helpful. Every plunger will report to registration at the clubhouse to sign a waiver,

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Special Olympics continued hot chocolate on the beach for everybody. There will also be heated changing tents for after the plunge.

Every year this event increases in size and participation. Ten years ago, at the first plunge for Prides Creek Park, they had 85 plungers and raised $21,000.

Over the years this has drastically increased. Last year, there were 181 plungers and raised a total of $101,000.

All the funds raised during Polar Plunge events benefit over 19,000 athletes throughout the state of Indiana and help ensure an ever-growing number of children and adults with intellectual disabilities can participate in the state’s sports, health, education, and leadership programs at no charge to them. To this day, the Polar Plunge has generated an incredible amount exceeding $11 million for Special Olympics Indiana. This means the

These snowmen are Team Hypothermia from Special Olympics Indiana Posey County. Their team captain is Randy Parker.

world to families across Indiana who have a personal stake in this event.

Both Francie Smith, who has been involved for 24 years now, and Garie Belcher share the same sentiment in the thought that Officer Casey Boeckman took his time to seeing the money help Special Olympics. being raised for their own Special Olympics athlete and others in surrounding communities is what is at the heart of this event. The fact that Special Olympic athletes benefit from all the hard work and donations of the event is why they do what they do.

This year marks an important milestone in the history of the Polar Plunge. The 25th Anniversary of Special Olympics Indiana’s Signature fundraiser is upon us, and you are invited to Be Bold. Get Cold. And join in on the historic season of Plunging.

Plunge Note: YMCA Camp Carson just held their Polar Plunge to raise money for camp scholarships.

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The Francisco Lions Club held a soup dinner on Saturday, January 13th. It was a cold day but there was a steady flow of diners that came in for three varieties of bean soup, fresh baked corn bread and homemade desserts.

A $5,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant was awarded to the Salvation Army of Princeton, Indiana.

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Veteran’s Voice George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812-385-4522 Veterans of America’s Armed Forces – Do you want to be a part of something meaningful that will honor your fellow vets and make a lasting impact on the lives of their families?

Please consider the Gibson County VFW/American Legion Honor Guard.

You are aware I’m sure that every honorably

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Hopefully, it will be warmer by the time you receive this issue in your mailbox. We will share some winter recycling tips, as we probably still have a few weeks of winter weather before starting to see signs of Spring.

1.Please recycle or donate old appliances, electronics, clothing, coats and other items. We get new things for Christmas every year, and unfortunately, that often means that the old items end up in the landfill.

2.Mulch, compost, or repurpose Christmas plants (tree, wreath, pine, etc.) Christmas trees may be used for firewood or taken to our Large Trash and Compost Yard.

3.Keep in mind that, in a couple of months, together with TMMI, we will again host a Household Hazardous Waste Day, where you can properly dispose of most unwanted items free of charge!

We can choose to REDUCE consumption, REUSE what we can, and RECYCLE what is accepted. Thank you for continuing to keep Gibson County green (and clean) with your recycling efforts!

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discharged military veteran is entitled to three main death and burial benefits upon their passing. The first is a headstone or bronze marker provided free of charge by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The second is a burial flag presented to the surviving family of that veteran. And lastly, military honors at the funeral of the veteran. This last component is the one I’d like to talk to you about today.

Although U.S. law establishes a far lower minimum standard, in Gibson County the VFW/Legion Honor Guard (also sometimes known as the Retired Military Veterans) is proud to honor our veterans’ service by providing: • A fitting eulogy • The firing of a 3-round rifle volley • The playing of Taps • The folding and presentation of the U.S. Flag to the next-of-kin At one time, several independent service organization posts had Honor Guards from around the county which served our veterans’ families in this way.

Over time, as with so many other like issues, participant numbers began to dwindle with age and lack of interest.

In the past few years, however, all these groups have combined into one single organization throughout our entire county. This unified effort allows for maximum participation and absolute standardization in the delivery of services.

Understanding that none of us are getting any younger, and that we are not replacing our nation’s veterans as fast as we’re losing them, I would ask you to consider joining the team and helping to avoid losing this precious local resource. Everything you would need to participate will be provided free of charge. We only require membership in either the Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a desire to serve as you are able.

If you have any interest whatsoever, we would love to talk with you about it. Please call me or stop by the North Courthouse Annex so we can discuss the possibilities.

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Many of us remember the Easy Bake Oven that came out in 1963 by Kenner. It was the dream of many a child to actually get to bake something. Most kids are also drawn by the smell of cookies in either mom or grandma’s kitchen and are more than willing to taste test or help.

What drew Shelby Kavanaugh, of Francisco, back into baking and then developing her own side-hustle business was neither of these. It was making a gingerbread house with her oldest daughter in 2021.

After growing up in Elberfeld, Indiana, Shelby spent two years studying Culinary Arts at The Art Institute of Indianapolis. While many styles and skills are studied, a baking class was required. Shelby remembered, “I actually did not enjoy baking originally, but I EXCELLED at it, so eventually I just leaned into it and loved it.”

Other experience that Shelby gained along the way was decorating ice cream cakes at Dairy Queen and then after culinary school, she worked as the pastry chef for Tin Man Brewery on Franklin Street, in Evansville.

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Behind the Scenes continued while I worked there. I smoked 90% of the desserts there including a peach pie and a delicious stout beer infused chocolate cake.”

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skills as a stay at home mom to bring in some extra cash to help out. In 2022, she went into business for herself from home creating Shelby’s Sweets under the Indiana Cottage Laws and is Serv Safe certified.

Shelby started with the basics of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes but took each item to a new level. There are both your classic drop cookies as well as sandwich A monster truck birthday cake cookies with options like homemade fudge rounds and oatmeal cream pies. She offers both layer and cookie cakes, as well as cupcakes, but has expanded to other sweet treats as well. There are options of cake balls and pops, brownies, and most recently cinnamon rolls.

To market her skills and new business, Shelby has relied on Facebook, vendor fairs, and word of mouth.

As a new business owner, she finds that a struggle because, “There are so many amazing home bakers in the area it’s hard to break through into the community.”

One of the perks of being an at-home baker is that you can choose what you want to do. Some projects are not worth the time and effort. As most every baker will attest to, fondant is the hardest to work with. As Shelby says, “It can definitely be tricky .“ But what she loves is when clients give her an idea and lets her run with it and be creative. She’s been known to find inspiration from Pinterest and Instagram, as well as ideas from her clients.

One item on Shelby’s wish list is more counter space, as all cooks would agree. Space is a huge deal.

Her husband’s been amazed at the amount of storage space cake pans, molds, bowls, and ingredients take up. Even though she’d love to have a store front someday, the timing isn’t quite right yet. She’s busy building that base of happy customers. To find Shelby either follow “Shelby’s Sweets” on Facebook or call/text 812-454-2843.

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Business Updates A Medieval Expansion Story: Chase Beadle

When you think of Gibson County, normally one business comes to mind: Toyota. But there are many, many more businesses here than you might realize, and some of them are pretty noteworthy. One being the company of Medieval Collectibles. Medieval Collectibles, for those who are not aware, is a wholly online retailer with merchandise of medieval, Renaissance, fantasy, and so much more.

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Long time business owner, Phyllis Ernst, retired at the end of December. Beginning in January, Sara & Bryce Abbey are now the new owners of First Place Trophies on Hwy. 64 East of Princeton. She added that they will be Once a teacher, new owner Sara Abbey selling T-shirts as well. is getting used to running a business.

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Medieval Collectibles has been in business since 2003, created by a husband-and-wife team of Chad and Licia Begle, and they recently celebrated their 20th year anniversary as a company this past year. They are located by the Jack Bishop ball fields on North Richland Creek Drive in Princeton, and they have been going through some pretty exciting changes.

For the past year there has been an enormous expansion going on, more than tripling the size of what there was before. For exact specifications, the old warehouse was 21,000 square feet. Upon completion, the warehouse is now 69,000 square feet. The in-house leather shop has also increased greatly in size to 8,500 square feet and gained a whole new building. Updates have been made to their warehouse and leather shop, now being able to house thousands upon thousands more items all the while constantly adding new items to their selection.

In addition to the development of the building, the parking lot has also been refinished for a much sleeker feel and larger space for employees and trucks. It’s great to see how a good business can grow and expand over the course of time, many of those here in Gibson County.

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What Should You Do With “Side Gig” Money?

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The gig economy is booming. If you’re thinking of using your skills to take on a side gig, what should you do with the extra money?

There’s no one right answer for everyone, and the decisions you make should be based on your individual situation. And of course, you may simply need the extra income to support your lifestyle and pay the bills. But if you already have your cash flow in good shape, and you have some freedom with your gig money, consider these suggestions: First, you could contribute to your IRA. For the 2023 tax year, you can put in up to $6,500 to an IRA, or $7,500 if you’re 50 or older. Income limitations do apply for a Roth IRA. You might also use your gig money to explore other investment opportunities. For example, if you have children, you could invest in a 529 education savings plan. A 529 plan offers potential tax benefits and can be used for college, qualified trade schools, and even K-12 expenses. Potential tax benefits will vary by state.

Here’s another possibility: Use some of your gig money to build an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses. You’ll want to keep this fund in a liquid, low-risk account separate from your daily spending accounts.

Furthermore, you might want to pay down some debts, especially if you’ve got high-rate credit cards.

Your side gig money could open several promising windows of opportunity — so take a look through all of them.

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Gardening Winter Blahs Story: Gibson County Master Gardeners, Photo: Purdue

OK so, on this cool wintry day we can’t work outside in most of our plants, but there are still some things we can do.

An Asian Jumping Worm Go outside now and look at your landscape. What needs to be added or subtracted to enhance the beauty when weather permits? Check outdoor plants to make sure they are protected from severe cold by using mulch around the base. Be sure to pull mulch back in the spring.

Plants/shrubs/trees that do not bloom in the spring should be trimmed now while they are still dormant. If you trim spring bloomers now, you will not have blooms in the spring. Remove any obvious dead branches.

If you start vegetables and flowers from seed, explore your options and then order the seeds. Some cold-season plants (cabbage, onions, leeks, sprouts, etc.) can be started now, if you have indoor capabilities.

For some of us who are older, we remember when there were no dreaded Japanese Beetles. Now we have another concern – Asian Jumping Worms. Although they have been spotted in our surrounding states for a couple of years, now they have decided to visit Indiana. You will be hearing much more about these invasive pests. As of this writing, there is no way to kill them in the soil without disturbing the other necessary critters. While regular earthworms enhance the soil, Asian Jumping Worms destroy vegetation by destroying the roots and vegetation. Earthworms aerate the soil and enrich it with their excrement. Asian Jumping Worms eat organic matter so quickly, it doesn’t have time to break down.

They don’t attack just one crop, they destroy your soil.

Now the gross part. To tell the difference between a regular earthworm and an Asian Jumping Worm - pick it up. An earthworm will likely just lay there or move slowly.

The jumping worm will thrash around violently until it jumps out of your grasp. Earthworms are usually smaller and more sedate. If you find the jumping worms, it is suggested they be sealed in a plastic bag until they no longer wiggle.

And did you know, it is said that North America didn’t have earthworms before European settlers inadvertently brought them over in the 1600s?

Want to know more about gardening and I’m sure about Asian Jumping Worms as we learn more? Join with the Gibson County Master Gardeners on the third Monday at the Senior Center at 7 p.m., February through November. These education hours are open to the public.

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my all-time favorite food days Mardi Gras. Just like Cinco de When most folks think of Mayo, it only comes once a February, they think of Valentine’s year and is full of big bold flavors day, but that’s just one of three food that are just fun. There are gumbos, red holidays. For it being the shortest beans and rice, that is just a Cajun take on month of the year, February has the ham and beans, or a low country boil which most food holidays packed into just a combines meat, corn, potatoes and seafood Slow cooker Jambalya few days. into a big pot and is eaten with your hands picnic-style.

Of course, the 14th is Valentine’s Day and that is a Traditionally a King Cake is served that is colorful and chocolate lovers dream. The day may involve flowers, has a prize baked into a slice for some lucky person. a dinner out of surf and turf or pasta, and to top it off, If you want to get in the spirit of the day, or just chocolate dipped fruit and maybe a little nice wine. All want to change up the soup and stew offerings, of the ultimate decadent goodies are allowed in one jambalaya can be so simple and easy. I make mine in day. Splurge on the one you love. a slow cooker and go on my merry way. Just before Although it’s not an official Hallmark holiday, Super serving, I make a little rice and some cornbread and Bowl Sunday is now on the 2nd Sunday of February. it’s a done deal.

This is party food day. It could be wings, pizza, subs, When I’m feeling fancy and have some shrimp to chips and dip, or it could be chili cook-offs among work with, another easy way to get in the Mardi Gras friends. Whatever you choose, it’s a fun finger food spirit is some New Orleans BBQ Shrimp. This is a day. Some folks look forward to the food more than the one-pot dish that cooks in just a few minutes and is a game. It’s also a great day to support our locals. It’s perfect part of a surf and turf dinner or served as a OK to order pizza from one place, wings from another, main course with a baked potato and salad as sides. and chips with salsa elsewhere to round it out.

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few trees, such as grassy open fields, in cities, farms The other day I passed a falcon along the road near and suburbs. Their diet is mostly insects, my home. It was not a Ford Falcon but but also includes small rodents and birds. an American Kestrel. The American They often feed on common insects such as Kestrel is the smallest falcon in North grasshoppers, cicadas, beetles, and America. I see these little raptors quite dragonflies. Their diet also includes voles, often on the power lines a short distance mice and shrews as well as small snakes from my home. When traveling the and frogs. Many of their victims will be taken county roads, you may see one perched from the ground while many of the flying on a power line in an open area. insects are caught on their wings. To keep You won’t have to travel very far to their balance on a small limb or power line, spot one, but to determine if it is an they may be seen pumping their tail.

American Kestrel won’t be easy. With Another hunting technique of the practice, identifying them gets easier.

The American Kestrel American Kestrel is the ability to hover while The female has pale undersides with a rapidly beating their wings, which allows them to remain rusty cinnamon colored back. The male has similar stationary in one spot while searching the ground for markings but the wings and top of head are a slate blue.

Both sexes have two black vertical marks on the sides of prey.

If you would like to place a Kestrel nest box near your their faces that are referred to as a “mustache” and “sideburn”. The size of this bird falls between a robin and backyard for these insect and rodent eaters, there are available plans to build one using a 1x10 inch board, 8crow coming in at an average of 10.5 inches in length feet long with a 3-inch diameter entrance hole. Mount at and an average wingspan of 22 inches. When this bird a height 10 feet to 30 feet in the air near or in open takes flight the wing length quickly becomes apparent. fields, or along hedgerows, and not closer than a half Kestrels hunt during the day scanning the ground for mile to another Kestrel nest box. If you get a Kestrel prey. They hunt in open areas with short vegetation and nesting near you then you too can pass a falcon. > edwardjones.com | Member SIPC

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Indiana’s wetlands are home to the beautiful and endangered Whooping Crane (affectionately known as Whoopers). In the not-so-distant past, Whooping Cranes faced near extinction A Whooping Crane throughout North America as they battled unregulated hunting and habitat loss. Thanks to widespread conservation efforts, Whooping Cranes returned to the Midwest in 2001 and, while still endangered, their population is slowly growing.

Today, around 30 typically spend their winters here in Indiana. A few can frequently be seen at the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge! Unfortunately, Whooping Cranes continue to face threats in Indiana and across their flyway.

Please join Lauren Benedict, Asst. Outreach Biologist, International Crane Foundation, at 10AM at the Princeton Public Library on February 10, 2024, to learn about the history of Whooping Cranes and how you can help safeguard their future.

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Want to Live Longer? Enjoy Better Health? Adopt a Pet Medical studies demonstrate that pet owners, specifically those over 65, not only live longer but also enjoy better health and recover from major health events such as strokes or heart attacks more than those who live alone. Additionally, they are less likely to suffer from depression or social anxiety. Muffin and Luna might be adorable pets, but they are also healthier for us than blood pressure medications and tranquilizers.

Those daily walks with Luna encourage more physical activity and social interaction with the added benefit of promoting weight loss. Those walks help prevent cardiovascular disease and strokes since pet owners are more likely to meet the recommended amount of physical activity during their days.

Additionally, pet owners engage with others on their walks. After all, we all know the story of how the couple in 101 Dalmatians met. Luna could help you meet your new Valentine or at least a new walking friend.

While being owned by a dog promotes better heart health and aids in recovery from strokes and heart attacks, those with cats also benefit from better heart health. Enjoying Muffin’s company and listening to her purr can buffer the negative effects of stress we experience in our daily lives. Sharing a cuddle with Muffin can decrease cortisol, the stress hormone which leads to high cholesterol and hypertension. Medical studies show that cats’ purrs (ranging from 20-140 Hz) help to lower stress, assist with labored breathing, and can help heal infections by decreasing stress.

Playing with Muffin or Luna or just enjoying some quiet time with them can lower blood pressure and cholesterol while boosting oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin levels (often known as “happy hormones”).

Covid and pandemic situations negatively affected our sense of social connectedness, leading to an overall sense of social isolation. Scientists have compared the negative effects of social isolation to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Being met by Muffin or Luna when we come home has a positive effect on our emotions and reduces loneliness. Luna’s wagging tail or Muffin’s head “boop” on our legs eases the effect of entering an empty home.

Many senior citizens enjoy the health benefits of pet ownership (or rather being owned by Muffin or Luna), but they may need help with their pets’ medical needs or food. Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) provides help for senior citizens or those with disabilities through the Senior Paws program. For more information, contact the shelter.

Children in the North Gibson School Corporation will once again be participating in a pet food drive in February which assists the animals in the shelter and the Senior Paws program. Please see note below.

We thank you for your support during Betty White Week. The $5 adoption day was a success! We look forward to seeing you at the May DPI event on the Court House square in May and hope you can visit with some of our pets on April 20th at the Camp Carson Archery event. Our yearly car show will return in June, so wax and polish those four-wheeled vehicles (and twowheeled—we welcome motorcycles!) and support our four-legged residents.

The following cats and dogs are available for adoption (along with others) at GCAS and would love to be your Valentine this month. Please come visit us and

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What’s Happening!!

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

Amer. Legion Post 256, 211 E. Washington St, Oakland City Doors Open/Weigh-ins 7pm. $10 entry fee $20 admission

Open House/Graduation Stephanie’s House Women’s Recovery Facility 204 S. Hart St, Princeton Saturday, March 2nd 1 - 3 pm

Valentine’s Day Cookie Sale Deaconess Gibson Auxliary Preorders due Feb. 6th Pick up Feb. 13th 9-4 or Feb. 14th 9-12 Jamie Shafer cookie boxes: small, med. or large

Texas Hold Em Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, Feb. 17h 6 pm

Karaoke Night Fort Branch VFW Post #2714 Wednesday, Feb, 2nd 7-10pm

Mardi Gras Party VFW Post #2714 Fort Branch Saturday, Feb. 17th Cajun food, crawfish dinners, bead contest & live entertainment

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 9-11th Gibson County Beef Preview, Pavilion Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 23-24th NATPA Antique Tractor Quarter Scale National Qualifier, Pavilion

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Fort Branch VFW #2714 Feb. 24th, Call for reservations Kitchen open Tue., Wed. & Fri. Call for info after 3 pm 812-457-1480

St. Joseph Church, Princeton Saturday, Feb. 17th 5pm. RSVP to 812385-2228 by Feb. 5th

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Princeton Community Center, Broadway Feb. 23rd & 24th 7 pm, Doors open 6:30 $10 admission

Valentine’s Vendor Show Saturday, Feb. 10th Wirth Park Shelter House, Oakland City 9am - 3pm

Toyota Event Center, Fairgrounds, Princeton Tuesday, Feb. 27th, Doors open 5:30, Speaker 6:45 RSVP by Feb 14th gibsonwcd24@gmail.com

Corn Hole Tourney Sponsored by Sheep Dog Impact Saturday, Feb. 3rd, 11 am Toyota Event Center

Prince Lodge No. 231 is taking orders for DON WINKLER’S CONEY SAUCE January 22 - February 5th to be picked up February 8th - 10th at the Masonic Lodge corner of Prince and Water, Hours 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Cost $10 pint. Call 812-385-2911.

Daycare, Preschool, and Pre-K opportunities at Mackey Church of the Nazarene for children who will be 3-4 years old by August 1st. For more info check out their website www.mackeynaz.org/mackeypreschool or contact Megan Doerner @ 812-677-1023.

- 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 (2/13, 2/20, 2/27) Wednesday: 11 am - Quilters Thursdays: 10 am - Bible Study 1 pm - Art Class/Painting 1 pm - Sewing 1/18

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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

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

Haubstadt Food Pantry

The Senior Center, Princeton, Wed. Feb. 14th & 28th Thur. Feb. 8th & 22nd 1 - 3 pm

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

Salvation Army Free Food Give Away Gibson St., Princeton Tuesdays, Feb. 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, 9am-10am Fridays, Feb 9th & 23rd 9:00am - 10:00 am

Hillside Delivers Dinners Archer Rd., Princeton Monday, Feb. 12th Call 812-385-2910 by 2:30 pm on Feb. 9th, to reserve a meal

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

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Mackey Salem Church Community Meal Third Tuesday monthly 11 am - 12:30 pm proceeds go to E. G. food pantry

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Lord’s Table Food Give Away Greater Holy Temple, 202 E. Pinkney, Princeton Saturday, Feb. 10th, 11am - 2 pm Please bring a box/bags

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

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

Karaoke Night Princeton Moose Lodge Saturnday, Feb. 10th, 8 pm

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JOY Club Bingo Salvation Army, Gibson St., Princeton Sat., Feb. 10th, Doors open at 3 pm 4 - 6 pm, bring can goods

Beadle Bunch Soup Supper PCMS Cafeteria Saturday, Feb. 24th, 3-7pm Variety of soups, sandwiches & desserts Dine in or carryout

Tri Kappa Blood Drive Monday, Feb. 19th Oakland City Community Center, Hwy.64 2-6pm CST schedule appointment at www.redcrossblood.org also accepting donations for local food pantry

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

When Was the Last Time Your Pet Went to the Dentist??

Crazy, right? Pets don’t need a dentist!

Or do they?

Actually, dental care is a very important part of keeping your pet healthy. Lucky for you, it doesn’t require a trip to a different office – your regular veterinarian can help keep your pet’s teeth and mouth healthy.

Dogs and cats can’t brush their teeth, but they still get plaque build-up that can progress to tartar and gingivitis if it isn’t taken care of. At your pet’s annual appointment for their physical exam and vaccines, your veterinarian should also check your pet’s teeth. Your vet may recommend a dental cleaning to help keep them healthy.

Dental cleanings are important to remove any plaque or tartar build-up from your pet’s teeth. If plaque and tartar aren’t removed regularly, it can cause gum disease. Bacteria can get into your pet’s blood through their damaged gums, and can cause other serious health problems.

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A little bit of dog breath or cat breath is normal. But bad or stinky breath is not normal. If your dog or cat has smelly breath, they most likely need to have their teeth cleaned. If you notice that your dog or cat has yellow or brown material on their teeth, they most likely need to have their teeth cleaned to remove that tartar.

If you think your dog or cat has a sore mouth, please have your veterinarian check them out quickly. A toothache is just as painful for our pets as it is for us! Some signs of mouth pain in pets include not eating or eating very slowly, chewing on only one side of their mouth, drooling, or pawing at their mouth. Your veterinarian can look inside your pet’s mouth to see if there is anything obviously wrong, like a broken tooth. Most of the time, your dog or cat will need to be sedated or put under anesthesia for a more thorough examination and cleaning.

You can find even more tips to keep your pet’s teeth and mouth healthy on our website, PrincetonVet.net.

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Famous Mansion Programs at the Library Story & photos: Charlie Kiesel

Famous Mansions and Historic Buildings – Two famous buildings located in Southern Indiana and Two located in Fall River, Massachusetts, will be included in the program, as well as photos of the Biltmore in Ashville, North Carolina.

The West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana, has had a long and interesting history. It in the past, it has been a Jesuit Seminary and Larry Bird once held basketball clinics and had basketball games played in the atrium of the hotel. I have a brief history of the hotel to share along with my personal photos of the West Baden Hotel and of the French Lick Springs Hotel.

A few photos of the Jamies Lanier Mansion will be included in the February Program at the Princeton Public Library. The Lanier Mansion was built by James Lanier, a banker who loaned money to the State of Indiana during the Civil War. The elaborate mansion can be toured. It faces the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana.

Standing at the front door one can view a beautiful scene of an extensive flower garden between the mansion and the river. Madison is also famous for its Broadway Fountain designed by the same artist who created the famous fountain in Savannah, Georgia, located in Forsythe Park. The Broadway Fountain and the Forsythe Park Fountain are identical except for the placement of a few of the attributes of the fountains.

Another photo tour will include two famous and historic buildings in Fall River, Massachusetts. Both buildings have a connection to Lizzie Borden who was accused of the hatchet murder of her stepmother and her father. Lizzie Borden was acquitted of the horrible murders in the family home in Fall River. The hatchet murders took place in 1892, and the following trial of Lizzie Borden gathered worldwide attention. The murders were vicious with each of the victims receiving more than ten blows to the head with a hatchet. That building is now a Bed & Breakfast Hotel where people can spend the night. One room most people are interested in staying the night in is the room where Abby Borden was murdered.

The West Baden Springs Hotel in French Lick, Indiana.

Photo by Charles Kiesel

I will also share my photos of the Maplecroft mansion where Lizzie Borden lived after her acquittal. It recently sold for $700,000 after being refurbished and redecorated. It has seven bedrooms and four baths and nearly 4,000 sq. feet of living space. It also has several fireplaces. It had two main/master bedrooms, a winter bedroom and a summer bedroom. I’ll explain that during the programs.

My wife, Janice Atkinson Kiesel, and I spent nearly four years reviewing the Borden Murder Case.

Numerous books were written about the case and many theories advanced as to who the murderer may have been. We consulted many of those books. We also visited Fall River, Massachusetts, several times and consulted with the acknowledged experts on the case at the Fall River History Society and Museum in Fall River.

Our research and own theories as to who may have committed the Borden murders were presented at the Willard Library in Evansville, with 110 people attending that program. That same program was presented during Oakland City University Criminal Justice Day Program.

Two hundred high school students attended that presentation. During my program in February 2024, I will share the results of our research.

Ashville, North Carolina, has the Biltmore Estate is the largest privately owned house in the nation. It has four acres of floor space. I have several photos of the Biltmore and the surrounding gardens and landscape to share during my program.

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Now, having said all the above, we all probably know people who never do this and the cactus still gives them beautiful blooms throughout the year.

Every plant expert I have read has different suggestions, but here is one I’m going to try. After it quits blooming, add one teaspoon of used coffee grounds lightly stirred into the topsoil once a month until it sets buds again. Not only do spent coffee grounds contain the perfect balance of trace nutrients to help keep a Christmas cactus healthy and strong all throughout the year, but also help the plant develop stronger and better blooms.

Disclaimer: As members of the Gibson County Master Gardeners, we realize we are students, not experts. We read, we study and continually learn.

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Wondering what to do with your Poinsettia, Amaryllis or Thanksgiving/ Christmas Cactus plants after they bloom?

Let’s briefly look at these three, and then you decide. Save or pitch!

Usually by mid-January, even the most well-kept Poinsettia plants begin to fade. These colorful blooms are actually leaves (bracts).

When the leaves begin to drop off, the plant can look as though it’s done all it can do and should be pitched.

The Poinsettia is actually a perennial, grown in southern climates. In southern Indiana, it takes some work but can be grown as a houseplant after the blooming season.

If you want to save it, here are some ideas. Cut back the branches at an angle to about 6 inches. Wear gloves as the milky substance may be skin irritating. Place in a sunny window and keep soil slightly moist. In a few weeks, you will see new growth. Now fertilize monthly with houseplant fertilizer. It will grow new green leaves for the rest of the winter.

In the spring, after frost, place outside in sun or semi-shade. Prune again in mid-summer for a fuller bushier plant. Now comes the tricky part. In late September, bring inside before it gets cold. It is suggested that to force pretty blooms, each day the Poinsettia should receive 12 to 16 hours of total darkness, then eight hours of indirect sunlight. Save or pitch?

Saving the Amaryllis is similar to the Poinsettia.

Remove the spent bloom and water sparingly until spring. Set outside until early September. Now comes the tricky part. Bring inside and move to a cool, dry, dark place for 10 to 12 weeks. Around Thanksgiving, cut off all dead leaves and move to a sunny warm spot in your house. Water and fertilize. New leaves and blooms should follow. Save or pitch?

Thanksgiving/Christmas Cactus. This plant is one of the most popular winter flowers because of its ease of care and beautiful blooms. Despite being called a cactus, these are actually succulents, meaning they require regular but slight watering, but more than a cactus. Grown in the tropical rain forest, they do not like direct bright sunshine. They do well as houseplants.

In the spring, it may be enjoy being taken outside to a shady area. Bring back inside as temperatures cool outside. Some recommend the same type of treatment as with the Poinsettia or Amaryllis regarding keeping in dark and light for several weeks. Once the plant sets blooms, it is suggested to quit fertilizing.

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When you think of February, what do you think of Historically some of the flowers that could be used first? Your family, your sweetheart, your heritage? for Valentine’s Day gifts included red roses meaning true Of course, most romantics only think of February love, carnations representing new love, sunflowers for 14th, the day for expressions of love. Southern folks loyalty and hydrangea showing gratitude. The might only think of Mardis Gras honeysuckle vine represents (February 2-13, 2024). Others would tenderness, and sweet love, and the think of the whole month for Black purple aster means love in all forms. I History Month (February 1- March 1, mention these flowers because they 2024). are planted at Lyles Station Historic Let’s look at Valentines Day first, School and Museum today. Those oldFebruary 14th, each year. A fashioned roses have beautiful big sweetheart of mine once asked me rose hips on the plant. Choosing each when Valentine’s Day is, what in the flower with the special meaning was a world? I could not believe the big part of your Valentines gift, question. So, guys and gals out there planning a wedding in February, or don’t let February 14 pass you by. If celebrating an anniversary.

Thank you notes from students you are like me, you might think So, with this information plan Valentine’s Day as we know it today is a fairly new accordingly for your sweetheart, Happy Valentine’s Day! holiday – no, not at all. By the 1840’s, in the United February was determined to be the best month for States and United Kingdom, Valentine’s Day had Black History Month celebrations for many reasons. Of become popular. Going back further, the date of course, what better month to celebrate the love for one February 14, year 269, was even more significant in the another than February. The first Black History Month Third Century. It was when Saint Valentine was was started by Carter G. Wooden. He is known as the martyred. Over the years, it has become the commercial “Father of Black History.” He began his quest in 1926 to celebration we know today of love and romance in many designate a time to promote and educate people about regions of the world.

Black History and culture. He was instrumental in the Thinking of the community of Lyles Station in 1840’s, selection of February for the Black History Month, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grier were free slaves settling in a encompass the birthdays of two great Americans who new part of America after coming from the south. They played a role in shaping Black History – President Abraham Lincoln born on February 12, 1809, and may have already known about Valentine’s Day. Their Frederick Douglass born on February 14, 1818. determination and love to make a home for their family Although his exact birth date was not recorded, this date was what kept them going day after day. So, February was later assigned to him.

14th might have found them foraging for Rose hips, In February 1969, Black Educators and Black United herbs, sassafras root, and sunflowers blooms, possibly faded but still good for a bouquet. Mrs. Grier was making Students of Kent State University proposed February as a special meal for her family and Mr. Grier was gathering Black History month. On January 2, 1970, the first Black History celebration started on Campus at Kent State something special for his wife. He might have stopped University lasting through February 28. By 1976, along one of the riverbanks (Patoka, Wabash, or White celebrations across the country had taken place with rivers) to find some special plants and flower buds. The Kent State leading the call. Also in 1976, President children might have helped with the surprises, much like Gerald Ford during the U.S. Bicentennial urged today.

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Americans, “to seize the opportunity to honor the too often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” In the United States, since 1928 to the current year, each Black History Month has a selected theme or topic to focus on during those celebrations.

The United Kingdom celebrated their first African Jubilee in October 1987. In 1990, members of the Black German Community observed Black History Month. In 1995, Canada recognized February as Black History month and honored Black Canadians. Black History Month of Ireland was recognized in 2010. France had their first organized Black History Month in 2018. In Africa, for the first time, in seven locations, Black History

Month was celebrated in 2020.

Today Lyles Station Historic School and Museum provides black history twelve months of the year for those visiting. Education includes the events of the 1800’s, enslavement to freedom, and the determination to make a better life in southern Indiana. There is also a 1900’s school and farming and gardening skills are shared with each child who visits with their class. The celebrity Chief Butler Alonzo Fields, who served Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower in the White House, received his education at Lyles Station Indiana. Local hero, Aaron Richard Fisher, was one of the most decorated African American soldiers Continued next page

local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation’s most recent grant recommendation was made by advisory board member Carl “C.T.” Montgomery.

Photo provided Habitat for Humanity ReStores are independently (Princeton, Indiana) Habitat for Humanity of Gibson owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for County received a $3,000 grant from the Gibson County Humanity organizations. The ReStore will accept Community Foundation through the Celebrating 30 donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of Years of Supporting our Communities Grant Program. diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a Executive Director, Julia Rahman, stated that this fraction of the retail price while diverting reusable funding will be utilized towards the opening of a Habitat household items and building materials from area for Humanity ReStore in Gibson County. landfills.

In celebration of Gibson County Community Habitat for Humanity was established in 1995 in Foundation’s 30th Anniversary, the Celebrating 30 Years Gibson County and since that time have built or of Supporting our Communities Grant Program allows rehabbed more than 26 homes in the county. They advisory board members to recommend $3,000 grants to provide housing opportunities for those less fortunate by working with partner families and volunteers to build homes. Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. A local bank holds the mortgages locally for partner families at a 0% interest rate. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Gibson County, visit their website at https:// www.gibsoncountyhabitat.com/ .

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Lyles news continued from Indiana serving during World War I. He was born and raised in Lyles Station Indiana before he enlisted at age 15 into the military service.

Follow Lyles Station Historic School and Museum on Facebook for featured postings during February Black History Month. You might be surprised at the history you will learn. This includes those involved in the music industry, women’s cosmetics/hair products by Madam C.J. Walker of Indianapolis, air conditioning by Frederick McKinley Jones founder of Thermo King, and Alice Parker Mother of Modern Gas HVAC Systems just to name a few.

We have gratitude for the students who take the time to draw a picture and/or write a note of gratitude regarding their experiences at Lyles Station such as

milking a cow, making candles, or washing clothes using a washboard. We love those sweet gestures. Our cup runneth over with gratitude for all those supporters of Lyles Station Historic School and Museum. We are blessed with the continued support from Indiana Landmarks, Smithsonian, National Parks Service and National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

So as you see from the beginning of Lyles Station to now Love-Determination-Gratitude has been timeless through the generations.

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