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Happy summer! While the heat and humidity may not be raging yet, events and activities are in high gear. We’ve had the Strawberry Festival and Sommerfest, so you’ll find a few pictures of them. Upcoming is the Watermelon and Sweet Corn Festivals, as well as the Gibson County Fair. It’s looking to be busy before we get back to school.

Our Artist Profile this month gives a look into a kid favorite – the Gibson County Youth Theater. They always have fun.

Remember the sounds of the ice cream truck as a child? The Cooking Corner offers a summer treat that will bring back that memory.

Take a break, grab a cold one and see what your friends and neighbors have been up to the last few weeks.

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Creating History Through Wood What do property owners do when they have a tree that dies? Some may take their chances and let Mother Nature and a strong thunderstorm take care of the problem. However, depending on the location, that’s not always wise. Many folks call a tree service to remove the tree.

Sherry Kiesel from Haubstadt had a different idea.

She had a large elm tree near the road that died of Dutch elm disease so she decided to turn it into a carving as a tribute to her husband, parents and family heritage. Sherry not only lost the elm tree, but she lost her mom in 2017, her dad in 2019, and then her husband in 2020.

Her husband Frank was the middle child of many and was quite a character, known for some interesting antics in his youth. But one thing he liked to do was wood carving. That gave Sherry the idea for turning the elm tree into a work of wooden art with a Revolutionary War or frontier theme.

After doing some family history research, Sherry

discovered that her 5th great-grandpa Sam was in the Revolutionary War with the Virginia militia. His son, Thomas became the Gibson County Sheriff in 1818. This fostered her interest in history and inspired her to have the tree carved into art that would honor their legacy.

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On the cover: The wood carving that’s now almost three years old. (Photo: Jancey Smith) Above: The tree being transformed into a frontier couple. (Photo courtesy: Kathy Meeks)

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based in French Lick, Indiana. She had an idea and a picture of a frontier man with a gun, but the carver took her idea and developed a detailed unique carving of a couple from the frontier time. If anyone remembers the 1960’s TV show with This highlights some of the detail.

Fess Parker as Daniel Boone, you’ll have a good idea of the final product.

It took about a week. He used his chain saw and other tools like a chisel and gouge to make the curved cuts for the details. At one point the wind kicked up and his wife stood with a blanket to try and protect him so that he could continue the project. He not only created the wooden sculpture and had the idea of the flag wrapping the base, but he also sanded and painted it. To maintain the look and creativeness, Sherry has to stain itn once a year to keep out moisture and bugs.

These are four carving that were auctioned at last year’s fair.

Sherry said, “I didn’t want the woman in a bonnet, because they really had to be tough during that time period.”

The carving stands Four other Bear Hollow Wood Carvings about 10 feet tall with rock work around the base done by Ron Elpers, and then Sherry planted tall flowers around the edge.

This was all done in October 2020. This interesting piece of artwork is in the southeastern edge of the county near Cynthiana, in between New Liberty Church on Hwy 68 and Blythe Chapel on County Road 450. Visitors are welcome to drive by and appreciate the wooden creation but are asked not to touch or damage it.

The carvers from Bear Hollow have a carving contest each fall in French Lick. It’s called the Block Bash and is held the third weekend in September.

Chain saw carving artist creative pieces in three days.

To see these carves locally, one only need visit the Gibson County Fair. For the last few years, they’ve created pieces the first few days of the fair for auctioning off at the Fair’s end. They are quite unique and watching them create them is an interesting experience.

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Gibson County Launches New Farmer’s Market Trail

Mt. O Held Annual Banquet Photos courtesy: Jill Embree

Saturday, June 17th, was the annual Mt. Olympus Alumni banquet. It was the 92nd annual event with nearly 130 folks attending. Next year’s officers are: President William Redfairen, Treasurer Linda Jane (West) Jones, & Secretary Susie (Muncy) Nall.

The old Mt. Olympus gym was filled with voices of the past.

Rita (Kolb) Hughes and Deb (Whittington) Cain were the punch ladies

Tina Carwile and Jane (West) Jones were just a few who helped plan the event.

Patoka Church Changes Affiliation As of July 1st, the Patoka Church has officially disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church. The new church name is the Patoka Methodist Church and they are now affiliated with the Global Methodist Church.

Princeton, IN – Purdue Extension – Gibson County and the Gibson County Visitors and Tourism Bureau announce the launch of a new trail designed to attract visitors as well as local residents to enjoy local produce and agricultural activities. The Gibson County Farmer’s Market Trail will highlight ten farm markets sprinkled throughout the county, with offerings ranging from fresh produce and local meats to baked goods and local honey. Each participating location will also offer suggested recipes that feature great ways to use many of these homegrown items.

The Gibson County Farmer’s Market Trail will include the following stops: Berry’s Produce and Country Market, Legacy Taste of the Garden, and Lynch’s Country Barn in Princeton; Mae’s Market, Ritter Farms, Kenny Dewig Meats and Thomas Family Acres in Owensville; Dewig Meats in Haubstadt; The Paw Paw Patch in Francisco; and Decker’s Berries in Hazleton.

“We are very excited about our partnership with Purdue Extension – Gibson County and the creation of the new Gibson County Farmer’s Market Trail. It’s a great way to promote our county’s homegrown favorites and rural heritage to out-of-town visitors as well as provide local residents with fresh produce throughout the year,” said Eric Heidenreich, Executive Director of the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau. “Our thanks go out to Abby and Mazy at Purdue Extension for all of the work they have put in to make this happen.”

At the Extension Office, ANR Educator Abby Heidenreich and Intern Mazy Morgan are laying the foundation for a summer excursion guide. Abby says, “The idea of a Farmer’s Market Trail allows people to get fresh, local goods while also spending time in different parts of Gibson County. People can make a day of it, or stop by a few new places and help out true local businesses. If you plan it, you can get everything you need for an entirely local and fresh meal in just a few stops.”

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Teamwork Making the Dream Work Two local organizations teamed up with the idea of sending local kids to Camp Carson by holding an archery tourney. This spread to many other locals joining in to help.

The Prince Lodge and Knights of Columbus presented a check of nearly $7,000 to YMCA Camp Carson for scholarships and recognized some of their major sponsors.

From left: Troy Wilson, Jim The archery tourney held in Sexstone of YMCA Camp April was a true community event Carson and Bryan Edwards. with nonprofits, churches and other locals contributing to the success. This was the first 3-D archery tourney in the state and brought nearly 1,500 visitors to the county.

Photos: Jancey Smith From left: Troy Wilson of the Prince Lodge, Millie Holderbaugh & Rachel Adamson of Springs Valley Bank, Eric Heidenreich of Gibson County Visitors & Tourism, Andy Davis of Local #136 Plumbers & Pipefitters, and Bryan Edwards of the Knights of Columbus.

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Serving my community this past year has been one of the biggest blessings of my life. I want to thank my family, friends, the Fair Board, and this astounding community for all of the love and support that you have given me.

The Gibson County Fair is an exemplification of everything our community has to offer. So many wonderful people spend countless hours working together to make our fair what it is! This is why I would like to invite everyone to the 167th annual Gibson County Fair. There is something for everyone from the Pavilion, to the exhibit halls, to the Midway, to the Grandstands!

The fair is a place to make wonderful memories that will last a lifetime, so I hope to see you all at the 2023 Gibson County Fair!

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Veteran’s Voice George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812-385-4522 One of the services that I am most asked to assist with is the preparation of service-connected (S/C) disability claims. We all know and understand that the profession of arms is a dangerous one and often results in permanent physical and mental scars. It is an inherent part of what we do for our nation.

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Haubstadt Sommerfest Kicks Off the Season This year’s annual Haubstadt Sommerfest was held just before Father’s Day. It’s a weekend of community fun, class reunions, rides, activities, live music and a parade in the heart of Haubstadt. Local nonprofits and organizations offer favorite treats. The Daughters of Isabella made 2,000 kraut balls and teamed up with the Knights of Columbus for the event. Many volunteers put in hours preparing for the annual tradition.

River Oaks residents enjoy a trip to Haubstadt’s Sommerfest.

C. T. Montgomery was in Flora June’s Scoop Shoppe in Fort charge of driving the GOP Branch, floated through the parade with truck. (Photo: Jennifer McKay) cool, sweet ideas. (Photo provided)

Summer Began with the Strawberry Fest Photos: Jancey Smith

The first Sunday of June was St. Joseph’s annual strawberry festival. It was a bit toasty and thankfully, St. Joe opened up the entire facility for the event.

The cafeteria was full of BBQ dinner diners while the basket raffle and auctions were in the gym. Outside were games and the dunk booth. It was a very good turn out.

Chief Derek McGraw took a turn in the dunk tank with ice cubes.

John Baizath (right) was hoping to get a Dewig Meats gift certificate.

Suzanne Jaquemai and Dave Kennard watch as Patty Wildt wins the heads or tales game.

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Fifteen babies were entered in the 2023 Gibson County Right to Life Beautiful Baby Contest at the Haubstadt Sommerfest. Hadley Schmidt won the $100 first prize. Hadley is the 7-week-old daughter of Jon and Becky Schmidt of Newburgh. Her grandparents are Tom and Joanie Ambrose of Haubstadt, and Matt and Kristi Schmidt of Newburgh.

Harrison Smith won the second prize of $75. He is the 14-month-old son of Aaron and Taryn Smith of Haubstadt.

Harrison’s grandparents are Gary and Kristie Goedde and Mike and Brenda Smith, all of Haubstadt.

Leo Schmitt won the $50 third prize. Leo is the oneyear-old son of Brandon and Toni Schmitt of Haubstadt.

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Gibson County Youth Theatre lights its marquee just once a year, during the summer. For Stacy Hurt, whose official title is Producer, it is always churning.

This year she produced The Music Man, which ran June 22-25th at the theatre of Princeton Community High School.

The Music Man featured a little over 50 faces, a mix of high school students and drama camp-goers. You may have noticed that Music Man followed Finding Nemo; Music Man is a GCYT production; while Finding Nemo is a Drama Camp production, both are at the behest of Hurt. It can be a bit confusing, because as mentioned, both are of Hurt’s heart and hard work. And too, Drama Campers are technically GCYT’ers. Yet GCYT’ers are not Drama Campers, though they often volunteer as counselors for the rigorous camp.

The first ever show was High School Musical, in 2007. EVSC had already been producing shows, so too had Warrick. Hurt couldn’t just let Gibson County lay on the Patoka River, like an abandoned boot. But it would take much work to pull off a county theatre production, much money. Most counties have a designated nonprofit for support, however Hurt hadn’t a way to dredge

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So she put her head down, applied for grants, while PCHS supported her.

GCYT A scene from Willy Wonka in June 2021. is years behind companies like EVSC and Warrick, so she doesn’t have bodies like these companies. Therefore when Hurt selects a show, it is very intentional, and she is often limited. She may ask herself: Do I have enough boys to produce a show like Grease? How about Legally Blonde — enough girls who are strong vocalists?

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recycled show. Hurt first produced it in 2008, when GCYT was only two-years old. She already had some costumes and apparently the cast to fill them.

She does admit that, “When Dusty is done, I am done.” She is referring to Dusty Brittingham, her setdesigner, who hammers out quality sets efficiently. He has been with her from the start. And although Hurt works with many volunteers, she still wears a ton of hats — director, producer, costume-designer are an obvious few — wielding a drill would simply be the feather that crumbles everything. There would simply be no time. For now, she is often able to pull something impressive together. And she loves theatre, and Gibson County; it is at the center of why she began.

Haubstadt High School Class of 1963 met for a 60th Reunion Celebration on June 16, 2023. The reunion began at 6:00 pm at The Knights of St. John Hall in Haubstadt.

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As most of my readers have assumed by now, I’m not big on sweets. I’m more of a meat and potatoes kinda gal. It could come from being a kid and not allowed to have candy except on special occasions like Easter and Halloween. After paying for my kids’ dental bills, I understand completely.

However, I do remember that years ago, when us kids got some type of shot at the doctor’s office, we were rewarded with a sucker. I have considered that the doctor and local dentist were in cahoots.

As a child, with all possible dessert options, my favorite tended to be puddings or mousse, and until my teeth got temperature sensitive, ice creams and sherbet’s.

They’re all smooth, not overly sweet, and require no chewing. There’s a pattern here.

As I grew older, I became more of a fan of pies, preferable cream pies - like chocolate, lemon, or pumpkin. But no thanks to coconut. It’s a texture thing as well. There’s that pattern again. I’m also tend to lean towards fruit pies as long as there’s not too much crust involved. Homemade strawberry is top on my list, especially when piled high with whipped cream.

Remember the Farmer’s Daughter? What a childhood memory.

Cakes I found were often too dry, the frosting overly sweet, and way too filling. They sure can be pretty, but it’s just so much! There is one type of cake that I’m fond of and that is refrigerator cakes. They’re cool, moist, and tend to be topped with whipped topping as opposed to a heavy, sweet, butter cream frosting. If I had to pick a birthday cake, it was always a Jell-O cake. It’s a basic white box cake made in a 13x9x2 pan and then holes are poked in the top to

allow the Jell-O to settle in. Chill it, spread whipped topping over it and it’s good to go. This cake travels well to parties or potlucks and can be made in so many flavors.

In the line of refrigerator cakes is what’s called a poke cake.

Instead of using a fork to poke holes in the top like with the Jell-O cake, you use the back of a wooden spoon so that there are fewer but bigger holes to soak in more filling. I’ve made a pumpkin poke cake for Thanksgiving before but now it’s summertime.

Remember hearing the music of the ice cream truck slowly rolling down the neighborhood streets? Those specials treats were usually a rainbow pop (multicolored ice treat), drumstick, fudge pop, or a creamsicle. That blend of vanilla ice cream and orange sherbet stuffed into what appeared to be a decorated toilet paper roll was a favorite summer treat for many kids years ago.

There is a poke cake that’s moist and tastes like that childhood orange creamsicle memory. It’s easy to make and even easier to eat, using orange Jell-O and vanilla pudding to recreate that perfect flavor pairing for summertime.

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Preparation Bake cake as directed in a 9”x13”x2” pan. Let cake cool completely. Poke holes in cooled cake with top of wooden mixing spoon. In medium bowl, combine 1 package orange gelatin with 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water. Pour over cake. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

When chilled, combine pudding mix with cold milk, the other package of orange gelatin, and vanilla. Beat by hand until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.

Top the cake with the pudding mixture.

Optional topping - add a few drained mandarin orange segments or orange fruit gummies to each serving.

Owensville Held Market at the Square Photos: Jancey Smith

Saturday, June 17th, was a nice to day wander the monthly market around Owensville’s Carnegie Library.

There were local produce growers, jams, jellies, local honey, unique wind chimes, Waygu beef and more. Zia Smoke BBQ was hand for lunch.

The next market will be July 15th.

Aunt Em’s has expanded her jam & jelly selection.

Tricia and her boys manned the Ritter stand with local produce.

Thomas Family Acres had a variety of veggies and fruits.

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VFW #2714 Fort Branch Kitchen open Tues. for Tacos, Thur. & Fri. specials 4-7pm, check Facebook for specials, open to the public carryout available

Texas Hold Em Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, July 22nd 6 pm

Karaoke & Steak Night Princeton Moose Lodge Saturday, July 29th, Ribeye Steak dinner 5-7 pm order by July 27th Karaoke, 8 pm

Gospel Music 1st Gen. Baptist See page 8 for Church details Oakland City Saturday, July 22nd, 6pm

Amer. Legion Post #25 Breakfast

Christmas in July Lafayette Park, Princeton Saturday, July 22nd 9-4pm pulled pork dinners & vendors

Broadway, Princeton 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8 - 10 am

Steelman Park Farmers Market

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Owensville Square Saturday, July 15th, 8am - 2 pm local produce, crafts & food trucks

Tara Powell Ministries 518 W. Broadway, Princeton Saturday, July 8th 10am-noon

Movie Night at the Square Owensville Wednesday, July 19th

Family Game & Card Party Sts. Peter & Paul Life Center, Haubstadt Sunday, July 30th noon - door prizes, snacks

Arsenic & Old Lace Auditions Broadway Theatre Aug. 3rd - 6 pm Aug. 5th - 10 am

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What’s Happening!! ~ Help with Food in the Community ~ Salvation Army Food UMC Delivers Pantry Dinners Gibson St., Princeton Monday, July 10th, 17th & 24th Wednesday, July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 9-11:30 am & 1-3 pm

Hillside Church, Princeton Monday, July 10th Call 812-385-2910 by 2:30 pm

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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, 11th, 18th, & 25th Fridays, July 14th & 28th 2:30 - 3:30 pm

The Senior Center, Princeton, Wed. July 12th & 26th Thur. July 13th & 27th 1 - 3 pm

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

Salvation Army Free Mackey Salem UMC Grab & Go Meal Gibson St., Princeton Community Meal Third Tuesday monthly 11 am - 12:30 pm proceeds go to E. G. food pantry

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Greater Holy Temple, Princeton Saturday, July 8th, 11am - 1 pm

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Oakland City Meetings 2nd & 4th Mondays 1st Saturday each month. Monthly at Mt. O Community All you can eat breakfast Center, 7 pm 7 am - 10 am, $10 for biscuits Collecting old cell phones, & gravy, eggs, sausage, fried hearing aids and glasses potatoes & pancakes

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Princeton Square Freedom Fest Music by Blackstone Tuesday, July 4th 4 - 7 pm

Food Truck Tuesdays Gibson County Fairgrounds Tuesday, July 25th, 4 - 8 pm, Food & Live Music

VFW #2714 Fort Branch Trivia Night, 7 pm Friday, July 28th

Monthly Car & Bike Show Mom’s Diner, Oakland City Friday, July 7th, 6 - 8 pm

Mackey Church of Nazarene Preschool & Childcare Sign ups for: Summer Care: M-F, 5/22-8/11, Full & P/T Care, Pre-K, & Preschool Call 812-677-1023 for info

Oakland City American Legion will have a “Summer Shenanigans” Party Saturday July 8th. Beer Garden starts at 1pm, Vendors will be selling items at starting at 2pm along with Brisket Biscuit & Calorita Food trucks.

There will also be a bike show from 2-4pm and Rodney Watts will perform from 2-4pm. We will have a Corn Hole Tourney starting at 5 pm and The Black House Trolley Band will play from 6-9 pm. This event is open to the public but MUST BE 21 or OLDER!!!!

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Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company promotes Emily Rexing to Vice President & Mortgage Loan Officer servicing Gibson and surrounding counties.

“Emily is a valuable asset to Springs Valley Bank. Emily exceeds all expectations and is motivated by her dedication to help customers with their financial goals.” said Craig Buse, President of Springs Valley Bank & Trust. “She has worked extremely hard and is deserving of this promotion.”

Emily joined Springs Valley in October 2019. Before a career in banking, she was a Respiratory Therapist for nine years. She was raised in Gibson County and attended Princeton Community High School, graduating in 2006. Emily graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Emily and her husband, Phil are proud parents of six daughters, Cora, Virginia, Loretta, Elouise, Margaret, and Tilly. They reside in Owensville, Indiana. She is a member of St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt.

She is also a board member for Junior Achievement.

Hobbies include gardening, farming (where she is often recruited to run the grain cart), and spending time with family.

“During my time at Springs Valley Bank & Trust, I have learned so much from my colleagues and supervisors, and I am grateful for their guidance and support. The environment of teamwork and collaboration in the bank has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally.” said Emily. “I feel so fortunate to be part of such a dynamic and forwardthinking team.”

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Fresh Bloom Esthetics Blossoms Open

Susan Bobe’s Celebrated 28 Years

A new little shop offering skin care and body treatments. They’re located behind Addiction Solutions in the former Nazarene Church life center on E. Emerson.

On June 6th, Susan Bobe’s Pizza launched its new lunch pizza buffet to commemorate 28 years in business.

Members of the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce congratulated Susan Bobe’s Pizza on 28 years of business.

The Chamber of Commerce as well as friends and family welcomed the new business with a ribbon cutting.

Oakland Welcomes New Living Space

River Oaks Expanded Services River Oaks Health Campus has added a wing to the building, now offering 15 new units, and is undergoing an update of paint and carpet.

Mayor Deffendall was happy to announce that the former Wirth Hospital in Oakland City will be converted into new apartments.

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Even the service dogs got in the picture to celebrate the new addition.

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Trotter House Held a Look into the Future

On Wednesday, June 22nd, Zia Smoke BBQ had a ribbon cutting, open house and a BBQ special of Garlic Parmesan ribs. Stay tuned for more creations.

On Thursday, June 8th, The Trotter House opened its doors to show the public its plan for the future. It will be a facility to help with pregnancy and family development.

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Roscoe’s Pizza Expanded

New Salon Opened in Princeton

After being open less than a year, Roscoe and Son’s Pizza in Princeton has expanded. After being open for carryout only, they now have indoor dining and are open for lunch. They’ve planned to open a sandwich buffet for the lunch crowd and offer delivery through Door Dash. An expanded menu is also in the works.

In the former home of Done With Mirrors, tucked behind the dry cleaners, there’s a new salon that just opened. Studio 516, owned by Autumn Hudson, is open for hair, nails, and skin care. They’re remodeling around appointments and plan to have an open house soon.

Studio 516 is located at 214 S. 5th Ave. in Princeton across from IGA.

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Make Your Own Journal Event Tara Powell Ministries is offering a “Make Your Own Journal” event. All supplies will be provided for participants. We are asking for a $10 donation to cover expenses. Join us for coffee, conversation, and craft time. The event will be on July 1, 2023, from 9 -11am at Tara Powell Ministries office at 518 W Broadway, Ste 1, Princeton, IN. Information can be found at Tara Powell Ministres.com or by calling (812) 635-0396.

Lafayette Park was the setting for the American Cancer Society being celebrated for joining the Chamber.

Members of various Gibson County Relay for Life Teams were represented.

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Food Truck Tuesday is Back Photo: Jancey Smith

The last Tuesday of the month has now become Food Truck Tuesday at the Gibson County Fairgrounds.

There is local music to enjoy while you pick from various food trucks for dinner and desserts to dine in or carryout. Options include ice cream, pizza, gourmet hotdogs, and BBQ, with new vendors added often. The next event will be July 25th.

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Princeton Community Center Held Girls’ Day Out On Saturday, June 10th, the Princeton Community Center was filled with vendors that centered on fun for the ladies. There were jams, jewelry, plants, and lots of fun things.

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~ Recycle Tips ~ Summer is here, folks! Listed below are some ways to reduce waste and protect our environment during those humid Indiana summertime months: 1. At summer picnics, while plastic utensils and disposable plates may seem easy, they end up in landfills. They release gases that pollute the air, also, they can get carried away and end up in the oceans.

Instead, have reusable/biodegradable options available. If you are having a party, skip the plastic red cups and hit a thrift store to have fun mix-and-match real glasses and cups available for your guests.

2. Plant some flowers. Flowers provide resources for pollinators, like bees. We rely on these insects for agricultural production (our food supply). About 35% of the world’s crops depend on pollinators to reproduce. Along with helping the environment, flowers increase your curb appeal.

3. Gardening is also an activity that’s good for your health. Consider planting some vegetables and fruits to save you a trip to the grocery store. Make your own compost to eliminate the need for chemical fertilizers, or visit our compost yard!

4. Open your windows. Summer is the perfect chance to let in the natural light. Instead of wasting electricity, use sunlight to perform afternoon tasks.

This will lower your utility bills and help reduce carbonemissions. Also, drying clothes outside makes them smell fresh and reduces energy wasted using a clothes dryer.

For more tips on how to reduce waste and protect our environment, please visit the Gibson County Solid Waste booth at the Gibson County Fair and

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Article submitted by the Gibson County Green Thumb Club. Photo: Jodi Meyer

News from Lyles Station, Indiana As you drive through the countryside do you ever reminisce about your childhood experiences? I do!

I am from the city; my mother was always looking for fun things to do in the country. She would contact her friends to see if we could come see their pigs, milk their cow, play with the goats. On and on, one of her childhood friends had a milk cow. Anyone who knew Leroy Sisson knew of his good nature. He explained the process to milk a cow, but somehow, I pointed in the wrong direction and squirted his face. Big laughs! I got better with practice.

This brings me to Lyles Station School and Museum.

Do you wonder why? When the children come to Lyles Station School and Museum, they are taught many lessons. Starting in the heritage classroom, then to the lower level for candle making. Once they leave the school building, they travel a short distance to the Dairy Barn. Now this is not the typical Diary barn, no poo or odors. Stabled in this building is a life-sized wooden Diary Cow with utters. Each child is given the opportunity to milk the cow, use the small milking stool and fill the bucket. While in the Diary Barn there is another area of

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learning, the corn sheller is set up ready for use, (with supervision of course) The corn is shelled and collected. I know the squirrels love the result of their hard work, eating shelled corn, less work for the squirrels. The students can look around the barn to see antique farming tools and relics collected or donated over the years to the school.

The students are then able to stroll the gardens, one being a kitchen garden. Various herbs are grown, some are dried and available for the students to touch and smell. Also located around the property are old plows, cultivators, and rotary lawn mowers to view.

Wildlife and farm animals are also seen on the property from time to time. Just recently the students witnessed that firsthand. While conducting a portion of the class in the Log Cabin, a student noticed a live black snake inching its way out of the fireplace. The snake was just about to pick the pocket of Stan when the student spoke up and alerted Stan to the intruder. Not what you would expect during class. But all was good, what a memory of that special classroom activity.

Many animals have been sheltered on the property at the Lyles Station School and Museum. During the month of October there is always a petting barn set up.

Well, some may not want to be petted but it is fun watching the sheep, the ducks and whatever makes its way to the barn lot. If the sheep are hungry, they will always come to the fence and be very vocal.

There is always something to see or do while at Lyles Station School and Museum. The Farm to Table event is coming soon, where you can share the bounty of a full meal and entertainment. Visiting with old friends and making new friends is another reason.

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Article submitted by the Gibson County Master Gardeners

Hanging Basket Tips Received this beautiful hanging basket a few weeks ago and now, well it’s just not quite as pretty as it was, so I started reading. You know there is all kinds of advice on the internet. Some of it is really good and some of it is not! So let’s talk.

The tag that accompanied the basket said full sun/partial shade, so that’s where it went. Now what?

Hanging baskets need frequent, usually daily watering. Read several articles recently that got me thinking.

Had always heard, “water until it pours out the bottom.” Maybe, but let’s try this: water slowly so that all soil is moistened. Pouring too quickly may only wet one area, but not the whole pot. Try maybe one cup to start. Look at it the next day.

How does it look? Is it dry? If so, today add a little more than a cup. Some plants do not do well with soggy wet feet. (Read the tag.) Frequent watering also may deplete the nutrients in the soil, so at least once a week, give the plant a light slow-release fertilizer in the water.

Do you have a moisture meter probe to check for dryness? If not, use the finger method. Stick your finger into the soil about two or three inches. Is it moist, or is it

time to water? Try to water about the same time each day, preferably early morning before it gets too hot. After watering, check around the edges of the pot. Has the soil shrunk away from the edges? Adding a little enriched potting soil will help.

Some baskets will benefit from a light trim to keep the uniform shape (Petunias). Petunia baskets particularly need to be pinched (trimmed) back a little at a time to keep new branches growing. Some need deadheading (removing the spent blooms) to continue blooming (Geraniums).

Don’t you enjoy beautiful plants & learning more about their care?

Consider becoming a Master Gardener, where each month you will learn something new on the third Monday at the Senior Center at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. You will never be a master of gardening because there is always so much to learn, but it’s fun anyway. Talk to a Master Gardener in your neighborhood, or call ANR Abby Heidenreich at 812385-3491 or visit us at the Gibson County Fair in the Merchants’ Building. We hope to have classes available this fall so you too can become a Master Gardener.

Lyles Station Honored the End of Slavery

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On Saturday, June 17th, Lyles Station held its Juneteenth celebration, remembering the freeing of the slaves in Galveston, Texas, who were the last to find out they were free.

William Smith, the Senior Pastor of the Second Baptist Church in Vincennes, Indiana, was the guest speaker.

There was music by New Life Nazarene and Oasis churches. Claudette Greer Cook gave a visual performance and Tim’s Awesome BBQ had meals available.

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Backyard Birds -

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In 2019 I wrote an introductory article for Small Town Living about the Baltimore Oriole. I descriped how the magnificent Blaze Orange breast against the black hood and back makes for a very handsome bird from the blackbird family. We recently had an experience at our house since that last article that I wanted to share.

A few days back my wife asked, “What kind of nest is this hanging over our driveway?” When I went to look, I had to do a double take because it was none other than a Baltimore Oriole nest. My wife told me she saw a bird with some orange on it flying away from the nest. I immediately thought yes, an Oriole it must be.

Woven carefully by the female, the Baltimore Oriole nest is a work of art in itself. It hangs below the tree branch that it is woven to and shaped like a grapefruit in a sock.

The nest is woven of thin blades of grass, grapevine bark, animal hair as well as twine, fishing line etc. When I looked at the nest from the ground, about twelve feet up, I could see a piece of string being used to tie the assembly to the main tree limb. The male brings pieces

of building materials but the female does all the construction. The nest building typically takes about 7 days, but with bad weather the construction could be delayed as much as another week. After the initial weaving, additional fibers are added inside to cushion the nest cup, and soft downy fibers are added after that to finalize the hidden compartment for nestlings.

I started trying to attract these bright vibrant whistling characters to our yard four years ago. I built a bright orange feeding station that holds a small dish of grape jelly with a place for orange halves as well. Each year I kept moving the feeding station about 15 feet closer to the house. Until this year it was about 25 feet from the house.

I don’t know if that was the trick that did it, but I do know that each year they were eating from the jelly dish.

Known to be very shy and timid, the Baltimore Oriole took its time working its way to our yard. So by moving the feeder a little closer each year they may have become more comfortable with our yard. That was the plan anyway.

So this year it is, “Baltimore to Driveway”.

Purdue Extension Held Digestion/Compost Class at Princeton Public Library One of the many programs put on at the Princeton Public Library in June was by Purdue Extension on digestion and composting. As a hands-on project, participants put crackers, juice, water and bananas into a baggy and squished them together as your stomach would do. It was then poured into pantyhose, to simulate the intestines. This led to the topic of food waste and composting. After that it was hands on Walker Ellis laughs as he pours with some worms and their importance to the squished food through panty On the right, Abby Heidenreich explains the water soil as well as a bad Asian Jumping Worm. hose to represent digestion. garden at the library. Princeton now has two.

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~ Local Authors ~ 1970’s to present times in Leanna Sammet late this book. Telling stories as a There is a new local author on the scene in Fort Branch, Indiana. Tainted Wells, written by Leanna M. Sammet, is causing quite a following. This fictional thriller is an impacting story of a Midwestern family pulled into a lifelong journey of harassing fear and trauma.

This novel is categorized as a 90-minute read and is quite the page turner.

The author, Leanna M. Sammet grew up in the Midwest herself. Graduating from the University of Evansville with a bachelor’s degree in communication in 1995, she would go on to earn her Master of Science degree from Oakland City University.

Growing up in rural Mt. Vernon, Indiana, she was able to capture the very essence of country life in the

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The lawn by the old Haubstadt gym was filled with children and young families on Friday, June 8th. There were bubble stations, checkers, corn hole, story time and many activities for the kids.

7-year-old Josie played corn hole at the event.

Left: Jenny Spindler held story time for the young kids.

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All reading hours must be in by 8pm, Wednesday, July 26th!

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Family Make & Take Craft 1pm Bug Magnet Craft Come make a cute little crawly bug for your fridge, magnet board, or new locker.

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FRIDAY JULY 7TH All Ages Chalk Art Invitational 10am-noon

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Family Make & Take Craft 1pm Throwback Boomerang Decorate & see if yours always comes back to you!

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Story Time 10am Art Adventure!

Story & Activity Closed for 4th of StoryChalk telling through chalk art Sidewalk Fun Our story time is meant for all little July! ones who have yet to start kindergarten.

Craft Night for Adults 6pm

Movie Night Monday 5pm To Kill A Mockingbird (1962) Retro Car Hanger Rated PG Reminder: Summer Reading Paint a wooden car and Reminder: We will still be offering our registration ends on Thursday, decorate how you like! regular programs like Fiber Fanatics, Basic Computers, Chats with Charlie, July 13. All hours and entry Sewing with Susan, & more! Please forms MUST be turned in by *All craft nights require precheck with the library & on our social registration* Wednesday, July 26, 8pm. media for more details.

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Fun & Games 4pm Chalk Games Let creativity and chalk stir up a good time.

Fit Club 6pm

SATURDAY JULY 8TH Family LEGO Saturday 2-4pm

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Family Show 10am & 11am Mesker Park Zoo Animal Conservation Station We will have one interactive show beginning at 10 for roughly 30-40. We will put the next group in at 11 at the request of Mesker Park Zoo.

Movie Night Monday 5pm The Sound of Music (1965) Rated PG Movie Night Mondays are meant to Teen Tuesday 4pm Sand & Surf be enjoyed by all audiences. Please assess films for yourself & kids before All the cool sand art you could ask for! attending our screenings.

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Family 1pm Hot Wheels Car Show These tiny wheels make a big impact! You can even register your own.

Craft Night for Adults 6pm Beach in a Jar Even if you can’t go to the beach, you can enjoy making your own in a jar.

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Story Time 10am Story & Activity Vroom Story Time

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DANCE OFF! Today is the last day for registration!

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SATURDAY JULY 15th 10AM-NOON WEEKEND WORKOUT (join all our Fit Club Friends) ALL AGES WORKOUT! Bring the kids! The whole family can participate!

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Family Make & Take Craft 1pm Retro 1970s Velvet Art Color groovy posters made from velvet to brighten your walls!

Movie Night Monday 5pm Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) Rated PG

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Family Make & Take Craft 1pm DIY Puppets Make a hand puppet all your own and bring it to life!

Movie Night Monday 5pm The Muppet Movie (1979) Rated PG-13 Fiber Fanatics, Sewing with Susan, The Mighty Pen, Chats with Charlie, Basic Computers, Fit Club & Adult Craft Nights will all continue after Summer Reading has concluded. Make sure to watch our Facebook and Instagram pages for more on these year round programs!

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Family Show 10am Family 1pm Meet & Greet & Movie with Musician Monte Skelton Herbie!

One of Evansville’s best musical Take pictures with a real life talents! Some jazz and other recognizable tunes will float through Herbie Volkswagen Beetle!

Then enjoy the 1974 movie the air. Not a concert to miss!

Southern Rail History Special 6pm Herbie Rides Again!

Transportation enthusiast Steve Teen Tuesday 4pm Craft Night for Adults 6pm Alsobrooks explores the local history of Pet Rocks & Shrink Art Sensory Bottles Southern Railroad & some personal ties Paint a pet rock and make some tiny Make your own calming sensory to its steeped past shrunken friends! bottle.

Fit Club 6pm Story Time 10am Story & Activity Play-Doh Party Fun & Games 4pm Groovy Games & Puzzles

Tues 25 LIBRARY Wed 26 LIBRARY Family 10am Roz Puppets All the way from Mishawaka, IN, Roz Puppets brings a masterful puppet show to life to let kids see classic tales unfold!

Teen Tuesday 4pm Vinyl Night Dance Party Bad dancer? Good dancer? Doesn’t matter! Have fun & dance like no one is watching!

Make sure to have your hours turned in by 8pm tomorrow night!

Family 1pm Silly Safaris Our end of the summer closing favorite, Silly Safaris will be here to show off all kinds of amazing and beautiful creatures!

Thurs 27 LIBRARY Fit Club 6pm

Summer Reading Program Swim Party Grand Finale 6-8pm

Absolutely no drop offs!

Children under age 12 MUST be accompanied by Craft Night for Adults 6pm someone age 18+. Lightning will *Pre-Registration Required cause party to be cancelled. Prize winners will be announced Free for All tonight and pickup begins Come create anything that you tomorrow at 9am. would like! We have all kinds Thank you to everyone who of different projects for you to participated in Summer reading pick from. this year!

All reading hours and tickets due by 8pm tonight.

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Summer Pet Safety Summertime has arrived in all its blazing heat as we head outdoors for summer fun. As responsible pet owners, we need to take proper measures to keep Muffin and Rover (and even Squeaker and Tweety) safe while we celebrate our independence this Fourth of July and enjoy the rest of our summer with our furry pets outdoors.

FIREWORKS—Prepare ahead of time to protect your pets from being unduly traumatized by fireworks on the Fourth and the evenings that follow. Prepare a dark, secure space where Muffin and Rover can feel safe when the fireworks are exploding overhead—crate them and cover the crate so that they can spend the evening in darkness. Even Tweety and little hamsters and guinea pigs will feel safer if crated and covered. Squeaker will thank you. White noise from air conditioners and fans will also help, along with playing soothing music for them.

Closing the blinds or curtains can further help keep them from being scared by flashes of light. Don’t leave pets outdoors, even on a chain or leash, when firework celebrations take place. If you think your pet needs a tranquilizer to get through the holiday, see your vet before the Fourth. At all times, keep your pets away from fireworks that can harm them.

SUNBURN—Fun in the sun can quickly lead to sunburns for many of us, as well as our pets. Dogs with light or white pigment on their ears or near their nose, such as Collies, Australian Sheepdogs, Dalmatians, and Bulldogs, are at risk of sunburn. Cats are equally at risk, with those with white or thin hair more likely to suffer from sunburn. Regular sunscreen makes pets sick, with vomiting and diarrhea the most common symptoms, but you can purchase special sunscreens for your pets.

Your vet can recommend products to protect your pets.

Making sure that Muffin and Rover can stretch out in the shade and enjoy a cool breeze will help your furry pets enjoy the summer outdoors with you. Be sure to put their water bowls in the shade as well and refill them often. A dog house may provide relief from sun and rain but not from heat—in fact, it can overheat and cause heat exhaustion.

Even horses can suffer from sunburn, especially those with white coats. Horses will experience sunburn most often on their backs, faces, ear tips, and white areas of their body. If Flicka is going to spend the summer in open pasture, make sure that shady areas abound.

HOT SIDEWALKS—The sun will heat up the sidewalks, so if you and Rover are used to getting your exercise from daily walks, adjust your routine during the summer. You can walk early in the day before the sun

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heats up the asphalt or in the evening when it has had time to cool. If the weather is a gentle 68 degrees Fahrenheit, go for that walk, but if the thermometer reaches 77, keep Rover home. Dogs can develop heatstroke easily, even at 70 degrees. Take water along on your walks for both you and Rover.

If you’re not sure, use the 5-Second Rule. Place the back of your hand against the sidewalk—if you can’t hold it there for five seconds, it’s too hot to take Rover out. If you are already walking and your dog begins panting heavily, stop in the shade to let him rest and give him water—then head home.

HYDRATION—Just as we need to stay hydrated, so do our pets. Make sure your pets—both inside and out— have plenty of water. Outside pets may knock their water bowls over, so check those bowls often or use bigger bowls during the summer. We enjoy popsicles, and so do dogs—consider buying some frozen treats for Rover or throw some ice cubes in the water bowl. Rover may even enjoy splashing around in a kiddie pool or under a water sprinkler to cool off. Muffin will probably decline, but make sure she has water to drink.

MOSQUITOES—Summer brings out the mosquitoes, and we respond with citronella, bug sprays, tiki torch oil, and a variety of popular mosquito repellents, all of which can be harmful to pets.

Mosquitoes may cause us to itch, but a mosquito bite can cause heartworm in dogs and cats. While we may liberally spray ourselves with mosquito repellent, we should never let dogs or cats lick our skin after applying bug spray. The ingredients in insect repellent can cause vomiting and even seizures if Muffin or Rover ingest them.

Never apply human mosquito repellent to pets— consult your veterinarian for the best medications to use for your pets to keep them safe from fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes all year, not just during the summer.

THANK YOU, GIBSON COUNTY!—Gibson County Animals Services (GCAS) thanks the community for your continued support at our events; we enjoy getting out with the dogs and kitties so you can meet them.

GCAS promotes pet health, safety, and happiness, and we want to make them—and you—happy by helping you choose your next furever friend. Call 812.386.8079 for more information about available pets or visit us at 3840 South County Road 175 E, Princeton, Indiana, to meet the pets face to face. You can also check our Facebook page or our website at https:// www.gcasonline.org/.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Introducing the Large Animal Clinic at Princeton Veterniary Hospital

One of the big changes to Princeton Veterinary Hospital in the last year was the addition of our Large Animal Clinic! If you have used our services for farm animal work, you know that we used to be limited to doing farm calls on your property or working on large animals in our backyard.

While both of those options allowed us to get the job done, working on horses in our backyard was never our favorite thing to do!

We designed our Large Animal Clinic to be an easyto-use haul-in facility for all large animal species. We have custom-designed cattle handling facilities, including an alley way and a brand-new chute for easy cattle moving and handling. We have two horse stalls that are set up to be able to safely do surgeries under general anesthesia or have horses hospitalized for wound management, antibiotic or fluid therapy, or close monitoring. We have stocks for our horses to make it easier to do dental exams or pregnancy work ups.

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completely enclosed, heated and air conditioned building to work in, the Large Animal Clinic also makes it much easier to schedule your services! When our veterinarians can stay close to the Princeton Veterinary Hospital, we have more flexibility in scheduling, and easier access to our equipment, supplies, and team members for an extra set of hands.

Best of all, we can provide excellent services to all your farm animals, while saving you the trip fee!

What have you been waiting for to schedule for a time when we are “not as busy”? Or have you been wanting to make sure the weather was just perfect? Wait no more! Give us a call to schedule your livestock’s visit to our Large Animal Clinic and get all their health concerns taken care of. We are always accepting new patients – large and small! Call our office at 812-3852733 to schedule your Large Animal Clinic appointment, and follow us on Facebook to see what we are up to this summer.

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5 am - 9 pm 6 am - 8 pm

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The Story of the Monarch Butterfly Story and photos: Charlie Kiesel

The study of the Monarch Butterfly reveals some very interesting facts. The fifth generation that we find in Southern Indiana, in September, is the generation of Monarchs that will fly to the mountains of Central Mexico to spend the winter. It is the Monarch generation that is tagged in two locations nearby, one at the Fox Ridge Nature Park in Vincennes, Indiana, and the other at the Sloughs WMA area about 10 miles west of Henderson, Kentucky. This is where Audubon State Park conducts their Monarch butterfly tagging events in September. The naturalist at the John James Audubon State Park has incorporated one of my videos of the birth of a monarch butterfly into the program she presents to the Monarch Butterfly in flight. public before the group begins the journey to the Sloughs WMA area for butterfly tagging. I will share that video during my presentations in July at the Princeton Public Library.

The Monarchs are tagged in order to follow their migration south in the fall. Some Monarch Butterflies have been known to fly over 2,000 miles to Central Mexico. Tagging of Monarch Butterflies began when a Canadian Scientist became interested in discovering where the Monarch’s migrated to for the winter months.

To his surprise, he discovered after years of research, that they migrated all the way to the mountains in Central Mexico, in some cases thousands of miles away from their September homes in Southern Indiana and elsewhere. He eventually travelled to Mexico to see the

millions of butterflies in their winterland.

Some of the tree trunks and tree limbs could not be seen because of the butterflies on them. The A Monarch Butterfly feeding on a milkweed blossom.

Monarch Butterflies were packed so closely together it truly was a wonderland of butterflies.

My program also will include photos courtesy of Lori Nordstrom of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service who visited the winter home of the Monarch Butterflies and walked among them in Central Mexico. She is now the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Ecological Services Assistant Regional Director, Midwest Region.

For several years my wife, Janice (Atkinson) Kiesel, and I raised monarch butterflies from the caterpillar stage to mature butterflies ready to be released for their flight to Mexico beginning in September. Watching them attach themselves to a leaf or on the top of a container is a very interesting part of the transformation process.

The caterpillars create a chrysalis around themselves, which seems a process of struggle, and finally they begin to transform within the chrysalis, becoming a beautiful butterfly. Just a few days before they emerge from the chrysalis the beautiful wings of the Monarch can be seen through the now transparent chrysalis.

Even if you are not interested in raising Monarch Butterflies, you will enjoy the program and witnessing the process. Additional information about the migration will also be of extreme interest, something a scientist from Canada spent 38 years investigating.

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~ Car Show Highlights ~ Ft. Branch VFW Held 1st Show

Photos: Jancey Smith

Thunder on the Square Returned

The first Saturday of June, the Fort Branch VFW hosted its first car show, There were nearly 20 nice rides there until around noon. Many then hit the road for These ‘55 & ‘56 Chevies sparkled & shined. the St. Wendel car show.

The VFW plans to make this an annual event, so keep an eye out for another show in the future.

Derrick Walker and Tom Perry had their bikes on display.

On Friday, June 2nd, the bike show put on by Downtown Princeton Inc., was back on the square.

There were food trucks offering dinner and Randy Scales’ band Blackstone provided music for the crowd. There was a nice crowd for the return of this event.

Above: Steve’s ‘68 Chevelle gleamed at the entry way of the VFW. The 396 under the hood has some get up and go.

Right: Larry Griese is the owner of this nice ride.

The line up of bikes on the west side of the square that night.

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~ Car Show Highlights ~

Music in the Park Returned Photos: Jancey Smith

Cool Cars Filled the Square Photos: Jancey Smith

The 4th Friday car shows had a lot of nice rides on May 26th. Mike Lance and Starbound provided the music for the night. There was a good crowd that filled the square and many local shops were serving food. All of the proceeds went to raise money for the North Gibson School Corporation’s Back Pack Bash.

The first Music in the Park returned on Friday, June 16th at Bicentennial Park. There were food trucks and music for all to enjoy. It was a nice cool night for the event and folks brought blankets to enjoy the music.

Rick Will is the owner of the 1930 Ford.

Beau Tatum & the Dirt Devils played music for the crowd.

Mike Lance is still singing country tunes.

Rod and Tammy Hudson entered this ‘67 Mustang Fastback

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Power Lifting at Special Olympics

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Congratulations to Gibson County’s Special Olympic power lifters. Matt Hughen has been helping the athletes train and was very proud of their medals and accomplishments.

Dakota Moore, Matt Hughen and Catlin Slough

The Daughters of Isabella Haubstadt Circle #151 had a Mother/Daughter Banquet. The potluck carry-in was a huge success with the Circle furnishing the fried chicken and the committee furnishing the desserts.

There was a very large turnout.

Regent Kris Lutz and Becky Mayer gave a report on the D of I Convention held in Nashville, Indiana.

Kris and Becky were both elected as State Auditors.

They raised funds for a billboard along Hwy. 41 to promote the Safe Haven Baby Box located at the fire station in Princeton and to aid The Trotter House of Gibson County as they prepare to serve pregnant women and families.

L-R: Becky Schmidt (Joanie Ambrose’s daughter) holding Hadley Schmidt (Joanie’s baby granddaughter), Jennifer Bradshaw (Debbie Naas’ daughter), Jolee Bradshaw (Debbie’s granddaughter), and Ida Bradshaw (Debbie’s granddaughter). Joanie Ambrose and Debbie Naas are present members of the Daughters of Isabella Circle #151.

July 29, 2023 Lafayette Park Shelter Houses 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

NGSC students can pick up backpacks & supplies • Each school will have a designated shelter house to pick up their supplies (backpacks are already stuffed).

• Limited supplies, cannot guarantee every student will receive a full list of their supplies • One backpack per student, while supplies last

• Event is for K-8 students in the North Gibson School Corporation • Students MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian • Students MUST be with the parent or guardian to pick up supplies

Anyone wishing to donate supplies, please contact Jess Denbo @jesscason2316@gmail.com or the Mayorʼs Office.

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Gibson County Community Foundation Seeking Grant Applications (Gibson County, Indiana) The Gibson Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for its Community Good Grants Program. The deadline to submit applications is July 31, 2023.

The Community Foundation awards Community Good Grants to charitable partners located in or directly serving Gibson County. Funding opportunities are available to support a broad range of local needs.

Grants are normally given as one-time support of a project but may be considered for additional support or for expansions or outgrowths of an initial project.

Charitable entities can view details related to funding requirements and access the grant application via the Foundation’s website at https:// www.gibsoncountycf.org/community-good-grantsprogram. All organizations submitting grant proposals will be notified of the outcome via email on or before October 1, 2023.

Agencies and projects that are not eligible for funding include religious organizations proposing activities that support a religious purpose, political parties or campaigns, endowment creation or debt reduction, capital campaigns, annual appeals or membership contributions, and travel requests for groups or individuals such as bands, sports teams, or school classes.

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In the center, Terry Gelhausen and Gary Welch chat over lunch.

Buddy Rogers accepts a Springs Valley gift basket from Julia Rahman for landing the put closest to the hole.

Habitat for Humanity held its annual golf scramble at the Oakland City Golf Course on Friday, June 9th. Fortyfour players made up 11 teams and there were 18 sponsors for the event.

The newest Habitat house will be built on Main Street in Oakland City and hopefully should begin sometime in July. They are always looking for volunteers to help build and donations.

Look for their annual bike ride in the fall and another garage sale day in late summer. They are also working on a green space project for Hazleton with the help of Duke Energy

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Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is the program for you.

Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and friends. This program can help people improve their quality of life and remain independent.

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

Participants learn to increase activity, change their environment to reduce risk factors, and learn exercises to increase strength and balance.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls will be held in Fort Branch, on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.

CST at the Gibson County Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics, 8100 US HWY 41, Fort Branch, starting on August 1st through September 19th.

This eight-week program is offered free, but preregistration is required. To register, contact Angie Ray at 812-385-3491 or by email at adcrabtr@purdue.edu.

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Mackey Nazarene Hosted Summer Kick Off Photos: Jancey Smith

The Mackey Nazarene Church hosted a summer party on June 3rd. There were games, bounce houses, water games, music and free food for all to enjoy. There was a great turn out and many volunteers helped with the event. They were also doing sign ups for VBS and preschool.

Linda Wilkason of Buckskin helped serve fruit.

Garon (left) and Amy Vanmatre could barely keep up making cotton candy.

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Block Party Fun at Lincoln Park Photos: Jancey Smith

The Greater Holy Temple Church hosted its first Block Party at Lincoln Park on Saturday, June 17th. There were games, music, a corn hole tourney, and free food for all.

There were over 100 people who attended the event.

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