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As you may be able to tell by the cover, the theme for this issue is all about giving and helping. We start with a story about girls having a pageant to raise money so other kids can go Christmas shopping. Nice!

Then you’ll find a story about a local high school program which helps students overcome barriers for a better future. The JAG program is an interesting concept and helping never hurts.

There’s also a tale of an OCU music graduate who is finding his way performing Christian ballads and spreading good vibes. Check out Local Talent Spotlight to find out more about Austin Glover.

It couldn’t be Christmas without a trip to the kitchen where two sisters are sharing some of momma’s recipes in the Cooking Corner.

Take a break for a moment and catch up with the community. Then enjoy the holidays and hope for a better new year.

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The Beauty in Helping Others Story & photos: Jancey Smith

The holidays are officially good causes throughout the here. It’s a busy time that’s community. For example, in the stressful for many, especially spring the Ashes for Beauty for those on a limited budget. A Pageant raises money for the great thing about our Isaiah Project which helps kids in community is that there are foster care. November, however is many businesses, clubs, the time for the Candy Cane churches and organizations Pageant. that help others during this This is the 9th year for the time, and especially those fundraiser which was began by benefiting kids.

Stacy Tiadau. On Saturday, Glorianna Spindler recieved One group that receives a November 6th, at Oasis Church, 43 the Directors Choice award lot of local support is the Cops girls competed in the 2021 Candy from Laney Saum for Kids program. A group of Cane Pageant. Because of the Brooke Berry received the pandemic, they missed last year, police officers take children shopping at Walmart for Diamond Sponsor award. so those winners came back to clothes and toys. There are many organizations that raise money throughout the year to donate to this pass down their crowns. There are seven different age program. One is the annual Candy Cane pageant. groups for the girls and there are also special awards for Many people don’t realize that pageants aren’t just other categories, such as the people’s choice award and about trophies and awards. They often raise money for director’s choice.

On the cover: The winners of the toddler division were crowned. Left, Runner up: Zoey Braun, Queen: Chelbi Englehardt, Allison Gansman, and 2019 toddler winner: Lucy Rutledge.

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passed her crown from 2019 to Glorianna Spindler.

In total, the Candy Cane Pageant raised $4,216 for children to go Christmas shopping with our local police officers. This was the most they’d ever raised thanks to local support. A check was presented on stage to top off the night and many photos were taken. When your community cares about their neighbors, the holiday spirit of helping reaches a long way.

Since this pageant is geared toward raising money for children at Christmas, the girls do various fundraiser projects.

A new one this year was the calendar fundraiser.

Supporters pick a day of the month then donate that amount toward the goal.

This year the girls raised $2,200 this way.

At Heritage Days and The 2021 winners and past royalty. during other events, the girls held the 2nd annual Prettiest Cop Contest to raise extra money. Pictures of various local officers were taken and coin donations were made into a jar as a vote for each cop. This year’s winner was Nefty Patalia.

He was presented the award on stage, just like the girls. Nefty got the entire experience, complete with crown, sash, rose and wand. He even took a little stroll with some swagger across the stage.

There were other special awards presented to the girls. Two such awards presented were the People’s Choice award which was won by Nora Clark, and the Director’s Choice which Laney Saum

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GSHS Theatre Hosted Breakfast with Santa at the Carriage Inn Haubstadt’s Carriage Inn was a hopping place on Saturday, November 13th. The Gibson Southern Theatre hosted a breakfast that offered donuts, drinks and a picture with Santa by Inside the Frame Photography.

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present the “All Together Now!” concert, Vaudeville 2021, Disney’s Little Mermaid and Young Playwrights 2022.

They sold nearly 200 tickets at the event. Everyone is looking forward to their return to the stage.

Owen Schmitt was a little wary of coming to see Santa

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environmental barriers to learning and succeeding in school. These kids could be in foster care, living with a single parent or grand parent. They could be facing the challenge of raising their own baby.

There are many times life can throw a real curve ball to kids as well.

These circumstances create barriers to education, successful graduation, and finding a job or Students in the afternoon JAG class at PCHS. further schooling.

That is where Jobs for America’s Graduates comes in. JAG is a national program offered in nine schools throughout Southern Indiana and is coordinated through Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce Board. The program began in 1980, with a national partnership between public and private CEO’s, Governors and community leaders. They saw merit in helping kids with promise not slip through the cracks of the education system because Sta rt Y o u rHo lid a y Sho ppin g Here! of environmental barriers.

In Gibson County, both Gibson Southern and Princeton Community offer the JAG program. At Gibson Southern, they have a new JAG Specialist. Notice the title “specialist” goes beyond the general education requirements of a “teacher”. These educators have training in trauma, higher education, and teach the class in a hands-on way that engages students, customizes classroom experiences and allows for individual support.

At Princeton Community, Rick Coleman has been the JAG specialist for the last four years. He leads four classes daily at the hight 310 W M o rto n St,O a k la n d City,IN 47660 school through a curriculum Zavion Billings offered input M -F 9-5pm •Sa t.9-1 pm •su esflo w ersin .co m during class. that focuses on key skills

It’s considered common knowledge that people learn differently. It’s also true that some have disabilities, whether it be a physical disability or a learning disability. There are programs within our education system that help with these situations.

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When Mr. Coleman’s classes were asked what they liked about JAG, the responses were varied but there were a few common themes. They all seemed to like the class format and activities. Because they all have had certain life experiences, they felt a bond with the other students who shared similar backgrounds. Two of the students had lost their mothers and had been uprooted to live with other family members. Commonality helps fight isolation. However the most common reply to what they liked about JAG was “Mr. Coleman.” The students found an adult that cares, will listen and wants to help them “be the best they can be.” He offers positive continued page 9

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needed for life upon graduation. Some of the basic skills are social etiquette (greeting people), which will help with job interviews. It takes practice for some to look someone in the eye, shake hands, and address them correctly when they’re shy, nervous and have no experience.

In preparation for the work world, they learn how to send proper emails (which has now Mr. Coleman in the Labor Day parade replaced business letters), compile a resume, and yes, learn how to write their signature. When there are no role models or experience in your environment, even though it seems basic, how would you know?

Mr. Coleman keeps the class interactive by inviting guest speakers to the class. He also makes it a point to ask each class who they’d like to come visit. The range of speakers are varied. Bankers have come to discuss credit, debit cards, loans, checkbooks and other financial items needed for the future. City officials, former students, and people of interest to an event have also joined the classes. When studying the anniversary of 911, a local brought the event to life by telling the story of a family member who was there. One of the most popular speakers that the students enjoyed was when Keyshawn Young visited. He related his experiences of growing up in Princeton and going off to college.

They also like to take field trips, which is an experience some of the kids have never had. These can range from visiting businesses, government meetings, to a trip to the country. Lyles Station is a unique adventure for many kids. It’s a hands-on history and an agriculture experience. Some of Mr. Coleman’s students attended the Leadership Everyone meeting in September with ideas for the community looking forward. Their input was

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JAG offers help beyond school, they offer a one year follow up. Some of these students have gone on to IU, Purdue, Hanover and other colleges. Mr. Coleman has helped them with references, college forms and stresses the importance of school activities to help in the process.

Many call after graduation needing a copy of their resume and now realize what valuable tools they’ve been given.

If you know a student who has great potential but has struggled with barriers in their young life, pass on the word about JAG. You never know when catching a break and having some guidance will make all the difference.

Annual Horse Show Returned to the Fairgrounds Photos: Jancey Smith

Pick up trucks and horse trailers filled the fairgrounds.

The Gibson County Fairgrounds hosted an annual horse show on Friday and Saturday, November 19th and 20th. Horsemen from all around the area filled the fairgrounds for the two day competition in barrel racing and pole bending.

Seventeen-year-old Macie Shirley of Evansville, waits her turn running the poles with her horse Lily.

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William “Bill” McConnell Marked his 100th Birthday In honor of Bill McConnell’s 100th birthday on November 1st, a public celebration was held on Saturday, October 30th at the Princeton Knights of Columbus.

Members of the community came to honor the former mayor, city councilman and current county councilman. After coming back from the war, he continued over 60 years of service to the community.

The McConnell clan, which includes 10 grand kids and 20 great-grand kids, gathered to celebrate Bill’s birthday.

Bill McConnell celebrated his 100th birthday at River Oaks, as well.

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The Princeton Middle School was the site of a big announcement on Thursday, October 28th. Princeton Police Chief, Derek McGraw announced a new program, Cops Connecting with Kids that has been developed in Gibson County. The program will send eight kids and two cops to Disney World at the end of January and is modeled after the program in Vanderburgh County. Toyota Manufacturing donated $15,000 for this year’s trip and the same for next year.

Updates from the Senior Center Photos: Jancey Smith

The Center for Seniors has been busy the last month.

Thanks to the Gibson County Commissioners and the Redevelopment Commission funds were granted for paving the parking lot and installing new HVAC units which will help the seniors safely enjoy activities and the resources of the center.

The old gravel parking lot has been replaced with pavement for the safety of the seniors.

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Longtime Princeton businessman Ernest E. Noble became the thirteenth mayor of Princeton in 1917. Mayor Noble was one of only a few mayors to expire in office, having served for only one year. In 1917, the GOP party won every major election seat in the city including Charles McCormick as Clerk Treasurer. Noble was the owner and operator of Noble Plumbing and Heating company which he opened here in 1906. Noble moved his family to Princeton from Terre Haute, in 1893, to become foreman of the copper, steam fitting, and sheet metal division at the Southern Shops. Several businesses and landmark buildings in Princeton were all built with plumbing and steam fitting done by Noble Plumbing and Heating, including his supervision of the construction of the new high school in 1913.

After only 12 months serving as the city of Princeton’s highest official, Mr. Noble became victim of the 1918 flu pandemic. The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history killing at least 50 million people worldwide with about 670,000 fatalities in the United States alone. Ironically, Mayor Noble who was a past Exalted Ruler of the Princeton Elks Club, was instrumental in securing the Elks Home for overflow patients during the pandemic due to the local hospital being full. The Red Cross cared for patients throughout town in other “make shift hospitals”.

The January 6th, 1919, City Council meeting was the last meeting attended by Mayor Noble. He left that night with a “chill” and never left his bedroom. E.E. Noble died on Wednesday, January 15th, 1919. Immediately, City Councilman C.A. Shubart, who also ran the Shubart Photography Studio, was designated to replace Noble as the new 14th Mayor of Princeton.

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Business Basic • Addiction Solutions • American Family Insurance • American Red Cross • America’s Steamer • An Eye 4 Art, LLC • Aramark • Ascension St. Vincent Tri State Clinics • Azalea Path Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Inc. • Basden’s American RV Center • Benefit Solutions Group, INC. • Better Business Bureau serving Evansville and the Tri-State • Broadway House Bistro, LLC • Burkes Outlet • C.A.P.E. • Calibre Computer Solutions, LLC • Carts Gone Wild • Christy Construction Inc • Clark Interiors • Consolidated Grain & Barge • Cornerstone Accounting Group, LLC • Country Barns & More • Crimson Fire Protection • David Lowe’s Sales & Service

• German American Bank • Gibson County Coal, LLC • Ivy Tech Community College • Millennium Steel • Oakland City University • Old National Bank Princeton • Oldham, Pearson, White, Monroe Group • Dick Clark’s Family Restaurant • Donut Bank Bakery • doTerra Essential Oils • East Gibson School Corporation • Economic Development Coalition of SW Ind • Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve • Evansville Thunderbolts • F.C. Tucker Emge - Linda Folsom • Fastbreak Convenience Stores • Finally Kleen Professional Service • First Place Trophies and Awards • Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library • Francisco Lions Club • G E Tree Service • GenTox LLC • Gibson County Animal Services • Gibson County Community Foundation • Gibson County Council on Aging - The Center • Gibson County Economic Development Corp • Gibson County Health Department • Gibson County Republican Party • Gibson County Theatre Company, Inc. dba Broadway Players • Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau • Gibson County Warehousing • Gibson General Health Foundation • Goodwill Industries, Inc. • Grow Southwest Indiana Workforce • Guacamole Grill • Habitat for Humanity of Gibson County Inc • Halbig’s Painting & Wallpapering • Holder’s Furniture Store • Hometown IGA - Oakland City • Horrall’s Insurance • HT Painting & Powder Coating • IMI • Indiana Archery Academy • Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance - Dusty Wilhite • John’s SMOKIN’ BBQ LLC • Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana • Kiesel Enterprises Inc. • L & M Lawncare • Lin’s Asian Star Restaurant • LRA Consulting, LLC • Lupe’s Mexican Grill • Main Street Cottages • Make Your Mark • Maple Hill Cemetery of Princeton, Indiana Inc. • Marcy King - State Farm Agent • MasterPlan4Success • Meeks Realty • Memmer’s True Value • Metro Carpet • Murphy Chiropractic Services Inc • Nick’s Residential Electric LLC • North Gibson School Corporation

• Peabody Energy • RE/MAX Revolution, Tim & Jan Mason • Springs Valley Bank & Trust • Toyota Boshoku Indiana, LLC • Vincennes University • VUTEQ • WRAY Radio • Oakland City Golf Club, Inc. • Oakland City Lions Club • Oasis Assembly of God • Pediatrics Center LLC, Dr. M.S. Krishna, M.D. • Premier Staffing Solutions, Inc. • Prince Street Cottages • Princeton Auto Parke • Princeton Country Club • Princeton Daily Clarion • Princeton FOP 115 • Princeton Public Library • ProRehab • ProRehab of Haubstadt • Purdue University Extension • Ready Construction Co., Inc. • Reception Rentals LLC • Reinbrecht Flooring LLC • Reinbrecht Homes • RPM Tool • Sandy’s Pizza • Santa With A Cause • Saum Tax & Accounting • Senior Helpers • Sheep Dog Impact Assistance - Southern Indiana Chapter • Siemers Auto Glass Co Inc • Small Town Living • Smith Farms • South Gibson School Corporation • South Gibson Star-Times • Southern Indiana Car Club • Special Olympics Gibson County • St. Joseph Catholic School and Church • Staffing & Employment Solutions by Hamiltons • State Farm Insurance & Financial Services - Marcus Iunghuhn • The Isaiah 1:17 Project • The Log Inn • The Palace City Cafe, Inc • The Salvation Army • Tim’s Awesome BBQ • Tri-State Food Bank, Inc. • Tri-State Speedway • Truxal Law, LLC • Tulip Tree Health Services of Gibson Co. • Uniquely Michaels Florist & Gifts • United Way of Gibson County • Vincennes Army Recruiting Station • Visionary Wealth Creation • Walker’s Hometown Store • William Wilson Auction Realty, Inc • Wings Etc. • Wolfe Farms • Working Distributors • YMCA - Camp Carson

Individuals & Retirees • George Ballard • Helen Hauke • Karen Thompson • Mark Iunghuhn • Mike Wood

For more information on becoming a member, visit our website www.gibsoncountychamber.org or call 812-385-2134

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Gibson County Chamber of Commerce held Annual Awards Banquet Photos Jancey Smith

On Thursday, November 11th, the Gibson County Chamber of Commerce held their November meeting and annual awards banquet at the Toyota Events Center at the Gibson County Fairgrounds.

Scott Hartley gave the treasurer’s report and Executive Director, Patty Vanoven presented the strategic plan for the future of the Chamber. She also explained the formation of the nonprofit (501.3.c) Chamber Foundation that will provide scholarships to local students which was funded by Toyota Manufacturing.

The dinner was provided by The Palace Cafe’ and there were nearly 200 in attendance. To end the evening, awards were presented for the Business of the Year, Hometown Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. There was also a silent auction.

Above left: David Cordray, incoming president, and Kyla Dowell, past president, recognize Chamber members. Top: Lupe Villalobos was happy to receive Hometown Business of the Year.

Bottom left: Melissa Walden helps Volunteer of the Year, Donald Knapp accept the Volunteer of the Year award.

Jim Sexstone of the YMCA Camp Carson was a lucky winner.

Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Announced New Strategic Plan Part of a year long process, GCCC sought feedback from members and non-members through surveys and interviews as well as conducted a day long planning process with its membership.

With a new mission statement: “Working with the business community to foster economic prosperity and a better quality of life for all of GC”, the Chamber has the bold plans of adding 100 new members; diversifying its membership with a 7-8% attrition rate. GCCC has four main initiatives to accomplish this: Collaborate: Improve commerce in Gibson County by collaborating with other entities to promote opportunities for conducting business in Gibson County.

Grow: Increase membership of Gibson County Chamber of Commerce by providing exceptional value for members.

Lead: Serve as a critical convenor on issues that impact businesses in Gibson County, including: federal and state spending, economic stability, quality of place, broadband internet and an employable workforce.

Impact: Align Gibson County Chamber of Commerce programs and activities to those missionrelated events that have the greatest impact for Gibson County businesses.

“By focusing in on fewer more impactful activities, we feel we can serve the business community better,” says Kyla Dowell, Gibson County Chamber of Commerce

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Board President. Among some of the exciting plans for the chamber are evaluating offering micro-loans and coaching as well as finding a new home for Heritage Days. Patty A Vanoven, Chamber Executive Director says, “We are excited to focus on promoting business and commerce in Gibson County while focusing in on initiatives that drive those outcomes.

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Happy Holidays Gibson County!

On behalf of all at Solid Waste, we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are enjoying this festive Holiday Season! Please don’t forget about us as this time of year gets busy. We collect all plastics #1 and #2, clean cardboard, paper (includes cards and wrapping paper), aluminum cans, metal, light bulbs, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and electronics. By bringing us recyclables, we are able to keep our community clean AND keep property taxes lower – a win for everyone and another thing to celebrate! To keep up with updates for Solid Waste, you can download our app RecycleCoach through iOS or Android, follow our Facebook page Gibson County Solid Waste, or visit our website at http:// www.gibsoncountysolidwaste.com/ . If answers to any questions can’t be found on our website, please call our office at 812-385-3136. Office hours are MondayFriday 7:00am-3:00pm. If you have Princeton Curbside questions, please call the Princeton Utility Department at 812-385-3343. Holiday hours for the office and all Solid Waste Stations: CLOSED Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Years Day. Other than those four days, we will be operating under regularly scheduled days and hours. Thank you! Have a wonderfully blessed Holiday Season! Remember: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Gibson County Solid Waste Locations and Hours Princeton Trash and Recycle Center – 771 Old Hwy 41 N, Princeton Tuesday – Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday – 7:00am to 3:00pm Trash and Compost Yard – 3702 S 175 E, Princeton Tuesday – Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Fort Branch – 46 W 650 S, Ft. Branch Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Francisco – 6960 E 150 S, Francisco Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Haubstadt – 158 W 1100 S, Haubstadt Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Hazelton – 201 W 2nd Street, off SR 56, Hazelton Wednesday and Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm Johnson – 9969 W State Road 165, Johnson Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm Oakland City – 116 S Madison, Oakland City Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Owensville – 6045 W Mill Street, Owensville Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Patoka – 3510 N West Street, Patoka Tuesday 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 7:00am to 3:00pm Somerville – 10043 E 600 S, Somerville Wednesday and Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm For more information visit us on our Facebook Page: Gibson County Solid Waste OR http://www.gibsoncountysolidwaste.com

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George Pickersgill - Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer, 812 385-4522 The passing of a loved one is often a confusing and overwhelming experience. When that loved one is a veteran of our nation’s armed forces, the process may likely be compounded by the myriad of benefits offered to a surviving spouse and/or children (and in some cases parents). To further exacerbate the situation, these benefits are offered at the National and State VA levels and carry different eligibility and entitlement criteria. In addition to the Survivor Pension that we’ve discussed before, these benefits would include, but are not limited to: • Flag presentation • Headstones and markers • Honors and memorials • Burial Allowances • Burial in State or National Veteran cemeteries • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) • Education and training opportunities • VA home loan guarantee • Health care and insurance Many of these benefits are directly affected by such factors as the veteran’s period(s) of service, combat service, service-connected disabilities, and cause of death. Additionally, the age and marital status (remarriage) of the beneficiary may have a direct impact on the benefit as well. In all cases, the veteran’s character of service is a key factor and benefits are generally restricted to service characterized as “other than dishonorable”.

If you are a veteran, I beg you… take the time now to ensure that your family has a basic understanding of these issues and knows to contact me for assistance. I will continue to implore you to get your affairs in order now (while the sun is shining). If you are unsure yourself, consider meeting with me to discuss your situation and the possibilities before the proverbial storm hits. If you are the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran, I would encourage you not to try to navigate the bureaucracy of the VA system alone. Please allow me the privilege of helping you through this process. It is my honor to do so.

SERVICE PERSONNEL ADDRESSES NEEDED: The VFW Auxiliary Post #2714 is needing addresses of local service men and women who will be deployed over the holidays. A care package will be mailed to them while they are away from their families. Please call or text 812-4571480 to give us their mailing address. Deadline for mailing packages is December 6th.

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Honoring our Veterans in the County Ceremony at the Princeton Square Despite cold, wind, and rain, a crowd gathered at the Princeton Courthouse Square by the gazebo for the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony.

The special guest speaker of the day was Indiana representative Larry Bucshon.

The ceremony ended with a gun salute and the playing of taps.

Representative Larry Bucshon (right) got to meet Gibson County’s oldest veteran, Bill McConnell (left).

Larry Meadows (center) lifted his hand as his military branch’s song was played to be recognized as a veteran.

Photos: Jancey Smith

Owensville Library Veteran Tribute Thursday afternoon on November 11th, was a pretty fall day for a veteran’s ceremony at the Owensville library monument.

After the typical speeches, music and acknowledgments, a list of veterans were recognized by having their names added to the monument on the square.

Helen Kiesel played all the military branch songs.

Devin Harvey had his Margo English spoke James Tome spoke to the crowd. name added to the wall. of the veteran’s wall.

Flag Ceremony at Lyles Station

Veteran Flag Flew in Ft. Branch

Lyles Station Historic Schoolhouse and Museum hosted a Flag Retirement Ceremony on October 31, at the closing of the annual Corn Maze. Fort Branch VFW Post 4714 Auxiliary Chaplain Judy Phillips assisted with the ceremony which respectfully retired old and tattered flags.

Participants lowered the flags onto the flames, honored the flag with a heart salute, and then the ashes from the flags were respectfully buried.

On Locust Street in Fort Branch, this veteran’s green stripe flag waved above the house in honor of our veterans.

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Years ago, when Zeke and Betty Smith were involved with the Arts Council of Gibson County, they had a tradition of going out to dinner and then enjoying the Evansville Philharmonic.

Another tradition of Betty’s was to carry chocolate candies in her purse.

Those who knew Betty knew she loved chocolate.

While at the performance, Austin Glover Betty often shared her candies with a young boy setting nearby. His name was Austin Glover and now that boy has grown into quite a musical performer.

Austin is from Vincennes, and studied at The University Of Evansville, before completing his bachelors degree in music with a concentration in vocal

performance at Oakland City University. He also worked with Gloria Gaither at her song writing workshop held at Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2018, he studied with an opera company in Bay View, Michigan, performing the opera Don Giovanni and continues to study classical voice (Bel canto) in Nashville, Tennessee.

When asked how his interest in music started, Austin replied, “Since before I could walk, my ‘granny’ would play rock and roll music from the ‘50’s. Little did we know it would turn into something much bigger than just listening to those ‘50’s songs in the car. My parents have also played an instrumental part in exposing me to many different genres of music. I began attending the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra when I was fiveyears-old. I also studied piano from the age of eight and my piano teacher at the time encouraged me to begin taking vocal lessons. I have studied vocal pedagogy since I was 12-years-old with various instructors, all of which have been trained classically”.

Austin performs a variety of music styles, but the sacred Christian genre is his focus. He often gets

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put God at the forefront of it all! I have always classified as a Christian crooner. As he describes it, “The told people that I feel slower more connected the ballad is, the better I like to called to make a hang out there and sing it. I’m also up for a challenge in difference in this life. I singing an up-tempo jazz piece as well as a fast hymn hope to move to such as Just a Little Talk with Jesus”.

Nashville, Tennessee, to He says that he’s, “a sucker for good classical work. further my music Studying classical music has given me a great endeavors. A piece of appreciation for some of our best composers such as advice that I would offer Puccini, Chopin, Edward Elgar, and Samuel Barber”. to anyone is to never In February 2020, Austin released my first full album. give up on your dream Then the pandemic hit, making album sales a little slow. and always chase after But Austin claims, “that just reinforces my statement of it. You must believe in persevering and never giving up if God has put a dream yourself and trust that on your heart. Not all bad came out of 2020. I decided God has a plan and all that I was not going to let the lock downs take a strong things will work out in his hold on my life as an extrovert. In August, we began time”. working on my first Christmas EP in production in North If you’re a fan of Carolina. Later in November, I began working on a full Christian music and Christmas CD with DayWind Studios in Nashville, would like to find out Tennessee, which I just released this October 2021”.

Austin performing more about Austin, his Besides recording a new CD, other good things music is at the Bible Book Store in Vincennes, as well as happened in 2021, for Austin. He received the MPS on his YouTube channel, Austin Glover ministries. He is award in October, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee. This is in the process of getting his music on streaming services an up-and-coming artist award for the Nashville such as Applemusic, Pandora and Spotify. He also has a community. He says, “I feel so blessed to have had website: austinglovermusic.com. But the biggest news is studio time that allowed me to further my musical that he will be performing at Hillside United Methodist endeavors”. Austin is also working on his first original Church in Princeton, on December 19th, at 2 p.m. Feel project. free to come meet this talented musician and hear him When asked about the future, Austin replied, “ My croon. goals for the future as an artist are first and foremost to continued

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laser pointer can be a great way to get your cats or dogs some exercise when it’s too cold to go outside. Just make sure that the laser “runs” under or behind a piece of furniture so your pet thinks it got away, instead of just turning it off in the middle of the room.

4. Kong chew toys. Especially for dogs who love to chew, or who are left alone all day long. Add a little bit of peanut butter and a few treats inside the Kong to keep them busy!

5. Treat dispenser toys. Toys that dispense treats as your pet plays with them are a great way to encourage play and exercise! Just make sure that you are still feeding the right number of total calories in a day – if your pets get a lot of treats, cut back on their meals a little so they don’t pack on extra pounds.

6. Slow feeder bowls, especially for pets who like to scarf their meals in a hurry.

Bowls that have “mazes” or shapes that stick up from the bottom of the bowl make it a little harder for your pet to inhale their dinner.

7. Jolly Balls, for dogs who love to play outside. Jolly Balls are traditionally horse toys, but some big dogs love these soccer-sized balls with handles.

They are a lot of fun to chase, and dogs can even carry them around by their handles.

8. Catnip-stuffed toys for cats. Cats love their catnip!

Find a shape your cats love (the small, fur-covered mice are usually a hit) and stock up. Then be prepared to fish them all out from under your furniture for the next few months.

What are your pet’s favorite toys? Head over to our Facebook page and let us know what your pet loves to snack on or play with!

The Princeton Veterinary Hospital is always here when you need us, and always accepts new patients.

We will close at noon on Christmas Eve, be closed on Christmas, close at noon on New Year’s Eve, and be closed on New Year’s Day. We will be open our regular hours the rest of December. We will have a veterinarian on call for emergencies when our office is closed. Call us at 812-385-2733 if you have any questions, or bring your animals in for an exam, no appointment needed.

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Animal Shelter Held Annual Open House Fundraiser Gibson County Animal Services (GCAS) wants to thank all who made the annual Harley’s

Medical Fund Open House and Fundraiser event a success. We served free hot dogs, drinks and different kinds of chili. We also recognized outstanding volunteers, and capped off the day with our Fido Fetch. Funds raised support the medical needs of animals at the shelter.

The needs of animals go on all year—we are grateful for the support from our community that helps us to help animals in need. Please come out to the shelter to visit the animals available for adoption to find your new best friend. If you canʼt adopt, perhaps you can foster or sponsor a pet for adoption.

GCAS is currently running a FURever Friend Frenzy. We are seeking sponsorship for our furry cats and dogs to help those who might not be able to afford adoption fees but desperately want to be a cat or dog parent. The $100 sponsorship covers fees for either a cat or dog—this includes neutering/spaying, Mary & some volunteers. vaccinations, and the microchip when the animal is adopted. The community can help out

Santaʼs favorite pets at GCAS animals find their FURever homes for Christmas by sponsoring cats or dogs for adoption.

The health of our pets is a prime concern for all of us, and on Saturday,

Sharon Werne and Cathy Harvey, volunteer of the year.

December 4, 2021, Princeton Veterinary Hospital is teaming up with GCAS to host a low cost wellness clinic for low income/fixed income/ seniors. The $20 cash only fee covers the one-year rabies shot, annual booster, and general wellness check. Preregistration is required--Call (812) 3868079.

Santa is coming soon and will join GCAS to host Pictures with Santa on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Haubstadt Old Gym. Local photographer Cliff Ingram of Ingram Images will be taking pictures from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (CST). Come meet Santa and have your Christmas photos taken—bring your kids, your pets, your grandparents! No charge for photos, but a donation to help support the animals at the shelter is always accepted.

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Women’s Self Defense Red Dawn Archer Sunday, Dec. 5th 1pm - 3pm

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~ Area Concerts & Events ~ Dec. 6 - Kenny G at Victory Theatre, Evansville, 7:00 pm Dec. 8 - Straight No Chaser at Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, 7:30 pm Jan. 13 - Reba at Ford Center, Evansville, 8:00 pm Jan. 27 - Harlem Globetrotters at Ford Center, 7:00 pm Feb. 1 - Alice Cooper at Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, 8:00 pm Feb. 3 - Kansas at Victory Theatre, Evansville, 7:00 pm Feb. 18 - REO Speedwagon at Old National Events Plaza, Evansville, 7:30 pm Mar. 9 - Marshall Tucker Band at Victory Theatre, Evansville, 7:30 pm Apr. 23- Ron White at Victory Theatre, Evansville, 8:00 pm

Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Mkt Gibson County Fairgrounds Saturday, Jan. 29th 9 am-4 pm $2/person 7-9 am $5/person

VFW #2714 Christmas Party Fort Branch Saturday, Dec. 4th 5-11 pm Santa & kitchen open 5-7 Band 8-11 pm Free to community, angel tree donation requested.

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Monday: 9:30 am - Bingo 12:00 pm - Card Players Tuesday: 9 am - Exercise Class, 11:30 - Lunch 1 pm - Sewing class Wednesday: 1 pm - Quilters, Francisco UMC Knitting & Crocheting Soup Dinner Thursdays: 8:30 am Sat. Dec. 4th 10 am - Bible Study 4-8 pm 1 pm - Art Class/Painting at Francisco Lion Club Friday: 9 am - Tone & Stretch, chili or veggie soup & 11:30 - Lunch, 12:00 Cards side sandwich *Music after lunch every Tues. free will donation Thurs. Dec. 2nd - 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast

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~ Help with Food in the Community ~ East Gibson Food Pantry Trinity United Methodist Church, 405 S. Mulberry St. Every Wednesday 9 am - noon

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

Salvation Army Free Food Give Away Gibson St., Princeton Tuesdays, Dec. 7th, 21st, 28th, 9-11 am Fridays Dec. 3rd, & 17th, 31st, 2:30 - 3:30 pm Check Facebook for details

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

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Crossroads Church Hosted Baby Shower Photos: Jancey Smith Crossroads Baptist Church in Oakland City held a baby shower on Saturday, November 13th. Baby items were donated for those expecting or with young children.

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Photo provided Follow the Light Live Nativity is held the Saturday and Sunday evenings before Christmas each year from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST at the Gentle Shepherd Church of God in rural Gibson County near Oatsville.

The first discussion of doing a live nativity was in 2012, while striking the set of the church’s first children’s Christmas program. Bobby Heldt and Dusty Brittingham both reflected on other church’s nativity scenes as well as some they had been involved with over the years. It was then they started combining ideas and on December 21st and 22nd of 2013, Gentle Shepherd Church of God had its first live nativity scene. The first night they lined two miles of roads with 800 luminaries leading to the church. At the time, the church did not have a fellowship hall, so hot chocolate and cookies were served out of a trailer in the parking lot. They started preparing for the first evening of our nativity scene - lit all 800 candles along the road, the animals were delivered, and it let loose raining. It was a swamp!

They laid skids out to walk on to get to the stable. The basement where they were trying to get into costume started flooding. Although they ended up canceling that evening, the next evening went off without a hitch! Every year since, they have continued to grow, but have always stayed true to the reason for the season.

In 2020, due to COVID-19, they were not able to serve hot chocolate and cookies in the fellowship hall and formed a drive-thru so they could still reenact the true meaning of Christmas. This year will mark the ninth year the church will present the live nativity. Now there is over 1,200 luminaries lining the roadways, totaling over 4 miles. Although the drive- thru will be available again this year, they are excited about allowing people to park and walk up to the nativity scene as we did in prior years. There will still be a walking trail that will lead to the stable and the fellowship hall will be open for anyone to come in and enjoy some hot chocolate, apple cider, and cookies.

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Backyard Birds Taking Care of Your Coat - Bird Style

Dolly Parton’s song “Coat of that will induce this molting process Many Colors” was released 50 to begin. years ago this year and fits Now, a bird losing all its flight perfectly into this month’s article. feathers would be vulnerable to This song by Dolly is a very sweet, capture by a predator. So, how do emotionally touching song about birds get around this time in their her mother’s love and how life? Ducks and some water birds important this coat was to Dolly as will lose all their flight feathers at the a child. Birds, obviously having same time and cannot fly for that feathers are very important to them period of time until they are regrown.

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During this time they must remain Birds’ feathers give them camouflage, an insulating on the water for their safety. Some birds will molt their layer around their body, create wing and tail surfaces feathers on the nest when incubating eggs, requiring the capable of flight, keeping the body waterproof as well as male to feed the female since her flight is out of order at the colors associated with breeding and courtship. For a this time. Other species molt in a symmetrical pattern of bird, feathers are everything. While a flight feather by a few feathers at a time from each wing and tail feathers. itself can seem quite simple, it is really quite complex This enables flight to still be possible and not hampered and an amazing piece of equipment that serves so many by being unbalanced. The molt between for the fall purposes. Made from the same material that human hair season brings some species to their more muted feather and fingernails are made of, it can be quite strong but colors, while in some the early spring molt will bring their eventually in a season’s time it will wear out.

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The center shaft of a flight feather is called the rachis. It has all the lateral pieces coming off of each side of the rachis. This center shaft runs the full length of the flight feather and on each side are several hundred lateral pieces that are parallel to one another and connected to each other by tiny barbs. Sometimes these tiny barbs will get “unhooked” which will make the feather look like it has a split. Now comes the time when you might see birds preening their feathers. The bird will slide the length of an individual feather through its beak.

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Gardening Goodies Mistletoe (MT) (Phoradendron flavescens or Viscum allium) This article is usually about a houseplant, however, this month, since it’s December, we’re going learn a little about a Christmas related plant that is in our area Mistletoe.

The word mistletoe is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words, “mistel” (dung) and “tans” (twig)-Mistlelan is the is the Old English Version of MT. It’s thought that the plant is named after bird droppings on a branch.

One of the beliefs in early centuries was that MT grew from birds. People used to believe that rather than just passing though the birds in the form of seeds, the MT plant was the natural result of birds landing in the branches of the trees.

Eventually, MT became entwined in Christmas. One example is a French tradition that said the reason MT is poisonous is because it was grew on a tree that was used to make the cross on which Jesus was crucified.

Because of this, it was cursed and denied a place to live and grow on Earth, forever to be a parasite.

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on trees, particularly hardwood trees like oak and apple. A parasite is a plant or animal that needs another plant or animal to survive. As it grows on a tree and uses its roots to invade the tree’s bark, which allows it to absorb the tree’s nutrients. Sometimes MT can harm a tree and cause deformities in a tree’s branches, but usually it doesn’t kill its host. However, if the host dies, the MT will also die.

It produces its own food by photosynthesis and is able to live on its own. Although its mostly found in trees, it’s common for mistletoe to grow on top of another MT plant.

This plant is easy to spot in winter because its leaves stay green all year long. In the U.S., it grows in tropical and subtropical regions, from New Jersey to Florida. MT has pointy green leathery green leaves with waxy berries that are either red or white. The plant’s flowers can be a wide variety of colors, from bright red to yellow to green.

The red and white berries that grow on MT are eaten by birds that eventually leave their droppings on a tree branch. The birds also help spread the seeds by wiping their beak on the tree bark to clean off the sticky seeds after they’ve eaten. The seeds are sticky because of the juice inside the berry. The stickiness helps the seeds stay on the tree rather than falling to the ground. Within six weeks, the MT begins growing and takes five years to bloom.

There are many of myths surrounding MT. The Vikings, dating back to the eighth century believed that MT had the power to raise humans from the dead, relating to the resurrection of Balder, the god of the summer sun.

Balder had a dream that he was going to die. His mother, Frigga, the goddess of love and beauty, was

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frantic about his dream and said that if he did, everything on Earth would die. To ensure her son’s safety, Frigga went to all of the elements - air, fire, water, and earth, as well as the animals and planets and asked them not to kill Balder. It was thought that, because of his mother’s power, he was immune to harm. Balder’s only enemy, Loki, found a loophole in Frigga’s request for her son’s safety–mistletoe. Since it has no roots of its own, it couldn’t be affected by Frigga’s request. Loki made a poisoned dart with MT, and tricked the blind brother of Balder, Hoder, into shooting the arrow that killed Balder.

For three days, all the elements tried to bring Balder back to life, but failed. Finally, the tears that Frigga cried changed the red MT berries to white, bringing Balder back to life. Frigga then reversed the plant’s bad reputation and kissed everyone under it out of gratitude for bringing her son back to life.

Another British myth, is that the Druids believed MT could perform miracles, from cause fertility in humans and animals to healing diseases and protecting people from witchcraft. The Druids would cut MT off of oak trees in a special ceremony five days after the new moon following the Winter solstice. The Druids believed that the plant would become contaminated if it touched the ground, so they used a white cloth to catch it. The Druids Continued page 36

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They learned to cook from Many families have traditions of holiday their Grandma Mildred and baking and candy making. Debbie (Cox) mom. With a large family, food was home Walker and her sister Vickie (Cox) Bough cooked, made from scratch, and in large are two that continue creating holiday quantities. sweets the old fashioned way, except with The girls grew up helping momma cook a twist or two. and made things like rice The sisters grew up in Washington, pudding with raisins, Indiana, near Amish country. Their mom Buttershots cake lemon and key lime pies was raised on a farm in the country and and even a lemon meringue cake made everything from scratch, the old fashioned way. with the top lightly toasted. They have years of experience making holiday sweets and treats this time of year.

The girls have found different ways to use the skills that momma taught. The oldest sister, Vickie Bough, started her own sideline hustle by making a wide variety of Cocoa Bombs items to take to craft and vendor shows. It all started with a simple Buttershots Cake that she sent to work with her husband in the coal mine.

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This recipe she’s shared only with her daughter-in-law, Tara and grand daughter, Isabella, keeping it all in the family.

Last year, Debbie’s cocoa bombs became quite popular. To see what the Walker girls have been up to ~Garden Continued from page 32 then sacrificed two white bulls while praying and priests gave out the sprigs to people, who believed they’d be kept safe from evil spirits and storms.

Concerning the belief of kissing under the MT, the correct MT etiquette is for the man to remove one berry when he kisses a woman. When all the berries are gone, there’s no more kissing permitted under it.

One legend says that a couple who kisses under the MT will have good luck and a long and happy marriage, but an unmarried woman not kissed under the MT will remain single for another year.

Maidens may place a sprig under their pillows night, which will allow them to dream of their prince charming.

The ladies can also burn a MT plant, which will predicts a woman’s marital bliss or the lack thereof. If the MT burns steadily, then it will be a healthy marriage, while MT that doesn’t burn well suggests doom to a woman to an ill suited partner.

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tales tell of enemies who encounter each other underneath trees with MT growing in them, lay down their weapons and agree to a truce until the next day. This act of goodwill is another possibility of why we kiss under it: abstaining from violence and exchanging greetings under the plant may have prompted the custom of kissing.

MT is some thing that is close to us as well. My mother used to tell how her brother would go out every Christmas season and shoot a bunch of MT out of the tree. He told her that you had to be careful when aiming and shooting it. If you hit the actual mistletoe it would shatter in a million pieces. He said you had to aim at the base of the ball/bundle to make sure you got it all without shattering.

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9 Family Story Time, 1-2pm 10 11 Geared for toddler/pre-school age children. Monthly themes. No registration necessary. Same program that meets on Tuesdays at 10am.

Vincennes University Adult Education, 1-4pm Helps adults of all ages to earn their GED. Meets in the Highlander room downstairs. Call 812-228-9168 to register.

Arty Party, 3:30-4:45pm After school programs geared for grades 3-8. Arts, games, snacks

Vincennes University Adult Education, 1-4pm Call 812-228-9168 to register Teen Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45pm After school programs geared for grades 6+. Arts, games, snacks Chats with Charlie, 2pm Themed monthly lecture series geared for adults.

Nature’s Christmas Lights? Stars!

Charlie will present about stars, comets, satellites, and more! Learn about what lights up our December sky!

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Chats with Charlie, 6pm Themed monthly lecture series geared for adults. Nature’s Christmas Lights? Stars! Charlie will present about stars, comets, satellites, and more! Learn about what lights up our December sky!

15 Chats 16 Vincennes University Adult Education, 1-4pm with Charlie, Call 812-228-9168 to register 10am The Mighty Pen, 6pm Encore Local Author, Jill Chapman, hosts presentathe Mighty Pen creative writing club, tion of 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Nature’s Christmas Lights program!

14 Vincennes University Adult Education, 1-4pm Call 812-228-9168 to register

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Youth Author, Jill Chapman! 10amnoon! Geared for middle grades, ages 10-14. Pizza, drinks, and games!

Get an autographed copy of her book, The Bomb Squad, for $10!

Family Lego Saturday Returns!

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1 20 Monday Night 9 Knitters & Crocheters 6pm

21 VU Adult Education, 1-4pm.

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Library Board Meeting, 4pm

Open House, 9am-8pm!

Cookies, and punch served all day! Santa will be visiting from 3:30-4:45pm!

Bring your kids and your cameras!!! All will be held in the Sequoia meeting room.

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Princeton Public Library Welcomes New Director

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At the November meeting of the Princeton Library, the board voted to promote Shannon Linsday as Executive Director.

Friends and family came to share in the announcement.

Shannon grew up in Patoka and graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1992.

She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration with Marketing & Management emphasis from the University of Southern.

After spending several years Members of the library board and community members at the November meeting. in retail management, she ended up in Marketing and Programs at Casino Aztar. That is something for everyone at your Princeton Public where her love of marketing and programming began.

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Shannon joined the Looking to the future, Shannon said, “We will be Princeton Public Library partnering with YMCA and NGSC to offer new programs in 2007. She has spent over the next couple of years. We are excited and very the last 14 years creating proud of our community partnerships. We are also partnerships, growing our promoting some staff members, hiring new ones, and programs, and really getting a full staff in place to take our offerings to the getting the information next step for our community”. She’s looking for amazing about the library into as years at your Princeton Public Library! many hands as possible.

In 2016, Shannon went back to school for 10 semesters, and graduated in May 2019, with a Degree in a Masters of Library Science degree from Indiana University. She finished with a 3.95 GPA while working full time, taking classes, as well as being a wife and a mom. Directors of the Princeton Public Library are required to have a Masters of Library Science degree.

In Shannon’s words, “The library has become a place for people of all ages, backgrounds, economic levels to gather and pursue their personal interests.

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Last Car Show of the Year Halloween tends to fall just after the November issue is due at the printers. But this event was just too cool not include in this issue. The Southern Indiana Car Club hosted a trunk or treat and car show that had over 145 registered vehicles. It was their biggest event of the year with car owners joining in the fun of decorating their cars and passing out candy.

This truck was decked out with a gargoyle, pirate and spider

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