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Glad you’re back for another peek at what’s been going on around the county. It’s been a month of the county fair, 4-H and outdoor activies, not to mention our gardens. Summertime is in full swing. But school is quickly looming on the horizon.

Just as a quick mention, please note that I take lots of pictures but don’t have enough room for all of them in print, so check the website and/or Facebook page for more pictures of our friends and neighbors.

Now grab a cool beverage and find a seat on the porch for a glance at what’s been going on. Enjoy!

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4-H Stars of Gibson County

Staff report with photos Jancey Smith & Gibson County 4-H

Science, citizenship and healthy living are the cornerstone of 4-H programs throughout the country, and with almost 600 kids participating in Gibson County, Purdue University Extension Youth Development Educator Megan Hoffherr says the program continues to grow and expand in many directions.

“We do things all year round, but the fair is considered the culminating event,” Hoffherr said. “4-H members exhibit over 40 different projects they choose—anything from robotics to cake decorating to animals—there really is something for everyone.”

4-H Participants range in age from kindergarten to seniors in high school.

“We are doing a lot of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities in 4Heidi Breidenbaugh has her H,” she said. winning place mats judged.

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“This year we worked with 3D printers, robots and different design and building activities.”

They also make time for fun at the fair with activities like Maker’s Space and The Harry Potter cake wins.

Barnyard Olympics.

“The kids got to participate and have some fun with games—they worked so hard all year so it was kind of just a fun thing.”

“Non-4-H youth also have the option of participating in open class and Gibson County is somewhat unique in that they do allow people to participate at any age,” said Purdue Extension Director Hans Schmitz. “We also had a couple of banners and displays set up for Mitchell Steckler, a member who passed away before the fair. He was a three year Zion Pinkston’s pygmy goat member and also participated in wins grand champion.

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strawberry judging which was displayed at the fair.”

Hoffherr stresses 4-H activities go beyond the agricultural, expanding into the technological.

“The robotics are getting pretty advanced,” Hoffherr said. “You are starting so see more new and intricate things the robots can do. There are a variety of opportunities and our robotics program is really growing; you don’t just have to have animals.” “…And according to a study conducted by Tufts University, 4-H members were more likely than their peers to attend some form of higher education,” added Schmitz.

But Hoffherr says there is so much more to 4-H than the fair; they participate in activities year-round. Kids can sign up beginning Oct. 1.

According to Hoffherr, a huge focus in 4H is on leadership and life skills, which can be applied to a future career.

“The kids learn things they will use The 4-H Swine show had many competitors.

throughout their lives,” she said.

“Leadership is a big one, as well as community service and being productive Even the lambs needed a cool break from the heat. members of their community,” she said. “A lot of the clubs will have community service activities. For example, we have a junior leader program that the older kids can be involved in and recently they have planted a garden at Lyles Station, so the kids get hands-on experience and learn the value of that.”

Scholarship opportunities are also offered through the 4-H program, in addition to awards for ten-year members. Hoffherr says they couldn’t be more grateful for the 142 volunteers that help make the program successful.

“An example would be ‘Spark Clubs’ or short-term educational activities that focus on a topic we may not already cover,” she said. “This past year we had theatre production, Zumba, hiking, veterinary basics, journalism, tractor and engine restoration and we have several more

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in the works. We are also looking at getting more community members involved in teaching and drawing in more youth to participate.�

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Gardening Goodies

Charlie McConnell and Bryanne Parker are some of many who donate their time to help judge 4-H projects.

Sheryl Walker and Nancy Harper take their turn at the Master Gardener’s booth at the Gibson County Fair.

The ARC Services

The Arc of Gibson County provides services to residents of Gibson County who are challenged by intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Arc has been a proud partner of the Gibson Community Foundation for over 20 years. Funding from the Community Foundation has played a vital role in supplementing programs and projects at The Arc, including the grant awarded in 2016, which provided transportation for Project Search students.

Project Search is a program which is focused on preparing high school students with disabilities for the transition from high school to the work force. It is a partnership of The Arc of Gibson County, the Gibson County Special Education Cooperative, Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation and Gibson General Hospital. With a teacher and job coach on site, students attend classes and rotate departments within the hospital. Students spend up to ten weeks in departments such as the business office, purchasing and maintenance/floor care. The students immerse themselves into a competitive work environment, learning vital skills which will help them to become gainfully employed after graduation. For some,

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transportation to Project Search was a barrier. The funding from the Gibson County Community Foundation made participation possible. Opportunities to graduate and move into competitive jobs were made a reality.

The Community Foundation plays an important role to other charitable organizations in Gibson County as well. Having such a partner, fills gaps and enhances tremendous work already being done by non-profit organizations throughout our community. The Arc and our programs have also been supplemented by the Community Foundation over the years to help make facilities more handicapped accessible, improve vocational outcomes, enhance sensory stimulation and create community inclusive activities.

The Arc of Gibson County is grateful that the Gibson County Community Foundation is active and involved in our community. We can say, without a doubt, that our services have been elevated with the support from the Community Foundation. We encourage everyone to learn more about this wonderful organization and get involved in charitable work being accomplished throughout Gibson County.

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Habitat for Humanity Has Home Dedication & Open House

Veteran’s Voice

Veterans of Gibson County - It is with indescribable pleasure that I am Photos Jancey Smith able to introduce myself as your new County Veterans Service Officer. I am of the humble opinion that the The newest Habitat home veterans of our nation’s armed forces at 130 S. Madison in are a very special breed of people Princeton was dedicated to and as such, are uniquely deserving of the benefits our Melissa Reneer and her government affords them. It is not only my duty but, son Wyatt. being one of you, my heart’s desire to serve you to that end.

Gibson County veterans are blessed and fortunate to live in a place where they are appreciated and After many hours of hard work and countless volunteers, rewarded for their selfless service to our nation. At the Habitat for Humanity dedicated their latest home on Friday, local level, your County Commissioners and Council are July 14th. completely committed to meeting your needs. Similarly, Melissa Reneer was presented the key to her new home at the state and nation levels, the Department of and a scrapbook showing its development from Larry Veterans Affairs offers a multitude of benefits available McConnell. Father Brian Emmick from St. Joseph Church to you.

I consider it an honor to have been appointed to gave a prayer and new Bible to Melissa. ensure that you understand those benefits and assist Habitat’s next home will be built beside Melissa’s and you in securing them. they are looking for a qualified resident to begin the project.

Over the course of the next few months, we will take a closer look here at these services and benefits that you justly deserve. In the interim, if you have never done so, I encourage you to stop into the Veterans Service Office located in the North Courthouse Annex. I am anxious to hear your story and learn how I might be able to serve you.

George Pickersgill Gibson Co. Veterans Service Officer 812-385-4522 Volunteers and business doners, as well as Melissa and her family, watch as she cuts the ribbon on her new house.

Larry McConnell (center) gives Melissa the scrapbook.

A “Welcome Home” cake with a picture of the house.

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Henager’s Memories & Nostalgia in Buckskin - Pt. 2

By James Henager Pres/Chairman

In 2004, after the Board of Directors sat down and looked at where we were heading, it was decided to also start the National Veterans Memorial. ln 2008, the Memorial was granted the Trademark for the name National Veterans Memorial. At this time in our country’s history there had been no National Veterans Memorial to include all who served in our country’s military. Since then we have been working to honor all. At this time not only have we been adding K.l.A.s information and placing it here for the public to see and pay respect, but any veteran’s family can also work with the Memorial to add their family members. The Memorial is also working hard to locate items to preserve and exhibit to help educate the public on what it is like to serve in our military.

The Memorial is now reaching out to veterans asking them to personally write their stories of what it was like for them to serve.

Toward the end of 2014, the National Veterans Memorial started the National Veterans Memorial Food Bank. Today the Food Bank (pantry) is the only one recognized by Feeding America in the whole country for only veterans. ln 2016, our second full year, we handed out over 10,000 items to over 700 in the tristate. We are learning how many homeless and needy veterans are in this area. To give the public an idea, the food-bank had a deficit of some 5500 items. In 2016, if it had not been for the previous year, we would not have been able to help everyone.

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

Do Your Pets Have Microchips?

We see too many pets get out or get lost during summer months. Between nice weather, doors and windows being left open, and travel, it’s too easy for our dogs and cats to wander away. What happens if your cat gets lost? If someone finds your runaway dog, is there an easy way for them to find you?

All pets should have some form of identification. (Does it sound like they are getting ready to go through the airport security line?) A rabies tag on a collar is the most basic form of identification. The rabies tag has the veterinarian’s name and phone number and the rabies tag number. With the rabies tag number, your veterinarian can look up your name and contact information.

A better way to identify your pets is with an ID tag on their collar. Your pet’s ID tag can have any information on it you want. The basic information on the tag should be your pet’s name, your name, and your phone number.

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(Wouldn’t it be great if dogs and cats had pockets?) You can give your pet a microchip! Microchips are not GPS trackers. They can’t “find” your pet. The chips store information. If your dog or cat gets lost, the person who finds him can take him to their local veterinarian or animal shelter. The veterinarian or shelter can scan your pet for a microchip, get the chip number, and look up your name and phone number. Most microchips will also store other information like your address or any medical conditions your pet has.

Does your pet already have a microchip? August 15 is National Check the Chip Day! Take a few minutes to check the information stored on your pet’s microchip.

Make sure your address and phone number are up to date, and add any other important information about your furry family member.

If your pet doesn’t have a microchip, what are you waiting for? National Check the Chip Day is also a great day to get a microchip! Bring your dog or cat in to Princeton Veterinary Hospital during our regular business hours to get a microchip, and give your pets some permanent identification.

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From Ribbon Cutting and Dedication to 4-H Display in Just Days

The Toyota Event Center was officially dedicated July 6th.

Jeff Clark thanks those who helped, even his wife.

The members of the fair board and other officials cut the ribbon.

A large group of city officials and local business people gathered at the dedication.

Quilt displays occupied part of the spacious room.

This intricate replica of a farm was available for view during the fair.

Charlie Woodruff and Steve Magee address the crowd in the new center.

Award winning produce and other 4-H projects were displayed in the center.

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Fun at the Gibson County Fair

Photos Jancey Smith and Patrick Curry

Gibson General Hospital radiologic technologists Mona Grinslade (left) and Angie Snodgrass work the hospital’s booth.

Volunteers man the Eagle’s food stand.

Concert headliner: William Michael Morgan

Two cute little blondes ride the boats.

Tossing Ping-Pong balls for goldfish is a tradition.

The Fair Queen and court during the National Anthem at the Pig Show.

Princeton Police Sergeant Jay Riley & Travis Lashbrook contemplate dining choices.

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Debbie Clark of Clark Concessions chats with Micah Buhl, a regular customer.

Quad racing at the grandstands.

For those not into “Fair Fish,” the ribs were popular.

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The Cooking Corner

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Stuffed Garden Goodies

by Jancey Smith

Our reward in the Midwest for putting up with stupid heat and humidity this time of year is fresh produce.

The gardens are popping and there’s local goodies readily available - everything from sweet corn to vine ripe tomatoes and all kinds of other veggies that we can’t get local at any other time. Yes, this is the time of year I fix fresh green beans, stuffed peppers and throw squash on the grill. It’s time to make salsa, can tomatoes and have a zucchini chocolate cake.

Unfortunately I have never learned to can. My grandmas preserved food that way, as well as my aunts, but not me. I freeze. Plastic storage bags and a black marker are friends of mine, not to mention my inwall freezer.

We’ve tried to garden. We mean well, but should have a condo with only a container garden of pots on the porch. Our follow through is not. We’ve all heard that saying about good intentions . . . well, that’s us.

Once it gets stifling hot and humid (and buggy), we’re indoors with the A/C. It’s just us. I’ve learned to love herbs in a pot on the porch; it’s so easy to go snip a

few sprouts as needed, and fresh is best.

Now on a few occasions, through donations or a rare happy couple of tomato plants, I’ve made a hot mess of the kitchen trying to blanch, core and freeze these summertime jewels. There’s nothing like dripping tomato juice throughout the kitchen so that it looks like Freddie Krueger has come to visit. So I quit. We buy only what we can use and support our local neighbors.

Over the years, I’ve discovered a few nice ways to make the most out of garden goodies with a little help from my friends. Stuffing veggies can turn an ordinary side into a main dish with just a few touches. But as the hubby says, a little meat goes a long way in a veggie dish.

Stuffed Tomatoes Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes 2 slices of bread 1/8 cup onion, diced fine 1/8 cup green bell pepper, diced fine 1/2 cup ground meat (beef or sausage) cooked 1 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375.

Wash tomatoes and core. Place in a small sprayed baking dish.

In small bowl, tear up bread in bits. Add onion, bell pepper, spices and cooked meat.

Mix well and spoon mixture into center of tomatoes.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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Recipe courtesy Kathy Berry

Ingredients -

2 medium zucchini 1/2 cup milk 1 lb. ground beef 3 slicea American cheese 1/2 cup onion, diced salt and pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup

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Cut the zucchini in half and steam on the stove or in microwave. Set aside to cool. Brown ground beef and onion, drain. Add the cream of mushroom soup, milk and 3 slices of cheese to the ground beef mixture.

When the zucchini has cooled, scoop out the insides, reserving the pulp, and leaving 1/2-inch of the shell to form a boat. Place the boats in a baking dish. Next add the zucchini pulp to the ground beef, add salt and pepper and then spoon into the boats. Top each boat with a cheese slice. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Ethan Yancy, 6th grade, demonstrated how to make omelets at the Ft. Branch Learning Center in early July.

Omelets to order were made for the participants as well as pancakes. Fresh fruit and juices were also available. Ethan taught the kids how to let the egg run under the edge of the omelet and then flip it in the pan so that it cooked on both sides evenly.

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1 lb. hot sausage 1/2 large onion, chopped 1 can Rotel with green chilies 1 can beans, drained and rinsed (red or black) 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 bell peppers, halved 1 cup corn (2 small ears with kernels sliced off) 4 bell peppers (any color) halved 1/2 cup taco or Mexican flavored shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. cumin

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Brown sausage over medium heat in medium large skillet. Drain excess grease.

Add onion, beans, garlic, spices and Rotel tomatoes. Simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add corn last and simmer 5 minutes more.

Preheat oven to 350. Spray coat a 13x9x2 baking dish.

Lay halved peppers in casserole and fill with meat mixture to the top edge. Add chicken stock to bottom of baking dish, cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Return to oven, uncovered for 15 minutes to melt cheese.

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B usiness T oday

The Business of Labor Day Staff report, Photo Jancey Smith

Tri-state residents are was made a federal holiday. invited to enjoy some fun in Attracting tens of thousands the sun while paying tribute of visitors, the festivities to the contributions and traveled around the Tri-state achievements of American throughout the 20th century workers at the Labor Day to Evansville, Fort Branch, Association Celebration Vincennes, Oakland City, held at the Gibson County Boonville, Washington, Fairgrounds Sept. 1-4.

Sullivan and Petersburg, Mt. Labor Day Association Carmel (Ill.) and Henderson, President Charlie Wyatt Kentucky. Wyatt says they says the annual event will continue to feature Labor Day royalty riding in the Haubstadt be a weekend packed with traditionally historical events Sommerfest Parade in June. family friendly activities and like the parade, gospel sing includes free admission, and Labor Day Battle—a contest between Association parking and carnival rides. member local unions to see which local can out pull, “Last year was the first time we offered free carnival out shovel, out run and out work all others for bragging rides which was huge for the area,” Wyatt said. rights. The four-day event is sponsored by a “There are not too many things free in life; it’s a combination of labor unions, businesses and civic really good thing and we encourage everyone to come organizations. Currently, 40 locals, representing 23 out.” internationals are dues-paying members of the Food vendors and arena events will be on site association. throughout the weekend.

“Labor unions are the catalyst and put the event on, Other activities include karaoke, pageants for kids of but it’s open to both union and nonunion people— all ages, an arena cross race with $3,000 in prize anyone is invited to come out—we want to honor money, a car show on Sunday (rain or shine), cutest everyone from the CEO of a company to the guy that pet contest, demolition derby, a gospel sing, poker cleans the building at night,” he said. “We’ve always run, rummage sale, talent show, tractor pull and the said the American workforce is a special group.” traditional Labor Day Parade beginning at 9 a.m. on Wyatt has been part of the association for almost 30 Monday. years.

“It’s a cost-friendly opportunity for people to come “The goal is really to honor all the working men and out with their families,” Wyatt said. “Last year we had women of the tri-state,” he said. “I believe the a full grandstand and with all the free options, people American work ethic is a step above and beyond any are left with a little more money in their pockets.” other country in the world and we have the ability and The local Labor Day Celebration is the oldest in the willingness to manufacture and produce like no other. “ state of Indiana dating back to 1886, with the very first For more event details, applications and registration event held in Princeton eight years before Labor Day information visit, http://www.labordayassoc.net/

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The Isaiah 1:17 Project Brings Hope

By Jancey Smith

Can you imagine what it would be like, to be a child and suddenly be taken away from your parents and placed in foster care? With a sudden jerk, you are removed from your family, home and everything in your world. To say it’s a shock is an understatement.

There is a new group in Gibson County that’s trying to help these children that go through such a trauma - The Isaiah 1:17 Project.

When a child is removed by Department of Child Services, this group provides “Bags of Hope” to help these kids through a very tough time. This gives each child, no matter what the age, some basic comfort and necessities through trying times.

All bags are age appropriate items, from infant bags with diapers and formula, to toddler and teen bags that contain jammies, toiletries, a stuffed animal and age appropriate coloring books. It’s important for each child to have something of their own in a scary moment of transition. The Isaiah 1:17 Project wants to help and offer hope.

Started by Marcia Lambert, a teacher at Bethel Christian School in Princeton, this organization tries to help not only children in Gibson County, but the surrounding ones as well. Marcia and her husband are foster parents and fell in love with the idea of helping children in their deepest time of need.

“What’s happened to them is not their fault and they just need love and hope. It’s not just a bag, but something so much more for a kid,” says Marcia.

However, when Marcia began collecting items for bags, before they had a location, her husband asked, “So when’s Isaiah moving out of our garage?” With the help of others, they have moved.

The nonprofit group has a small office in Haubstadt, across from the Carriage Inn, to accept donations, make up bags and plan for more fundraisers. They have a monthly minimum of bags to be filled. Anything not used

in Gibson County will be donated to other counties like Vanderburgh, who has only 157 foster homes but 850 kids going through the “system.”

To keep the numbers close to home, Gibson County averages 30 bags needed for children per month. That’s over 350 of our community’s children who need help.

The goal of the Isaiah 1:17 Project is to raise awareness of children in foster care and help raise money to fund these “Bags of Hope.” A few months ago, they held a fundraiser at Tristate Speedway and when weather threatened, Haubstadt Community School offered to help them and let the fundraiser move inside the gym. Other businesses and groups have helped, too.

One group of girls did a sock drive challenge and donated 900 pairs of socks for the bags.

Their next big fundraiser is a concert at the PCHS auditorium on August 20th. It features Ryan Stevenson, Cochren and Co. and The Change. For tickets, to volunteer or to donate items (even coupons), call 812664-6754 or 812-779-6260. The Isaiah 1:17 Project also has a Facebook page for more information. If you want to be a foster parent - call DCS 812-385-4727.

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Trucks4kids Still Truckin’ for a Cause

Four years may seem like a long time to most folks, but for Chris and Jessica Buck— founders of the Trucks4Kids organization—it has been time well spent. The Bucks, with help from a group of board members and the community, have been raising money and awareness for families of children with illness and disease since 2013.

Chris Buck says the money they raise continues to help families in the county. He says fundraisers are held throughout the year to help sponsor families as well as the “Lil’ Buddy” program. The next event is scheduled Sept. 8 - 10, at the Gibson County Fairgrounds.

Buck says the main activities include music entertainment on Friday night, Monster Truck and car show on Saturday, an off-road course and a mud/dirt track on Sunday. Also, activities are planned all weekend for the whole family.

“My wife and I came up with the idea at home in 2013, and it evolved from there,” said Buck. “Everything kind of fell into place nice and neat.”

In the past Trucks4Kids has raised funds for institutions like Riley Children’s Hospital and other organizations. Buck says their focus is on helping families with food, travel and moving costs, gas cards and other expenses.

“We have helped with bills before, but those can be staggering and overwhelming so our goal is to focus on helping families anyway we can,” he said. “We have paid for a moving truck for one family so they could get from one town to another, and we have also paid for a funeral for a little girl. So we have a lot of flexibility to take care of things instead of being limited.”

Buck says over the years they have had 18 “Lil’ Buddies” and helped families in many different situations.

“Not too long before our first show, I met the family of Easton (Davis) and they told me about how they would drive back and forth from Indianapolis all the time to go to Riley Hospital and that’s how we came away with the Lil’ Buddy idea,” Buck said.

“We held a raffle to raise money for them and we ended up having five lil’ buddies at our first show,” he added. “…And most of the proceeds went to (Riley’s) but after the first show we really saw a need for some of the families around here to have extra money they can count on for a variety of needs.”

Fall, winter, spring or summer, Buck says it’s hard to budget for the unexpected, but that’s when a helping hand can make all the difference.

“Everyone’s situation is different and $100 for one person at a certain time may be just as important as $1,000 to help another person at another, so we try to keep an eye on things with assistance, monitor things through Facebook, keep an eye on the family to see how things are going,” he said, “If we think they are struggling we will go ahead and send them some extra money.”

Besides the September show at the fairgrounds, they had a food booth during the fair and will have a Christmas bazar. They are adding more fundraising events and will be at the Sweet Corn Festival and Labor Day Celebration.

Buck says anyone interested in contacting the group or looking to help can check out the Trucks4Kids Facebook page. On the Facebook page you can follow our “Lil Buddies” pages.

“We have a lot of people we help, that aren’t just lil’ buddies, but families that just need some help with anything— medical or behavioral needs. Any problems they may have, we are more than happy to help out.”

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An Artist Profile Daya Krishna

By L. M. Smith

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for religion. My interest now is This month’s Artist Profile begins in India and lucky only to make religious art for all for us, continues on in Princeton, Indiana. Art fell in love religions. with Daya Krishna when she was very young. The colors Q - How do you choose the and subjects she chooses are at once vivid and calming. colors you use?

Her writing is as lovely as A - I love all colors her paintings: unique and and I want to make them eye opening. come alive in my Q&A With paintings.

DAYA KRISHNA Divine Ma and Son Ganesh’ Q - What type of Q - When did you mediums are your favorites? become interested in art, A - Acrylics and oils. as a child?

Q - Did someone in your past or present inspire A - My favorite subject you? in elementary school was A - Artists have their own styles and I can art. It was the only subject appreciate something in each and everyone of I was good at.

Daya’s “It’s a Small World After All” them. Spiritual art inspires me tremendously and I Q - When did you that hangs in Dr. Krishna’s office. love doing paintings that touch the heart. realize you had a knack for it?

Q - Why paint elephants and the portraits you do?

A - I was in second grade when I was awarded a A - The colorful elephants I paint are called consolation prize for a painting called “King Arthur’s “Ganesh”: He represents the light of wisdom and Knight” and after that I was ready to enter the world of knowledge that removes the darkness of ignorance. He art! is also known as the force that removes Q - Did you ever take lessons? obstacles from all undertakings and is A - I have not had any formal art created by the great energy of the Divine education but have attended many Mother. workshops. My deep sense of Q - Have you ever been in an art show or observation and awareness have been had your art on display? of tremendous help.

A - Yes, my paintings have made it to Q - What inspires you? many shows and auctions and it brings me A - Many things: The dance of tremendous joy when people bid high at nature, the changing moods of the charities and fundraisers. ocean, sunsets, phases of the moon, If you would like to see more of Daya animals, trees, flowers, and humans in Om the sound of creation Krishna’s art, she has been in shows at actions that make the heart smile are all inspiring to me.

Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, at the University I want my paintings to bring about Spiritual Awareness. of Evansville, yearly at the Gibson County Fair, at Q - What draws you to certain subjects?

Gibson General Hospital and their fund raising auction A - What draws me is a Divine beauty underlining all every year at Cambridge Golf Course. She is always on of creation as seen through the inner eye. The subject display at the Tri-State Hindu Temple in Newburgh, changes with perspective: Beauty becomes Divine.

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Across the River

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The Eclipse is Coming!

Bonnie Tyler sang of a total eclipse of the heart, but an eclipse of the celestial kind will occur on August 21 and southern Illinois, southern Indiana and western Kentucky are in prime real estate to witness it. Our area is near the path of totality, which is 70 miles wide. It is estimated that roughly 1 in 1000 people have witnessed a solar eclipse so this is something you won’t want to miss. February 26, 1979 was the last time a path of totality occurred anywhere in the 48 states.

Today we understand what causes an eclipse to occur. In earlier times this was not the case, eclipses were thought to be important omens. They caused battling armies to lay down their weapons and make peace and Europe to be divided. Emperor Louis of Bavaria was so frightened after witnessing a total solar eclipse on May 5, 840 that he died shortly after. A quarrel over succession between Louis’ three sons, led to the Treaty of Verdun and divided Europe into France, Germany and Italy.

How do we experience it?

Step outside! I am going to err on the side of caution and say follow the local weather folks as the event draws nearer for the exact time. The towns of Paducah and Hopkinsville, KY and Carbondale, IL are in the narrow path of 100% totality and locally we will be at upwards of 90%.

What to expect?

Daylight will be replaced with a mysterious dusk and the planets and stars will be visible. Plants and animals act as though night has come, flowers will close and birds will go to roost. The temperature can drop a dozen degrees or more as the sun is hidden by the moon. This is the only time that the suns faint corona is visible. To safely witness the eclipse you will need the safe solar glasses that block the harmful ultraviolet and infared rays of light that come from the sun.

Eclipse Parties.

Obviously places in the totality are going all out for the event. Ozzy Osburne will even be performing in Carbondale, IL. Due to the fact the eclipse falls on a Monday a road trip may not be ideal (plus traffic is estimated to be horrible) but you can still have some fun right here at home.

The Wabash Retail Merchants Committee in Mt. Carmel, IL is holding a solar eclipse party Monday, August 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Uptown Amphitheater located at 334 N. Market Street. The RMC will be serving lunch and cooking out as day turns to night. Local talent Moneka Fullop will be providing music from 12-2.

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Seven Common PC Problems And How to Avoid Them

Benjamin Franklin wisely wrote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

This holds true in all areas of life, including with your technological gadgets. My clients who observe good computing habits year-round typically don’t experience many problems between their regularly scheduled PC Tune-Up appointments.

Last month, I shared with you the first three of seven common PC problems that I and my techs deal with daily. Today, I’d like to share with you the final four and offer helpful tips in how to avoid them.

Forgetting to Install Windows Updates Cybercriminals and hackers attack your computer by taking advantage of security holes in your PC’s operating system.

The two latest ransomware infections – Petya and WannaCry – rendered hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide inoperable.

Those computers wouldn’t have been affected had those PCs been kept up-to-date with the latest Windows Updates.

PREVENTION TIP: Regularly install Windows Updates on your computer or set your computer to automatically do so.

Forgetting to Install Updates for Software Programs Just as important as installing Windows Updates is installing updates for common software programs.

The critical ones to keep current are Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, Adobe Shockwave, and Java. Most of these programs run in the background when you’re browsing various websites, so you may not even know about them.

If you don’t keep these updated, your computer is highly exposed to viruses and malware – because hackers commonly exploit these programs.

PREVENTION TIP: Regularly install updates for Adobe Flash, Adobe Reader, Adobe Shockwave, and Java. Be warned, tho, some pop-ups you receive prompting you to update these programs may be fake.

It’s best to go to www.adobe.com and www.java.com to manually update these programs.

Downloading Programs From Unreliable Sources You desire to use your PC for fun and games. A quick Internet search reveals an exciting new game you can download for free. So you do.

Moments later, your computer becomes infected with all sorts of extra programs and new toolbars fill the top of your web browser window. Your PC begins running slower. You’re greeted with pop-ups every time you try to access the Internet.

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It’s extremely important to only download and install programs from reputable websites. Many websites offering free software contain malware, which can range from annoying to causing serious computer problems.

PREVENTION TIP: Only download software from websites you know and trust. Carefully read each screen during the installation process to make sure you’re not installing any unwanted or malicious add-ons.

Using Unsecured Wifi Connections Unsecured wifi connections allow you to connect your laptop, mobile phone, or tablet without requiring a password.

While it makes accessing the Internet easy, it also exposes your personal information and files to others who are connected to the same wifi connection.

If it’s your own home wireless network that doesn’t require a password, you’re allowing anyone who’s near your home the ability to access your Internet connection and even your files. You could be held legally liable if they conduct illicit activity while connected to your Internet.

PREVENTION TIP: Secure your home wireless network with a password. Use caution when connecting to public wireless networks; avoid accessing banking and other personal websites on these connections.

When you apply these recommendations, I guarantee you’ll see your PC doctor less often.

Scott Hartley is the President/CEO of Calibre Computer Solutions in Princeton. For more computer tips, information, and free software tools, check out our website at http://www.calibreforhome.com.

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~ Flick Picks ~ Movie Reviews by Cai Carney Dunkirk is the Spectacle Cinema Needs

Absolutely epic in every sense of the word, and completely towering over me in sheer scope, this film will inevitably go down as a war masterpiece. Filled with some of the best tension-filled scenes ever put to the silver screen, ‘Dunkirk,’ takes the audience where no war movie has dared to go. ‘Dunkirk,’ creates a visceral experience for moviegoers, without spending time to get to know a specific character or group for any given time.

There are multiple faces in war, and this movie provides that refreshing view on the war movie genre.

Christopher Nolan has always been extremely ambitious. While it has sometimes gotten the best of him (The Dark Knight Rises third act, and the ending of Interstellar), Nolan has always maintained a sense of wonder and possibility with each and every film he has created. No blockbuster director can even be close to the same level as Nolan is right now. Nolan just pushes himself to work in new territory that hasn’t been explored, and tries to make the best of it. Nolan is mostly known for non-linear storytelling and his love for science fiction. A WWII battle that almost no one knows about outside of Britain doesn’t seem like the cup of tea that Nolan would usually drink. He dares to dream bigger, The technical wizardry on display during this movie, is something only Nolan could conjure. He has a fascinating way of combining practical sets with CGI to create the most realistic-looking special effects ever seen in movies. ‘Dunkirk’ is no different. The cinematography of Hoyte van Hoytema is absolutely gorgeous and give real grit to the aerial dogfights on display. The score by Hans Zimmer is glorious and keeps the viewer in suspense throughout. Never before had I felt in the middle of a battle with just the way bullets sound when hitting metal, or the screams of WWII planes coming in overhead as the soldiers below await their impending doom.

The only thing keeping this from a 4.5 or even a 5

star rating, was the lack of gravity to the situation. I didn’t feel the urgency for them to get off of the island as they were stranded. At the end of the film, a character mentions the incredible escape of most of the soldiers, but as an audience, we’re not necessarily made aware of this fact, while the battle is going on. A movie like this versus a movie like Saving Private Ryan where the beach landing is ingrained into my memory forever due to its realistic portrayal of graphic violence, and terror.

There isn’t a single scene from this movie that I’ll remember forever and that’s where ‘Dunkirk’ falters.

However, ‘Dunkirk,’ is still one of the best blockbusters to come out in the cinema for sometime so DO NOT hesitate to see this in the theater. The clock is ticking.

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Friday, August 25th Concert by Good Time Country Band 6 - 9 pm at the Gazebo. Food served by the Car Club and merchants around the square.

Princeton Country Club Saturday, Aug. 26th 9:00 am

The Isaiah Project Concert Ryan Stevenson, Cochren & Co., & The Change Sunday, August 20th PCHS High School Concert 5:30 pm

City of Princeton Solar Eclipse Bicentennial Park Monday, August 21 11:55 am - 2:49 pm

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Brad Paisley at Klipsch Music Center, Indianapolis, Fri. Aug. 11th Foreigner, Cheap Trick and Jason Bonhams’s Friday, Aug. 4th - Kidnap - Halle Berry stars as a Led Zep Experience at Klipsch Music Center, mother who pursues her son’s kidnappers.

Indianapolis, Sun. Aug. 13th Friday, Aug. 4th - Detroit - During the summer of Green Day at Klipsch Music Center, Indianapolis, 1967, Detroit is rocked by civil distress and rioting.

Wed. Aug. 16th Friday, Aug. 18th- The Hitman’s Bodyguard Hank Williams, Jr. & Lynyrd Skynyrd at Klipsch Ryan Reynolds has the task of protecting his Music Center, Indianapolis, Fri. Aug. 18th enemy, #1 hitman, Samuel L. Jackson from a Alan Jackson at Ford Center, Evansville, Fri. Aug. European dictator played by Gary Oldman.

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The opportunity to travel is something that one should always appreciate. It allows a person to see another lifestyle, culture and ethnic origin that most would never get to see. Whether it’s traveling to another city, state or country, there’s always something to learn.

A group of 26, including 8 adults, from the Hillside United Methodist Church in Princeton, traveled to Ponce, Puerto Rico as a part of “Team Effort” (a nationwide youth organization) to do service work in June. Beth Walton (daughter of Tim and Cindy Walton) and Brooke Shafer (daughter of Scott and Kim Shafer), both juniors at Princeton, were part of that group. This was their first time to travel outside of the U.S. and they loved the experience.

After a 45 minute flight to Atlanta (doesn’t everyone go through Atlanta?), they caught a connecting flight to San Juan, and then traveled by bus to Ponce. In the larger cities, they thought it seemed very similar to the U.S., but the houses seemed very different than what you would see in the states. The houses were brightly colored but were very close together. Here, it would be considered a huge fire hazard.

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Brooke thought it was very scary with lots of one-way roads and no stop signs. At one point, the roads were so narrow the church bus couldn’t get up to the National park. At least they got to visit the beach at Cabo Rojo and thought it was really nice.

Now, of course one would expect the food selection to be a bit different. The cuisine consisted of a lot of rice, beans and meats similar to the U.S. but fish, too. Plantains were a new dish for the girls, because when fresh, they tasted like bananas. But when fried, the plantains took on the taste of potatoes, like french fries. Who knew?

Since Puerto Rico is south of us, one would expect the tropical climate and weather to be hotter. But the girls said It wasn’t as hot, but very humid and sticky, much like the south eastern U.S. It would rain briefly, one time a day, for 5 minutes then be gone, similar to parts of Florida.

The purpose of the church trip was to do service work, by helping people with projects. They helped build a dog house, gate and fence for a local lady. The girls said she was so appreciative and that made them feel like their efforts were worth it.

Beth and Brooke said they would do it again, go back because they really liked helping the people. The experience also made them want to travel more and see new places.

Brooke said, “The trip really opened my eyes to poverty and how little so many people have.”

Both girls agreed, that it was a nice place to visit, for about a week, but they wouldn’t want to live in Puerto Rico. Most places had no air conditioning, so doors were left open – that meant lots of bugs!!!

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Behind the Scenes

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For nearly 20 years, since 1998 to be exact, Gibson County has been treated to south of the border cuisine at Los Aztecas Mexican Grill.

Mexican brothers, Jesus and Miguel Lizcano, were given a tip by an employee of an Evansville tortilla factory, El Maizal Tortilleria, that the old Arby’s location was available. Moving to Princeton from Georgia, the brothers remodeled the building and brought with them not only southern border recipes, but some family favorites that have been passed down for generations from south Mexico as well.

After six years of success, they expanded to the old “Aunt Helen’s” building and opened up El Rodeo. Two years ago, going back to the original architectural plan, the patio was added. Once the patio opened up more seating, Los Aztecas was able to offer live music for their diners on select weekends. Making tortilla chips daily With only 8 - 10 employees, (four in the kitchen, four

serving and two extras), the workers of Los Aztecas consistently serve fresh-made dishes. Many of their workers have been with them for years and they have specific recipes to follow. This helps insure the consistency over time.

Manager, Lupe Villalobos It’s always the same and it’s always good.

The salsa and pico de gallo are made daily. Two pots of rice are cooked each day and three on Sunday. Refried beans are actually boiled down and then blended. It’s all done on site. Steaks are sliced and hand-trimmed and many, many chips Steak and fries are fried daily. Local suppliers keep the ingredients fresh. However, to remain authentic, some ingredients are shipped from Mexico to Chicago and then are delivered to the restaurant.

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the ghost or scorpion chilies at all, not even a serrano. The spice comes from dried peppers that are from Mexico. If someone requests some “heat” it’s always available, but not standard.

What’s new on the horizon for Los Aztecas? They’ve Seafood Azteca been talking about adding to the kids menu, easy eating items like corn dogs. Making use of local seasonal ingredients is another thought. They have plans for a steak dinner with fresh sweet corn and garden veggies like zucchini and squash. New ideas are always a good thing and that’s what keeps a business around for nearly twenty years.

the steak, Chicken on the Beach and the fajitas. They always serve ample portions and the leftovers reheat well.

Now one can not talk about Los Aztecas without mentioning their Fajitas Azteca Steaks cooked to order margaritas.

To many, this is their signature item. What sets this drink apart from others is the quality of the tequila.

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Last month readers were treated to a sports story about the basics of powerlifting and body building. This month it’s the girl’s turn and Katherine Snethen, a PCHS graduate, will tell you her side of the sport.

Three months after that I I started training for my first powerlifting competition in competed for the first time.

May, 2014 and competed for the first time in August, I’ve had injuries and 2014. Since then I’ve competed in about 9 meets, one of setbacks but have loved Katherine’s 314 lbs. deadlift them being the 2016 USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals in every minute of lifting because it has shown me a whole Atlanta, Georgia. Somehow I’ve managed to get the other world. This sport is an odd hybrid of being USAPL Indiana State record in my age and weight class extremely competitive but also supportive. Every meet for Squat(292 lbs), Deadlift(314 lbs), for a Total(727 lbs).

I’ve been in has been very intense, but I’ve had I still currently hold all three of those complete strangers that I’m going against records and am trying to beat the Bench cheering me on and it’s amazing. At the end record, but that’s my weakest lift of the of the day, all that really matters is if you beat three. I’ve also won Best Female Lifter yourself, and getting to see others achieve once, this just means I lifted the most weight that goal alongside you is so amazing. I travel per body pound out of the other females. for different meets, which is awesome The whole reason I got into powerlifting because not only do I get to see different was because I wanted to spend more time places, but I meet a variety of people that with my boyfriend, now fiancé. He share this same passion as me. My favorite is competed for about year before I started meeting first time lifters and getting to share and the whole time I kept thinking, “I could with them and cheer them on. What’s the fun do that” and I would tell him this. So after a in anything if you can’t enjoy it with others? year, he said he’d train me if I was serious.

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Flying the friendly skies.

Mark and I just after landing.

People are afraid of many different things. I, for one each line in a row and do a few test laps, I took the hate bugs and snakes, they should stay out of my space. plunge and strapped in behind him for an aerial tour of a If you want to see a true anxiety attack, just ask me to section of east/south Gibson county near I-69. It was drive at night through road construction in the rain. I’d be great! It was the coolest part of flying without the hassle pulled off to the side near tears. of airlines and passengers. It felt like riding a dragon or Now, there are other situations that don’t worry me at unicorn from a Disney movie and getting to see all of the all. I love heights and riding on roller land below. When the hubby actually coasters and carnival rides that flip saw the pictures and understood and twirl – no problem. Horseback what I did, he declared that he was riding is a favorite and I don’t mind taking out more life insurance on flying in the least. It’s a great view of me. the country. So when I was invited But after I unstrapped, took off all to a “Fly In” hosted by the local Mid the gear and regained footing on America Ultralight Club (powered land, I told Mark: “I’ll be your paragliders), I was intrigued. passenger anytime. It was great.

As a dinner of brats, fresh corn That’s one off the bucket list.” and other goodies were passed According to Darrel Stoll, a long around, this group of flyers (ages time member, “The club started in The view above Rawhide Golf balls. ranging roughly from 40 to 91) the mid ‘90’s, home base being at Midcompared notes, told stories and enlightened me on the America Airport in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Later the details of paragliding. Their favorite story was about airport built a hanger and a 2000 foot grass runway strapping a 140 pound rock in a glider for extra weight so strictly to be used by ultralights. The club, when it was their newest member could simulate flying with a formed, was a part of EEA chapter 126. In the late ‘90’s, passenger. the club became independent and operated as MAUL The most sage advice came from the oldest, 91-year(Mid America Ultralight). old veteran, Walt Thurman: “Any landing you walk away The club’s focus above all else is safety while flying. A from is a good landing.” number of our members are licensed pilots, and all of In the very simplest terms, these ultralights remind me our members realize the importance of being trained to of a go-cart with a souped up engine that has a fly safely. We recommend several hours of duel flight parachute attached. They usually fly around 30 mph and instruction before attempting to fly solo. up to 500 feet or so above land. It only takes about 600 Our club thrives on the camaraderie, food and feet of field to take off and 300 feet or so to land. These fellowship, as well as past stories and pictures that we aircrafts are often used in search share with one another. and rescue missions. Because of If you enjoy flying and fellowship, their maneuverability and low please join us at one of our events flying altitude, they have much or meetings, which are usually held better vision. the first Saturday of every month.

Back to the adventure. After For information please contact Rex watching the club president, Mark Blunck at (812) 499-1886. We Schmitt, warm up the engine, welcome visitors. carefully layout the parachute with Mark and his wife, Beth, straighten the cords before take off

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Special Olympic Softball

Sports I nsider Story and Photos Jancey Smith

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Most people have heard the phrase, “There’s no ‘I’ in team”. A team, by simplest definition, is a group of individuals working together for a common goal. This could be Little League baseball, a youth bowling league or Special Olympic softball. It’s all the same, but some have a harder time than others. That’s why “The As Ike and other volunteers put up the fence, Kennedy” family started Special Olympics, so even Wes McKannan supervises (photo Garie Belcher) those with a disability could be a part of an athletic team.

Back in 2006, Carol Bock group of volunteers that have been improving the field. helped found Special Olympics Brand new dugouts have been built, new fences have in Gibson County. Her son had been set and the concession stand has been given a participated in Special revamp. It’s been painted, a popcorn popper donated Olympics before, but when they and is now equipped with a working refrigerator and moved here there was nothing. microwave, so that they can provide snacks for their She laid the ground work for players and loyal supporters. They plan on working on Gibson County to have it’s own bleachers and may eventually get a scoreboard. (HINT!) Special Olympics. Now they The Gibson County team All of this has been done by volunteers and through in their new dugout. have a basketball, softball, donations. Ike was adamant to stress, “I don’t do this for track, golf and cornhole me. It’s all for them. When you see that smile or how competitions for the athletes. They even have a pep their eyes light up, that’s why it’s worth it.” To the squad, primarily at basketball games, to cheer the team athletes, it’s special because they are accepted, on. appreciated and part of a team.

Now it’s softball season Their newest fundraiser is a golf scramble to be held and the northern field of August 26th at the Princeton Country Club. Ike is so South Side park in Princeton excited that he’s already had teams sign up. is getting put to good use.

His wife, Garie, a long time Special Olympic assistant, Every Saturday morning the is not surprised. “He grew up here and knows team has everybody. We’ve got a really great practice and response and are going to have to do The newly painted recently two flights (rounds), morning and concession stand. hosted a afternoon.” tournament with teams from Warrick Their most popular fundraiser is the and Vanderburgh Counties coming to polar plunge done in the dead of play ball. Tents were raised, water winter. It’s just like it sounds, bottles passed out and supporters of the volunteers getting pledges of money teams cheered them on as they crossed for running into the icy waters of Prides home plate.

Creek in Petersburg. Well more power Over the last few months, Ike Belcher, A crowd of fans cheer on the athletes to them, I’d gladly offer cash instead of during a recent tourney. the Sports Coordinator, has headed a getting freezing wet, you bet.

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Sports I nsider Photos Jancey Smith

Gabe Curry watches the games as Linda and Jackie Young keep track of the winners brackets.

Three On Three Games for Scholarships The City of Princeton and the Young family combined to put on a basketball tourney to raise money for scholarships.

Jeffrey (Boca) Young keeps tabs on the older guys games. Kiare Young referees one of the many girls games.

Byrne Motors, Princeton

by Jeff Minnis photos provided

Every article I do for Small Town Living takes me back in time a little bit, sometimes back to the beginning of the automotive scene when not everyone had a car in their driveway.

Other articles take me back to the ‘50’s when cars were getting faster and more stylish. It was when there was a gas station on every corner and even small towns had at least one car dealership.

This months article is no different and it takes me back to the ‘80’s and thinking about my first summer job. The year was 1981, I was a tall, skinny, car-loving kid out looking for his first job to make a little money for the important things in life - like buying the latest cassette tapes and of course saving for my first car.

Most of my friends were hitting the fast food joints for employment but not me.

I rode my bike up to Byrne Motors and found Pat in the basement under the hood of a car. Pat was always busy and that day was no different. I could tell he didn’t have much time to talk, so I cut to the chase and I told him I was looking for a job for the summer.

He looked up from under the hood of the car, gave me a once over and said, “Go upstairs and tell Martha Helen to get you on the payroll, then come back down and clean the car that’s sitting in the wash bay.”

I learned a lot from Pat that summer and he and I remained good friends until his death in 2008.

- History of Byrne Motors In 1925, Pat’s dad and brother built their new “fireproof” building and started selling Gulf gasoline, tires, batteries and doing oil changes. They installed a modern lift on the top floor and

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like most repair shops of the day, had a pit they would pull cars over to do oil changes. The reason the building was advertised as fireproof was for their other business venture. They stored your car in a heated environment and charged $4.00 a month to keep your car safe and sound. Martha Helen said one of her jobs was to go out once a month and collect money from their customers who had their cars stored there.

During the time they built their new building on Broadway, they also started a taxi service with a brand new Chrysler Sedan. In the early ‘40s, the business of storing cars was on the downside. They leased some of the space to Jack Knight around 1945, to start his parts business and also to Mr. Scraper and Mr. McFetridge from 1948 to 1950, to sell Pontiac’s. Sometime in 1950, Mr. Scraper moved the franchise to 1040 W Broadway.

Pat bought the Chrysler Plymouth Franchise from Everitt Halwes in 1955 and added the showroom to the front of the building. During the ‘60’s, they stopped selling Gulf gas and focused on sales and service of new and used cars and on their body shop.

The business did as well as Pat wanted it to, because he never wanted to be a big high volume dealer. Pat was happy keeping it the size it was and focusing on excellent customer service.

Pat was a VERY hands-on man. You would find him under the hood of a car one minute, then a minute later, out on the lot selling a car. He made an honest living treating people like they were friends, not just another customer.

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Princeton Public Library representatives will be going door to door this month to complete our expansion grant surveys. Library representatives will be wearing lanyards to identify themselves. This survey is the first step in a process to help the library qualify for a grant to expand the library. Please help us out by answering your door and completing a survey!

Our Summer Reading Program was a great success with children, adults, as well as library staff having a wonderful, fun-filled summer. Thank you to all of our donors for your support!

We have two very exciting programs coming up in August relating to the solar eclipse on August 21.

August 8: Make your own Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses! Participants will have two times to choose from: 5:15 pm or 6:30 pm. Come and design your own

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You may have heard that a rare total eclipse is taking place on Monday, August 21st. The Oakland City Public Library is prepared and offering anyone in the community free viewing glasses. The library was selected to receive the special glasses from the Space Science Institute who administered a grant from the Moore Foundation that will provide over a million eclipse glasses to public libraries nationally.

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glasses which will help you view the solar eclipse safely.

Also, a handout will be provided that details how to view the eclipse safely. The class is free and for all ages; fun activity for families!

August 21: Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! Participants are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up in the grassy area behind our library parking lot. We will have free popcorn and water available! All ages are welcome and you MUST have viewing glasses to participate. The eclipse will be from 11:55 am-2:59 pm. Participants are welcome to arrive anytime after 11:30 am and stay until it is over. (May want to wear your sunscreen as well!)

Fall programs will be starting after Labor day. Also, the library will be open on Sundays beginning August 6, from 1-5 pm. We hope to see you soon at YOUR Princeton Public Library!

to a 97% totality rate. The next total eclipse in North America will be in 2024 according to the Great American Eclipse website. The library is also holding special programming to support the eclipse. Saturday, August 5th at 11 am, the Evansville Astronomical Society will be doing a special presentation titled “A Total Solar Eclipse: An Introduction into a Journey of Totality.” Weather permitting, they will have a special telescope set up to view the sun safely after the program.

“The program from the Astronomical Society is a great way to kick off our excitement for the total eclipse.

The library will also live stream eclipse coverage in the library during the eclipse offering patrons the opportunity to learn about the event as it happens.” explained Library Director, Julie Elmore.

The library received 2,000 glasses, and are available beginning August 1st on a first come first served basis.

Library cards are not required.

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Ft. Branch and Haubstadt Library Events

By Sabrina Frederick, Director Ft. Branch Library Haubstadt Library Fort Branch Learning Center.

The teens had a game night at the The Fort Branch Library held their Haubstadt Library. It is always a 100th Anniversary Open House by pleasure working with these young starting with a ribbon cutting. Anyone people. Kids played video and table coming into the library that week got to games for several hours while eating participate in a daily drawing for a pizza and snacks. Look for our next Gibsonopoly game, take advantage of one sometime after school starts. All some free hand outs, and eats cookies. area teens are welcome to attend.

Winners of the game were: Mandy Sonny Fenwick and the Bubble Rose, Carla Conklin, Macy Carter, Mustang was in Haubstadt during Cassidy Nalley, John Hayes and Ben Sommer Fest. While Sonny’s mustang Atchison. chugged out the bubbles, he showed the kids how to Upcoming Events make their own bubbles. The next hour was spent to August 1 - Annual August Book Sale. All month find that ultimate big bubble. long. Call 812-753-4212 for hours. Paperbacks, .10 and Members of the Evansville Otters visited both Haubstadt and Fort Branch to read to the kids (and in hardbacks, .25. Giving away more Gibsonopoly Games, some cases, the kids read to them). The team was very while supplies last, to people who purchase 100 books. nice and the kids loved them. The Otters gave each Fort Branch Library Learning Center. library 200 tickets to pass out to kids September 5 - Coloring Fun will start who finished their reading goals for again for adults and teens in the Fort the summer reading party. The Branch Library Learning Center. 4:00-6:00 tickets are good for their game on pm. As always bring your own project or August 13. Would it be great if we use library materials to create. All are has a great crowd from our area at welcome. Come and go as you need. the game? If you have not received Bring a friend. your ticket, please let us know.

September 8 - Outdoor Family Movie.

Fort Branch and Haubstadt Title to be announced. 7:30 pm. Fort Libraries had make and take crafts Branch Library Yard. Bring a picnic dinner, in June. Kids made origami figures blankets or chairs. Library will have or a Lego head. popcorn and snow cones. Courtesy of Psi Iota Xi. $100 The Talon Trust, a non-profit organization, visited drawing in celebration of our 100th Anniversary. with us at the Haubstadt Old Gym. The group is September 14 - Haubstadt Library Book Club will be certified to bring injured birds of prey back to health and starting up for the school year. 6:00 pm. Our first title of to acclimate them back into the wild. If discussion is The Shack by William P. Young. Books will the injuries are too severe, those birds be available in early August for pick-up. Our group likes take permanent residency at the trust. diverse material and lively conversation. Please join us.

Our guest birds were Pippin, a falcon September 15 - Adult Game Night at the Haubstadt hawk, and Luna, a barred owl. We Library, 7:00-10:00pm. We will be playing board games received great facts on these birds. A and cards. Pizza and snacks. Call 812-768-6005 to mama robin added some comedy make your reservation. relief as she dive bombed our guests.

Fort Branch hours are: Haubstadt hours are: Kids Cooking Breakfast with (6th 9-5 Mon, Wed, Thurs 1-5 Mon, Fri grader) Ethan Yancey was a huge 11-7 Tues 9-5 Tues success. Nineteen kids watched 1-5 Fri, Sat 11-5 Wed. Ethan, a pro in my book, make Closed- Sunday 1-7 Thurs omelets to their liking. I was amazed when he did a pan 9-1 Sat - Closed-Sun flip. Everything smelled wonderful. Candy does make 107 E. Locust St. 101 W. Gibson St. some delicious pancakes. I thank R’z Café and Catering Fort Branch, IN 47648 Haubstadt, IN 47639 for lending Ethan and sponsoring the program at the 812-753-4212 812-768-6005

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Cooking Class at River Oaks

Never to Old to Learn a Trip to Lyles Station

Photos Jancey Smith

Photos provided

River Oaks residents were treated to being back in the classroom at Lyles Station.

Chef Don Schaeffer demonstrated slicing tomatoes and making a reduction for a sauce.

Stanley Madison shows Mike Phillips and residents the section of the museum that highlights the story of The Butler which became a movie.

The menu included Margarita Chicken, Mexican Rice, Cornbread, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Sweet Potato Nachos and Sopapillas.

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Owensville’s Watermelon Festival

Photos Jancey Smith

The town of Owensville is celebrating its’ 200th birthday. The theme for this years annual Watermelon Festival is “Small Town, Big Deal.”

That sentiment can be seen throughout the town and the festival as the streets were lined with parade goers and the town square was filled with rides, booths and activities all weekend long.

Dayspring Community Church handed out candy from their classic car.

The picnic tables were filled with locals dining on festival foods.

Volunteers manned food booths to raise money for local organizations.

Holder’s Furniture’s window was decorated for the parade and festival.

The steps of the Owensville library were used as seats for diners during the festival.

Children and parents lined the parade route collecting candy.

Nanny’s Corner Market gave away watermelons from the parade route.

Elmo and some of his friends like Big Bird and Scoobie mingled with the kids.

These two volunteers were busy cooking burgers.

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