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This month with Veteran’s Day approaching, we are featuring our military. As George Pickersgill reminds us in the Veteran’s Voice, this holiday is for those who served. My Navy girl reinforced that as well when I asked her for some recipes for The Cooking Corner. However, we’re going to salute those currently serving, those who have served and those no longer with us. They all deserve a Hooyah! In the Country Connections feature, we have the story of a Marine who made fishing nets and traveled our local waterways. For Business Today we visited a Veteran who still owns and operates a clock repair shop. The Southern Indiana Honor Flight just returned and that’s featured as well. Grab a cup of something warm, take a break and see what’s been happening with the local folks. With the holidays approaching, be sure to check out our sponsors and all they have to offer. It’s the perfect time to keep it local and support your neighbors. Jancey Smith

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Military History Close to Home Story and photos: Jancey Smith

In May of 2013. the Indiana Military Museum opened its’ doors near the corner of 6th and Willow Streets in Vincennes. Since that time it has continued to grow and acquire more historic memorabilia. Many of the items have been donated by local veterans and their families. The main building houses uniforms, weapons and countless other artifacts that you can view at your leisure for a nominal price. There are items from as far back as the Revolutionary War, through the Civil War and continues through the World Wars onto Vietnam, and Afghanistan. It’s perfect for group tours and a good educational opportunity for children. Outdoors there are airplanes, tanks and other large equipment to Two women dressed in WWII explore. period for the reenactment.

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Jack of All Trades, Master of Fishing Nets

Catfish is a popular choice for many fish fries. If you are like me, I assumed you use a fishing pole and bait to catch the elusive bottom feeding fish. What I recently found out was, there are more than one way to catch a catfish. Another way is by using a specialized hoop net system that can be set and checked later for its new temporary tenants. Currently residing in Francisco with his wife Charlotte of 61 years, eighty-three-year-old Gibson County born and raised resident Jack Reed is no stranger to our counties’ surrounding waterways. He has been fishing the rivers in our area often since he was a kid. Jack is an avid fisherman, hunter and trapper and recently sat down with me to talk about his life and love of creating the large, complicated nets used to catch catfish. Specifically in our area, he likes to catch the ones called “flatheads.” His largest weighing in at 86 pounds. Self-taught, Jack started his net making as far back as age 11, but for years made them out of chicken wire. Chicken wire nets will not last near as long as the nylon ones he makes today. After three years in the Marines, of which 18 months were spent in the Philippines, Jack learned from his brother-in-law how to make a net that would last for many years longer than wire ones. The typical nets Jack makes range from three to six feet at their widest and from 12 to Jack and his nets.

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have a ring and necklace made into beautiful, original creations. Jack has been a blessing to the rivers around us. On a few occasions he has found deceased bodies of missing people and has saved a few people in distress on the river, too! He was a floating guardian angel in many cases. At 83, Jack has to take a few more precautions such as keeping nitroglycerin close by. He has had four heart attacks, two of which occurred while he was out on the river. I asked what he did when he realized this was happening. He simply stated, “I loaded the boat and went home and she took me to the hospital”, referring to his wife Charlotte. He mentioned at Gateway Hospital he is known as a “Tough Old Bird” in his chart. This is because of four heart attacks and bypass surgeries, two broken backs, lung removal surgery and he was even electrocuted at one time but he just keeps on going! I asked Jack what is the most rewarding or favorite aspect of making these extensive nets. His response was “being able to say they are mine when I catch a lot of fish.” My favorite story Jack told of his adventures was one time when he sunk his truck in the river. Of course I was interested in how such an experienced fisherman and boater managed to do this. While loading his boat from

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The pearl ring and necklace made from pearls found in mussels he’s found in the rivers.

the river, he put his truck in four wheel drive and backed up toward the water. While turning to look back and see how close he was to the water, he accidentally hit the gas and went right into the river. I wondered if he was scared or prepared for such an event because it can be hard to get out of a vehicle once it’s submerged into water. His response, “It isn’t hard if you use your head.” He simply cracked the door, let the vehicle fill up and then got out, climbed on top of the truck and called his buddy for help. He didn’t expect his phone to work because it was soaked in water and shouldn’t have worked at all as water poured from it, but it worked. His wife Charlotte feels “it was a God thing”. He credits not being scared to his Marine Corp training to keep a level head and know how to get out of dangerous situations. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Jack Reed in your travels, please ask him about his nets. It is a dying art form and he noted that not many people are into this type of hobby anymore. He works very hard on them so they last many years. They have helped him keep his freezer stocked with fish that has fed his family and others. Jack has had a long and interesting life and it was a pleasure to sit and chat with him and his wife Charlotte and listen to the many stories they shared with me. He is also a Marine Veteran and deserves our thanks and appreciation for his service to our country.

An Invitation to all Veterans Submitted by Derek Barton

All veterans, veterans’ families and members of the community are cordially invited to join us at Fort Branch Community School for our annual Veterans Day program. Our theme is “Honoring All Who Served.” The program will be Monday, November 11, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium. There will be performances by the Fort Branch Community School choir, band and bell choir, as well as essay and poetry readings, a 21-gun salute and “taps.” A reception for all veterans and their families, sponsored by the school PTSA, will be held in the school cafeteria immediately following the program. Please come and enjoy the recognition you so richly deserve!

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As the Vet Says -

-Dr. Marybeth Feutz, Princeton Veterinary Hospital

What Should I Tell My Pet Sitter?

With the holidays quickly approaching, a lot of people are planning travel. Sometimes you can take your pets with you, but that isn’t always the best arrangement. Many pets will do great at a boarding facility, but some pets prefer to stay home. If you hire a pet sitter to come in and take care of your furry family members, do you know all the information they need? Here is our list of information you should leave with your pet sitters. 1. Your contact information. Of course, if something happens, you’ll want to be notified right away. Make sure your pet sitter knows how to reach you while you’re out of town. 2. Your veterinarian’s contact information. We hope they won’t need this, but just in case! Keep your veterinarians name, address, and phone number somewhere handy so your pet sitter can call quickly if they need to. 3. Your pet’s regular feeding schedule. Some pets can get pretty stressed if they don’t get to eat at the same time every day. Make sure to tell your pet sitter what your pets eat, where you keep the food, how much to feed, and what time to feed. Be flexible if you can, but it’s best to not make big changes to your pet’s feeding schedule if possible. 4. Your pet’s regular bathroom schedule. You know what it is… how long after eating does your dog need to go out for a walk? Give your pet sitter an idea of what to expect, the regular route you walk, and any potential distractions along the way. 5. Any medications your pet takes . Is your pet on

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Backyard Birds By Guest Writer, Shawn Keith

I found this bird feeder in a vendor booth of a local shop that needed some attention. It was clearly tired, neglected, weathered, chipped and broken. I looked it over seeing all of its problems and potential. I could see it had taken a tumble or two over its life but served its owner well. About then It began speaking to me saying, “I can still be of use, I can still feed birds, just give me a chance”. I made my purchase and brought it home. This was quite some time ago that I picked up this little gem but it was more of a back burner project at that time. Not having the time right away to work on it, I sat it out of the way and went on about my other projects that needed more immediate attention. I walked past it many times in the shop. It kept calling out to me as I would walk by and each time all I could say was “please wait, I will get to you”. Finally the day arrived to begin this project. I put it on my workbench to start taking it apart. The rooftop lifts off to give access to fill the hopper with fresh seed. The roof panels were loose with a couple of cracks and a large chip missing. It needed a little tightening, caulking and gluing. While that was drying, I began working on the bottom half. About this time my little helper showed up. As

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The Prayer Plant is native to Brazil, Asia, and Africa and is a very unique plant. The large patterned leaves with hues of red, green, brown, and cream, lift up and fold together each evening as though praying and open again the next morning. The P.P. does have flowers, but they are rather small and insignificant. The leaves get darker and more vibrant as the plant matures, which are the most captivating part of the plant. Light - They do well in medium to high light, but they don’t do well in direct light or sun. When a P.P. doesn’t get enough light during the day the leaves won’t fully open and you won’t be able to see the beautiful patterned leaves. Water - The soil needs to be kept moist but not soggy. Unlike most houseplants, P.P.s don’t like to dry out between waterings. If the soil dries out between waterings this may cause the leaves to get brown spots and edges on the leaves. Fertilize - They are acid loving houseplants, so fertilize with a good basic houseplant fertilizer, every two weeks instead of the usual waterings starting in April and continuing through September.

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Temperature - A P.P. prefers a higher humidity. Quite often the humidity in our homes is lower than it prefers. You can increase the humidity by grouping several houseplants together, sitting it on a humidity tray, or place a room humidifier in the room with your P.P. Repotting - Get a pot that is 1”- 2” larger around than the one it’s in and place about an 1” of drainage material in the bottom of the new pot. Put about 1” of a good houseplant potting soil in next and place the root ball in the new pot. Then place soil around it and on top, gently pressing it. Once repotted, sit it in a plant saucer. Fill the saucer completely full of water. Let your newly repotted P.P. soak up the water. After two or three hours whatever water hasn’t been soaked up, empty the water. Propagation - P.P.s can be propagated by seperating the plant divisions. November is the month we set aside a day to give thanks for all we have. Even if we just have the basics, we are still blessed. Anything more we have are just added blessings. P.P.s are good plants to have for a daily reminder to give thanks every day of the year. So take a lesson from the P.P., put your hands together and thank Him for all you have...whether it be a little or a lot.

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Nancy Gehlhausen was one of the speakers at the Gibson County Master Gardener’s 2019 seminar held Saturday, October 19th at the Princeton Community Middle School. There were 139 in attendance for the seminar that showcased four speakers, one of which was Nancy Gehlhausen (pictured left) speaking about our local refuge.

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Stockholders of the Gibson County Horticultural & Agricultural Society held their annual stockholders meeting and elections October 1, 2019, at the fairgrounds. Outgoing Fair Board members due to term limits were Bobby Schmits, Sam Turner, and Crystal Schillinger. The stockholders elected Jacinda Hughen, Matt Kolb, and Charlie Woodruff to replace outgoing members. Rachel Thompson and Dave Kunkel were honored for their years of service to the fair board by being designated as honorary nonvoting Lifetime Members. They will join previously honored members “Big” Bob Schmits, Dr. Jim Feutz, and Nick Michas. The following members were elected Fair Board Officers: President: Charlie Woodruff, Vice President: John Feutz, Treasurer: Sharon Schmits, Secretary: Matt Kolb. The remainder of the eighteen member fair board is Alan Douglas, Lee Binhack, Bill Hunt, Cody Schillinger, Jeff Catt, Larry Rexing, Darrel Rexing, Kevin Paul, Derek Kolb, Jeff Clark, Mark Turner, Denny Hadley, Rebecca Iunghuhn, and Jacinda Hughen. Also, the following members were elected as officers of the Gibson County Fairgrounds Pavilion Inc. President: Kevin Paul, Vice President: Matt Kolb, Treasurer: Sharon Schmits, and Secretary: Mark Turner.

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Everyone has heard the phrase, studied at Evansville College where you’re as young as you feel. A couple he played football. Just before from Gibson County felt young and graduation he was called to duty in recently had an adventure. Charlie the Korean War. In 1950, he became Henderson at 91-years-young and his a forward observer for the Army in wife, Joyce were part of the Southern the infantry division. It was like doing Indiana Honor Flight that went to recon for areas that needed to be Washington D.C. on Saturday, bombed. Charlie called in the October 5th. It was a long day coordinates and was very precise. traveling, touring, and having This was the reason he lost some adventures, hearing, because they only used Charlie isn’t new to adventures, their fingers to plug their ears while A young Charlie Henderson pictured in center shooting off those loud long-range and as Joyce put it, “If something’s going to happen, it happens to Charlie.” guns that could go 20 miles. At one point in Korea, he For example, that is how Charlie came to be on the spent three weeks in a hole before coming home to no Honor Flight. While shopping at Sam’s Club, he was fanfare, welcome, parade or acknowledgment. approached by a lady that saw his military cap and After his experience in the war, Charlie became an asked if he’d ever been on one of the Honor Flights and Evansville police officer for 30 years and in 1977, he was would he like to go. With a beaming smile, Charlie said awarded Policeman of the Year. As Joyce says, “He he’d love to go. How often does a shopping trip lead to a liked the excitement and being in on the action.” He travel opportunity? always worked night shift and patrolled Haynie’s Corner Charlie earned the trip after surviving not one, but in Evansville back when it was a hub of sketchy activity, two wars. The last nine months of World War II, he was not like the artsy district it is today. Charlie said, “I was in Washington D.C. working as a clerk for the Navy. shot at more as a policeman, than in the war”. This was When the war ended, he returned home to Evansville, the period when Charlie met Joyce, some 40 years ago,

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married her and moved to Haubstadt, which was the country to him. The couple was so excited about going on the Honor Flight, that they could barely sleep that night. Everyone was to be at the airport at 5 a.m. It was just Charlie and Joyce’s luck that they overslept and would have missed it, if it had not been for their son, Jerry Birchler who stopped by to make sure things were on schedule. “It was a whirlwind of a day,” Joyce described. They got on the flight, were served a light breakfast and Joyce and Charlie Henderson landed in D.C before they even had time for a nap. Their first stop was at the W.W.II Memorial, where they took a group picture. Joyce was quick to spot that Charlie was the only one in the group picture with his picture held higher than the rest. Joyce said that Charlie is special that way. While at another memorial, near lunchtime, their tour bus broke down. As they waited for a replacement, Arby’s provided lunch and they were able to tour or rest as they wished. There were four buses, with wheelchairs for all of the veterans. It was quite a production to get everyone off the buses, reseated and ready to sightsee. There were 85 Veterans on the flight of 287 people with three being from Gibson County. Logistics were important. To add to the excitement of Charlie and Joyce’s trip, they were at the front row of a bomb scare. While at one of the monuments, a white box was found and just to be safe, experts were called in to make sure all was safe. It turned out to be just something left by a repairman, but it added to the adventure for Charlie and Joyce. They had stories to tell. They also said the parade that was waiting for them

upon their return home was something to remember. Charlie didn’t get that when he came home from the wars. Joyce said, “It was just awesome!” They were so appreciative of the opportunity and thankful to Toyota which donated $50,000 towards the Honor Flight program. It’s good to be young and healthy enough for an adventure and memories. If you know someone who would like to go on a Honor Flight, the next one in Southern Indiana is Mary 2, 2020. Information and applications can be found online at https://honorlightsi.org/. Donation and volunteer information can also be found at the above website.

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B usiness T oday Story & Photos: Jancey Smith

Don Lutz - The Clockman of Oakland City

Some people may think of carrier USS Midway where he was clock repair as a dying hospitalized with injuries from business, but to others it may shrapnel. be considered a lost art form. It Don was born in born 1929, in takes great skill and precision to Danville, Illinois. His father worked maneuver tiny, intricate clock there at a foundry until the Great components. With clocks now Depression, when his family then being digital and the use of moved back to their family farm in watches replaced by cell Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Those times phones, finding someone with weren’t easy for Don, growing up that skill set is rare. and helping work his grandparents’ However, Korean War farm. Summers were spent raising Veteran, Don Lutz of Oakland hogs, Hampshire sheep and dairy City has not lost his touch. After cattle. Don was also involved in 4-H. retiring as a certified welder He milked 14 cows by hand daily Don working on a watch repair. from PSI, Don came to before school and when he was Oakland City and in 2008 bought his current home and between15 and17-years-old, farmed 80 acres. clock shop on Main Street. “Don’s fix it shop,” is where After playing football with Richard Lankford at Mt. he repaired sweepers, fans and then went on to Carmel High School and graduating in 1949, his love specialize in clocks and watches. At 89-years-old, he of animals and farm life led him to Purdue University’s still does watch and clock repair and has worked on Veterinarian School.The Korean War changed all many antique wall clocks, often getting those plans. Don became a pilot and has referrals from Droeste’s in Evansville. logged a total of 8,254 flying hours during his He’s even built four clocks for local lifetime. churches. Don once fixed a 200-yearWhen Don took that hit, flying over Korea old wooden gear clock from Egypt. and landing on the USS Midway, he was The real story here is how Don Lutz, rushed to surgery on the carrier and then great-grandson of a German immigrant, shipped back state-side. growing up in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, He returned to Mt. Carmel in 1954, and became “The Clockman” of Oakland began a welding service that was quite an City. He’s been all around the country asset to Southern Illinois during the time of from Texas, to Mississippi and once lived the oil wells. Don did jobs for Texaco, the City in Johnston, Pennsylivania, while Service and Triangle Oil Company as well as working for the Bethlehem Mine as a farmer’s equipment repair. welder. However, the moment that Even though his welding skills took him changed Don’s life goes back to when around the country, his flying never stopped. he was overseas. He was shot flying Don flew a crop duster over 3,000 acres of over Korea and landed on the aircraft watermelon and fruit trees in Texas. While A Navy blanket that hangs on his wall.

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Business Updates

Gibson County Council on Aging Announces New Director Julia Rahman took over the helm of the Gibson County Council as Executive Director on Aging October 15th. She brings to the position a business degree, experience as a business owner and many ideas for The Senior Center.

Photos: Jancey Smith

Aldez Opens in Fort Branch

Aldez, an automotive manufacture held a grand opening and ribbon cutting that was held on Wednesday, October 16th. They are located on Locust Street in Fort Branch.

River Oaks Hosted Trivia Night

To help the Senior Center’s roof project, River Oaks hosted a trivia night on October 5th. There was a meal, auction and trivia contest. The event raised over $2,000.

German American Banks Hosted Customer Appreciation Day Area German American Banks held a customer appreciation lunch on Friday, October 11th. The weather didn’t allow a cookout so small sandwiches and cookies were served. Princeton customers enjoying lunch.

Shelby Lynn’s Boutique Goes Modern To keep with modern shopping trends, Shelby Lynn’s Boutique closed the store front doors the end of October. Their Facebook and website orders have steadily increased and now they will be available for “pop up” boutiques at events.

Hazardous Recycle Day Held at Toyota

More than 250 vehicles came to drop off items to be recycled at the Hazardous Waste Day held Saturday, October 5th, at the Medical Offices behind the Toyota plant.

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Construction Updates Photos: Jancey Smith

Toyota Visitor’s Center Under Construction The Visitor’s Center at Toyota is in the process of a major remodel. It is now named the “Toyota Indiana Experience Center’. Updates are planned to be complete by the end of the year with most completed by the end of November.

Beelman Trucking Expands

The Beelman Trucking Company has a new structure under construction on the way to Lyles Station, just east of the coal mine.

County Seat Vet Plans to Move The County Seat Veterinary Hospital located on the corner of State and West Streets in Princeton has outgrown its home. Land across from Broadway House Bistro and north of Federal Assembly on Hall Street will be its new location once construction is complete.

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WRAY

Picturing the Past Story and photos: Greg Wright

One of Princeton’s longest continually operating businesses, providing a community service of informing and entertaining our area, is the radio station WRAY. Founded by M.R. Lankford, WRAY 1250 began WRAY Studio built in 1952 AM radio broadcast in Princeton late in the year of 1950. Lankford owned and operated Lankford Mammoth broadcast once a year during the Jerry Lewis Telethon Hatchery near where 5/3rd Bank and the 1500 block of raising thousands of dollars locally for the charity. West Broadway is today. In order to promote the By the 1960’s, Stuart Lankford, son of M.R. hatchery business Lankford decided to Lankford, had worked at WRAY and took his begin broadcasting an AM radio signal from radio knowledge with him to build a station in the upper floor of the hatchery building. Lawrenceville Illinois, WAKO 103.1 FM. Also, Local advertisers began pouring in and the WRAY began radio broadcasting on the FM small area inside the building dedicated to dial by 1960. At this time another Lankford the new “radio station” was quickly son, Richard, had joined the fleet of outgrown. broadcasters, engineers, salespeople, and By 1952, a new “state of the art” studio executives. Richard, famously known for his would be built towards the western edge of coverage of Princeton Tiger sporting events, the huge parcel of land owned by Lankford was joined on the sports microphone by at 1900 West Broadway. A nearly 500-foot brother Ray J. and later by son Jeff Lankford. tower was erected at the new studio and For many years, Ray J. Lankford hosted the Founder M.R. Lankford son Ray J. Lankford joined in the family ever popular “Mystery Voice” program every business. morning giving listeners an opportunity to call in Televisions began to show up in local homes by the birthdays and attempt to guess the voice of a local mid 1950’s and M.R. Lankford decided to dive into the “celebrity”. A couple of famous broadcasters that honed new television media headfirst. The WRAY studios were their skills at WRAY early in their careers were David expanded on the building’s western side and a new TV Goodnow from CNN and Max Armstrong, a WGN radio studio built with the latest in television technology and TV personality. Armstrong grew up in nearby equipment moved in. Due to the small number of TVs Owensville, Indiana, and can still be heard at 1 p.m. on owned locally and a limited number of advertisers in the his syndicated ag-based radio show “Mid-west Digest”. area that could afford TV ad time, WRAY TV Channel 52 In the last couple of years, WRAY has added a new was only on the air for about nine short months. It is said station at 94.3, news talk radio carrying several Lankford lost over $100,000 in that time frame due to nationwide talk programs as well as Princeton Tiger lost revenue and the failure of the endeavor. The TV Football and Basketball games with the help of Dr. Ken studio was all but abandoned but would continue to Beckerman. Co-owners Steve and Jeff Lankford

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Shane Minton Receives Edward Jones Award for Exceptional Achievement in Building Client Relationships

Shane Minton of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Fort Branch, Indiana, recently earned the firm’s Jim Phillips Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Shane was one of 240 of the firm’s more than 18,000 financial advisors to receive the Jim Phillips award. The award is named after Jim Phillips, who joined Edward Jones in 1986, opening an office in Waynesville, N.C. TV broadcast of the annual telethon on WRAY channel 52.

continue to operate this family owned business, keeping it on the cutting edge of latest technology. Morning D.J.’s Weed and Cliff, Mid-Day Express with Paul Viton, longtime employee, legendary Uncle Dave Kunkle does the “Goin Home Show” on weekdays. On the weekends, classic country can be heard Saturday mornings on the “Country Gold Show” hosted by Mark Lathom and Scott Mason with the “Saturday Afternoon Cruise” with Misty McGregor. Next month we will visit a local dining establishment that was begun by a WW2 veteran from the back of his father-in-law’s grocery store.

Fresh Baked is Closing Photo Jancey Smith

After 8 1/2 years of baked goodies, soups and sandwiches, Fresh Baked in Haubstadt will be closing its doors on December 14th. Owning a business and being the mother of triplets can be a challenge. We all wish Tracy well.

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Isaiah 1:17 Project Gets Help on Impact Day

The first Saturday of October is IMPACT Day in Gibson County. Groups of volunteers went throughout the county helping others. Pictured left is the group that helped organize the Isaiah 1:17 Project’s storage.

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Smokin’ John’s BBQ in Oakland City helped raise funds for the Columbia Township Fire Department. The event was Saturday, October 12th at Wirth Park.

Ft. Branch Masons Fried Fish

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Friday, October 18th, the Masonic Lodge in Fort Branch held a fish fry for the community. It was busy early and there were 147 dinners sold by 6:30 p.m. Pictured left: The volunteers finishing their last batch of fish.

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Business Owners:You Need Your Own Retirement Plan Courtesy of Shane Minton

As a business owner, you can’t afford to ignore your competition. You can’t afford to miss out on the trends affecting your industry. You can’t afford to alienate customers. Also on the list: You can’t afford not to create a retirement plan for yourself. You might think that, one day, you’ll sell your business and live off the proceeds. Selling a business isn’t always simple, and there’s no guarantee you’ll receive enough to pay for retirement – which is why you should strongly consider creating a retirement plan. Here are some of the most widely used plans: SEP-IRA: You can contribute up to 25 percent of your compensation — as much as $56,000 in 2019 — to a SEP-IRA. Your contributions are tax deductible and your earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawn. This plan offers you significant flexibility in making contributions for yourself and your employees. Plus, as an employer, you can generally deduct, as business expenses, any contributions you make on behalf of your participants. SIMPLE IRA: In 2019, you can put in up to $13,000 — or $16,000 if you’re 50 or older — to a SIMPLE IRA. As is the case with the SEP-IRA, your earnings grow tax deferred. You can match your employees’ contributions dollar for dollar, up to 3 percent of compensation. If you work for yourself, you can combine employee and employer contributions. Alternatively, you could contribute 2 percent of each eligible employee’s compensation each year, up to a maximum of $5,600, regardless of whether the employee contributes. Contributions to your employees are tax deductible. “Owner-only” 401(k) plan: If you have no employees other than your spouse, you can establish an “owneronly” 401(k) plan, which functions similarly to a 401(k) plan offered by a large employer. Like a SEP-IRA and SIMPLE IRA, a 401(k) provides the potential to accumulate tax-deferred earnings. However, you could choose to open a Roth 401(k), which can be funded with after-tax dollars. With a Roth 401(k), your earnings can grow tax-free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2. Which plan is right for you? The answer depends on several factors, such as whether you have any employees and how much money you can contribute each year. But all the plans mentioned above are generally easy to establish, and the administrative costs are usually minimal. Most important, any one of them can help you build some of the resources you’ll need to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. To select an appropriate plan, you may want to consult with your tax and financial advisors.

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Fun at the Honor Flight Photos: Jennifer MacKay

On Saturday, October 5th, the return of the Southern Indianan Honor Flight was met with a parade.

Activities i n the Cou nty Out of Darkness Photos: Jancey Smith

Sunday, October 6th was a wet day for the annual Out of the Darkness walk. More than 100 participants gathered at the bicentennial park in Princeton to bring awareness to mental health. Grilling was a challenge in the weather.

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The Cooking Corner

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H oliday Ideas from the N avy

As many of you may know, the hubby and I have a Navy girl. In her younger years, she taught and coached gymnastics. After bouncing around aimlessly at a few local colleges, Krissi announced that she was going to “Go Navy.” Momma was not a fan. I prefer to keep my babies close to the nest - not “in” the nest, mind you, but just close. This was not to be. After putting her on board a plane to Great Lakes for “Basic,” she was sent onto San Diego to her home for the next four years, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. It took the hubby years to convince me that she was safe in that floating city of five thousand. My biggest solace was that she is a cook, or should I say culinary specialist. That seemed like a Prepping lamb chops

pretty safe job. Apparently those years of watching food television and forced servitude in the kitchen gave her a path. Krissi spent the beginning of her time on the carrier in records. That was also safe, and boring, but useful in learning inventory, ordering and other business parts of the food business. She was so disappointed when she got to the galley, because there was no real skill required. It was heat and eat, ship that stuff out as quick as you can to the masses. Winning a silver award However, she did find her niche in the bake shop, making numerous reenlistment cakes, pies and all things bakery. How do you use up leftover bananas while out to sea? Momma taught her all about banana bread. They thought she was brilliant.

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trying new things and the chefs are learning to be creative. Change is always an adjustment. With the holidays approaching, changing up the menu and trying something new can keep it interesting. I asked the Navy girl for a few recipes of something she’s cooked at work that would make a good Thanksgiving dish for us here in the Midwest. We chatted about ideas and the two that seemed best for our local cooks was a Squash Medley and Roasted Duck. Both use easily accessible ingredients and offer a different twist to a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. For those who want to try something new here’s a tip from the Navy for you.

After four years of floating in the Pacific, she became part of “Flag Mess”. That’s cooking for the top dogs of the Navy. For the last three years, she’s been cooking at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Momma is happy because that is both safe and boring. Krissi cooks breakfast and lunch for the admiral and crew or guests. When there are special events, like the head of naval operations stopping in for a visit, she’s there helping create an interesting meal. For her, it’s a real treat when she can take a work trip and participate in a “cook-off” where chefs compete. She won a silver once, only because her food was too tiny. The biggest change recently has been the Admiral. She’s got a new boss and learning to tailor the menu was a challenge. The previous admiral had only one rule - no bananas, period. The new boss is the first Roasted Duck woman to be appointed to the Naval War College, Rear Admiral Shoshana Chatfield. She’s all about low carbs, Ingredientslow fat, and lean meats. Pasta day is a thing of the past 1 5-6 lb. duck, thawed and brought to room temperature and now the quest is how many ways can you make a 2 small onions, halved salad or cook salmon. It’s getting better. The admiral is 1 tsp. dried herbs of choice or 3 fresh sprigs (thyme, rosemary, sage) 2 cloves garlic Squash Medley Ingredientssalt and pepper 1 each of following autumn squashes - acorn, duck dry rub: 1/2 tsp. each: garlic powder, salt, pepper, butternut, pumpkin, and/or sweet potato (no paprika spaghetti squash) 1/8 cup honey for basting 1/8 to 1/4 cup olive oil (depending on squash) Preparationsalt and pepper Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a roasting pan *optional - 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice with rack*. Place whole duck on rack and score breast to walnuts, pecans, or cashews release fat. Stuff with onions, herbs and garlic. PreparationTie legs if string is available. Rub outer skin of duck Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray or grease a with dry rub seasonings. 13x9x2 inch baking dish or large sheet pan. Cook at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to Clean and cut squash into half-inch cubes. 350 for one hour and 15 minutes until juices run clear or Place squash cubes in a large bowl, sprinkle a temperature of 180 degrees. Baste with honey every heavily with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over top 15 minutes during roasting process. Serves 6. just to coat. Add chopped nuts if desired for crunch. *Cook’s tip - do not let duck sit flat on bottom of pan. Stir to combine and coat evenly. Pour into baking Elevate with cubed potatoes if needed. ** Save the duck pan and spread in single layer. fat!! It’s better than bacon grease and can be used for Bake 35-45 minutes. Serves 8-10. sautéing anything!

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meanings. Veteran’s Day you’ll remember is celebrated on the 11th day of the 11th month and commemorates the cessation of hostilities at the end of the first World War. It is set aside as a federal holiday to honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Not to be confused with that, Armed Force’s Day was established to honor and appreciate all active duty service members. It is celebrated on the third Saturday of May. Lastly, and certainly the most hallowed of all, is Memorial Day. The last Monday in May is reserved to pay respect to those military personnel who died in the service of our nation. Regardless of the particular holiday, can I encourage you to look around for celebrations of our nation’s heroes, and participate in these local ceremonies? Thanking a vet for their service is surely a kind and appreciated gesture, but actively honoring our veterans with our time and presence is the greatest way to pay tribute to those who serve(d). The possibilities are numerous. Schools and churches throughout the county present special Veterans Day programs. A county-wide program will be held at the Gibson County Courthouse Gazebo at 11:00 am on Monday, the 11th. We would love to see a great turnout. Please call me if I may be of any service to you.

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Volunteers Needed for Funeral Detail

The American Legion and VFW have an immediate need for volunteers to serve on the Honor Guard Funeral Detail. This group pays tribute to Gibson County’s veterans by providing military honors at their funerals, a core benefit afforded to all those who honorably answered their country’s call to arms. Volunteers need only be a member of the Legion or VFW (or be willing to join) and desire to dedicate a small portion of their time to this noble effort. If interested, contact the county Veterans Service Officer George Pickersgill at 812 385-4522.

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

November 30

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

at 5 PM Ft. Branch Community Park December 1

HAUBSTADT LIGHTED GOLF CART CHRISTMAS PARADE at dark

Old Haubstadt Gym Grounds Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 15 Broadway Players Presents

“A CHRISTMAS CAROL”

Princeton Theatre and Community Center

December 7

PRINCETON’S LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE 5:00 pm

Downtown Princeton

REINDEER RUN/WALK 5K

Kids Elf Run at 6:30 pm/Run/Walk at 6:45 pm Lafayette Park, Princeton

December 7

OWENSVILLE SANTA DAY from 4-6 pm

Library Square December 14

OAKLAND CITY CHRISTMAS PARADE 6:00 pm Main Street Oakland City

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What’s Happening!!

Treasure Hunt Drawing

VFW #2714 Ft. Branch Thursdays, 7:00 pm Tickets are on sale Dinner special 5-7:15 pm Dick Clark’s Restaraunt Saturday, Nov. 9th, Noon

Saturday, Nov. 2nd & 16th, 4 - 8 pm Carryout Available

Coloring & Coffee

Ft. Branch VFW Family Christmas Party

OC Country Club Jeapordy Night

River Oaks Art Festival

Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, Nov. 23rd page ee 28 for details Princeton K of C Raffle drawing at 2:30 pm 8 am - 3 pm

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Open House

Gibson County Animal Shelter Saturday, Nov. 2nd 10 am

Shop Small Saturday

Downtown Princeton, Inc. Saturday, Nov. 30th

Lions Club Fruit Sale

See page 16 fo r details

Orders due Nov. 22nd

Coming Events

DJ & Karaoke

Knights of Columbus Bingo

Every Tuesday, Doors open 6 pm, Haubstadt Open to the Public

Treasure Hunt Drawing

Eagles, Princeton Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Open to the Public

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Nov. 9th, proceeds to Gibson County Arc Art Program

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Sunday, Dec. 8th 1 - 5 pm admission: toy donation

Salvation Army Princeton Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30

OC Country Club Steak Night

Saturday, Nov. 9th 9 am - 4 pm Call 812-568-4536 for info

Broadway Theatre Princeton, December 6-7 & 13-15

Saturday, Nov. 9th 7 - 10 am full breakfast plates $7, carryout available

NITTWITS Meeting

Ft. Branch VFW Aux. Craft Fair

Broadway Players “A Christmas Carol”

Ft. Branch VFW Aux. Breakfast

R’z Cafe, Ft. Branch Saturday, Nov. 30th, 8 - 10 am

All Wrapped Up Craft Show 4H Building Fairgrounds Sunday, Nov. 10th 12 - 4 pm

Line Dance Class

Thursday nights, Knights of St. John 107 S Main Street- Haubstadt beginners 6pm to 6:45pm open dancing 6:45 to 8:30 Call 812-664-7690 for info

~ Annual Reindeer Run ~

The 4th Annual Gibson General Health Foundation Reindeer Run K5/1 mile walk will take place on Saturday, December 7, at Lafayette Park. Instead of a morning race, it will be an evening race after the Christmas Parade and it will be a Glow Race. The Kids Elf Run will start at 6:30 p.m., and the 5K/1 run/mile will start at 6:45 p.m. See the back cover for details or call (812) 385-9268.

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Tri Kappa Omega Mackey United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar Ft, Branch Community Meal Community School Tuesday, Nov. 12th 11am - 12:30 pm

Karaoke Night

310 State St. Princeton Saturday, Nov. 16th 11:30 am - 2 pm

Saturday, Dec. 7th 9 am - 3 pm

Yard Sale

JOY Club Bingo United Presb. Salvation Army Free Comm. Princeton Meal Canned Food Drive Saturday, Nov. 2nd 4-6 pm

Women’s Self Defense Class

Salvation Army Princeton each Friday & Saturday 7:30 - 1 pm

Princeton, 11am-1pm Saturday, Nov. 9th

St. Joe Cash Raffle

OC Good Shepherd UMC Comm Lunch

October 27th, 2019 Tupperware/Judy Schmitt Cinnamon Rolls, 9-4 December 11th, 2019 Heartland Uniforms, 9-4

Fun at the Gibson County Fairgrounds

Nov. 29th - Dec. 1st, 2019 20th Annual USPA Thanksgiving Weekend Antique Tractor Pull

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

GCCOA Open

Senior Center, Princeton open for rides & activites

Free Clothing Bank Salvation Army Free Oak Grove Church Community Meal

Gymnasium, Oakland City Gibson St., Princeton every Tuesday, 9 - 11 am Tuesday, Nov. 5 & 12th Free, new and used clothing 5 - 6 pm

410 S. Race, Princeton Moose Princeton 218 W. Harrison St., Saturday, Drawing December Oakland City Nov. 23rd Ticket Sales begin Tuesday, Nov. 19th 8 pm Oct. 11 am-1 pm

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Knights of Columbus Bingo

OC Lions Club Ham & Bean Supper

Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner Sunday, Nov. 17th

Wirth Park, Oakland City Annual Fish Fry Saturday, Nov.9th Mackey Salem UMC 4-7 pm Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 4-7 pm

~ Community Thanksgiving Dinners ~

Princeton Salvation Army - Gibson St., Thanksgiving meal noon, open to the public Hillside UMC - 828 Archer Rd., Princeton Thanksgiving meal noon, open to the public

Area Concerts & Events

Kris Kristofferson at Victory Theatre, Evansville, Tuesday, Nov. 19th Old Dominion at Ford Center, Evansville, Thursday, Nov. 21st Hadi Shrine Circus at Ford Center, Evansville, Thursday, Nov. 28th - Dec. 1st Peppermint Pops at Victory Theatre, Evansville, December 7th & 8th CONCERT- Gordon Mote at Owensville United Methodist Church , Saturday, Nov. 9th, 6:00 pm

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Francisco Fire Department Serves Soup Photos: Jancey Smith

Christmas Bazaar Sat., Nov. 23rd 8am-3pm

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For more years than most can remember, the Francisco Fire Department has held an annual chili soup dinner. The years’ event was held Saturday, October 12th at the Francisco Lions Club. Fire Chief Vincent Kolb, and Firefighter Leo McDonald made the chili with the help of Lt. Braden Woods. There was a silent auction and soup was sold in quarts.

Assistant Fire Chief Derek Lewis and Nina Lloyd served plates and kept the tables filled with desserts, sandwiches and soup.

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Where Baked is Better

There’s a hidden gem of an eatery tucked right off Broadway in Princeton. In what looks to be a retail/ office building, there’s a small niche restaurant aptly named Spud Hut. One might assume that over stuffed potatoes are the only option, but that’s just part of the attraction. Many of you may be familiar with the Evansville restaurant called Spuds and Stuff. While living in Evansville, Ben Kennard and his brother, Jon stopped there for dinner. Have you ever eaten somewhere and thought, ‘I could do better”? That’s just what happened. The boys tossed around ideas and put a plan into action on how to do it better. The crew of Spud Hut opened their windows October The original Spud Hut building. 30th of 2011, and have now been slinging spuds for eight years. It started in a small shack on East Brumfield just in time for winter. The little shed was built in the barn of Pam Slinker in Patoka and then moved onsite. That speaks of an adventure in itself and quite a winter experience it was. On opening day, the oven went out and they had to scramble to get the spuds done. There were frozen pipes and they seemed to be constantly

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under construction, adding an awning for customers to stay dry while waiting for their food. The little “Hut” grew in popularity quickly and by April, 2012, they found their current home on Broadway in Princeton. Now there was room for modest indoor dining and a weather safe location for pick up and delivery. Even though Spud Hut expanded its dining space in 2017, the majority of their business continues to be pickup or carryout. Stuffed spuds, wraps and salads travel very easily and Christy Wallace has been the manager since 2013, and has made it happen. So what’s the attraction? All of their spuds can be customized to your taste or made into wraps. Options are not a problem. The overgrown potatoes are offered in the three categories - classic, meaty and signature (interesting combinations). “Classics” are topped with butter, broccoli, bacon and/or cheese - the normal stuff. The “Meaty Spud” speaks for itself, with combinations like BBQ, Taco, and Buffalo Chicken. However, it’s the Signature Spuds that offer a real variety of flavors. Their most popular potato vary from the Great White Buffalo or the Chicken Bacon Ranch to the Big Daddy Spud. The Big Daddy is pulled pork, shredded chicken, bacon and cheddar cheese atop a potato with sour The Great White Buffalo

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cream and green onion. How do they come up with these creative combinations and their names? Employees often pass their ideas onto Christy and then some get tested. One of the most unusual combinations is the Great White Buffalo. This is a potato stuffed with chicken tenders, mozzarella cheese, queso cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch and sour cream. Its name comes from the 2010 movie Hot Tub Time Machine and refers to the one that got away. How did our local Spud Hut do it better? They made it homemade. All of their chicken and pork are roasted in-house and their chili and queso are homemade as well. They make ranch dressing three times a week, at 18 quarts a batch, to total 54 quarts weekly. November’s Chili Spud Can you imagine? Each potato has to weigh 12 ounces precooked. Smaller ones get made into spud nuggets (deep fried potato cubes) or shipped to Klinker’s and repurposed into German Fries. At first, Spud Hut went through about six cases of potatoes, but they now serve up to 700 potatoes a week. If you’re looking for less carbs, wraps are available and there’s a full line of salads as well. To keep it interesting and affordable, Spud Hut offers daily specials like Thirsty Thursday (drinks are half price) and a free cookie on

Saturdays, which they go through by the dozens. They also have a monthly spud special. Coming in November, just in time for cool weather, the Chili Spud will be featured which is very popular. After only a few years in the business, Spud Hut began offering catering options. Given notice, they can easily offer a potato bar and cookies for any office party or other event. What an interesting option. In the future, Ben would like to tighten up the menu a little and make room for some gourmet sandwiches. He also has other spud combinations that he’d like to test out. What says comfort food more than brisket and mac & cheese on an overgrown spud?? Stay tuned for more creative dining ideas from what was once just a Kristin Shackelford decorating cookies. little hut. Small To

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Activities i n the Cou nty Hopkins Family Park Hosted Car Show

Sunday, October 6th was a gray day with the threat of rain, but the Southern Indiana Car Club was able to get in the car show at Hopkins Family Park in before the clouds opened with rain drops.

Photos: Jancey Smith

Celebration in Buckskin Photos courtesy: Bob Zasadny

On Saturday, October 5th the town of Buckskin held the annual Buckskin Days with a parade, events and food.

A family heirloom - 1939 International truck

This Bel Air was shined and sparkling.

Left: Darren Georges was dressed in frontier attire for the event.

The youngest member of the car club that day.

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Flashbacks from Yesterday

Tire History By Jeff Minnis

In the early years of motoring the most common problem for drivers was tire issues. Between poor roads and tire companies learning as they go, many business saw a moneymaking opportunity and added tire repair to the list of services they offered. Just about every shoe repair shop jumped on the bandwagon to make an extra buck at their shops by re-treading worn-out tires. By the mid teens, the automobile was becoming more and more popular here in Princeton and auto repair shops were springing up all over town. Simpson Service Company, at 218-220 N. Main Street was one of the largest repair facilities in Princeton. They offered a 24-hour wrecker service, a 24-hour mechanic service, and a convenient drive-in service departmeny to try and lure new people into owning a car from their shop. Now, here is a little tire history: In 1843, Charles Goodyear in the United States and Thomas Hancock in Scotland both received patents for a sulfur-based vulcanization of rubber. Before that, rubber was considered just a novelty. In 1845, Scottish inventor Robert Thomson created a leather tire that was supported by compressed air held by a canvas inner tube. (I wonder how long that tube held air?) In 1895, André Michelin was the first person to use pneumatic tires on an automobile, unfortunately he was not successful. In 1908, Frank Seiberling invented grooved tires to improve road traction by designing a groove-cutting machine for production tires. Harvey Firestone took the opposite approach of molding a raised tread in the form of letters spelling “non-skid” onto its tires. In 1910, B.F. Goodrich Company invented longer life tires by adding “carbon to the rubber,” and in 1937,

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Goodrich developed the first synthetic rubber tire out of a patented substance called “Chemigum.” Firestone introduced the balloon tire in 1923. Rather than using solid rubber or a simple pneumatic tire, these new balloon tires provided better handling and a smoother ride for car drivers. The tires used thin sidewalls, pressures of less than 40 psi and a small bead to hold the tire to the wheel. They also gave a bigger tread contact patch for the car to work with. With Firestone’s innovation also came the era of the flat tire that is still happening today, but fortunately not as frequent as in the past. Bridgestone offers a run flat tire that you can safely drive up to 50 miles at 50mph. I was fortunate enough to go to a drive and learn seminar where they let the air out of one of the front tires and let us drive around a course. Other than a VERY slight pull I couldn’t tell it was actually flat. The first tubeless tire was patented by the Goodyear Tire Company. However, it was never commercially used until the 1954 Packard. A few fun facts: In 1917, Goodyear builds its first blimp. The “Michelin Man,” was introduced in 1898, and was often seen raising a glass in his ads with the words “Nunc est Bibendum,” Latin for “now is the time to drink.” This goblet was filled with nails and broken glass, to show how tough Michelin tires were and that they would not puncture easily.

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Ron Stakelbeck drove from near Ft. Wayne just to meet Jackie Young. He was rewarded with a pair of autographed shoes which made his day. Jackie celebrated with friends and family Saturday, October 19th.

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Disc Golf Comes to Haubstadt

The Oakland City Country Club held a golf scramble and chili cook-off on October 12th. There were eight teams playing before serving chili and listening to the band Blue Collar. From left: Jeanette Houchins, Stephanie Buedel, Thekla Georges, Amanda Cox, Donna Dearing, Mark Dearing & Tom Buedel.

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Fantasy Author Held Book Signing

B. K. Boes

Gibson County native, B. K. Boes held a book signing at the Princeton Public Library on Saturday, October 5th to celebrate the release of her first novel, The Mother of Rebellion. Books were available for purchase and signing as well as swag items related to the new fantasy book. The second

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book in the collection is underway and fans are already asking about the release date. The novel is considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;softâ&#x20AC;? Epic Fantasy and the author just made it to the third round of the Quarterfinals of the 2019 Epic Fantasy Fanatic awards.

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21 NEW Monthly Club: Crazy Crafters! 6pm Crocheting is a focus but bring whatever crafting project you are working on! snacks are welcome!

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A Tale of Two Veterans

Story & Photos: Jennifer MacKay Recently, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Organization took a few local veterans along on a trip to New York City to participate in the Tunnel to Towers 5K run/ walk event that is put on by the Steven Siller Foundation. The entire trip is a reminder of the sacrifices made by our first responders who rushed into the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, as well as our military who deployed thereafter to protect our country. One local veteran on the trip, Terry McGregor and Arkansas veteran George Fellers, were in attendance on this adventure. Both are members of the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Organization but in different parts of the country. George had previously not been able to attend many of the trips due to caring for his wife and her medical issues. She had always encouraged him to take part in more of the activities the Sheep Dog Organization held, but he often felt it best to stay close to home to take care of her. Sadly she passed away last year. When she had passed, he knew he must listen to her advice, honor her wishes and participate more in the adventures the organization had to offer. At the end of September and the trip to New York City was finally here. The journey landed many from all over the country in New York City. Consisting of Veterans and First Responders, they all spent a couple of days checking out the sights of of the city. This included seeing The Statue Of Liberty, a private tour of the Freedom Tower as well as an appearance on Fox and Friends morning television show for the organization to speak on what they do to help veterans and first responders was the itenarary. On the day of the Tunnel to Towers 5K, local resident Terry McGregor, a disabled Vietnam Veteran, was much too sore from the prior day’s sight-seeing, walking and just not able to physically make the 5k an option for him. He and George had become friends on this trip, shared stories and George stepped up for Terry in his place, as George had not been able to sign up for the race ahead of time.

Both were veterans of the Vietnam War era. George had volunteered to go to war back then and suddenly had his orders cancelled as they found out he was the sole surviving male in his family and would not allow him to go to Terry McGregor & George Fellers a combat zone. He was forced to stay behind and provide support operations that prepped other military personnel to leave. Terry McGregor had a slightly different war experience. Terry was a crew chief on a Huey helicopter and they were tasked with flying the medivac helicopter in and out of combat zones to retrieve our wounded and deceased military members. Both men provided valuable support to our nation’s heroes and proud of the work they did while in the military. When their military service was up, they both returned home to their families and continued on with their next stage in life. Members of our military are a special breed of men and women who know when to step up and help another in need. This was no different for these two veterans. When Terry was feeling a bit down and out for the Tunnel to Towers 5k, George stepped in to walk it for him as Terry. He wore Terry’s tag for him and walked the 5k with the other members along on the trip. This seemingly simple gesture from George meant something special to Terry. George felt he was simply doing the right thing and stepping up when a buddy wasn’t able. To Terry it was someone, a fellow veteran, finishing the mission for him. Hearing the two men tell about that day, reminded me of having a battle buddy in the military - having each other’s back, assisting each other when needed, and being a “buddy.”

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MacKay Finds Ways to Serve

You may have seen Chris MacKay around the county in a number of activities. He has been seen on stage at our local theatre performing in plays, or in the sound booth of the theatre for other plays. He does volunteer projects with his Master Chris MacKay then and now. Gardener Group and has been involved with the honoring of Veterans at their funerals giving our nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; heroes the proper send-off they deserve. Most recently he is very active with the Sheep Dog Impact Assistance non-profit as the Southern Indiana Team Leader and has already helped many veterans and first responders as well as other citizens around the country when disasters hit an affected area. What you may not know, is that Chris also served proudly for 10 years in the US Army as an infantryman. After he broke his back in Ranger school during a mountain climbing exercise, the military did not find the damage until a year later when it had healed incorrectly leaving him with lifelong pain. Serving in Iraq as a Long-Range Reconnaissance Senior Scout Observer, his job was to stay hidden and gather useful intel, patrol areas and conducted raids on houses they were advised to check. Chris also appears in a movie called Brothers at War, directed by Jake Rademacher, which followed his unit among other military units while in Iraq. But his military career was eventually cut short by a final head injury that caused many complications to his brain along with a seizure disorder and memory issues. Since the Army medically retired him, his current

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focus in life is helping veterans and first responders in any way he is able. I may be biased since I am married to Chris, but I wish everyone could know all the things I know about this amazing person who loves to help others and still smiles through pains that I know he has been through. He misses the military life very much but loves to continue to serve others in our community and will do so as long as he is able. Keep in mind, our nations heroes come from all walks of life and experiences and deserve our thanks as they all signed on the same dotted line knowing they may be called to put down their own life so we may keep ours.

Sea Cadets Help at Honor Flight Story & Photo: Jennifer MacKay

Gibson County teen, Trey Lancaster of the Sea Cadets LST 325 Division, volunteered to help Saturday October 5th, for the return of the Southern Indiana Honor Flight at the Evansville Regional Airport. The Sea Cadets escorted returning Honor Flight veterans from the plane while holding their military service photos as the public cheered and welcomed home our nations heroes.

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Waldroup Teaches Instructors

From our little Gibson County, to flying high in the sky. Air Force pilot and instructor, Lieutenant Colonel Cory Waldroup is currently serving on active duty in the United States Air Force at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas. Serving our country for 18 years, Cory has no plans to stop at the normal 20-year mark and retire. Cory Waldroup Cory went into the Air Force as an officer right out of college and would not change a thing! After four deployments to various war zones, Cory is currently tasked with the job of instructing the instructors. He is responsible for creating those that teach our nation’s next generations of Air Force pilots. Cory is “working with different companies to develop new technologies to make pilots faster, and hopefully better”, he said. He went on to explain, “I’m doing some research into virtual reality, in immersive content, trying to make the information easier to grasp so people can accelerate to the end of the training faster, while still maintaining quality.”

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Cory keeps busy with many other activities and ventures as well. He and his wife are currently starting their own music production company and very active in trivia events for the last five years. Their team is called The Fire Breathing Kittens. I asked Cory what advice he might offer to young people interested in a military career or more specifically an Air Force career like his. His reply: “Always pursue education, because education opens doors. I never have the same day twice. So, I wouldn’t change a thing.” He added, “I’ve enjoyed a great life. I’ve been very blessed. It’s been a lot of hard work. But you know what, life’s a lot of hard work, so you might as well focus that effort on something that matters.”

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