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here are some big things happening in Newburgh and its surrounding areas. With the planning and design work finished, the Warrick County Council approved nearly $5.5 million for the new Friedman Park project. The new Friedman Park, which is adjacent to Victoria National, will feature grass parking, two pavilions, a gathering space, a playground, a couple remote gathering areas, two butterfly gardens, two hummingbird gardens and a wildflower meadow. Friedman Park will also have an area with restrooms, a walking/jogging trail, a dedicated bike trail and hiking and fishing. “Friedman Park is an unused asset in the county,” said Larry Taylor, Economic Development Director. “It’s in an excellent location.” The park will also include a large area for parking and staging for golf course events. For the past several years, Victoria National has played host to a national PGA senior golf tournament. The event has put a national spotlight on the county. Taylor and other county officials are looking for Friedman Park to make the area even more attractive for future PGA events. These events bring thousands of people into the area who then utilize the shops and amenities that Newburgh and the surrounding areas have to offer. Officials are hopeful that the new Friedman Park will make the area even more attractive for future golf tournaments, allowing more opportunities for the area to be in the national spotlight. Warrick County has been positioning itself as a destination for quality of life amenities. Newburgh began this trend with the creation of the Rivertown Trail. The walking trail along the scenic Ohio River is perhaps the town’s best attraction, bringing hundreds of people to the area each week. Warrick County followed suit, creating the Warrick Wellness Trail, a health initiative in the medical district. Warrick Wellness Pathways, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit incorporated by president Howard Nevins in 2014, is creating Warrick Trails, which will provide 30 miles of green-friendly transportation and recreation to residents and visitors by early 2018. The trail is currently planned to comprise six segments, reaching as far as Victoria National Golf Club to the Alcoa soccer fields. Warrick Wellness Pathways, Inc. plans to link to the already existing Rivertown Trail along downtown Newburgh and the Warrick Wellness Trail, which runs from ITT to Libbert Road, while also creating a new series of interconnecting pathways and shared highways. Segments in Lynnville, Boonville and in Northern Warrick County are currently being discussed and the board is seeking input. And now the area will have Friedman Park, yet another project that aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. Big things are happening in Newburgh and its surrounding area and we can’t wait to see what’s next.
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A love affair
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A new view
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iscovering the thin line between life and death is an experience Newburgh native Debbie Minnis will never forget. However, it is an experience that convinced her that death is nothing to be afraid of. Minnis went to the doctor on Dec. 8, 2014, thinking she had the flu. Tamiflu was prescribed, but she became so sick, she started vomiting. Since she has a history of pneumonia, she thought that might be the problem. “My doctor then called in an antibiotic for me,” Minnis said. “This was the 17th time I have had pneumonia.” She had a temperature of 104.5 and was shaking severely on Friday, Dec. 12. “About 2:30 in the morning, I told (my husband) Guy that I wanted to sleep for just a little bit and then I wanted him to take me to the emergency room,” Debbie said. “Guy stated that he thought we should follow the doctor’s advice and wait until Monday. I told him ‘no,’ I wanted to go to the emergency room when I woke up. I fell asleep and woke him up at 7 a.m. and he dressed me and put me in the truck and headed to the emergency room. On the way, I asked him if he thought I should still wait and take the doctor’s advice and he stated ‘yes.’ He said he could tell I was thinking about it and then I said ‘no, I want to go to the emergency room.’ I have no memory of this day, Dec. 13.’’ The doctors didn’t know what caused her illness. All they knew was she had an unknown bacteria. “Even the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) in
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From an early age, Moore was skilled and passionate about training animals. When she was diagnosed with an optical disorder and a specific form of multiple sclerosis, she realized training dogs could be more than just a hobby – it could be a way to help herself and others. “I’m part of a support group for service dog owners,” says Moore, who now operates her own company in Boonville called Soaring Skies Canine Training. “We all have a disability that impacts our daily life, but we all also struggle with anxiety. Our dogs are so much more than a pet to us. They’re like a cane, or a wheelchair, or anything else that helps you and makes your life easier.” From the start, Sami and Duke were inseparable. Working with Duke became its own kind of therapy for Samantha, who now feels comfortable going into public with Duke by her side. Moore said Duke should be fully trained by late February. Every week, the two work to teach Duke basic skills like waiting by Sami’s side or sitting quietly in a public place. They are also teaching him ways to assist Sami with her hearing impairment. Sami will soon be able to give Duke a signal when she is unable to hear something, and the dog will gently pull her in the direction of the sound. He will also be able to protect her against danger she may not even realize is there. Although Duke is a fast learner, transitioning from a laid-back family pet to a highly obedient service canine hasn’t always been easy. Sami says there have been a few instances where Duke wants to chase birds more than he wants to stand still. But overall, Duke exhibits the best characteristics of an assistive animal: a calm demeanor, intelligence and a commitment to his owner. Once he is fully trained, Duke can be a capable service dog for Sami and Moi for another four to five years. Sami, who is attending excel classes at Boonville Middle School, wants to become a veterinarian when she grows up. Before it’s time to head off to college (Sami says she has her eyes set on Murray University), Moore wants to help her train a puppy. “I want to take the puppy and Duke with me to college,” Sami says. “But my mom said I can’t bring both.” Cori says meeting Moore and training Duke has been a blessing for the entire family. Cori was always hesitant to put Sami on medication for her anxiety, but was beginning to think it might be the only option. She says she’s glad she waited. “I look at her and Duke, and I know they can tackle anything together,” she says. “I’m just so glad to have my girl back.” ----Rachel Christian is freelance journalist for the Newburgh Magazine. She has also interned at Evansville Living and is currently a student at USI. Photos courtesy of the Fortune family.
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t Castle High School, show choir isn’t only for the artsy students or the students who have had dancing and singing lessons since infancy. Though show choir participants require some performing skills, the students involved in both the Knight Sensations (mixed choir) and Knightingales (girls choir) vary in experience and range from freshmen to seniors. Members of both show choirs boast a wide variety of students who are not only singers, but also athletes, thespians and student council members. “What we’re starting to see is more athletes starting to bridge the gap between art and athletics,” said Brian Adcock, Castle High School’s show choir director. “Students are realizing they don’t just have to be an athlete or just be a musician. We have kids who do both, and I would like to see even more diversification.” Though it may be difficult to get some students in the door, once they’ve become a part of the team, they almost never quit. For students who do decide to join, show choir becomes a home away from home. Most who enter the choir stay a part of it throughout their time in high school, forming friendships that feel like family. “The atmosphere of show choir is so different,” said Alysha Crowder, Knight Sensations’ dance captain. “It feels like a family when you walk in here everyday. You’re with them for an hour everyday, so you build a relationship that you don’t get anywhere else. In this group, you form different relationships with people because you have people from all kinds of organizations.” But the choir hasn’t always looked the same as it does today, starting from humble beginnings. Castle’s show choir began back in 1991 when Adcock was a senior at Castle High School. A year later Michelle Shutter began directing the program and brought it to new
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creates problems. This is called goal blockage and cuts across all cultural lines. A recent survey conducted by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research noted that Americans place a higher priority on preserving the religious freedom of Christians than for other faith groups, ranking Muslims as the least deserving of the protections. Ammar Atia, Omar’s son and a sixth grader at Castle North Middle School, was picked on by his classmates because of his religious background. “A few kids have asked about religion,” he said. “They heard about ISIS on the news.” Ammar, who has learned to stay calm, said his classmates realize they have nothing to be afraid of. Throughout history, when prejudice and hatred becomes paramount, that society went downhill, all the way back to the Roman Empire and Nazi Germany, his father said. “When you stop standing up for justice, (the empire) started falling,” Atia said. The United States turned away Jews trying to flee Germany during the Nazi regime and this country also placed thousands of Japanese-Americans in internment camps, even though some of their relatives were fighting for the U.S. in World War II. Atia is fond of a saying that makes his children roll their eyes, but is nevertheless effective: “Never say I can’t. It makes you see the world with a slant.” Shortly after 9/11, Dr. Saiyid Shah noted that a man purposely drove his truck into the local mosque. However, Shah received a number of letters and flowers in the aftermath as a form of apology. “I happened to be in the mosque by myself and an old beat-up mini-truck drove into the parking lot,” Shah said. “I asked the person if I could help him. His response was he didn’t need anything. He had come to apologize for the incident. Of course, that was the most moving thing for me.” A day earlier, there was a meeting of interfaith partners. “All of them said if there may be a need, they will bring members of their respective congregations and form a human chain to support the Muslim community,” Shah said. “Nothing unpleasant happened and the need for showing such support did not arise. We are proud that the Evansville area has such a great interfaith community.” But mistrust reared its head again when Shah received hate mail at his home address in Newburgh after one of the more recent attacks overseas. Zahid and Bushra Saqib have lived in the tri-state area for the past 36 years. Zahid is a doctor who primarily practices out of Carmi, Ill. “I raised (six) kids in Carmi, a town of about 5,000,” Bushra said. “We were the only Muslims in town and they were so good to us.” While it may seem sexist for Muslim women to be seated in the back of a congregation, it’s done out of modesty because they must bend and bow during prayer. There are many misconceptions about Islam, including the belief that a Muslim martyr will have 72 virgins waiting for him after he dies. Nothing is mentioned about that in the Quran, Atia said. While some say Islam is a language of hate, the word “Islam” means peace. “Muslim and Christian values are the same,” said Dr. Ishfaq Hussain, an Evansville pediatrician. The major difference is Muslims consider Jesus a human while Christians consider him part of the Holy Trinity. Many Christians are unaware that Jesus is mentioned 25 times while Muhammad is mentioned four times in the Quran, Atia said. Followers of ISIS have abandoned the teachings of the prophet, Atia said. Their beliefs harken back to a pre-Islamic culture. “The culture goes backward,” Dr. Shah said. If there are any Muslim haters in this area, it is either out of ignorance or a completely uneducated mindset. Everybody is always welcome to the Islamic Center in Newburgh to meet with and get to know our Islamic brothers and sisters. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@wowway.com. 26
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estled deep within the gentle hills of southwestern Indiana lies the small town of Ferdinand in Dubois County. Due to the town’s location, it is ideal for tourists looking to see many different sites. Ferdinand is just a short drive away from attractions such as the Lincoln Boyhood Home, Marengo and Wyandotte caves, French Lick Springs Resort and Casino, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper and Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus. But the one attraction that gets the most attention is the Monastery Immaculate Conception, home to the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand. Also known as the Ferdinand Benedictines, the monastery serves as one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States. Of the 168 women who serve and worship with the Sisters of Benedict, approximately 115 currently live at Monastery Immaculate Conception. Founded in 1867 by four Benedictine sisters from Kentucky, the community of the Ferdinand Benedictines was founded to teach Ferdinand’s German settlers. More than 1,000 women have entered the community throughout its 140 years of existence. Visitors to the monastery can see the Lourdes Grotto, the Rosary Steps and Hildegard’s Labyrinth. Ferdinand hosts several annual events, including Christkindlmarkt, held in mid-November, Herb and Garden Days in April, Heimatfest in June and Primitive Days in October. Due to all the adjacent attractions, Steczyk said the town’s one hotel is sold out from May through September; “We see a lot of local traffic from visitors, especially those going to Holiday World.”
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Roughly 10 minutes away from the Monastery of Immaculate Conception lies Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a Benedictine monastery home to about 100 monks ranging in age from 26 to 107. Built around the same time as the Monastery of Immaculate Conception, the two share similarities. Both are Benedictine, which means they follow the Rule of Benedict. Benedict turned away from the lavish lifestyle of his time to instead seek a better relationship with God. While living as a hermit, he decided that other people in the community would want a relationship with God, also, so he wrote a spiritual guide. Now, 15 centuries later, the guide is still used by monks and nuns throughout the world. The title Archabbey was granted by Pope Pius XII during the monastery’s centennial to honor Saint Meinrad for its role in the development of the SwissAmerican Congregation of Benedictine monasteries in the United States. The honor made Saint Meinrad one of 11 archabbeys in the world and one of two in the United States. The archabbey honors the Saint Meinrad of Switzerland, now known as the patron saint of hospitality. In addition to the archabbey, Saint Meinrad is also home to the School of Theology, Abbey Caskets and Abbey Press. Abbey Caskets was founded 10 years ago. The caskets and urns are built to resemble the ones the monks are buried in, simple yet noble. Proceeds support the work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. Abbey Press was founded when monks in 1867 bought a second hand printing press. They soon realized they could spread the word of God to a much bigger audience through the printed word. Abbey Press helps keep the monastery financially afloat. Saint Meinrad also offers retreats throughout the year and has on-site accommodations. To learn more about Saint Meinrad Archabbey, visit www.saintmeinrad.edu.
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wo buildings almost across the road from each other in Southern Indiana along Interstate 69 are architectural marvels. A visit to these two churches makes perfect daytrips. The Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand was built between 1915 and 1924 is truly a wonder and worth a few hours on a self-guided tour. And just across the freeway and down the road in St. Meinrad is the Archabbey, a community of about 90 monks where a seminary and School of Theology operates. Although a totally different architecture building, it’s beauty is incredible. The monastery in Ferdinand was designated an official project of Save America’s Treasurers and includes an 87-foot dome, 89 angels in the interior,
hand-carved wood ornamentation and a full restoration that was completed in 2005. The peaceful atmosphere of the monastery grounds also includes a walk through Grotto Hills, while the Lourdes Shrine, outdoor stations of the cross and rosary steps, as well as statues of Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand refer to their monastery as the “Castle on the Hill.” Its striking presence is an unforgettable landmark on the skyline. Its soaring beauty and ornate detail are amazing. Yet in all this grandeur, there is a peaceful aura that is felt on the grounds as one steps inside. The tour begins through the “awe doors,” named for visitors’ reactions at first peek. From there, guests marvel at the beauty of the monastery church with Italian marble floors, hand-carved German woodworking and inspiring architecture. The Ferdinand Benedictines were founded in 1867 and currently are one of the largest communities of Benedictine sisters in the country. The Saint Meinrad’s story began in 1854 when it was established by the Swiss Abbey of Maria Einsiedeln. Originally, two Swiss monks came to southern Indiana at the request of Fr. Joseph Kundek, a local priest who sought German-speaking priests to help minister the growing German Catholic population. Following the humble beginnings in a small log cabin, the Seminary began in 1857, when a secondary education in commerce the classics, philosophy and theology was offered. The Archabbey church and 812.490.6595 sanctuary is one of only two archabbeys in Located In The Apple Center America and one of 11 in the world. 7844 Hwy 66, Newburgh, IN The community of Saint Meinrad serves the church and society in many ways, howVoted BEST Consignment Shop ever a visit to the church and grounds are in the Tri-State - new inventory must-sees. added each week! ----With the purchase of $20 or more Ken Larson is a former publisher for Good Through March 31st • 2016 Brehm Communications and a freelance writer. Photos are file photos from Warrick Kim’s Consigned Designs Publishing. Not to be combined with any other offers
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John Haller, a retired Evansville Police Department canine officer. The rank of major is just below chief of police; both positions are appointed by the Newburgh Police Commission. However, if Mitchell had to choose positions, “I would choose Alex any day of the week.” One of the things he likes most about having Alex around most of the time is he can always count on him. “And if I ever needed him, he wouldn’t let me down,” Mitchell said. He finds it very comforting knowing if a bad guy ever got the better of him, that Alex was a “quick button” away and he would come charging to his defense. Alex probably could be considered an appendage of Mitchell “because he is ALWAYS near me,” Mitchell said. Alex is a dual-purpose dog, meaning he can detect narcotics with his nose as well as track people with his nose. He is also trained in criminal apprehension and handler protection. “Alex is the best kind of police dog because he knows when to be a police dog,” Mitchell said. “At home, if nobody knew he was a police dog, they would think he is just another handsome German Shepherd because he is so playful. But when he sees me put my uniform on, he kind of puts his game face on and is ready to go to work.” This is not just a story about a police force having a canine as a member, it’s also a story about the attachment a human police officer has with his furry partner. ----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@ wowway.com.
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f it is behind his desk at City Hall in Newburgh or behind the pulpit at his church, Jon Lybarger is right where he belongs. He had an epiphany when he was forced to work in St. Louis for 14 months after he and several other coworkers were laid off from Springleaf in Evansville in February 2012. Growing up in rural Geneva, Ind., Lybarger felt “the calling” in the back of his mind. He found a job as a computer programmer in St. Louis after leaving Springleaf, commuting back to Newburgh to see his wife, Nancy, every weekend. It was even more difficult for them when Nancy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sitting alone in his suburban St. Charles, Mo., apartment, Jon decided he wanted to become a minister. “I had the calling back in high school,” said Lybarger, clerk/treasurer for the Town of Newburgh. “I kind of ignored it. When I was in St. Louis, I had a lot of evenings to sit there and think. I should have answered the calling years ago.” He doesn’t think he necessarily has become closer to God now that he is a minister. He said God was always watching over him, noting that he felt protected when he was in the Air Force decades ago, dealing with explosives and munitions and loaded bombs. The Lybargers were thrilled when he was appointed Newburgh clerk/treasurer in June 2013, after former treasurer Becky Gentry retired. Jon was also given a congregation at Albright United Methodist on Stringtown Road in Evansville. He was there nine months, but it didn’t work out. “I wasn’t what they were looking for,” Lybarger said. “They wanted a pastor with more experience.” He was transferred to United Methodist Church in Richland, Ind., in April 2014, which is a perfect fit. In the late 1990s, Jon and future wife Nancy, a Kentucky native who is current director of the Newburgh Senior Citizens Center, had been dating long distance. Jon moved Nancy as close to Kentucky as possible, telling her all she had to do was look across the Ohio River and there was Kentucky. They settled in Newburgh in 2001. When Jon accepted “the calling,” Nancy “had difficulty coming to the realization of being a pastor’s wife,” Jon said. However, Nancy said the perception of a minister’s wife is completely different than it was years ago. She doesn’t teach Sunday School, doesn’t play the piano and doesn’t sing. The ministry runs in the family. Jon’s daughter, Beth Walden, has been a pastor at Central Square Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Bridgewater, Mass., for four years. Jon was elected Newburgh clerk/treasurer in November 2015. He is given receipts of all the monies that come into the treasury and disperses them through the discretion of the town council. “The town of Newburgh pays my bills,” Jon said. “I love my job here. I love the people I work with.”
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But he truly loves the ministry. “That’s where my heart is,” Lybarger said. “Going to church is like going back home.” He said he understands the problems he’s dealing with, but said he doesn’t “get too much rain.” Nancy had her share of rain, overcoming her bout with breast cancer. They live in downtown Newburgh, only a few blocks from the river, with dogs Bonnie and Blue and cat Leo. Nancy said Jon hasn’t changed. He still tells funny stories, even on Sunday — some of them, they said with a laugh. “She’s supportive,” Jon said of Nancy. “I go with him,” Nancy said. “That’s part of it.” Jon is a walking dichotomy. He is a warm, caring God-loving minister. However, his personality and sense of humor and the ability to make people laugh is not as serious as when he’s at the pulpit. While town clerk/treasurer is a job he loves, being a minister is a calling he feels very strongly about. His wife beating breast cancer and living in a cozy home across from Nancy’s beloved Kentucky makes Jon believe that God definitely had this plan for him.
----Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@wowway.com. Photos courtesy of Jon Lybarger.
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have always depended on the kindness of strangers” is a famous line from Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire,” spoken by Blanche DuBois, the tragic figure in the play. Those words rang true to me last month during my run. I was headed down Main Street and crossing over Cypress, when I did not notice a big hump in the street and took a hard fall. I was able to get right back up and two adorable children on their bikes stopped. I told them I was fine until I saw dripping blood. Their mom, Laura Willis, came out of her cute little white house and offered her help. She ran in and got Band-Aids and mercurochrome. I pulled out my cell phone and called my husband, who was walking down Water Street with our dog. I told him to pick me up because I was starting to throb. As I sat on the stoop in front of that home, this lady was so helpful and the two children were trying anything they could to make me feel better. We hear so much about how the world was so much nicer in the “Olden Days” and people are just not as caring anymore. For the most part that might very well be true; however, this lady, who worked full-time and had two small children, took the time to help a complete stranger. I wondered if this had happened in one of the elite areas of town, if anybody would have opened the door and offered help. Would they have crossed their sprawling, fine-trimmed lawns to help me out? This area in Newburgh was quaint and cozy but not full of rich people and fancy cars. There was real humanity, at least in the heart of this lady. To me, I always think of this incident when I pass that street. I think of “Willoughby,” the happy town in the “Twilight Zone” episode where everything was so sweet and innocent and good. I felt like I found a little part of the world that still had that old-time feeling of being open to and not afraid of people we did not know. I almost am glad for that fall. I know that sounds odd, but that was not just a trip that landed me on the
ground, but one that landed me in a place where I could see kindness and true charity in a world which seems based on profit and competition. Even their dog — I think he was a pit bull — was full of licks and loving. A few weeks later, I decided not to run. Instead, I had my husband drop me off on Jefferson, which reminds us of Savannah, Ga., with all the trees meeting in the middle of the road. Not thinking how stupid this idea of walking with high-heeled boots, I just walked along, not thinking and there I was on the ground once again, tripping over a branch. I got up, heading towards the river and feeling dumb, when a young woman stopped and asked if I had hurt myself in that fall. I told her that my boots were not conducive to a long walk but I was fine. She insisted I get in her car and she would take me where I was headed. Once again I called my husband, who was walking Spencer, our dog. He was a bit concerned that twice in a month I was down on the ground. I assured him that it was nothing, just me not paying enough attention. On Cypress I was listening to Pink Floyd on my iPod and on Jefferson I forgot I was wearing dressy boots, a ridiculous thing to do. Even though I had no intention of taking that walk, I should have not left work clothes on. This lady was so sweet. She told me there was no way I was walking to the river in those boots. So here again I was counting on the kindness of a stranger. I think that I live in an area where there are more kind, caring people than usual. I never have to feel alone because no matter where my run or a walk or even a drive may take me, if there is trouble, there is a fellow Newburghian to help. From our police department to our downtown dwellers to people just driving, there seems to be a sense of caring and kindness here. Twice in a matter of six weeks, I was a recipient of that kindness. I am so glad that I picked this town — or maybe this town picked me.
Julie Rosenbaum-Engelhardt is a staff writer for the Newburgh Magazine. She is the mother of two grown sons and lives in Newburgh with her husband, Gordon, who writes for the Evansville Courier & Press. Contact Julie at gordjulie@wowway.com.
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iverboats have captured the fascination of the people of Newburgh since these huge floating hotels have populated the Ohio River. Maybe it’s the romance of the river. In 1807, Robert Fulton built the first steamboat on the Hudson River. This opened up an entirely new world for many. You could now travel the inland waterways in “relative comfort.” In 1811, Fulton built the New Orleans in Pittsburgh and sailed down the Ohio River past a very young Newburgh headed to New Orleans. Many steamboats followed. The Enterprise, built in 1814, was the first steam vessel to make the return trip from New Orleans to Louisville. Then there was the George Washington, The Vesta and the Zebulon Pike. In 1819, seven steamers were built at Cincinnati. By 1834, 627 Steamboats were built for Ohio River traffic. It was a golden age for towns along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. With the boats came a new way of transporting goods and services that spurred economic growth. The population of Newburgh mushroomed from 37 residents in 1830 to 2,000 in 1870. The Exchange Hotel was constructed in 1841 as a sign that Newburgh was becoming an economic center for the entire area. Living and working on a Steamboat was a carefree life full of danger. Captains were not above showing off and racing their steamboats. On Jan. 30, 1866, there was a catastrophe at the bend of the river west of Newburgh. That was the night that the steamboat Missouri boilers blew in a race against the Steamboat Dictator. It was not the only ship to sink near Newburgh.
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The end of the Civil War ushered in a new age of steamboating. As a response to new competition from the railroad, many of the new boats being built were like floating palaces, with increased elegance and speed. Showboats dotted the riverfronts of all the major towns as people came out to see plays, dancers and musicians. Freezing water and fire were hazards of the steamboat. Many were lost to the Ohio River during 1918. The Ohio River froze for 51 days. A fire destroyed four more in Cincinnati harbor in 1922, a fate many more steamboats would experience. The Delta Queen carries with it an amazing story. This grand ship was built in 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland, then disassembled and shipped to California. In 1941, it was converted into a military transport carrying soldiers through San Francisco harbor to ships bound for war in the Pacific. After the war, the Delta Queen was towed through the Panama Canal to Cincinnati. For years, it floated up and down the Ohio River. Many in Newburgh remember! Today there are still riverboats, such as the American Queen and the Mississippi Queen, carrying passengers by Newburgh. It is still just as exciting to see them come around the bend of the river as it was in the 1800s. ----Carol Schaefer is the Executive Director at Historic Newburgh, Inc. She can be reached at 812-853-2815 or director@historicnewburgh.org. Photos courtesy of Carol Schaefer.
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hen I began my career with the Community Foundation, I was happy and excited to meet exceptional leaders and Warrick residents who were willing to volunteer their time and financial support to help others. Rob Graper was preparing to join his dear friend Kurt Stahl on the Warrick County Community Foundation Board when he returned from a Florida golfing vacation in the Spring of 2004. I never met Rob, but knew he would be an exceptional addition to the board since he was recommended by Stahl, who was a great advocate for the foundation. I was looking forward to working with Rob and adding another younger person to the board for diversity. Sadly, Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life ended way too soon when he was struck and killed by lightning on that Florida golf course in May of 2004. I was unaware of the difficult part of this job. Helping donors who have lost a beloved family member was emotional and something I did not anticipate. I have the highest regard and respect for donors like the Grapers, and it is my honor and privilege to know families in our community who have stepped forward to turn their personal loss into a benefit for others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in this case, educational help for student success. When Bob and Judy Graper moved their family from Evansville to Newburgh, their two sons, Rob and Greg, attended Newburgh Elementary School. They went on to attend and graduate from Castle High School, enjoying their time there scholastically, socially and athletically. They both played junior varsity baseball and varsity basketball. Rob also played varsity football. Rob graduated from Indiana University and Greg from Indiana State University, which created some friendly competition at home. But over the years, Greg became a Hoosier basketball fan through and through. Despite the age difference, Rob and Greg had many mutual friends and enjoyed spending time together, whether it was supporting each other in sports, going to the family lake house, going hunting or on family vacations. As adults they both worked in the family business. Many life-long friends of the Graper brothers remain close to Bob and Judy Graper and are considered extended family. Greg had been living in Florida the past two and a half years, but he kept in close contact with his Newburgh buddies.
Rob and Greg Graper Memorial Scholarship recipients
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To honor Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and memory, family and friends established the Rob and Greg Graper Memorial Scholarship Fund to award an annual scholarship to worthy Castle High School graduates who plan to pursue higher education at an accredited college or university. Working on the creation of the endowment with Bob and Judy Graper, and learning more about their family, led Sublett to invite Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Bob, to fill his sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on the foundation board. It was a good decision, as Bob engaged in committee work and supported the fundraising efforts of the foundation during his six years of service. Now, a short 11 years later, Greg Graper, Robâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, and Bob and Judyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only other child, will also be honored and memorialized by adding his name to this charitable family fund. Greg lost his life suddenly at the young age of 39 this past September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rob and Greg were always proud of each other, and we know they would be honored to share their names on the Warrick County Community Scholarship Fund,â&#x20AC;? said the Grapers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This fund supports the community that was such a huge part of their lives.â&#x20AC;? Each year the investment of the endowment fund produces earnings used to make the charitable gift. The principal of the fund stays intact, creating a permanent gift and legacy in honor of the Graper brothers now and for years to come. The Scholarship Fund has been awarded to eleven scholars since 2004, and now the Rob and Greg Graper Memorial Scholarship fund is just one of the Community Scholarship Funds available for graduating seniors. Donors, like the Graper Family, who endow their gifts, can make a difference in their community and provide a gift that lasts forever. The Community Foundation can help you: ¡Make a difference where it matters. ¡Invest in the future of the community you love. ¡Create greater good together. To apply for a scholarship, or learn more about the Family of Funds visit www.warrickcommunityfoundation. org. ----Susan Sublett is the director of the Warrick County Community Foundation. Warrick County Community Foundation Partner, Community Foundation Alliance, Inc., 224 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 215, Boonville, Ind. 47601; 812-897-2030; www.warrickcommunityfoundation. org. Photos courtesy of the Warrick County Community Foundation and Alexander Funeral Home-Newburgh Chapel.
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