South Gibson Star-Times

The General John Gibson Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Satur- day, May 6th, from 1:00-3:00, at the Princeton Public Library for their monthly meeting. Meetings will resume in October. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 A2 South Gibson Star-Times READER'S GUIDE Subscriptions: Change of address: subscribers changing addresses will please give old address as well as new one along with phone number. We cannot guarantee prompt change unless this is done. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Heartland Media Group, LLC, P.O. Box 275, Fowler, 47944-0275 or email hmgcirculation@gmail.com or call 765-884-1902. Subscription rates as of Jan. 1, 2023: One year: $42 for Gibson County; $48 elsewhere in Indiana; out- of-state: $63. Paid in advance. Subscriptions tak- en after noon on Friday will not receive a paper un- til the second edition after their subscription date. About us: Published every Tuesday by Heartland Media Group, LLC Phone: 765-884-1902 P.O. Box 275, Fowler, 47944-0275 Entered in the Post Office in Fort Branch, Indiana for transmission through the mails as Periodical Mail, postage paid at Fort Branch, Indiana – published weekly. (USPS 205-620) Contact us: General News ������������������������ editor@sgstartimes.com Advertising ������������������������������� ads@sgstartimes.com Sports ������������������������������������ sports@sgstartimes.com Phone: ����������������������������������������������������� 765-884-1902 Bulletin Obituaries Mel Viner, Jr� Poseyville Mel Viner, Jr., a beloved member of the Poseyville, IN community, passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 56. He was born on March 23, 1967, in Munich, Germany while his father was serving in the army. Mel lived a full and happy life and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Mel worked as a carpenter for Fulton Interiors for over 25 years and was a member of the Carpenter's Union 224. He completed a 4-year carpenter apprenticeship which earned him an associate degree in carpentry. His love for his job was evident in the quality of his work and his dedication to his craft as well as the mentorship he showed to many. In addition to his work, Mel had many passions in life, including hunting, fishing, camping, four wheeling, and motorcycle racing. He loved visiting the Bayou River Camp and North Carolina, and he cherished every moment he spent with his wife, Penny, who sadly preceded him in death after 35 years of marriage. Mel was also a 1985 gradu- ate of Bosse High School and a Catholic, having been baptized into the faith in 2002. Mel was a loving and pro- tective family man, who adored his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his parents, Mel Viner, Sr. and Patricia Viner; his siblings, Brandon (Paula) Viner and Heather (Chris) Brown; his daughters, Amber (Jamie) Dumanski and Brandi (DJ Wright) Barrett; his four grandchildren, Mason and Connor Dumanski and Emilynn and Meleah Wright; and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins. Mel's loyal dog Benny was also a constant com- panion and source of his joy. Mel was a kind and gener- ous person, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He loved hard and will be remembered for his caring and protective spirit as well as his playful bantering and jokes. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12-4 PM, Satur- day, April 15, 2023, at Van- derburgh County 4-H Center's Building #1 with a brief hon- oring of Mel at 3:30 and toast at 4. Please join us for lunch and Mel's celebration. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society in Mel's memory. Arrangements are being handled by Stodghill Funeral Home. James "Marshall" Wilson Owensville James "Marshall" Wilson, 62, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home on April 10, 2023. He was born to James Patrick and Mary Rita (Hayden) Wilson on August 24, 1960, in Evansville, IN. Marshall was baptized catholic. After high school, he entered the United States Navy. He married his lovely wife, Deborah Leister in 1984, and they had 3 beautiful children. He worked in Industrial Mainte- nance at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN for 33 years and retired in January of 2023. He was a member of the American Legion post #0008 and the VFW. He enjoyed golfing, bass fishing, watching NASCAR and racing, and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He also enjoyed spending time with friends at the Nisbet Inn. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 32 years, Deborah Wilson; father, James Patrick Wilson; sisters, Anita Wilson and Carol Schmitt; and brother, Jeff Wilson. Marshall is survived by his sons, Zack Wilson of Mt. Ver- non, IN, Alex Wilson of Marked Tree, AK, and Ian Wilson of Evansville, IN; mother, Mary Rita Wilson of Evansville, IN; siblings, Gary (Pam) Wilson of Stewartsville, IN, Patsy (Billy) Lewis of Wadesville, IN, and Laura (Dino) Sollman of Haub- stadt, IN; grandchildren, Faith and Violet Wilson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, IN with Pastor Bob Douglas officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Satur- day, April 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Military Honors services will be performed by the Veterans of Gibson County at Owensville Cemetery prior to burial. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneral- home.com. Carol Jean Welch Fort Branch Carol Jean Welch, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born to the late George and Aleda (Welman) Heuring on February 16, 1943, in Fort Branch, IN. Carol was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Branch. She was a seam- stress and as the floral designer, having worked for Buehlor's IGA in Princeton, IN, as the flo- ral manager for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed writ- ing poetry, drawing, gardening, floral design, visiting friends in the nursing homes and spending time with her family. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Victor Lee Welch and her sister, Joy Ann Meyer. She is survived by her sons; Michael Ray Welch of Fort Branch, IN and Scott Andrew (Kelli) Welch of Newburgh, IN; sister, Barbara Heuring of Fort Branch, IN; grandchildren, Casey Allen Welch, Joseph Pierzakowski, and Danielle Pierzakowski; and nieces, Darla Joy and Lisa Ann. Funeral services will be on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch with Pastor Ricky Simpson officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Gentryville, IN. Donations in her honor can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Expressions of sympathy may be made at stodghillfuneral- home.com PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: THIS NOTICE IS FOR FORT BRANCH WATER CUSTOMERS: THE FORT BRANCH WATER DEPART- MENT WILL BE FLUSHING HYDRANTS BEGINNING AT 9:00 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023. FORT BRANCH WATER CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT DISCOLORED WATER FOR UP TO 24 HOURS AFTER THE FLUSHING IS COMPLETED. PLEASE PLAN WATER US- AGE ACCORDINGLY. Food Inspection Reports March 1-31, 2023 These summaries of the Gibson County Health Department's inspection reports are made public after restaurants and food stores had 10 days to respond. Re-inspections are done at the inspector's discretion. Corrections noted in parentheses were observed by the inspector. Food Inspections Baymont Inn, 12798 Access 1250 South, Haubstadt, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Pilot Travel Center #447, 1042 East Warrenton Road, Haub- stadt, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Subway #447, 1042 East Warrenton Road, Haubstadt, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Taco Bell #447, 1042 East Warrenton Road, Haubstadt, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Cinnabon #447, 1042 East Warrenton Road, Haubstadt, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Tenbarge Farm Meats, 431 S. West Street, Haubstadt, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Zack's Diner, 202 East Locust Street, Fort Branch, IN – March 1 – No violations observed Lupe's Mexican Grill, 2020 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 1 – Three Non-Critical Violations – Dark substance inside ice machine – Dark substance on inner side of prep table door - Beef and chicken being thawed at room temperature Wendy's #34990, 1207 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 1 – One Non-Critical Violation – Several ceiling tiles are loose/missing Pizza Hut #316310, 1606 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 1 – One Non-Critical Violation – Gap at bottom of rear door O M Mart, 1904 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 8 – One Non-Critical Violation – Chemical test kit not available – Two Critical Violations – Sanitizing process is not being used at 3-compartment sink – Date marking of potentially hazardous foods is not being used McDonald's Princeton, 2001 West Broadway Street, Princ- eton, IN – March 8 – One Non-Critical Violation – Kitchen floor and walk-in freezer floor in need of cleaning Spud Hut, 518 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 8 – One Non-Critical Violation – Missing or damaged ceiling tiles throughout the facility Fast Break Convenience Store #2. 3010 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 8 – Two Non-Critical Violations – Frost build up at walk-in freezer door preventing door to fully close – Cold prep bar cutting board in need of resurfacing Fast Break Convenience Store #4, 1702 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 8 – One Non-Critical Violation – Cold prep bar cutting board in need of resurfacing Ruler #232, 1503 West Broadway Street, Princeton, IN – March 8 – No violations observed Princeton Save-A-Lot, 1410 West Broadway Street, Princ- eton, IN – March 8 – One Non-Critical Violation – Door seal of meat and dairy walk-in refrigerator in need of repair Zia Smoke BBQ LLC, 416 East Morton Street, Oakland City, IN – March 8 – Approved to open Kimm's Cooking & Baking, 304 West Strain Street, Fort Branch, IN – March 29 – No violations observed Judy's Cinnamon Rolls, 542 East State Road 68, Haubstadt, IN – March 29 – No violations observed Brass Ring, 231 South Main Street, Haubstadt, IN – March 29 – One Critical Violation – Heavy build up of a dark substance in ice machine Dick Clark's Family Restaurant, 702 North Prince Street, Princeton, IN – March 29 – No violations observed The Paw Paw Patch, 4962 South 550 East, Francisco, IN – March 29 – Approved to open Memories INC, 531 South Franklin Street, Oakland City, IN – March 29 – Approved to open Titan golfer Peyton Blackard finishes a swing on a tee shot in a recent competition. Blackard on Thursday set a new school record shooting a five under par 31 on the front nine at Christmas Lake.

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