The South Gibson Star-Times serves the towns of Haubstadt, Owensville and Fort Branch.
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About us: Published every Tuesday by the Pike County Publishing Co. Phone: 812-753-3553 Office hours: Monday and Tuesday: By Appointment, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 203 S. McCreary St., P.O. Box 70, Fort Branch, IN 47648-0070 Andrew G. Heuring and John B. Heuring, Publishers Janice Barniak, Editor John B. Heuring, Adv. Mgr. Eric Gogel, Production Mgr. Cindy Petty, Adv. Sales Pam Lemond, Adv. Sales Brakston Farrar, Adv. Designer 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: Phone: .......................................................................... 812-753-3553 Fax: .............................................................................. 812-753-4251 Janice Barniak, Editor �������������������������������������editor@sgstartimes.com Advertising ��������������������������������������������������� ads@sgstartimes.com General News ���������������������������������������������news@sgstartimes.com Sports �������������������������������������������������������� sports@sgstartimes.com Circulation ������������������������������������������ subscribe@sgstartimes.com Billboard planned at Brummitt By Janice Barniak SG Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Ed McPherson let the Ow- ensville Town Council know during their April 5 council meeting that he plans to put a billboard at First and Brum- mit streets. He has a chance to buy a parcel of land, and has had a survey done. The sign would face north, and be lit from 10 p.m. approximately, into the morning by way of a dusk-to- dawn timer. McPherson said he owns a billboard company. He doesn't plan to have polarizing topics like politics on the billboard, he said. "I know there's no zoning per say, but I come before the council to let you know what's being done," he said. While there's no zon- ing, there is an ordinance. McPherson will have to ob- tain a $10 permit, submit an application to the town coun- cil, and have a hearing, which is planned for the next town council meeting. Those are requirements that apply to any sign larger than 4' by 5' or more than four feet off the ground, said Councilman Dwayne Matsel. Fogging starts May 1 By Janice Barniak SG Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Owensville Town Council approved weekly mosquito fog- ging in their April 5 meeting. Action Pest Control will per- form the fogging each week starting May 1 at a cost of $ 300 per week, May through October. Last year they fogged on Wednesday evenings. Elliott solar farm permits approved By Janice Barniak SG Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Commissioners approved road use and right-of-way agreements for the Elliott So- lar Project in their regular meeting last week. Attorney Jason Spindler said he had reviewed Tenas- ka's documentation. Local company spokesper- son Rick Reed said they'd had no issues with easements so far. Commissioner Mary Key said County Engineer Matt Holden was on board, and the documents were fine from a legal perspective. Commissioner Warren Fleetwood stepped out to ab- stain from the vote as he has a potential conflict of interest. Neighbor: Property values will decline with town's trash issue By Janice Barniak SG Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Cyndi (Barrett) Marvel told Ow- ensville Town Council, April 5, she was concerned about what she called the town's trash problem, as people have junk and trash in their yards, and she believes it will affect proper- ty values. "No one seems to have pride in their yards anymore," she said, add- ing her home is on Scott Street. She's lived there since 2003, but said Scott Street looks like a junk yard. "I hate it. I want something done." A home that burned two to three years ago has not been torn down, and across from her home she said she can't see to turn off the street because of vehicles everywhere and junk. Councilman Dwayne Matsel said they share her frustration, and have targeted the Clark and Scott street address using the town's ordinanc- es, fining the person approximate- ly $ 3,000. They've sent letters and tagged cars, something that's easier in the spring. The burned home, however, has been difficult because the town has trouble tracking the owner. When asked if the town could just take down the building, an audience member quipped that the law frowns on enter- ing someone's property and demolish- ing their house. It was also suggested a person is living in the garage of the burned out building. Put together, Marvel believed it would bring down her property val- ues. "If don't I get my value on house, I'm going to be down here with some attorneys," said fellow neighbor Den- nis Simpson. "I agree with you, it's not right," said Councilman Clyde Scott. Water and Sewer Supt. Billy Ross told the council while he agrees trash needs cleaned up, these issues are better handled neighbor to neighbor, using social pressure. He said talk about property values was off topic. "I don't plan on leaving my house. You don't plan on leaving your house," he said. "We want to live here." Titan royalty Titan stu- dents crowned Helen Kiesel as queen and Rory Heltsley as king at Prom Satur- day at Gibson Southern High School. Scott Walden photo