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South Gibson Star-Times Tuesday, September 13, 2022 A-3 and approved Andrew Wil- liams to join the parks and recreation board upon the re- tirement of John English from the board. Williams, according to Mat- sel, is already known to many for his help with the baseball fields, and he was recom- mended by the board. "They thought he would be a good choice. He's from here," Matsel said. The board also approved Jason Boyle, who is from Ow- ensville but recently bought Evansville Blinds, to install blinds over the large win- dows at the Owensville Town Hall. The windows above the door can only be reached by ladder, so a blind system on a remote control will allow peo- ple in the office and those who use the area for events to cut off the glare. The cost will be $2,111, and will be finished in four to five weeks. The board also approved $720 to replace an ethernet SmartSwitch, $8,350 toward tree removals around town, which will be done by Sloan Tree Ser vice. The council has discussed installing Gibson Southern State Championship signs, which will reflect all GSHS teams that have gone to state. The quote was $794 for one sign, and the town wants to get another quote. Fall Clean-up Day will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8, where two dumpsters for heavy trash will be on the square for drop offs. The board planned a meet- ing with Wessler engineers on the new sewage plant project at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the town hall. The board tabled roof re- pair options at the town hall to get a better idea of what each quote included. "Pray for no 100-year rains coming up," Matsel joked. A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 4 for a hearing on the budget. Finally, the town board approved a $10,000 agree- ment with the John and Jane Braselton Tr ust to allow the town to drill on the land to see if there is water, and in- cludes an option for the town to buy the land if they find water. "That one's been a long time coming," said Councilman Co- rey Taylor. Bulletin Do you have an upcoming community event? Send the details to editor@sgstartimes.com BRIEFLY Veterans food bank accepts donations The Veterans Food Bank of America in Buckskin is a by-appointment-only food pantr y for veterans and their widows. It's located on Ind. 57 near Ind. 68. To schedule a food pickup or to donate call 812-795-2230. VFW plans meals VFW Post #2714 of Fort Branch will have the kitchen open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday to the pub- lic with daily specials from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. September Delmonico Steak Nights will be cooked by Kim of Gemeca Inn on Sept. 24 for $35. Dinner includes 14 oz steak, baked potato, salad and homemade bread. Call 812-753-4161 after 3 p.m. for reser vations. Merit board meets The 2022 meetings of the Gibson County Sheriff's Merit Board will be at 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of ever y month, in the Gibson County Community Correc- tions Conference Room, located at 112 E. Emerson Street, Princeton. Trustees meet The Board of Trustees for the Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Librar y will meet at 4 p.m. on the second Wednesday of ever y month as the dates for their regular monthly board meetings. The meetings are in the Librar y Meeting Room. THIS MONTH Library board meets Owensville Carnegie Librar y Board of Trustees will have their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday at 5 p.m. Sept. 13. The public is invited to this meeting. Underground Railroad program has encore performance Experience the struggle for freedom Sept. 16 on the Underground Railroad at L yles Station, 953 N CR 500 W, Princeton. Freedom or Captured? In a nation on the road to Civil War, the Fugitive Slave Act ignites a powder keg that intensifies north and south divisions and magnifies the dangers for slaves and their compatriots. Meet 10 his- torical figures as they make daredevil escapes, face un- fathomable challenges, and continue to pave the road on the Underground Railroad with their courage and blood. Kids Day set Fort Branch Fire Station will host a kids day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the fire station with bounce hous- es, food and fire safety information. Garage sale to benefit Habitat Habitat for Humanity will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1302 W. Brumfield. Dr. Wells retires A retirement celebration is planned for Deaconess Gib- son's Dr. Wells at 4 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Gibson Health and Education Conference room. School plans sale St. Joseph School will host their annual rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 in the St. Joseph School Gym. To donate, drop off from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25, or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26. Volunteers are needed for drop off days, sorting days and sale day. For more info email mmcollin1971@yahoo.com. DOWN THE ROAD Habitat Bike Ride set Habitat for Humanity of Gibson County is announcing that our annual Charity Bike Tour will be Saturday, Oct. 8. The start of the bike tour will be downtown Princeton at 8 a.m. and will cover all of Gibson County. Registration and other information are on our Facebook page and website gibsoncountyhabitat.com. The bike tour will have stops at the Patoka Methodist Church for the 15 mile trip. The 30 and 62 mile trips will stop at Azalea Path, Toyota Motor Mfg. and Owensville Library. The funds from the event will go toward building material for the next Partner homes. We appreciate all the sponsors in the community who support the event. Contact the office at 812-385-2434 with questions. As always, any volunteers for building or other events are greatly appreciated. DANA JO CUMMINS Dana Jo (Georges) Cum- mins, age 61, of Fort Branch, passed away at home on Sept. 2, 2022. She was the wife of David Cummins for 43 years. Dana was born May 11, 1961, a daughter of the late Larr y Gene and Beverley D. Georg- es. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Justin Cummins, and her brother, Wesley Georges. Dana is sur vived by her hus- band, David Cummins; son Caleb Cummins and his wife, Carol Cummins of Modoc; grandchildren Hailey (Blaine) Collins, Dalton and Peyton Cummins of Modoc; sisters Kimberly (Roger) Elpers of Haubstadt, Jan Wilzbacher of Fort Branch, and Brooke Adcock of Indianapolis; her friend and aunt, Patricia Rod- gers of Evansville whom she spoke to daily. She was aunt to several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-neph- ews. A celebration of life was conducted Friday, Sept. 9, between at Stodghill Funeral Home, Fort Branch. Ser vice at 1 p.m. with Joseph Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Cemeter y, Fort Branch. Donations in her honor can be made to the Fort Branch Community School Music Program, checks payable to FBCS. Expressions of sympa- thy can be made at stodghillfu- neralhome.com. COUNCIL Continued from page 1 Recycle Day at TMMI Televisions, other electronics, paints and chemicals were some of the popular items dropped off at Hazardous Waste Day Saturday morning at TMMI in Princeton. Gibson County Sheriff 's Office accepted pounds of drugs at the Hazardous Waste Day at Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana Saturday morning. Gibson County Solid Waste Director Lee Binhack explains which stop accepts chemicals Saturday at Haz- ardous Waste Day at Toyota. Independent Insurance Agent 812-483-4670 • Haubstadt • bill.yarbor@twc.com CALL: Bill Yarbor Are You Adequately Covered? A new year means changes to Medicare premiums, deductibles, copays and benefi ts! Bill Yarbor, experienced insurance agent can help you make sure you are adequately covered. 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