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(USPS 205-620) Contact us: Phone: .......................................................................... 812-753-3553 Janice Barniak, Editor ������������������������������ editor@sgstartimes.com Advertising ��������������������������������������������������� ads@sgstartimes.com General News ���������������������������������������������news@sgstartimes.com Sports �������������������������������������������������������� sports@sgstartimes.com Obituary 4.05 4.30 3.70 10/7/2022 of poverty and assistance, from churches, to organiza- tions like CAPE that provide assistance. What single mother fam- ilies typically face, Brown said, is a lack of support and a lack of confidence. Even believing in their ability to tap into resources can be hard for some moth- ers, she said. Mothers also face issues creating healthy relation- ships and advocating for their children. "We want to break the cy- cles for a lot of these moms and equip them to advocate for themselves. We want to get them in a healthier place, because that in turn trickles down to their kids," she said. "Places offer so many pro- grams for kids and youth, but there's not a lot for parents, families, or moms. While programs for kids and teens are beneficial, if they come home to a parent that's bro- ken, that's hard. Kids feed off the energy in the home." The Well will hold twice weekly classes that begin in January aimed at getting mothers confident, helping them set and reach goals and breaking cycles. When people ask why the program focuses on women, Brown said in this field of social work, that's who over- whelmingly needs and does not have the support. The first classroom will start in January after Christ- mas break. The organization will recruit eight mothers who will meet from January to May twice a week. Each month will have a theme, special speakers, and programs. Next fall they'll launch two new classes with 16 served. To sign up, volunteer or to find out more informa- tion about The Well, email Brown.a.emilie@icloud. com. WELL Continued from page 1 JAMES M. "MICK" STONE James M. "Mick" Stone, 72, passed away at his home on Oct. 5, 2022. Mick was born on Jan. 10, 1950, in Evansville to the late James W. and Ruth (Harmon) Stone. Mick was a graduate of Fort Branch High School in 1968 and has an asso- ciate degree from Ivy Tech College in 1992 in Mechanical Maintenance. He worked for Alcoa as a Journeyman for 33 years, was an Army Veteran, and member of the VFW Post #2714 Auxiliary. Mick was a fan of base- ball and has fond memories of listening to the Yankees with his grandfather on the radio, later also became a fan of the Cardinals just like his dad. Mick is survived by his wife of 49 years, Virginia "Ginny" (Schmitt) Stone of Fort Branch; daughter Heather (Dan) Bonham of Evansville and Nathan (Mary) Stone of Fort Branch. seven grandchil - dren; Jeremy Williams, Jack, Natalie and Sam Bonham, Eli, Molly and Bella Stone, Sisters; Janice Ostrander of Fort Branch and Judi (Garry) Morgan of Haubstadt. Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch. Graveside services were on Monday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at Walnut Hill Ceme- tery with Pastor Carol Jean Archer officiating. The Retired Military Veterans will conduct services at graveside. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the VFW Post #2174 in his honor. Expressions of sympathy may be made at stodghill- funeralhome.com Haubstadt has future planned for town soccer fields By Janice Barniak Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Bob Hirsch, with the Haub- stadt Parks Dept., told the town that improvements to the local soccer fields have lead to them being used more than ever before. According to Hirsch, the township paid $ 6,000 for back- stop netting and Haubstadt Sommerfest Inc. plans to pay for new tile. The soccer clubs want electricity run to the field next year as well as adding a concession stand. The town board is happy to approve and allow all improve- ments, but they said they would have to look into insur- ance restrictions as far as the concession stand. The club may have to, after they buy the building, donate it to the town if they want the town's insur- ance to cover the building. It's getting to the point, the council said, that they almost need more parking at the site. "In a short amount of time, it's changed the whole complexion...It's being used more than it's ever been used before," said Hirsch. "Bob Will started it, and he would have been happy how it's being used," said Clerk Treasurer Bonnie Wagner. The town board also accepted Haubstadt police- man Riley Farmer's resigna- tion. They'll be looking for a new officer to fill that space. "I hope only good things to come for you," said Board Member Chad Wallis. "I would not accept it, but I don't get a vote," said Wagner, who is Farmer's grandmother. The town discussed getting signs that show cars' speeds after a local bus driver was passed on Ind. 68 just after he was ready to open the door and let out the children. Not only is there frequent speed- ing on the road, people are often passing the buses. According to Wagner, the man was still shaken when he stopped at the office to ask for assistance slowing people on the road, where many run the stop arm. In northern Indiana, two students were recently hit exiting a bus, Wagner added. The council discussed the measure and will look into the cost. The board also: • Adopted the 2023 budget • Approved an additional appropriation of $150,000 to pay down on a new fire truck that is coming, so the town will pay less interest overall. • Noted fire hydrants will be flushed Oct. 16 • Received record that Haubstadt Police responded to 49 dispatches last month • Received record that Haubstadt Fire Department responded 40 times last month, on par with last year • Approved Downtown Trick-or-Treat, which is set for 5 -7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, downtown near Town Hall. If weather does not cooperate, it will move into the Old Gym. Sheriff's Dept. invites information Gibson County Sheriff's Dept. invited the commu- nity to flag their address with notes for first respond- ers that would assist them in helping the household. For example, they invited households with autistic family members, those with special medical needs, those with disabilities that would be good to know about in a fire or medical situation, and more to give the Gibson County Sheriff's Dept. — which is the central dispatch for first responders locally — to provide that informa- tion for future first respond- ers. For example, they said if a family has a non-verbal autis- tic child, it may help first responders to know their name, what helps calm them down, and maybe to have a recent photo on file in case of a runaway situation. Knowing a person is disabled and has an oxygen tank would help the fire department's response in the event of a fire, so they know the person may need help evacuating. If a person is deaf or hear- ing impaired, having that on file for the address would let police realize the resident might not hear them knock- ing on their door. To provide dispatchers with any information, the public can send a message on Facebook, call the office at 812-385 -3496 and choose option 1, or email info@ gibsoncountysheriff.com. Providing information is completely optional. Owensville slated to work on curbs around the park By Janice Barniak Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Owensville locals may notice the town doing some curb work, especially around the park, according to town's October town council meet- ing. Work is planned on Mont- gomery Street between First and Second, then on Second between Warrick and Mont- gomery, and also on Second between Brummitt and Mont- gomery. The town approved $11,000 total to do the work, which is within the concrete budget for the year. In other Owensville news, a resident who had low pres- sure for 11 years lauded town workers who were able to look at his system and diagnose the issue, restoring pressure. For the second meeting the council discussed rais- ing tap-in fees but tabled the issue. The council would first like to know how much the town spends on average doing the tap-ins, from finding the lines to the cost of the town work- ers' time. "If we're raising it I would like to be able to justify why we're raising it," said Council- man Dwayne Matsel. Matsel noted he'd received comments from people who said they were seeing the police out more in the commu- nity. Some people were happy to see the police out more, he noted. Others were seeing police out more, and were not-so-happy as a result of it. Councilman Clyde Scott told the town board that the property at Second and Maple had been bought and the house would finally be coming down after 12 years. "I appreciate the people who bought the property," Scott said. Scott also encouraged people to get out and vote. The council also: • Approved $5,100 for equipment needed for town streets • Planned a meeting with the fire department to discuss possibly splitting the fire hydrant costs • Looked at getting the two police employees into the employee union, which they're interested in being part of, insurance-wise • The town will take down trees in an easement on a prop- erty at Scott and Clark Streets, and will notify the property owner. The board of new non-profit The Well includes, (pictured) Dana Ledford, Treasurer, from Old National Bank; Jamie Bartlett, Vice Presi- dent, a Nurse Practitioner from Deaconess; Amy Smith, President, the Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact for Com- munity Foundation; Erica Rasler, Secretary, Director of Gibson County Department of Child Services, Emilie Brown, Executive Director and Founder, The Well of Gibson County; Stephen Ralph, Director of Anti-Poverty Initiatives, of the Evansville Christian Life Center; Pas- tor Kyle Powell, Board member, Assistant pastor at Bethel Memorial Church in Princeton; and Matthew Hoffer, Board Member, Assistant Director of Community Engagement Oakland City University. The ones not shown are Jamie Gribbins, Board Member, Assistant Director of Adult Basic Education at Vincennes University, and Chloe Renscher, Board Member, of Touch Stone Therapy.