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Home Life Wednesday, December 7, 2022 The Press-Dispatch C-2 WITH THE Shoppin PRESS-DISPATCH • Fruit and Gift Baskets • Meat, Cheese & Cracker Baskets 1415 W. Brumfield, Princeton • (812) 386-6365 Mon.-Fri.: 9-6 Sat.: 9-4, Sun.: Noon-4 Berry's Produce & Country Market LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS! • Candles • Unique One-of-a-Kind Gifts • Gourmet Foods • Candies • Stocking Stuffers • Jams, Jellies & Homemade Noodles • Teas, Hot Chocolate, Portside Coffee • Neora Local Delivery Available Custom made to fit your budget! Now Taking Orders For Monty Lamey, Debbie Lamey, Joe Lamey and Erika Horstman welcome you to their open house this week. You can sleep on the beds, but you won't want to sleep on these deals By Janice Barniak SG Star-Times Editor editor@sgstartimes.com Feet up in a La-Z-Boy sur- rounded by beautiful art, snacks, Christmas decor, and close friends, you might feel like you're at home, but if it's this week, you're probably at the Holder's Furniture open house in Owensville, where a customer appreciation event is kicking off with giveaways, chances to win and chances to save from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday during their store-wide event. The Christmas auction is back, where customers who spend money get tickets that enter them into a chance to win prizes. The Holder's family, in- cluding Monty Lamey, Deb- bie Lamey, Joe Lamey and Er- ika Horstman, wants people to know that not only is their fur- niture high-quality and rea- sonably priced, but it's also well-stocked for the holidays and ready to deliver. "Over a year ago, we start- ed preparing for this," said Joe Lamey. "We planned ahead and knew what was happening." He said part of that is a 148 -year history in the furni- ture business—an industry where store closing and out- of-business sales are all too often the norm. Not for Hold- er's, as they see through the fourth generation for the fam- ily business. As for gifts, he said rocker recliners make a great gift, but those who want to spoil themselves should consider Restonic mattresses, made right here in Indiana, deliv- ered from Holder's to their door. Erika agreed. "Good sleep affects your en- tire day, inside and outside the bed," she said. The store is a stress-free environment, but for those who don't know what they want, the family has interi - or decorators to help find the perfect pieces to create a new look for your home. "It's some of the best pric- ing of the year, readily avail- able," Joe said. "I think so much has been put off, it's time to treat yourself." Snapshots happy & Hilarious holiday A selection will be published in the Christmas issue. DEADLINE IS DEC. 14. Email photos with names and a brief description to sherri@pressdispatch.net The Press-Dispatch We want to see those funny and cute photos with Santa, pets and the whole family. DECEMBER 7 - 10 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BRING IN THIS AD TO RECEIVE A FREE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Christmas Auction – Make a purchase and earn FREE tickets (2 tickets per $100.00 spent) – La-Z-Boy Rocker/Recliner (up to $499.99 Value) – $250.00 Holder's Gift Certificate – $50.00 R'z Restaurant Gift Card – $50.00 Kenny Dewig Meats Gift Certificate – Drawing will be held Dec 30, 2022 Sale Includes: • La-Z-Boy, Flexsteel, Mohawk Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Riverside and Restonic Bedding. • Don't forget Lamps, Gift Items, etc. • Sale prices good for entire month of December. • 1 Year Free Financing to qualified buyers! OPEN HOUSE Christmas Christmas 104 N. Main St, Owensville 812-724-3501 or 1-800-440-4888 www.holdersfurniture.net Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 9am-4pm Petersburg VFW rewards essays on Veterans By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net Since 1947, the Voice of Democra- cy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars' ( VFW's) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio es- say on an annual patriotic theme. This year Pike Central High School student Ella Adams, was cho- sen by the Petersburg VFW as the winner of the Voice of Democracy essay contest held for freshman to senior students. The 2022-23 theme is: "Why is the Veteran Important? " Not only did Adams receive a cash prize from the Petersburg VFW, but she is now entered at the district lev- el. The first place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins at least a scholarship of $1,000. Adams' essay highlighted patri- otism at various levels, beginning as a child. "Red, white and blue, we are told these colors represent free- dom, war, and bravery, from the time we are born," Adams said in a brief part of her essay. "Every morning before school, we say the Pledge of Allegiance while gazing at the flag that represents our independence. Before any major or minor sport- ing event, we are taught to place our hand over our hearts and stand respectfully while our National An- them plays. Neither of those patri- otic practices would be occurring if we didn't have soldiers that defend- ed our independence from the form- ing of the United States in the 1700s to the present day." At the middle school level, the Pa- triot's Pen essay award was present- ed to Jenna Harris. Patriot's Pen gives 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students the opportu- nity to express their opinion on a patriotic theme and improve their writing skills, while they compete for awards and prizes. The awards from all levels of the competition to- tal $1.2 million each year. This year's patriotic theme is "My Pledge to Our Veterans." Students type an essay of at least 300 words but no more than 400. Students in both categories begin by competing at the local post lev- el. Post winners then advance to the district competition. When presenting both Adams and Harris with their awards and cash prize, Petersburg VFW Command- er Kevin Russelburg stated that out of all the entries, Adams and Harris really stood out from the rest and that was why they were chosen. "Yours stood out," Russelburg told the students. "You are an outstand- ing spokesperson for democracy." Pictured are Petersburg VFW members Jim Capozella, Commander Kevin Russelburg, sponsor Beth Bohnert, Voice of Democracy essay winner Ella Adams, Petersburg VFW members Chris Kin- man, and D.R. Minnis. Pictured are Petersburg VFW Commander Kevin Russelburg, sponsor Christine Waddell, parents Denise and Randy Harris, Patriot's Pen essay winner Jenna Harris, Petersburg VFW members Chris Kinman, D.R. Minnis, and Jim Capozella.