South Gibson Star-Times

Front Tuesday, Januar y 10, 2023 South Gibson Star-Times a-2 do you have a coming community event? Send the details to editor@sgstartimes.com BRIEFLY Community invited to Adopt-a-Plot L yles Station Historic School and Museum announced a new way to help beautify and maintain one of Gibson County's historic sites. The Adopt-A-Plot program offers individuals or groups the option to plant/maintain selected garden areas on the museum grounds. Small signs may be displayed alongside each area recognizing the "adopters" or a designated family, business, church, club, or in-memo- riam. A variety of spaces are available. The L yles Station Historic School and Museum is located at 953 N 500 W, Princeton. For information, contact Neal Mustard at 812-664-0649. Experience Center reopens The TMMI Experience Center is once again offering tram tours to the public. They are currently open on Tues- days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, running tours of up to 32 people at 9 a.m. CST and noon. THIS WEEK VFW announces events VFW Auxiliar y will ser ve breakfast on the second Satur- day of the month until March. Treasure Hunt ever y Monday with the drawing at 7 p.m. with jackpot over $18,000 and kitchen is open from 4-7 p.m. Kitchen is open Thursdays and Fridays 4 to 7 p.m. with weekly specials. Ever yone welcome and carr youts available. Merit board meets The 2023 meetings of the Gibson County Sheriff's Mer- it Board are at 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of ever y month the Gibson County Community Corrections Con- ference Room, located at 112 E. Emerson Street, Princeton. Trustees meet The Oakland City - Columbia Township Public Li- brar y Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 3:45 p.m. The regularly called meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place at 4 p.m. or the conclusion of the finance committee meeting. The Board of Trustees for Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Librar y will continue to 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. JANUARY EVENTS Sponsor an adoption Gibson County Animal Ser vices is hosting an adop- tion-sponsorship event. Now through Jan. 21, businesses and community members can sponsor the adoption fee of a homeless cat for $100 or dog for $125 at Gibson County Animal Ser vices. Sponsors can pick the pet or allow it to go to a random pet in need. Pets can also be sponsored in memor y of someone. Donations to non-profit GCAS are tax deductible. Come in or mail a check to GCAS, PO Box 474 Princeton, IN. DOWN THE ROAD BBQ cook-off set Labor Day Association plans a backyard cook-off contest for beef, chicken, and pork on Sept. 2, 2023, at the Gibson County Fairgrounds. For more information call Gene Gauger, 812-457-8379, Jarrod Skelton 812-760-9890 or Gar y Wildt at 812-202-0624. The entr y fee is $100, and the deadline is Aug. 30, 2023, with cash prize money and trophies for first, second and third places and grand champion. Bulletin Obituaries We also offer: ✓ Full-Day and Half-Day Enrichment Care Options ✓ Infant through Age 3 Educational Childcare ✓ Before/After School Care for School-Age Students ✓ School Delay and Cancellation Care for School-Age Students ✓ Summer Camp for School-Age Students 600 East John St. • Fort Branch 812-615-0219 Preschool & Pre-K Tuesday, January 24 from 9 to 11 a.m. Fall 2023 E n r o ll m e n t D a y cil about the possibility of run- ning a new city water line, six inches in size to the Har vey Lane area. Council President Dwayne Matsel said the water depart- ment had looked into the matter and the cost would be around $40,000. He added they would work with Burger to find a solution and maybe he can inquire with his neigh- bors and see if they are inter- ested in tapping into a possible line to help defer the cost a bit. Resident Jared Dearing had an outside water line that burst and ran for more than 24 hours without his knowl- edge, leaving him with a bill of $800.41. The council was able to adjust the sewer amount for Dearing to $395.23, giving him a new balance of $405.18. Resident Tara Crowley had a water main break in her yard and requested an adjustment on her bill. She did not bring her bill in, but Clerk Treasurer Vanessa Riggs said she would look into the bill for Crowley and contact her. The council also approved a request to open the yard waste dump ever y third Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. COUNCIL Continued from page 1 THOMaS 'TOM' edWard dreHer Thomas 'Tom' Edward Dre- her, 75, of Haubstadt, entered into his eternal rest, on Janu- ar y 1, 2023. He was presently a resident of Haubstadt, previously a long time resident of Sullivan, where he raised his family. He was born September 13, 1947, to Edward and Jean (Wilbur) Dreher in Terre Haute. He married his wife, Lana Monk on July 29, 1972 and they cel- ebrated 50 years of marriage this summer. He was a 1966 graduate of Wiley High School. He proud- ly ser ved his countr y in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He went on to work for Pfiz- er, from which he retired. He was a member of the Sullivan VFW #2459, American Legion #139 and the Sullivan Elks Club #911. He leaves a huge hole in the hearts of his family and those who loved him. They will miss his endless chatter and his never meeting a stranger, no matter where they went. His lovingly calling ever yone "Hon" or "Buddy" will also be missed. His favorite place to visit was the 'Happiest Place on Earth' Disney World, with his family by his side. He was a true avid sports fan, particu- larly keeping up with the Car- dinals, Colts and Pacers. He definitely loved all sports. His world revolved around his chil- dren and grandchildren, they lit up his world and his love was endless for them. Sur viving him are his wife, Lana Monk Dreher, daughters, Jody (Ronald) Robinson, Jen- nifer (Kevin) Spindler; grand- children, Amelia and Robert Robinson, Elizabeth (Grant) Holzmeyer, Emily, Eva and El- liott Spindler. Preceding him in death are his parents, also brother Fred- erick Dreher. There will be a celebration of Tom's life on Saturday, Jan- uar y 14, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the VFW #2459, 201 W Illinois St. Sullivan, IN 47882. Holmes Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Knights of St. John donations Sts. Peter & Paul School and St. James School each received a $1,000 donation from the Knights of St. John Commandery 345. This donation is made possible by the Knights of St. John annual sausage sales. Both schools are extremely grateful for the donation which will help us serve the many needs of our students in regards to their learning and education. Megan Howington and eric Chamberlain, principals, received the checks from Knights of St. John representatives on January 5. Springs Valley welcomes Sermersheim Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company is welcomes Jason L. Sermersheim as the Invest- ment Portfolio Analyst. He will work directly with the Springs Valley Financial Advisor y Group. Jason was previously a Finance Intern with Springs Valley in 2018. Jason is a 2015 graduate of Jasper High School. He at- tended Indiana University in Bloomington. He graduated in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in Busi- ness Analytics from the Kelly School of Business. Jason started his career journey at Masterbrand Cab- inets working in Logistics where he held roles such as a Dispatcher and Production Scheduler, and most recently worked as an Analyst. Jason said, "I am excited for the opportunity to join the Financial Advisor y Group as an Investment Analyst and look for ward to delivering on Springs Valley's mission state- ment by enhancing the finan- cial quality of life in our com- munities by focusing on you." "We are excited to have Ja- son rejoin the Springs Valley team," noted Marty Kaiser, SEVP & Financial Advisor y Group Manager. "He will be an asset to the Financial Advisor y Group and the customers we ser ve." Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, is a subsidiar y of SVB&T Corporation, head- quartered at 8482 West State Road 56, French Lick, Indi- ana 47432 with administrative offices at 1500 Main Street, Jasper, Indiana 47546. Springs Valley has locations in Dubois, Daviess, Gibson, and Orange Counties, offering full-ser vice bank and financial ser vices. In addition, the company has a full-ser vice financial advi- sor y group managed by expe- rienced, talented professionals specializing in estate planning, tax planning and wealth man- agement. Investment Ser vices are also offered by a licensed, professional Springs Valley representative. Trust and In- vestment products are not deposits; not insured by the FDIC; not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the depositor y institution; not insured by any Federal Government Agency; may lose value - subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested. More information can be found online at www.svbt. bank. The company's stock is traded on the OTCQX trading platform under ticker symbol SVBT (www.otcmarkets.com). Something Newsworthy? Email editor@sgstartimes.com

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