South Gibson Star-Times

Front Tuesday, Januar y 31, 2023 South Gibson Star-Times a-2 READER'S GUIDE Subscriptions: Change of address: subscribers changing addresses will please give old address as well as new one along with phone number. We cannot guarantee prompt change unless this is done. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Heartland Media Group, LLC, P.O. Box 275, Fowler, 47944-0275 or email hmgcirculation@gmail.com or call 765-884-1902. Subscription rates as of Jan. 1, 2023: One year: $42 for Gibson County; $48 elsewhere in Indiana; out- of-state: $63. Paid in advance. Subscriptions tak- en after noon on Friday will not receive a paper un- til the second edition after their subscription date. About us: Published every Tuesday by Heartland Media Group, LLC Phone: 765-884-1902 P.O. Box 275, Fowler, 47944-0275 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: General News ������������������������� editor@sgstartimes.com Advertising �������������������������������� ads@sgstartimes.com Sports ������������������������������������� sports@sgstartimes.com Phone: ������������������������������������������������������765-884-1902 Daughters of Isabella news By Ann Minnis Spaghetti fundraiser, State Convention discussed The Daughters of Isabella, Haubstadt Circle #151, con- vened at the K of C Hall in Haubstadt on Januar y 16 for a regular meeting. The meet- ing was opened by Regent Kris Lutz. Whitney Mayer re- quested that the Circle order rosaries for the women's Wel- come Weekend and this was approved. The D of I Indiana State Regent, Mar y Seibert, sent a reminder that the State Con- vention will be April 21-23 in Nashville, Ind. Those wishing to attend should contact Kris Lutz. Thank-you cards were received from D of I mem- bers who received poinsettias, cards, and visits at Christmas time. Father Tyler Tenbarge sent a thank you from the House of Discernment for a recent donation. A hand-made card was received from The Lord's Pantr y thanking the Circle for a donation. And Fa- ther Andrew Thomas thanked the Circle for his Christmas gift. Sue Alston reported send- ing a birthday card to Marie Friedman. Becky Mayer, Kris Lutz, Bobbie Biggs and Joanie Ambrose visited shut-in D of I members on December 13. Christmas poinsettias and cards signed by many D of I members were delivered to: Irma Rexing, Arliene Steckler, Beverly Kruse, Doris Welte, Rosie Bullock, Jane Greubel. Donna Rexing, Mar y Breivo- gel, Joan Wilzbacher, Rita Ret- tig Elpers, Mar y Lee Luebbe- husen, Mar y Ann Naas, Mil- dred Lindauer, Lois Vessels, Phyllis Schmitt, Marie Fried- man, Norma Jean Greubel, Shirley Romershausen, Lillian Kruse, Lillian Maurer, and Faye Sheridan. A Mass was given for Kathleen Meyer. Ann Minnis gave the Re- spect-Life report. Progress continues for a pregnan- cy-care center in Gibson County. To be more fully in- formed, contact Ann at 812- 664-7695 or aminnis@twc. com. "Pray to End Abortion" yard signs are available. "40 Days for Life" will begin on Ash Wed. and please sign up at your Church. A fundraising Spaghetti Supper will be held on Sat- urday, Februar y 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers will be needed the day prior, as well as to cook and ser ve that day. Donations of desserts will be needed. Contact Regent Kris Lutz. The Knights of Colum- bus Father/Son Communion Breakfast is Februar y 26. D of I Circle #151 will, again, be ser ving the breakfast and more volunteers will be needed. Please contact Dawn Hasenour. Becky Siewers led the prayers and read a spiritu- al reflection on Christ's life, death, and resurrection. Let Christ guide our lives as we share His Love for us, accept our crosses in life, and ask for courage each day. The com- mittee ser ved desserts and beverages. The half pot was won by Linda Kissel with the rest donated to St. Elizabeth/ Coleman for pregnancy-aid. The next meeting of D of I Circle #151 will be Mon- day, Februar y 20, at 7:15 at the K of C Hall in Haubstadt. Committee members are Sue Alston, Linda Kissel, and Bob- bie Biggs. Anyone still owing annual $15 dues may pay at a meeting or send to Pat Re- inhart at 1654 E. State Road 168, Fort Branch IN. 47648. Checks should be made out to Haubstadt Circle #151. The photo is Phyllis Schmitt of Fort Branch re- ceiving her poinsettia and Christmas Card from the Haubstadt d of I Circle on december 13. Becky Mayer, Kris Lutz, Bob- bie Biggs, and Joanie am- brose visited 20 daugh- ters of Isabella members who are currently shut-in. Purdue Extension Gibson County Winter Workshops begin Feb. 6 Purdue Extension will host Winter Workshops at Gib- son Southern High School Cafeteria Monday nights in Februar y. For years. Gibson County Winter Workshops have pro- vided educational opportuni- ties for farmers and those in the agricultural community. Join us to learn alongside one another about topics that affect your farming operation, as well as your neighbors. WEED MANAGEMENT OUTLOOK Februar y 6 at 6 p.m. — Marcelo Zimmer will present research and information about weeds and how you can best manage them in 2023 FARM BUREAU POLICY DISCUSSION AND FSA UPDATE Februar y 13 at 6 p.m. — Gibson County Farm Bureau to present ag policy, current bills affecting agriculture and host legislative discussion along with a meal. FSA will provide program updates DIGITAL AGRICULTURE: DRONES, DATA AND SO MUCH MORE Februar y 20 at 6pm — PARP and meal — Mark Car- ter brings UAVs, spray drone and equipment for this talk focusing on the future of tech in ag. Using the data you get from all your monitors, how do you farm? WEATHER, CLIMATE AND SOIL HEALTH Februar y 27 at 6pm — Hans Schmitz presents soil health from a climate perspective, how weather and the world changes our soil Call Purdue Extension Gib- son County at 812-385-3491 or email aheidenr@purdue.edu with questions. Purdue Uni- versity is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Obituaries Bulletin do you have a coming community event? Send the details to editor@sgstartimes.com BRIEFLY Sheriff's Merit Board reorganizes Gibson County Sheriff's Merit Board met on Tuesday, Januar y 17. The Board is made up of five members, three of whom are selected by the Sheriff and two are voted on by the Deputies. This committee meets monthly and makes decisions pertaining to standard operating proce- dures, hiring and disciplinar y actions. At the recent meeting, board members elected Bruce Adams as President and Joe Maxey as Secretar y. Other members of the Merit Board are Jon Adams, Jennifer MacKay and William George. The 2023 meetings will be on the second Tuesday of ever y month at noon in the Gibson County Community Corrections Conference room, located at 112 E. Emerson Street, Princeton, Indiana. 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 select- ed 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-memoriam. 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. THIS WEEK VFW announces events VFW Auxiliar y will ser ve breakfast on the second Sat- urday 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 Merit Board are at 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of ever y month the Gibson County Community Corrections Conference Room, located at 112 E. Emerson Street, Princeton. OC-Columbia Twp. Library trustees meet Oakland City - Columbia Township Public Librar 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 sec- ond Wednesday of ever y month as the dates for their regular monthly board meetings. The meetings are in the Librar y Meeting Room. DOWN THE ROAD Journey Men's meal coming up The Journey Men's group of Holy Cross, Fort Branch will host their annual fish fr y on Friday, March 3 between 4 and 6 p.m. for Alaskan pollock, macaroni and cheese, green beans, slaw, and cornbread. Dine-In and Carr y-Out options available. Holy Cross School, 202 S. Church St., Fort Branch. LOuWaNNa J. JINeS Louwanna J. Jines, 80, of Paoli went to be with the Lord January 26, 2023. She was born October 20, 1942 in Princeton to the late Herman Kemper and Thelda Love- less. Louwanna graduated from Princeton High School then served as a homemak- er. A fter retirement age she worked at WorkOne un- der Green Thumb. Louwan- na was a lifetime member of the VFW auxiliary, Ameri- can Legion, Eagles, Red Hat Society, and Princeton artist guild. She was a member of Bethel Memorial Church in Princeton then after moving to Paoli attended Paoli Chris- tian Church. Louwanna en- joyed painting and adored ani- mals, especially dogs. She was loved by many and will deeply be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, James A. Patterson; second husband, David Jines, infant daughter, Tricia Leah Patter- son; daughter, Tracy Brown; and siblings, Donald "Bud" Kemper, Harold Kemper, Gin- ny Mercer, Joan Bullock, Shir- ley Reno, and Mary Wright. Louwanna is survived by her daughter, Tonia ( Joe Jr.) Hedge; grandchildren, Wil- liam Brown III, Elizabeth Brown, Joshua Brown, Mela- nie (Erik) Sanders, and Alli- son Hedge; great grandson, Josh Brown Jr.; siblings, Mar- lene Wirth and Peggy Forgy; and son-in-law, Bill Brown Jr. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 am until service time. There will be a graveside service follow- ing, at Owensville Cemetery in Owensville. Condolences may be ex- pressed online at colvinfu- nerahome.com. The Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Jines family. SHarON a. HuLFaCHOr Sharon A. Hulfachor, 68, of Fort Branch, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh on Januar y 19. She was born to he late Paul and Lillian (Kolley) McIntire on September 26, 1954, in Princeton. Sharon retired from Mid- States Rubber Product after 30 years of ser vice. She graduated from Fort Branch High School and married her loving husband David Hulfachor on August 4, 1988. In her free time, Sharon enjoyed watching WWE wres- tling, which she was a huge fan of. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by an infant brother. Sharon is sur vived by her loving husband of 34 years, David Hulfachor of Fort Branch; children, Mike Har - vey of Fort Branch, Scott (Aymee) Har vey of Evansville, and Paul (Jim) Bilskie of Indi- anapolis; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Maddy Har vey; and a sis- ter, Marilyn (Grimm "Chip") Bright of Fort Branch. Funeral ser vices were Jan- uar y 23, at 1 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch with Pastor Matt Presley offi- ciating. Visitation was January 23, from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Fort Branch. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneralhome.com. NOrMa JeaN HaSSeLBrINCK Norma Jean Hasselbrinck, 80, of Princeton passed away at Transcedent HealthCare in Owensville on her 80th birth- day, Januar y 26. She was born to the late James and Kathr yn (Sullivan) Collins on Januar y 26, 1943, in Princeton. Norma was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ in Fort Branch. She graduat- ed from Princeton Community High School in 1961 and mar- ried her loving husband, Da- vid, on May 31, 1964. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed needle point, embroider y, and cross stitch. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Lee. Norma is sur vived by her loving husband of 58 years, David Hasselbrinck of Princ- eton; son, Danny (Bonnie) Hasselbrinck of Princeton; siblings, Jim (Sheri) Collins of Princeton and Kathr yn (Eu- gene) Johnson of Princeton; and four grandchildren. Funeral ser vices will be on Tuesday, Januar y 31 at 10 a.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch with Pastor John Heumann officiating. Visi- tation was Monday, Januar y 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the fu- neral home. Burial will be at St. Lucas Cemeter y in Fort Branch following ser vices. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneral- home.com. SNOW Continued from page 1 children of their own, they monitor their students' on- line work and the online assignments of their chil- dren, simultaneously. Unfor tunately, Wednes- day's snow was not the kind to be played in and enjoyed. Rather, it was a sloppy, muddy mess. However, it was an unexpected day away from the usual Mon- day-Friday grind. Hopeful- ly, there was time for stu- dents to rest and unwind a little, perhaps catch up on some much-needed sleep, and of course, plen- ty of time to work on those e-learning assignments.

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