South Gibson Star-Times

Front Tuesday, Februar y 7, 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 (QWHUHGLQWKH3RVW2IÀFHLQ)RUW%UDQFK,QGLDQDIRU 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 Obituaries Tax Preparation for Individuals & Businesses Walter Arnett CPA, PC 102 N. First Ave., Princeton 812-385-4431 walterarnettcpa.com Sts. Peter and Paul third grader Ty Allen brought his suitcase for "Bring Anything But a Backpack" Day. The Keil Family are showing their Sts. Peter and Paul School spirit. Dayton Zimmer sports his Sts. Peter and Paul spirit wear for Catholic Schools Week. MARGARET JUNE PHILLIPS Margaret June Phillips, 86, passed away at Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Cen- ter in Evansville, on Januar y 29, 2023. She was born to the late James Chester and Mabel (Walker) Upton on June 20, 1936 in Evansville. June was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Henderson, KY. She graduated from Reitz Me- morial High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree and master's degree from the University of Evansville. She worked as a high school ac- counting and business teacher for 25 years and retired from Henderson County Schools. Some of her favorite times were spent playing bridge, reading, crafting, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed doing volunteer work for Com- munity Methodist Hospital and First United Methodist Church in Henderson. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Charles Robert Phillips in 2017. She is sur vived by her chil- dren, Melinda (TJ) Kackow- ski of Brownsburg and Kim (Neal) Mathias of Evansville; grandchildren, Mitchell and Rachael Mathias, Ted (Taylor) Kackowski, Elizabeth (Andy) Cala and Emma Kackowski; great grandchildren, Lilly and Dottie Cala; and sister-in-law, Nancy Harper of Fort Branch. Ser vices will be private per family request. Burial will be at Mt. Moriah Cemeter y in Fort Branch. Donations in her honor can be made to the Alzheimer's Association and the First United Methodist Church of Henderson. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuner- alhome.com. VERLA R. LUTZ Verla R. Lutz of Haubstadt, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Februar y 3, 2023. She was born on Sept.12, 1932 in Fort Branch, Indiana to the late George Henr y and Emma (Gieselman) Smith. Verla was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church where she volun- teered with the Altar Society and Bereavement team. She took great pride in her ability to make things sparkle and held work at Gibson Southern as a janitor and as a devoted housekeeper for several area families. She also spent many happy hours in her flower gardens, working jig-saw puzzles, and combing rummage sales for treasures with her sisters. She was a passionate wife, mother, (great) grandmother, sister, and friend. Verla was proceeded in death by her husband of 67 years, Willard M. Lutz in April 2021 and by her brother Clar- ence (Mar y Jean) Smith as well as four sisters; Clara (Vic) Woehler, Bess (Walter) Emge, Dorothy Kramer, Alice (Gar y) Silke, and her daughter-in-law, Paula Lutz. She is sur vived by her sister Polly (Dave) Weber and her five children, Mark Lutz, Joe (Kris) Lutz, Rhonda (Kenny) Reinbrecht, Sam Lutz (all of Haubstadt), and Gar y (Con- suelo) Lutz of Farmville, VA, thirteen grandchildren, Sarah Lutz (Mat Jordan) of Indianap- olis, Steven (Cara) Reinbrecht, Fishers, Luke (Dawn) Lutz of Greenwood, Michael (Jami) Lutz, Phillip (Leigha) Rein- brecht, Andy Lutz, Emily Lutz (Nick Alvarez), and Logan Lutz (all from Haubstadt), Aar- on Lutz of Hyrum, UT, Lena (Zach) Yant of Sheridan, Lan Lutz and Matthew (Rachael) Reinbrecht both of Evansville and Henr y Lutz of Gainesville, FL. Verla is also sur vived by 19 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Tuesday, Februar y 7, 2023 in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemeter y. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 AM Tuesday, Februar y 7 at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Church. Wade Funeral Home is han- dling the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.wadefhinc.com. 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 procedures, hir- ing and disciplinar y actions. At the recent meeting, board members elected Bruce Ad- ams as President and Joe Maxey as Secretar y. Other mem- bers 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 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. 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. 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. Daughters of the American Revolution to meet March 4 The General John Gibson Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Saturday, March 4, at 1:00 pm, at the Hazleton Community Church, for their monthly meeting. 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 $100, and the deadline is Aug. 30, 2023, with cash prize money and trophies for first, second and third places and grand champion. NEWS! We've been giving it to South Gibson and the surrounding counties for a long time, why not share what news you have with others? 812-753-3553 South Gibson SUBSCRIBE TODAY! W!'"! #$% &'"&() %$ *+!) *$,! -(.+% $# %+! %"/%+. 812-753-3553 South Gibson Bulletin Local schools go all out for Catholic Schools Week By Elizabeth Elpers Star-Times Contributor news@sgstartimes.com Gibson County Catholic Schools Week 2023 kicked off last Monday, Jan. 30. This year's theme was Community, Vocations, Families, Students, and Staff. Odds are your chil- dren or perhaps someone you know has children who attend one of South Gibson's three Catholic schools, includ- ing St. James Catholic School (Haubstadt), Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School (Haub- stadt) or Holy Cross Catholic School (Fort Branch). A different theme was designated each day, and stu- dents were to dress appropri- ately for that day's theme. Tuesday, Jan. 31 was "Our future is bright and full of great vocations." Students were to wear neon or bright- ly colored clothing and sun- glasses. On Friday, Februar y 3, students were to dress as their favorite teacher or staff member. As you can imagine, students' outfits can get pretty comical. St. P&P Principal Megan Howington said, "Catholic Schools Week is full of theme days and activities. Students look for ward to dressing up each year. This year, students are really excited about our 'Anything but a Backpack' day. Students ditched their backpacks for the day and brought their school supplies in 'anything but a backpack.' This week was not just a time to play dress-up, howev- er. On Jan. 30, each student at Sts. Peters and Paul Catholic School was asked to bring in a one dollar donation to support South Gibson's Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Stu- dents of Life organizations. Many students involved in these organizations at the high school were once Sts. P&P Stars. St. James Catholic School sponsored its Annual Canned Food Drive that benefited St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantr y. While the spirit was all about giving, there is nothing wrong with a little healthy competi- tion. Each class battled to see which one could bring in the most cans. The winning class would receive a "Free Dress" for a future date. Finally, Thursday, Feb. 2 was "Come and See" night at St. James Catholic School and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School. New families consid- ering a Catholic school edu- cation for their children were invited to tour the schools and meet with teachers and staff. South Gibson's schools are some of the best schools in the area and its area Catho- lic schools contribute greatly to that record of excellence, both in and out of the class- room. This special week cel- ebrated the families, staff and community that mold our youngest people into the best versions of themselves. "We feel blessed that we get to pray, attend Mass, talk about Christ, and spread the Gospel, all while helping our students reach their academic potential too," said Howington.

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