South Gibson Star-Times

Teel's at Shinnyville Hill GRAND OPENING Flowers for Ever y Occasion Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 10AM-2PM OPEN HOUSE Teel's at Shinnville Hill is located at 4467 W 525 S, Owensville, IN 47665 Just 5 miles from Highway 41, off 168 Ser vices include: wedding, anniversar y, birthday, get well wreaths, funeral, flowers and saddles Teel's at Shinnyville Hill can be reached by phone at 812-615-9766 Tuesday, Februar y 28, 2023 A2 South Gibson Star-Times 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 Bulletin Obituaries Carol Jane Garrerr - Owensville Carol Jane (Huey) Gar- rett, 91, of Owensville, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville on Februar y 14, 2023. She was born to the late Ralph and Omega (Kirk) Huey on March 25, 1931, in Wheeling, IN. Carol's family moved to Princeton, IN in 1942 and she graduated from Princeton High School in 1948. She worked at Beatty's 10 cent store until becoming em- ployed in the office at Devoe & Reynolds Brush Co. and later at Broadway Christian Church. She was a faithful member of the Owensville United Methodist Church and was an active member of the U.M.W. She also taught Sunday school and vacation bible school. She married her loving husband, Frank Garrett, Jr. on December 23, 1956. She enjoyed playing piano and quilting in her free time. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kathy Jane Garrett; 2 sisters, Hazel Statezyn and Joyce Kirk; and a brother, John Robert Kirk. Carol is sur vived by her husband of 67 years, Frank Garrett, Jr. of Owensville, IN; 2 children, Monte Garrett of Owensville, IN and Jane Ellen (Michael) Conn of Douglas- ville, GA. Graveside ser vices will be on Sunday, Februar y 19, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Benson Cemeter y in Owensville, IN with Pastor Marsha Bishop officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, Februar y 19, 2023, from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch, IN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Union IOOF Cemeter y in Union, IN for upkeep. Expressions of sympathy can be made at stodghillfuneralhome.com. The Center for Gibson County Seniors March 2023 Calendar By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com Activities and Menu calendar for March: Mondays: Breakfast at 8:45 am; Bingo at 9:30 am & Card Players at 12:00 pm Tuesdays: Exercise at 9:00 am, Lunch at 11:30 am & Crocheting at 12:00 pm Wednesdays: Quilters at 11:00 am; Second and Fourth Wednesday Food Pantr y 1:00 to 3:00 pm (March 8th & 22nd) Audible by appointment only (March 1st & 15th) Thursdays: First Thursday Men's Breakfast at 8:30 am (March 2nd); Bible Study 10:00 am; Art/Painting at 1:00 pm; Second and Fourth Thursday Food Bank from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (March 9th & 23rd) Art/Painting at 1:00 pm Sewing first Thursday of month at 1:00 pm (March 2nd) Fridays: Tone & Stretch at 9:00 am; Line Dancing at 9:45 am; Lunch at 11:30 am; Table games & cards at 12:00 pm, March 3rd Crafts at 12:00 pm, March 10th Puzzles and Trivia March 24th Music with Connie Bland March 31st Special events for March: Good Samaritan Health Screenings at 8:30 am, March 7th St. Patrick's Pancake Breakfast at 8:30 am, March 16th St. Patrick's Day Party at 12:00 pm, March 17th Health Fair Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Toyota Tour at 9:00 am, March 29th Here's our menu for March 2023: Friday, March 3: Spaghetti with/without meat, Lettuce Salad, Garlic Bread & Dessert Tuesday, March 7: Ravioli, Corn, Jello Salad, Bread- sticks & Dessert Entertainment by Jerr y Davis Band Friday, March 10: Hamburger/Bun, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit Salad & Dessert Tuesday, March 14: Pork Chops, Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Bread & Dessert Entertainment by River Oaks Friday, March 17: Cabbage Casserole, with Ham- burger, Corn Pudding, Green Pistachio Salad & Green Dessert Tuesday, March 21: Polish Sausage with Sauer- kraut, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Bread & Des- sert Entertainment by Silver Picks Dulcimers Friday, March 24th: Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, Chips & Dessert Tuesday, March 28: Chicken Patty/Bun, Sweet Potato Fries, Candied Carrots, Applesauce & Dessert Entertainment by Scott Mason Band Friday, March 31: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Ham/Cheese Sandwiches, Chips, Crackers & Dessert Please call by noon the day before to reser ve your meal at 812-358-8818. Lunch starts at 11:30 am. The Center for Gibson County Seniors is open from 8:00- 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday and The Center is located at: 212 South Richland Creek Drive, Princeton, IN 47670. A spe- cial thanks to Ronda Colbert, Executive Director for Gibson County Council on Aging, for supplying this information. Upcoming Owensville Town Council Meeting By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com The Owensville Town Council will hold a Special Meeting on March 2, 2023 at 6:00 pm with Utility Supply Company. New water meters for the Town of Owensville will be the topic of discussion. All information provided by Vanessa Riggs, who is the Clerk Treasurer for the Town of Owensville. The address for the Town of Owensville is PO Box 296, Owensville, IN 47665. For any questions, please contact Town of Owens- ville by phone at: 812-724-4151 or by email at: owensvillect@ owensville.org. Francisco Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com Franciso, IN-On Febru- ar y, 23, 2023, at 12:02 p.m., Detective Sergeant Roger Ballard went to 5976 East 250 South near Francisco, Indiana to speak with 74 year old Charles A. Finke who was a suspect in a criminal investigation. Upon arriving at Mr. Finke's residence, Finke refused to speak with Sergeant Ballard. At that point, Sergeant Ballard informed Mr. Finke that he had a signed search warrant for his property that needed to be ser ved. Mr. Finke then closed the door on Sergeant Ballard and refused lawful commands to comply with the execution of the search warrant. Sergeant Ballard then submitted paper work for an arrest warrant on Charles A. Finke for Child Molest- ing, a Level 4 Felony. Upon receiving the arrest warrant, Indiana State Police SWAT made entr y into Mr. Finke's residence and found Mr. Finke deceased from a self-in- flicted gunshot wound. All information in this report provided by Gibson County Sheriff Bruce Vano- ven and for further details about this incident, please visit http://gibsoncounty- sheriff.com/. Helen Marie Slaton - Santa Monica CA Helen Marie Slaton of San- ta Monica CA died on Decem- ber 7, 2022. Marie was born in Evansville, IN on March 13, 1947 to the late Joseph and Mar y Helen (Turner) Slaton. She was a graduate of Uni- versity of Southern Indiana with a Masters in Education and was Director of Religious Education for Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church. Marie loved to travel, had visited all 52 states and had been overseas. She enjoyed photography and loved her dog Tedi Tid Bit. Marie's sister Clara Voight died in 2016. Marie is sur vived by her brother Alan (Patricia) Slaton, Princeton IN; sisters Patricia Meuth, Brighton, CO and Ilean (Dan) Kremer, Mar ysville, IN, her nieces, nephews and many friends. A mass of Christian Burial will be held on March 4, 2023, at St. Wendel Catholic Church at 10:00 AM and burial at the church cemeter y. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM till mass time at the church. Fort Branch 7th Grade Student Writes Novel for School Project By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com Fort Branch-Kyla F. recently wrote and published her own novel as part of a genius hour project. Kyla is a 7th grade student at Fort Branch Com- munity School and she wrote over 27,000 words during the span of 22 days. This is an impressive feat for Kyla F. and she should be ver y proud of her hard work and efforts. The book is titled "Sunny to Sunset" and this genius hour project took place during Mrs. Tricia Snow's English/ Language Arts class at FBCS. When asked what the inspi- ration was behind writing the book, Kyla F. said, "My inspiration when writing this book definitely came from reading a ton of other books and getting ideas. I like to pay attention to situations around me and tr y to imagine a new world from a different perspective. Then I put it into a stor y." According to Kyla, the biggest challenge she faced when writing this novel was "having to be patient and take my time while writing. Most small stories I've writ- ten in the past only last about 40-50 pages because I'm so ready to get to the point. This book I had to take my time and really focus on lengthen- ing out the conversations and things that go on during the book." Kyla F. truly loves the art of writing and she said, "I intend on writing more and more in the future. I've always loved writing and I'm sure my passion for it will continue as I get through school and hopefully become an author after high-school and college. Until then, I'll probably spend my free time making up fun stories and hope that one day one of them goes big." It's always refreshing and in- spiring to come across young and talented writers with a passion for writing. Be on the lookout for upcoming works by new author and Fort Branch's own Kyla F who looks to develop plenty of creative ideas over time. Who knows, maybe one day people will be saying move over J.K. Rowling, here comes Kyla F. with more novels! Kyla F. Life Milestones made free CALL: 812-753-3553 Put a free photo with write up on your Family and Class Reunions.

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