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$1.00 18 PAGES Tu e s d a y , Ma RCH 28, 2023 VOLUME 68, NUMBER 37 NEWS TIPS Phone: ������������������������812-753-3553 Email ��������������� editor@sgstartimes�com INSIDE Classifieds ������������ B10 Sports �������������������� A7 Church ������������������� A9 History ������������������� A6 Schools ������������������ A3 Two Sections Fort Branch 47648-0070 (USPS #205-620) Sports A7 Dedication Ceremony Celebrates Local Community Members James Rae, Jr editor@sgstartimes.com Owensville-On Saturday, March 18, a dedi- cation ceremony was held at the Owensville War Memorial. 11 members of the community were honored at the ceremony and their names were added to the memorial by the American Legion Post 51. The names of all honorees are listed below in alphabetical order. Sara E. Garrett/Ferguson Dylan B. John Matthew L. Lutz Zebulon C. Ping William J. Raney Charles G. Robinson James E. Robinson Stephen H. Robinson Thomas R. Robinson Kenneth G. Smith Jerry R. Wright Congratulations to all 11 members and your achievements as we all salute you. This is a group shot of all of the living individuals whose names were added to the memorial, from left to right: Sara (Garrett) Ferguson, Dylan John, William Raney, Stephen Robinson and Jerry Wright (Photo and Caption Credit, Kyle Evans) Bill Ping and his grandson, Nickolas John, are shown here. John helped organize the dedication ceremony. (Photo and Caption Credit, Kyle Evans) This is Bill Ping who is a member of the Le- gion Post 51. (Photo and Caption Credit, Kyle Evans) Fort Branch Public Library Expansion Project By James Rae, Jr. editor@sgstartimes.com Fort Branch—The Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library has been undergoing a major expansion project. The construction has entered week 32 at the library and the vision is starting to take form. Piece by piece, brick by brick and one nail at a time, the entire team on site has made tremendous progress. Mikala Sisson is the Communication and Collaborative Workspace Assistant at the Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library and she added some insight toward the entire operation. "Our expansion project is projected to be finished by the end of August of this year, however the grand opening in its entirety of the Fort Branch Public Library is estimated to be sometime this Fall. As of now, we are on track and on time." Sisson added, "Our expansion project will add more space to the existing buildings, and will connect them together as one large build- ing. Some new features include more space for patrons to read and study, study rooms that patrons can reserve, a large community space with a kitchenette, an interactive children's area, a makerspace that we are calling our "Creation Station", a dedicated genealogy and local history area and a brand new chicken coop for our nine hens! We are also adding more accessibility with an elevator that connects all levels of the new addition and the Carnegie building. Our goal with this expansion project is to create a community hub where everyone can stop by and enjoy their time spent on our campus." The plans sound amazing for the new addi- tion to the Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library, so can't wait to see the finished product! Below is the Vision Statement that visitors can be aware of upon entering the library in the near future. "The Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library Board of Trustees envision that the library is an ever changing entity that is modern and advanced when it comes to the services that it provides to its patrons whether it is educational, technical, or recreational. The board will support whatever measures to keep that environment, (https://www.fblibraryaddition.com/)." The Fort Branch Public Library enters week 32 of construction. Construction continues at Fort Branch-Johnson Township Public Library. The Fort Branch Public Library enters week 32 of construction. American FFA Degree Recipient By Gibson Southern FFA Congratulations to Logan Maurer (Class of 2022) who will be receiving his American Degree at National Convention this October! The Amer- ican FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the National FFA Organization. The American Degree is the top degree in a four-tier degree program that recognizes individual achievement in instructional programs, supervised experience and leadership development. The American De- gree is awarded at the National FFA Convention in October. Logan Maurer, Class of 2022, is standing proudly next to a tractor with news of this student receiving the prestigious American Degree. Titans Softball Wins Opener