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Ruby and her staff (l to r): Ruby Wilkerson, Keelyn Wilkerson, Zella Frey and Stacey Williams. Not pictured: Julie Fleener and Christy Dawson. Cindy Petty photo By Cindy Petty SG Star-Times Staff Writer cpetty@sgstartimes.com Floral designer, Ruby Wilker- son, opened her first floral/gift shop nine years ago in the basement of her own home. A year later, she ex- panded that shop to a downtown Fort Branch location. In 2014, she was thrilled when she moved to her current location at 7846 US. Hwy 41 S., Fort Branch. Ruby, with her four employees, Zella Frey, Christy Dawson, Sta- cey Williams and Julie Fleener, along with the vice-president of the shop, Ruby's granddaughter, Keelyn Wilkerson, you will find both fresh and silk custom-designed arrange- ments, wreaths, centerpieces, cem- etery saddles, etc. You can also find gift items such as: wind chimes, an- gels, scarves, custom-painted win- dows, personalized wood and much more. "We are very excited to have added custom shirts to our busi- ness. Our shirts can be customized for sports teams, school clubs and activities, family vacations, or just for everyday. They would also make great Christmas gifts! " Wilkerson explained. Ruby's also offers the very popu- lar Paint Parties. The wooden door hanger parties offer a number of de- signs from holiday to everyday door decorations. You do not have to be an artist to enjoy this fun activity. Ruby's staff will help you through- out the design and even provide the paint to be used for the project. The paint classes are great for birthday, bachelorette and group parties. For more information, call Ruby at 812- 753-3459. For all of your embroidery needs, Kathy Morgan, owner of TAG IT, has embroidered shirts, bags, cloth- ing, and much more at the shop. If you're looking for jewelry, Ray's Fine Jewelry, inside Ruby's store, of- fers beautiful rings, bracelets, bridal sets, earrings and watches in plati- num or 10 -14-or 28 -karat gold. Mark your calendar for Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18, and come see Ruby's for our Annual Christmas Open House. They will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. There will be discounts, re- freshments, giveaways and pictures with Santa. Santa will be here Satur- day, Nov. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Ruby's is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can call her at 812-753-3459. Ruby's Flo- ral Designs & More is also located on Facebook, too! Dubois County Museum Festival of Trees opens Thursday The grand opening for the Festival of Trees at the Du- bois County Museum, 2704 N. Newton Street (US 231 N) in Jasper, will be the evening of Thursday, Nov. 16. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with view- ing of the trees from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The Theme for the Festi- val of Trees this year is Christ- mas with our Veterans. The program will begin at 6 p.m. in the log house area. Several veterans have been invited to share their Christ- mas memories of while they were serving in the military. Veterans scheduled to speak are Steve and Darlene Merk- ley, Tom Merkley and Ray Lar- kin. Rafe Schaefer will share a poem he has written. Follow- ing the memories, Francis- co Lioveras, exceptional sing- er and music director at St. Francis of Assisi parishes in Spencer County, will return for the third year and present a variety of Christmas musi- cal favorites, concluding with his singing of Oh Holy Night. Refreshments will be served and there will be drawings for prizes. The museum is mak- ing this event free to the pub- lic this year. At the Festival of Trees, a special tribute will be given to our servicemen and wom- en, active or retired in the form of decorated Christmas Trees. Trees will be set up in Exhibit Room III, and interest- ed families and organizations are decorating them with a military focus. The decorators so far are: Steve and Darlene Merkley, Gold Star Mothers, Hospital Auxiliary, Scott Fromme and Keith Freyberger Families, Pat and Lori Fromme Family, Brookside (Stenftenagel and Eversman Families), Bev Sch- mutzler Family, Holland Com- munity, George and Patty Has- enour, and the Osterman Fam- ily. The museum is open Tues- day-Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1- 4 p.m. Closed on Monday. For more information, call 812- 634-7733. Allow two hours to view exhibits. Visit the muse- um website at www.dubois- countymuse-um.org. Like them on Facebook at Dubois County Museum. German American Bancorp reports solid third quarter earnings October 30, German Amer- ican Bancorp, Inc. (NAS - DAQ: GABC) reported an- other quarter of solid earn- ings of $9.7 million, or $ 0.42 per share, during the third quarter of 2017, resulting in re- cord 2017 year-to-date net in- come of $29.1 million, or $1.27 per share, for the nine months ended on September 30, 2017. On a comparative per share basis, this level of quarter- ly earnings was a 2.3 percent decline from reported net in- come of $9.7 million, or $ 0.43 per share, in the second quar- ter of 2017. The 2017 year-to-date earn- ings comparison reflects a 12.4 percent increase, on a per share basis, over 2016 year-to- date net income of $25.1 mil- lion, or $1.13 per share, for the nine months ended on Septem- ber 30, 2016. The Company also experi- enced strong loan growth of $54.6 million, or 10.7 percent Continued on page A-5 RUBY'S FLORAL DESIGNS AND MORE GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS ABOUND DISCOUNTS THROUGHOUT THE STORE! Friday, Nov. 17 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Refreshments & Door Prizes this weekend! Open house Don't forget to order your fresh floral arrangements for the Thanksgiving and Christmas table. Christmas Wreaths, Ornaments, Mesh Snowmen, Gifts and Decorations for Indoors and Outdoors GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WITH SANTA ON SATURDAY FROM 3 P.M. - 5 P.M. Mon.-Fri.: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sat.: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.RubysFloralDesigns.com 7846 S. US 41, Ft. Branch • ( 812 ) 753-3459 Floral Designs & More R uby's Berry's Produce & Country Market 1415 W. Brumfield, Princeton (812) 386-6365 Homemade Noodles Apple & Pumpkin Butter Local Apples Fall Squash Fresh Florida Oranges Homegrown Sweet Potatoes Fresh Farm Eggs Fresh Local Jellies & Honey Variety of Meats & Cheeses Holiday Gifts & Decor Mon.-Fri.: 9-6 Sat.: 9-4, Sun.: 12-4 THANKSGIVING GOODIES COME IN FOR DELICIOUS Equipment Company 407 E. KENTUCKY, HOLLAND (812) 536-3486 www.BLESCHBROS.com We service what we sell! 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