Southern Indiana Living MarApr 2014

Behind the scenes with Nance Floral Shoppe + Plan your garden year-round with Bob Hill + An Everyday Adventures Easter gift
Southern
IndIana
The town’s
other cave:
Marengo
Warehouse
+ TOP 10
hiking trails
March/April 2014
Living
Bonus insert!
+Food, fun &
Southern
Indiana
hospitality!
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Get out and enjoy Southern Indiana
// Spring Break ideas for everyone!
Unveiling history at The Grand • 38
Marengo Warehouse:
Southern Indiana’s other cave • 16
Nance Floral Shoppe; a family afair • 23
Top 10 hiking spots not to miss • 10
2014 Spring/Summer Guide
Fun, Food &
Southern Indiana
Hospitality
Also in this issue!
A walk in the garden with
Bob Hill • 8
Snapshot • 44
Something new for Easter • 46
Southern Indiana’s
First Families • 47
Flashback photo • 48
Everyday Adventures • 50
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from the EDITOR
Southern
IndIana Living
MARCH | APRIL 2014
VOL. 7, ISSUE 2
Spring is my favorite time of
year. It’s not too hot yet, the
farmer’s market opens (above, I
love fresh greens), my daughter
and husband and I love heading
to the park (a year ago, at left),
and I enjoy getting my garden
planted (including fresh thyme,
below)!
It goes without saying
that this winter
has been a long one.
We wanted this issue
to be a breath of fresh air
for everyone — ourselves
included!
In this issue you will fnd
endless spring break trip
ideas, and the best part is
they are local and for the
most part won’t break the
budget. If your kids have
been moaning and groaning
through a stir crazy
winter, we have some great
chances for you all to — young and old — to enjoy yourselves and feel the sunshine
again.
For the fne folks at Nance Florist in New Albany, the whole winter was perhaps
made easier by their slew of fresh fowers. Check out their multi-generation family
business story.
At Marengo Warehouse, weather is no issue. See for yourself as we explore the
cavernous underground storage. It is almost unreal!
Happy Spring, everyone! Get out there and enjoy it.
Enjoy!
Abby Laub
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Get out of your gardening rut
Far left:
Japanese
anemone.
Left:
Beautyberry.
Too many Southern Indiana gardeners
ignore the possibility of
having something new, diferent
or architecturally interesting in
their yards every month of the year, be
it fowering, fragrant or just fun to own.
Actually, if you add some garden art,
you can have something to enjoy every
day of the year.
The maintenance isn’t difcult because
there are very few weeds from October to
March. All it takes is some thought, planning
and a sharp shovel.
You don’t even need a big yard, and
many of the seasonal plants are way underused
giving you neighborhood bragging
rights. So get out of your gardening
rut and consider these plants for your
Twelve-Step Landscape List to horticultural
happiness.
January
Italian Arum (Arum Italicum) — This
amazing plant ofers shiny green, mottled
leaves all winter and melts away
in the summer, but only after spouting
tiny towers of orange-red seeds. Plant it
alongside the front steps or garage to see
every day. It’s ridiculously fun to own,
especially in January.
February
Witch Hazel (Hammamelis) – A beautiful
and fragrant shrub that blooms from
late winter to early spring. Our ‘Wisley
Supreme’ cultivar – planted along the
driveway as a “Welcome Home” plant –
blooms a luscious yellow in late December
and continues until March. You’re not
a real gardener unless you have a witch
hazel.
March
Buttercup Winterhazel (Corylopsis paucifora)
— No relation to the witch hazel,
it’s the most underused plant in world
history. It’s a leggy shrub with hundreds
of pale yellow dangly fowers that glow
like little lanterns in early spring. Supposedly
borderline hardy, we’ve had it
blooming every March at Hidden Hill for
15 years.
April
Dwarf Fothergilla (Fothergilla gardenii)
— A truly fun plant with white, funky,
heavily fragrant fowers and bright red,
orange and yellow fall leaf color. It will
take a wetter site in the landscape, but
will be fne in normal soil.
May
Kousa or Japanese Dogwood (Cornus
Kousa) — We’re all very familiar with the
American dogwood (Cornus forida) but
the joy of the Japanese dogwood is that it
blooms a few weeks after the American,
extending the season well into May. It has
very distinctive, pointed fowery bracts,
is more disease resistant and has bright
red berries for the birds. It comes in pink
and white bracts with great fall leaf color.
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March/April 2014 • 8

June
Carolina Allspice (Calycanthus foridus)
‘Michael Lindsey’ — Oh my goodness
talk about sweetness. The native
Calycanthus emotes spicy fragrance,
with the cultivar ‘Michael Lindsey’
the best. Its reddish-brown fowers
will begin air-mailing perfume in early
summer and is especially fragrant
on June days when the air is heavy.
Left:
Arum.
Below:
Whitchhazel.
July
Pink Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia)
— Best planted in groups for
full efect, the cultivar ‘Pink Spire’
has fuzzy, fragrant shell-pink fowers
that will last for much of July. It
prefers semi-shade. Butterfies love it.
Your neighbors will drool over it. Try
to stay humble.
August
Bush Clover (Lespedeza thunbergii)
— Way too commonly considered a
commodity only eaten by cows, this
very reliable fve-foot shrub ofers
great, arching rose-purple fowers
in late summer. It does very well in
full sun and lousy soil. All you do to
maintain it is cut it to the ground each
spring.
September
Japanese Anemone (Anemone X hybrid)
— So OK, your space is a little
more limited and you need some
smaller fall color. The lovely Japanese
anemone ofers pink, purple,
white and red fowers in the fall on
long delicate stems rising above large
green leaves. Light shade is best.
They also have showy seed heads
adding to their charm.
October
Beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma)
— Another plant that elicits almostgasps
of amazement, the beautyberry
tosses up arching stems flled with
hundreds of glowing purple berries
every fall. All you do to rejuvenate is
cut it down to ground every spring.
It’s that simple.
November
Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) — This
Thanksgiving wonder has hundreds
of bright red berries to be enjoyed by
you, and later the hungry cedar wax
wings. If your space is tight go with
the cultivar “Red Sprite” which only
gets three feet tall. It does require the
male pollinator cultivar “Jim Dandy.”
They make a great couple.
December
Japanese Falsecypress
(Chamaecyparis pisifera) ‘Golden
Mop’ — Sure, it sounds like
a king’s kitchen utensil but
this semi-dwarf conifer turns
golden yellow in winter and
holds at a three-to fve-foot
ball. It’s a real show near the
winterberry. •
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Top 10
hiking spots
you shouldn’t miss
Story // Jenna Esarey
Spring is a great time to hit the local hiking trails. The bitter
cold of the winter is past, and the blazing heat of summer
is still something to dread. With our varied topography,
a nice walk in the woods can take you past scenic views
of the Ohio Valley, into water-carved canyons, near waterfalls of
various sizes and through old-growth forests. The following list
ofers something for every level of hiking enthusiast, from challenging
multi-day excursions to short afternoon rambles.
1. Ohio River Greenway
The still under construction, seven-mile long multi-use path
for pedestrians and bicycles follows the banks of the Ohio River
from Jefersonville to New Albany.
Completed sections hug the Ohio River in places, follows the
top of the foodwall in others and leads visitors to the historic
George Rogers Clark Cabin in Clarksville.
Visit ohiorivergreenway.org
2. Knobstone Trail
Indiana’s longest hiking trail at 58 miles, Knobstone Trail
passes primarily through state forests in Clark, Scott, and Washington
Counties.
Eight trailheads provide access, with the primary starting
point being the Delaney Park Trailhead near Salem at 8215
North Delaney Park Road.
Visit www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/4275.htm.
3. Big Four Pedestrian Bridge
The shortest of the bunch (pictured at right), but arguably the
most scenic — ofering panoramic vistas of southern Indiana and
the Louisville skyline, the repurposed Big Four Bridge crosses the
Ohio River, joining Louisville’s Riverfront Park with downtown
Jefersonville.
Accessible only from the Louisville side for nearly a year, the
Jefersonville ramp is due to open this spring.
Big Four Pedestrian Bridge. Photo by Abby Laub.
4. Charlestown State Park
With six trails from 1.2 to 2.9 miles in length and ranging
from moderate to rugged, the Charlestown State Park ofers
dense foodplain forest, rock outcrops and waterfalls.
Several of the trails follow or overlook Fourteenmile Creek
and visitors can spy the remains of a footbridge that once led
to Rose Island, a 1920s amusement park. The park occasionally
ofers guided tours to the remains of the park, destroyed
in the 1937 food, or special ‘Full Moon’ hikes after dark.
Visit www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2986.htm.
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5. Clifty Falls State Park
Spring and fall are the perfect times to hike Clifty Falls near
Madison since the sparse foliage allows better views of the
park’s waterfalls. While the park may not be very creative in
naming their attractions – Clifty Falls features Clifty Canyon
and Clifty Creek – the beauty of the area more than make up
for the lack.
Ten trails, from an easy half-mile to a rugged four and a half,
and even a very rugged three-mile along the rugged creek bed
– water level permitting — ofer something for everyone.
Visit www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2985.htm.
6. Clark State Forest/Henryville Forestry
Located just north of Henryville, the Clark State Forest is the
oldest state forest, formed in 1903. The original 2,028 acres has
been expanded to nearly 24,000.
The parks fre tower has long been an attraction, afording
expansive views of the Ohio Valley. Three hiking-only trails, including
part of the Knobstone Trail, listed above, combine with
nine horse trails and fve miles of mountain bike trails.
Visit www.stateparks.com/clark_state_forest_in_indiana.html.
7. Adventure Hiking Trail
A 25-mile-long loop trail passes forested river blufs, ravines,
sinkholes, and caves as it makes its way around the O’Bannon
Woods near Corydon.
Marked with green and white blazes, the trail passes near Indian
Creek on the east, runs along a ridge above the Ohio River
and then follows the Blue River. The hike is easy to moderate
with some steep ascents, but bring plenty of water.
Hemlock Cliffs National Scenic Trail. Photo courtesy Wayne and
Hoosier National Forests.
8. Hemlock Clifs National Scenic Trail
A moderate-rated 1.4-mile loop trail near English features a
waterfall and is accessible year-round. Passing through a slot
canyon surrounded by hemlock and oak trees, the trail passes
under a massive rock house.
To fnd the trail take Exit 79 of I-64, heading north on 37.
Take a right on Bethany Church Road.
9. French Lick Resort
While you may think of golf or gambling when you think of
the French Lick Resort, more than 3,000 acres of land with nine
miles of trails crisscross the property as well.
Shared by bikers and walkers, the 5.5-mile Bufalo Trace Trail,
following the side of Mr. Airie, and intermediate Waterfall Trail
Loop take visitors past rock outcroppings, quarries and caves.
For more information visit www.frenchlick.com.
10. Indian Creek Trail
Ultimately, the trail will tie downtown Corydon with the
Hayswood Nature Preserve. For now, some sections are complete,
with the 1.1 mile section in the nature preserve ofering
a nice walk along Indian Creek, and across it using the reconstructed
Rothrock Mill Bridge. The bridge, a 160-foot long steel
truss bridge, is over a century old and once crossed Blue River.
The trail, an excellent route for spotting Canada geese, deer,
blue heron, and bald eagles, can be accessed at the Hayswood
fshing pond parking lot on the west side of Indian Creek. •
March/April 2014 • 12

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Harrison County Lifelong Learning, Inc.
Computer Education
Classes:
Computer Basics
The Internet for
Seniors
Email Essentials
Introduction to
Microsoft Word 2010
Introduction to
Microsoft Excel 2010
Intermediate Excel
Effective PowerPoint
Presentations
Creating an Access
Database
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Today there are few
jobs that are technologyfree.
Industries ranging from
manufacturing to hospitality
often require the knowledge
of a personal computer for
data entry, internet browsing
and email communication.
Experts speculate more than
three-quarters of all jobs in
the United States now require
some level of technology
literacy.
In addition to job
related computer skills, hobbies
and leisure activities
can be enhanced by technology.
Almost every aspect of
life can be done on a computer.
So, in an effort to
address the growing need of
computer skills, Harrison
County Lifelong Learning
offers affordable computer
education classes.
Computer Basics is
a class designed for students
with little or no computer
experience. The class
includes weekly instruction
with additional lab time for
extra practice and one-onone
instructor attention. The
class also gives students an
introduction to social media
like Facebook and Twitter
and allows them to become
more comfortable with using
a personal computer to do
research, access news, conduct
business transactions,
and communicate with
friends and family.
Several Microsoft
applications, including
Word, Excel, Access and
PowerPoint are also offered
at Lifelong Learning. The
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most common in the workplace.
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March/April 2014 • 16
The town’s other cave:
Going deep at Marengo Warehouse

Story & Photos // Loren Haverstock
When most people think of Marengo Cave
they picture the U.S. National Landmark,
but less than a mile down the road is another cave
of a whole diferent sort, the Marengo Warehouse.
For decades rumors have swirled
through the town of Marengo at the
mere mention of its underground
warehouse, and in a town with
less than 1,000 residents, it certainly
doesn’t take long for word to
spread.
The Marengo Warehouse, located
behind a secure entrance in the side
of a mountain, contains miles of
vast caverns and tunnels and is able
to store just about anything. The
contents of those tunnels are the
source of much intrigue by locals,
curious as to what is being held behind
those thick limestone walls.
Much of the mystery can be attributed
to the fact that the warehouse
has never advertised or marketed itself to the public.
Yet it remains a center of economic stability in a county with
few opportunities. The warehouse is family owned and operated
by Brian Venturi and his wife Mitzie.
Brian’s father, Robert Venturi, founded the company over
two decades ago. The warehouse got its start as a limestone
quarry, but when the economy shifted and larger quarries
controlled much of the business, the Venturi family realized
they needed a new plan.
Robert Venturi had heard talk of underground storage
facilities in Kansas City that were popular with large commercial
interests. He studied the structures and their layouts
and saw an opportunity in his Marengo quarry that might
have staying power.
Unlike the Kansas City set ups,
the Marengo land was mostly limestone,
not sandstone, and there
were no water issues or leaks to be
seen. Thus the plans for the warehouse
were laid and so began a major
business for the small southern
Indiana town.
Today the warehouse is at capacity,
and with 75 employees, business
is booming. When you enter the facility’s
ofce structure, you literally
walk into the side of a mountain. At
frst glance the room is expansive,
but has many similarities to any
other ofce building: dry walled,
boxy ofces thick with the smell of
fresh cofee. As you step further in
to the receptionist’s desk, your attention
is pulled to the carved limestone
walls and ceiling, a constant
reminder that this warehouse is like
no other around.
Upon entering President Brian
“We maintain a 23 million
pound inventory of frozen fruits
year round. We get fruit from
all over the world. We get
blackberries from the Himalaya’s
that are as big as a thumb and
taste like they have sugar
on them.”
-Brian Venturi,
Marengo Warehouse owner
Venturi’s ofce, a color coded map of the warehouse layout
impressively adorns the wall. Although all available space is
currently occupied, the Venturi family has planned vast expansions,
more than doubling the current occupancy. There
is also some interest in opening a public attraction of some
sort.
“We have always been a privately
held company, dealing solely with
other companies, but we would like
to ofer something to the public, either
above or below ground. We
have 100 acres underground and 250
acres above ground and we would
like to do something with it,” Brian
stated.
So exactly what is being stored
in the underground tunnels of the
warehouse? Conspiracy theorists
will likely be disappointed to fnd
there are no government secrets or
cover ups (that we can talk about,
at least). A past rumor involved the
Center for Disease Control storing
supplies in the facility, but when
asked, Mr. Venturi reported that the
only government property being
stored are military MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat).
To further put rumors to rest, Mr. Venturi explained that
there is absolutely no hazardous material permitted within
the warehouse. Additionally, precautions are taken to maintain
barriers between products of separate companies to prevent
any type of cross contamination happening, especially
with food products. If space is being shared, both companies
are notifed and both must sign waivers.
One of the most impressive sections of the warehouse is
the freezer section. Here there are large containers flled
with fruit from all over the world.
“We maintain a 23 million pound inventory of frozen
fruits year round. We get fruit from all over the world. We
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Marengo Warehouse
The warehouse in total has 1.4 million square feet of developed space. On an average
day, 60 semi-trucks load and unload shipments inside various areas of the facility.
Above: Bridgestone Firestone tires, military MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat), and frozen fruit
are among the millions of pounds stored underground at Marengo Warehouse.
Pictured at right: A quality control facility in the warehouse.
get blackberries from the Himalaya’s that
are as big as a thumb and taste like they
have sugar on them,” Brian stated.
The company storing the fruit is based
in Austria, but employees nearly 25 people
within the warehouse. They have
built a freestanding laboratory inside the
warehouse to conduct quality testing on
the products as they arrive in the facility
and are stored.
Mr. Venturi went on to explain that “we
ship the fruit directly to the Dannon and
March/April 2014 • 18
Yoplait plants.” In fact, Mr. Venturi reported
that all of the fruit in any Dannon
or Yoplait yogurt comes from the Marengo
Warehouse, an impressive feat for a
relatively small, local company.
In another area of the warehouse you
will fnd a freestanding ofce structure
dedicated to managing the Bridgestone
Firestone tire section. These tunnels contain
thousands of new tires ready to be
distributed. With three loading docks
for semi trucks dedicated to this section
there is always a futter of activity in
these areas.
“This company has held a contract for
18 out of our 20 years in business. At one
point they had 1.6 million tires here,”
Brian explained.
The warehouse in total has 1.4 million
square feet of developed space. On
an average day, 60 semi-trucks load and
unload shipments inside various areas
of the facility. The roads and passageways
are completely navigable via car
and truck, and there is ample room for
a semi-truck to turn around if necessary.

Marengo Warehouse
Above: Brian and Mitzie Venturi own Marengo Warehouse.
Left: Brian Venturi tours the warehouse by golf cart.
Many employees drive their vehicles underground or get around
the tunnels on golf carts to save time, as walking in the enormous
facility would not be efcient.
While the warehouse currently has 14 storage facilities, there
is planning going on for expanding and remodeling, both inside
and out. The Venturis are planning to fence the property and add
exterior lighting for additional security. They also have several
ideas in the planning stages to open public attractions. •
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Florals in the family
For nearly a century, the Nance family has been synonymous with fowers in Southern Indiana
Story & Photos // Michelle Hockman

Florals in the family
A
lot has changed in the foral business in the last 95 years,
but since 1919 the Nance name has been synonymous with
fowers in Southern Indiana.
The family foral business began when George Nance
Sr. bought greenhouses in Clarksville. At that time forists generally
grew the fowers they sold, and fowers were mainly used as expressions
of sympathy. The arrangements were considered status symbols
and often evoked competition between neighbors.
Unfortunately, fowers were a luxury product, and the greenhouses
were lost in 1929, as the Great Depression took its toll.
After the end of World War II, George Nance Jr. followed in his
father’s footsteps and opened a retail foral shop at 10th and Market
Streets in New Albany. By this time, the foral business had changed
and forists generally did not grow their own fowers.
His focus was on selling gifts and fowers for special occasions,
and not just sympathy arrangements. George Jr. was very passionate
about foral design and quite talented in making beautiful arrangements.
In 1963, Nance Floral Shoppe, Inc. moved to its current location
at Seventh and Spring Streets in New Albany.
Nance Floral Shoppe has always been a family afair. Generations
of Nance kids have
grown up working in
the business. George
Sr.’s sister, Ruth Hancock,
now 98-years-old,
was a fxture from the
beginning. She grew up
as a child playing in her
father’s greenhouses
and has worked her
whole life as a forist,
continuing to help out
during busy times until
very recently.
The shop is currently
operated by George Jr.’s
son, Steve Nance, and
daughter, Carol Powers,
as well as Steve’s son,
Brian Nance. Steve’s
wife, Sandy, is also involved
as a buyer for the
shop.
They all wear mul-
March/April 2014 • 24

tiple hats but Steve is more focused on the business aspects while Carol
enjoys acting as a bridal consultant, designing and taking care of the
shop. Brian has inherited his grandfather’s natural talent for design. He
can visualize the design before it is made and put it together quickly
which is essential for business success. He also enjoys designing for weddings
and other parties.
In addition, Carol’s son, Will Mayberry, does some delivery work and
her daughter Ellie Mayberry, 13, already loves to dabble in design. Other
family members and friends are brought in to help on special occasions.
For the Nance family, memories revolve around the fower shop. They
said they can’t imagine life outside of the togetherness that the family
business brings. Carol remembers being a little girl when her grandfather,
George Sr. lived upstairs in the fower shop. She recalls him cooking
lunch every day and bringing it down to the family on trays along
with hot tea. When a wagon was rediscovered in the warehouse, Carol
remembered it being in the shop while she was a little girl. She repainted
it and brought back into the foyer where it welcomes
customers to the shop today.
Both Carol and Steve spoke of their father,
George Jr. working long hours and going back
to the shop after dinner.
“One way you got to spend time with your
Dad was to come to work, and that was alright
because it was always fun to do,” Steve said.
“I guess a lot of kids weren’t able to do that.”
To make things even more fun, he said he
got to stop at Frisch’s with his dad for chocolate
shakes after the deliveries were done. Carol
remembers playing in the refrigerators and
on the phones as a little girl when they would go to work at the shop with
their dad on the weekends.
She even admitted to feigning sickness in grade school so she could
hang out at the shop. She always loved when her Aunt Ruth changed out
the window displays and she got to help with the giant stufed bunny or
the Christmas trees. What she recalls most is family closeness.
“Everyone is involved in some fashion and when you are that little
you think you are important even if they were really just trying to fnd
something for you to do,” Carol said.
One of Brian’s favorite memories was riding with his Dad in the Harvest
Homecoming Parade and getting to drink a Coca-Cola Classic. He
also fondly recalls going with his brother, Craig Nance, to help set up
parties as far away as Lexington, Ky.
Brian said, “I am fortunate enough to be able to work with my Dad
every day of my life and a lot of people don’t ever get to see their father
every single day, and I do, which is pretty amazing.”
Brian is carrying on the family tradition with his own daughter Charlee
Nance, 3, and his newborn son, Miles Nance. Already when asked about
her favorite thing to do at the shop, Charlee said she likes to visit her dad
at work and to bring home pretty fowers for her mommy. •
For more information, call 812-945-5225 or visit www.nanceforalshoppe.
com. Nance is located at 625 E. Spring St. in New Albany.
Nance tips to master a beautiful fower arrangement
1. Browse the internet for ideas but then call the forist and allow
them to design something similar that takes full advantage of the
freshest and most beautiful fowers currently available.
2. Use room temperature or warmer water for arrangements.
Change the water daily or use a fower preservative.
3. Cut the stems about one inch with a sharp knife at an angle every
day or two.
4. Flowers such as mums, carnations and alstroemeria lilies, and greenery
such as Eucalyptus, Scotch broom and Ruscus are longer lasting.
5. For potted planters, consistent watering habits, good drainage
and keeping them away from air drafts are extremely important.
Cover page: An ornamental cabbage is a popular item
in Nance boquets.
Oppostive page: Top left: Steve Nance and his granddaughter,
Charlee Nance. Middle right: Charlee Nance in
front of the refurbished wagon found in the warehouse.
Bottom left: Flower arrangement designed by Brian
Nance. Bottom right: Steve Nance, Carol Powers and
Brian Nance in front of the mantel where the portrait of
George Nance, Jr. hangs.
This page: Top right: Easter Egg wreath for sale in the
shop. Middle: Spring foral arrangement for sale in the
shop. Bottom: Carol Powers assists with a Brian Nance
foral design.
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Our Lady of Providence Junior-
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Pictured above is retired Judge
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to changing the lives of individuals
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With her are Allen Oman, guest, and Michele
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All smiles were part of the décor for
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Valentine Bliss was an occasion for old
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STAY IN TOWN
Spring break doesn’t need
to be far away or expensive
Story // Sam Bowles & Abby Laub
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Stay in town
We have your local spring break itineraries covered: stay local, fnd adventure, save money!
We all know that Southern
Indiana is a gem, but
spring break might even be
a chance for its residents to
get out of their normal routines and visit
some places they might not normally see
while enjoying some much-needed family
time.
From historic sites to scenic trails to
great food, this is in no way a comprehensive
list of everything there is to do —
but merely a small sampling of some of
the best our area has to ofer. Go explore!
Food and Drink
Some of the best day trips are those
that involve great food and drinks at restaurants
of the beaten path. Wherever
you live, consider fnding a cool restaurant
a few counties away and making an
afternoon or evening of the visit. Besides
experiencing new food and a new town,
it’s often the sites to be seen along the
way that make the trip a special treat.
So whether you live in Jefersonville
and take a road trip to Historic Downtown
Corydon or live in Paoli and spend
a day in New Albany, you’ll enjoy taking
in the uniquely local sites, shops, and
foods of another great Southern Indiana
town. If you’re looking to fll a day or
evening, get out a local map and pick a
destination!
Here are some of our favorites food
destinations and some other activities to
help you digest your meal.
The Overlook & Walter’s Pub
1153 West State Road 62, Leavenworth
www.theoverlook.com
Enjoy great food and unparalleled
views of the Ohio River’s horseshoe
bend. For a more casual atmosphere, try
Walter’s Pub downstairs. It features pizza,
wings, sandwiches, and a great selection
of beer and premium liquors.
Before or after your scenic bite, stop
by Stephenson’s General Store and step
back in time. Just a few hundred yards
down the road from The Overlook, this
old-fashioned general store features all
kinds of nostalgic gifts and candies. And
they have great ice cream too!
Up for an adventure? Marengo Cave
(www.marengocave.com) is only about
15 minutes away! After enjoying the soaring
views of the Ohio River with lunch,
you can enjoy the breathtaking sights of
this premier cave’s beautiful formations
on guided tours.
Leavenworth also is on 302-mile long
Ohio River Scenic Byway (see sidebar
on next page).
Emery’s Premium Ice Cream
118 West Walnut Street, Corydon
www.emerysicecream.com
An old fashioned
sodashop
with great
ice cream, foats,
shakes, Amish
chocolates, nostalgic
candies and more.
Once you have satisfed your sweet
tooth, take a short walk to a history lesson
on the square to see Indiana’s First
State Capitol. You can also check out
the many cool shops surrounding the
area, and even take in a live stage production
at the Hayswood Theatre (www.
hayswoodtheatre.org) or a pint of freshly
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Pictured on page 29 is French Lick Resort. Photos courtest French Lick & West Baden.
March/April 2014 • 30

Tuesday:
Applebee’s — Kids eat free all
day (limited to 2 kids per adult
meal).
Beef O’ Brady’s (Corydon) —
4-8 p.m. Kids 12 & under eat free
with adult entrée purchase.
Bob Evan’s — 4 p.m. - close.
Kids eat free with purchase of
adult entrée.
Cast Iron Steakhouse (Jefersonville)
— Kids eat free with
purchase of adult entree.
Chili’s — 4pm-close up to 2
kids eat free with purchase of
adult entrée.
Denny’s — 4pm-10pm Kids 10
& under eat free with purchase
of adult entrée.
Fazoli’s — 5pm-8pm Kids eat
for 99 cents with adult purchase.
Kingfsh — Kids eat free with
purchase of adult entrée.
Long John Silver — Up to 2
kids eat free with purchase of
adult meal.
Mark’s Feed Store — Kids eat
free with purchase of adult enbrewed
local beer at microbrewery Point
Blank on the square in Corydon. Visit
www.pointblankbrewing.com.
Christie’s on the Square
34 Public Square, Salem
www.christiesonsalemsquare.com
Christie’s prides itself on, “Good food,
a friendly atmosphere and extraordinary
service” and they never fail to deliver.
With great daily specials and desserts
to match, Christie’s is defnitely worth
the trip to Salem’s beautiful and historic
square.
Once there, you’re just a short drive
away from the historic Beck’s Mill (www.
becksmill.org). Enjoy the peacefulness of
the country roads that take you to this
working mill, which was originally built
in 1808.
Also nearby is the John Hay Center
(www.johnhaycenter.org), complete with
a working 1830s replica pioneer village.
Let the kids burn of some energy just
a few blocks west of Salem Square at the
impressive Riley’s Place Playground.
The John Hay Center in Salem includes a
working replica pioneer village.
Feast BBQ
116 West Main Street, New Albany
www.feastbbq.com
Even though it’s located in Southern Indiana,
Feast is so good it’s been called the
Take a drive on the Ohio River Scenic Byway
Running through all 13 Southern Indiana
counties that comprise the state’s
southern border, the Ohio River Scenic
Byway is 302 miles of the best our area
has to ofer.
Designated one of the original 14 National
Scenic Byways in America, the
route features not only stunning views
— on a pretty day you’ll meet hundreds
of motorcyclists enjoying the scenery
— but also antique shops, restaurants,
artist studios, farm markets, outdoor adventures,
wineries, bed & breakfast inns,
best BBQ place “in Louisville.” The food is
simply incredible, but Feast also features
a variety of craft beers and claims to have
the largest bourbon selection in the state.
While you’re in bustling downtown
New Albany, take some time for a walk
around town to check out the cool shops
and local businesses, many celebrating
and selling the work of local artists and
craftsmen. Regalo (www.regaloart.com),
located just a short walk from Feast, features
“unique gifts and original art.”
And when you’re ready to walk of
some of that great BBQ, check out the
Ohio River Greenway, featured in our
Top Ten list this issue.
Fruits and Flowers
www.fruitsandfowers.org
Another great resource for exploring
ideas is the
Southern Indiana
Fruits
and Flowers
Trail (www.
fruitsandflowers.org),
which
highlights “orchards,
gardens,
farm markets and restaurants that
celebrate local homegrown bounty.” Here
are a few locations along the trail you
might consider:
Winzerwald Winery
26300 North Indian Lake Road, Bristow
Enjoy great local wine and this beautiful
vineyard located in the Hoosier National
Forest area.
Huber Orchard, Winery and Distillery
19816 Huber Road, Borden
The largest farm in southern Indiana
has something for the whole family: orchards,
pumpkins, petting zoo, tractor
rides, a winery and distillery. Your family
can defnitely make a day or evening taking
in all that Huber’s has to ofer.
casinos, and more.
Start your Ohio River Scenic Byway
adventure at www.ohioriverbyway.com.
Panoramic Ohio River scenes are prevalent
on the byway, including this stop at The
Overlook & Walter’s Pub in Leavenworth.
Southern Indiana has
plenty of opportunities
for free or cheap meals
for kids! Indulge with no
guilt over spring break
Monday:
Chick-fl-A (New Albany) —
5-8 p.m. Kids 12 and under will
receive a free 4 piece nugget
Kid’s Meal with purchase of an
adult meal.
Chili’s — 4 p.m. - close up to
2 kids eat free with purchase of
adult entrée.
Mr. Gatti’s — Kids 10 & under
eat free bufet with purchase of
adult bufet.
Long John Silver — Up to 2
kids eat free with purchase of
adult meal.
McAlister’s Deli — 4 p.m. -
close. Kids eat free.
Point Blank Brewing Company
(Corydon) — Kids eat free.
Sam’s Food & Spirits — Kids
eat for 99 cents. (One kids meal
per adult meal purchased.)
The Spaghetti Shop (New Albany)
— Kids eat free with purchase
of adult meal.
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Stay in town
April Showers...and more
Even if the weather outside
is less than delightful,
there are still places to have
a great time with your whole
family.
For example, head
to French Lick Resort/West
Baden for
indoor go-karting
(www.flwbindoorkarting.com);
a day of
waterpark fun at Big
Splash Adventure
indoor waterpark
(www.bigsplashadventure.com);
or
Lazer Tag and Miniature
Golf (www.
frenchlickshotz.com).
There’s tons of indoor
fun!
The resort also has
fun for the big kids in
the family or a hardworking
teacher. Check
out the Spa at French Lick or
the Spa at West Baden for relaxation
that yo won’t want
to miss.
Or check out the resort’s
four golf courses, mountain
biking trails, horseback riding,
bike rentals, carriage
rides, bowling alley, historical
tours, indoor sports like
basketball and tennis, and
Big Splash Adventure indoor waterpark
offers tropical fun no matter the
temperatures outside.
multiple dining opportunities
for any palate.
For more information visit
www.frenchlick.com.
The Great Outdoors
For great hiking ideas, check out this issue’s ‘Top 10’ on
page 10. Southern Indiana is home to any number of beautiful
trails that are easily among the best ways to take in the
outdoors.
One of the best ways to spend a beautiful day outdoors is
on the water. Patoka Lake (www.patokalakeindiana.com) has
multiple marinas and rental companies ofering boats for all
budgets and able to accommodate groups of all sizes—from
small fshing boats, to pontoons and party barges, to houseboats.
Whether you spend a day or a week on the lake, you’re
sure to make memories that will last a lifetime.
For even more adventure on the water, consider canoeing
the Blue River. Cave Country Canoes (www.cavecountrycanoes.com)
ofers half-day, full-day, and two-day trips in canoes
and/or kayaks.
Feel the need for speed? Take your family to the Salem
Speedway (www.salemspeedway.com) or Clarksville’s
Sportsdrome Speedway (www.sportsdromeonline.com) for
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The scenic Patoka Lake is easily enjoyed by boat for most of the
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Science, Museums and History
There’s no reason your family’s day trip can’t be incredibly
fun and also educational. There are tons of great venues
celebrating the rich history of our area and making learning
fun and interesting for the whole family. Here are three great
children’s museums — all featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits
and activities for youngsters — and they’re all just a
short day trip away!
Kidscommons Community Children’s Museum
309 Washington Street, Columbus
www.kidscommons.org
WonderLab Museum of Science,
Health & Technology
308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington
www.wonderlab.org
cMoe: Children’s Museum of Evansville
22 S. E. Fifth Sreet, Evansville
www.cmoekids.org
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Stay in town
// Continued from page 31
trée.
McAlister’s Deli — 4 p.m. - close.
Kids eat free.
Subway — 4 p.m. - close. Buy any
regular priced footlong & get a kids
meal for $1.00.
Texas Roadhouse — Kids 12 & under
eat for 99 cents with purchase of
adult entrée.
Wednesday:
Adrienne & Co. Bakery Café — 11
a.m. - 8 p.m. Kids eat free with adult
purchase.
McAlister’s Deli — 4 p.m. - close
Kids eat free.
Moe’s Southwest Grill — Kids 12
& under eat free with purchase of
adult entrée and drink.
Thursday:
Captain D’s — Up to 2 free kids
meals with purchase of adult entrée
at regular price (call local restaurant
to confrm).
McAlister’s Deli — 4 p.m. - close.
Kids eat free.
Mr. Gatti’s — Kids 10 & under eat
free bufet with purchase of adult
bufet.
Friday:
IHOP — 4-10 p.m. Kids eat free
with purchase of adult entrée (1 kid
per adult).
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Saint Meinrad Archabbey
200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad
www.saintmeinrad.org
Founded in 1854 by monks from Switzerland, the Saint Meinrad Archabbey is
rich in history, and is a great place to visit. With beautiful architecture and peaceful
grounds, the Archabbey Church welcomes visitors each day for mass and also ofers
daily tours of the grounds. Visitors should also be sure to check out the Archabbey
Gift Shop, which features an array of inspirational gifts, environmentally friendly
paper products, and handcrafted food and gifts. (See more on page 36.)
After visiting the Archabbey, consider heading down the road to Jasper’s historic
Schnitzelbank Restaurant (www.schnitzelbank.com), which celebrates the culture
and food of southern Germany.
While you are in the area, you could also check out the Dubois County Museum
(www.duboiscountymuseum.org), which boasts more than 34,000 artifacts mainly
donated by local people.
Also just down the road from the Archabbey is the breathtaking Sisters of St.
Benedict in Ferdinand. The architecture will make you feel as if you’ve just stepped
into Europe. Find out how to plan your visit at www.thedome.org.
Do you have a train enthusiast in your family? Our area has some great places to
experience the history, sites and sounds of classic locomotives.
Indiana Railway Museum
8594 West State Road 56, French Lick
www.indianarailwaymuseum.org
The French Lick Scenic Railway not only features scenic rides through the Hoosier
National Forest, but also themed and seasonal rides, such as The Polar Express,
Wild West Hold-Ups, The Dinosaur Train, Murder Mysteries, and more.
After your train ride, check out the beauty, history, and luxury of the French Lick
Springs & West Baden Springs Hotels (www.
frenchlick.com). (See sidebar)
Spirit of Jasper
201 Mill Street, Jasper
www.spiritofjasper.com
The Spirit of Jasper features beautifully and
luxuriously restored vintage railroad cars,
and the “Jasper to French Lick Express” excursion
would make for the perfect day trip.
The train’s two-hour journey through scenic
Southern Indiana departs at 10 a.m. After ar-
The Spirit of Jasper is a must-see for
train enthusiasts.
Above: The Overlook and Walter’s Pub are worth a visit if for nothing else but
the views. But don’t be fooled, the food is delicious!
Left: Guests enjoy horseback riding at French Lick Resort.
March/April 2014 • 34

Tell City is a must-visit for the artisanal gif lover and
outdoor enthusiast
Nestled in rolling hills on the scenic banks of the Ohio River is Tell City, which
provides rich history, outdoors and shopping opportunities for visitors.
Among them is the Tell City Depot gift shop where all of the gifts are handcrafted,
with a mass amount of the unique wares being produced by local artisans
who reside in or near Perry County.
“The Depot’s gift shop is branded as an Indiana Artisan shop, with several of
the artisans being ofcial Indiana Artisans,” said Antonia Webster of the Perry
County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This is what sets us apart from other
shops. Visitors will discover everything from hand-painted silk scarves, created
by an endorsed Indiana Artisan, to uniquely hewed wooden rocking chairs, built
by a native sculptor.”
Also, the Depot accommodates the Tell City Farmers’ Market, which has seasonal
hours, from early summer through the autumn season. The building also
includes an event room venue, open for community rental.
While visiting the Depot, which opened in May 2013, spring breakers have
plenty of other chances to enjoy the area. With Perry County encompassing over
60,000 acres of the Hoosier National Forest, visitors will not have to journey far
to fnd trip ideas to fll their afternoon with; including family friendly Froehlich’s
Outftter and Guide Horse Trail Rides, which adjoins the scenic forest and comprises
all equine professionals.
Thrill seekers can visit Eagles Wings Zip Lines, a zip line containing eight
thrilling lines to choose from, all surrounded by striking panoramas or the forest
canopy.
For the less daring, the beautiful and picturesque Ohio River Scenic Byway
transverses alongside the majestic Ohio River, within Perry County, and provides
a spectacular view of the Hoosier National Forest, by automobile (See page 31 for
more information).
Tell City is a short drive from the historic Hufman Mill and Covered Bridge,
and Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City. Guests can explore the 1,747-acre park
that was the boyhood home to the 16th president of the United States, Abraham
Lincoln. (Visit www.in.gov for more information.)
The Tell City Depot is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Stay in town
Saint Meinrad
Archabbey is certainly
worth the drive
If you blink you might miss
Saint Meinrad Archabbey in the
tiny town of St. Meinrad just
outside of Hoosier National
Forest. Head this way for a tranquil
afternoon.
“There are plenty of places
to walk and enjoy the beauty of
the grounds,” said Mary Jeanne
Schumacher, director of communications
for the Archabbey.
“A walk will take you past lakes,
woods and shrines. The monastery
rock garden is lovely, with
its fowers, fountains, waterfall,
and unique sculptures.”
Visitors should plan to stop
by the Guest House and pick
up an audio tour of Saint Meinrad
or a Visitor’s Guide, which
includes a walking tour. These
guide you around campus and
describe the Archabbey Church,
the Chapter Room and other places.
The Guest House has a helpful staf that can answer questions
and provide you with brochures.
Visitors also can plan to join the monks for prayer or Mass
“The liturgies are beautiful and the Gregorian chant sung
during the Liturgy of the Hours is part of an ancient tradition,”
Schumacher said.
The Archabbey Library houses more than 170,000 volumes
— most with a theological focus. The library usually has
an art exhibit on display that visitors are welcome to enjoy.
There also is a campus bookstore, The Scholar Shop, and the
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Gift Shop.
On a hill about a mile away is Monte Cassino Shrine, dedicated
to the Blessed Virgin Mary. A small chapel (completed
in 1873) provides a quiet place to pray, while benches and
The picturesque rock garden at Saint Menrad Archabbey is a tranquil getaway and is lovely in
the springtime.
picnic tables outside ofer places to sit during nice weather.
Schumacher said her two favorite things to do are attend
Vespers with the monks in the Archabbey Church and take a
walk in the peaceful monastery rock garden.
“The campus is beautiful year round, but the warmer
months are nicest for walks,” she said.
If you get hungry, visit the Guest House dining room for
a meal. You can inquire at the front desk for prices and meal
times. The Archabbey Gift Shop has a small café that serves
sandwiches, soups and pies. The best place to picnic is on the
grounds of Monte Cassino Shrine.
To visit the shrine, follow Indiana 62 east from Saint Meinrad
Archabbey for about a mile. A sign on the left marks the
entrance to the ground.
For more information, visit www.saintmeinrad.org. •
riving in French Lick, passengers have a little over three hours
to grab a bite to eat and explore the town before the train heads
back towards Jasper by 5:30 p.m.
Concerts and entertainment
There is no shortage of special events to check out in the area
from March to June. Here are a few that we compiled:
Wine & Canvas at French Lick Winery: Enjoy a glass or two
of wine as an artist guides you step by step in replicating a featured
painting, March 9 (www.frenchlickwinery.com)
“The Jungle Book”, playing at Derby Dinner Playhouse
through March 29. (www.derbydinner.com)
Celtic Woman: The Emerald Tour, playing Horseshoe of
Southern Indiana March 13 at 8 p.m. (www.horseshoe-indiana.
com/shows)
Kansas in Concert, French Lick on March 15 at 8 p.m.
(www.frenchlick.com)
“Singin’ in the Rain”, playing at Derby Dinner Playhouse
April 1 through May 18 (www.derbydinner.com)
Patoka Lake Tour: Enjoy the sites and sounds as you cruise
the lake in style, every Wednesday starting April 9. (www.patokalakemarina.com)
REO Speedwagon in Concert, French Lick on April 12 at 8
p.m. (www.frenchlick.com)
Justin Moore, in concert at Horseshoe of Southern Indiana
on April 19 at 8 p.m. (www.horseshoe-indiana.com/shows)
Dogwood Festival in Orleans. April 30 through May 3.
(www.historicorleans.com)
“See How They Run”, playing at Hayswood Theatre May 9
through May 25. (www.hayswoodtheatre.com)
The Las Vegas Tenors, in concert at Derby Dinner Playhouse
on May 12 at 7:15 p.m. (www.derbydinner.com)
Friday Night on the Square, Salem on May 16 from 5-9 p.m.
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The Grand:
Historic movie theater continues
to roll out the red carpet
Story // Jenna Esarey with Loren Haverstock
Once New Albany’s premier
movie theater, The Grand
made it through the Depression,
the 1937 food, years of
neglect, and the decay and rebirth of its
downtown neighborhood, to become
Opening in 1909, The Grand
promised an hour and a half
of entertainment for 10 cents
twice a night. Each performance
featured two Vaudeville acts,
three reels of ‘moving pictures’,
two songs, and ‘one of the best
orchestras in commission’.
now one of the most sought after event
spaces in Southern Indiana.
The Grand plays hosts to all types
of events, running from weddings and
receptions, to corporate dinners, and
awards banquets.
In 2013 The Grand was voted the number
one wedding venue by Louisville A-
List, an on-line listing of the best places
in and around Louisville as determined
by over 16,000 votes from local experts.
A brightly-lit marquee which once
touted movie stars such as Carey Grant,
Bette Davis, or Marlon Brando, now announces
events of local organizations or
introduces newlywed couples as they
host their wedding reception.
Guests at events receive the red carpet
treatment, literally, entering the lobby on
red carpet, passing the original
ticket window and candy
counter en route to one of the
largest indoor event spaces in
In the Beginning
southern Indiana.
The movie screen is gone,
but the stage remains. Where
once theater seats flled
the over 15,000 square-foot
space, a grand ballroom complete
with crystal chandeliers
and rich draperies welcomes
guests.
The former balcony is now
a mezzanine, often serving
as a VIP lounge or hosting
a cocktail hour for guests.
A bridal suite for wedding
party members is also located
upstairs.
Opening in 1909, The Grand promised
an hour and a half of entertainment for
10 cents twice a night. Each performance
featured two Vaudeville acts, three reels
of ‘moving pictures’, two songs, and ‘one
of the best orchestras in commission’.
The Grand was remodeled in 1929,
adding the cutting edge sound-on-flm
technology of ‘Fox Movietone’, and
bringing talking pictures to New Albany.
Over the years New Albany boasted
16 theaters and two opera houses, but by
1931 only The Grand, the Elks, and the
Indiana theaters remained. By 1950, The
Grand stood alone.
The great Ohio River food of February
1937 inundated downtown New Albany,
flling The Grand with water to the top
of the ticket counter. Renovations were
undertaken and the theater reopened in
December. Another remodel in 1951 gave
The Grand its present façade.
Like most public entertainment venues,
The Grand was segregated in its
early life. A few years ago New Albany’s
Division Street School, built in 1884 as a
segregated school and today serving as a
museum, acquired a section of bleacherstyle
seating from the balcony section reserved
for blacks.
In contrast, a padded seat from the
white section sits next to it.
The last movie shown at The Grand
was in 1975.
“It was “Swiss Family Robinson”, and
yours truly was the projectionist,” said
Floyd County historian David Barksdale.
He worked at The Grand while a student
at Indiana University Southeast.
“By that time the TransLux Theater
had opened in Clarksville and downtown
New Albany was on the downhill
slide,” he said. “By 1975 it was running
second and third run flms. It wasn’t
showing the new movies any more.”
After closing in 1975, the theatre sat
vacant until the mid-1990s when a couple
of ventures failed to take of at the site.
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The Grand
“The Grand brings
literally thousands
of people into downtown
New Albany
now. Of course, I’ve
got that little personal
tie to it, but it’s just
wonderful to see that
reuse – to have that
longevity.”
-David Barksdale
was really deteriorating fast.”
In 2000 Develop New Albany, an organization
dedicated to the economic
revitalization and historic preservation
of Historic Downtown, convened a taskforce
to attempt to save the building.
Brenda and Larry Scharlow purchased
and renovated the building in 2001, stripping
it down to the shell and starting
over, salvaging everything they could.
After running the business for a number
of years, the Scharlows sold the business.
The current owners are Tena Edwards
and her daughter, Nicole Swank.
A Premiere Venue
The Grand currently is owned by Tena Edwards (right) and her daughter, Nicole Swank.
Brought Back to Life
According to Barksdale, The Grand
reopened a couple of times in the early
1990s as a convention center and then
as an entertainment venue, but couldn’t
make a go of it.
“After that, it was just kind of abandoned,”
he said.
“It fell into disrepair,” Barksdale said.
“We were very close to losing that building.
It had been open to the elements and
March/April 2014 • 40
Today, The Grand stays busy serving
as the backdrop for hundreds of events
each year. As a full-service venue, the facility
ofers everything from catering, to
foral arrangement, to a chocolate fountain.
“What sets The Grand apart is our attention
to detail and how we strive to
ofer the best customer service,” said coowner
Tena Edwards. “The Grand really
goes above and beyond to provide our
clients the absolute best experience possible.”
They are particularly proud of the
wedding and reception services they are
able to provide, including everything
from bar services to a house emcee and
DJ.
“When you book at The Grand you
don’t have to look elsewhere for most of
your services,” Edwards said. “You can
have both your wedding and reception in
one location. We take pride in knowing
we do everything possible to make the
event planning as stress-free as it can be!”
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“They have been so fantastic to work
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“The Grand brings literally thousands
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// Continued from page 34
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at Derby Dinner Playhouse May 24 through
June 21 (www.derbydinner.com).
Southern Indiana Uncorked, at the Harrison
Country Fairgrounds in Corydon on May
31.
Flintknapping and Primitive Art Fest,
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English Reunion Festival, old English
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Orange County Music & Heritage Reunion,
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Kid’s Fishing Derby, Patoka Lake, June
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Searching for Easter
When you get married, you may discover all
kinds of weird things about your spouse.
Maybe it’s that crazy uncle your husband
wouldn’t let you meet until after the wedding
or the fact that your wife has to sleep with six pillows.
It could be a peculiar way your spouse brushes
their teeth or the fact that your in-laws have ties to the
mob.
Or, if you’re like me, it could be something even more
shocking, the way your spouse celebrates holidays. Take
Easter, for instance. When I was a kid, I woke up every
Easter morning to a basket exploding with eggs and candy.
It was always right there in the living room foor waiting
for me when I walked out of my room.
My wife, on the other hand, woke up to an empty
house. Why? Because her crazy Easter bunny would
hide the basket. Maybe it’s in the dryer. Or how about
the basement? Better check the garage, kids, or no candy
for you!
What kind of Easter bunny hides the basket? Hide
eggs? Sure. But the whole stinking basket? That’s just
cruel and unusual punishment. That would be like hiding
my cofee pot in the morning. There are some things
you just don’t mess with.
But, despite my protests, guess what now happens to
my poor kids every Easter? That’s right. They have to
turn the house upside-down to snif out their chocolate
and goodies. Their Easter surprises aren’t just waiting for
them out in the open. They have to go looking for them.
In a way, though, I guess that’s kind of appropriate because
there’s a spiritual lesson there. If you want the best
stuf out of Easter, you have to be willing to look for it.
Easter is one of those holidays that’s easy to blow past.
It comes and goes without us giving it much thought, really
no more than a speed bump on the way to summer.
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First Families projects will document early settlers to the area
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First Families of Floyd,
Clark, and Harrison Counties
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Southern Indiana Genealogical
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discovering, honoring, and
preserving the memory of
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Membership in First
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A workshop about how to research
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Just Dance
‘Eventually I did what any mature person would do. I jumped on the Internet to fgure out how I could cheat.’
Just when I thought I’d run out of
ways to sacrifce my dignity in the
name of parenthood, my daughters
got a game called “Just Dance
Kids” for their Nintendo Wii. This has
opened up a whole new world of humiliation.
I fgured since it had the word kids on
the cover it couldn’t be that hard. Besides,
I was raised on “Pac-Man” and “Donkey
Kong”. How tough could it be?
In case you haven’t seen any of the
“Just Dance” games, the way they work
is simple. The games come loaded with
high-energy pop songs, which are led by
double-jointed contortionists hopped up
on Red Bull.
The goal is to try to mimic the dancers’
moves as closely as you can without
having a heart attack, punching the
player next to you or slinging your game
controller through a window. This is
easy enough when you’re in elementary
school but not so much when you’re over
40 years old.
I started out playing against my wife,
who absolutely slaughtered me. Then my
eight-year-old took me down hard and
fast. And my fve-year-old? Blew me out
of the water.
“Wow, she got twice the points you
did,” my wife said. “It wasn’t even
close.” I really appreciated the color commentary.
I fgured the whole thing was beginner’s
luck, though, so I kept at it. However,
dozens of games later, I was still
getting smoked. Eventually I did what
any mature person would do. I jumped
on the Internet to fgure out how I could
cheat.
No luck. The consensus online was
that you either had to do the moves to
the beat or you’d lose. No exceptions. No
short cuts. No mercy.
But seriously, was I really that bad?
I was killing everyone at “Mario Kart”.
Why was this thing so hard? Maybe I was
holding the controller wrong. Or was I
standing too far from the Wii? Or what
if I wore my lucky shoes?
Nothing helped. I was too slow,
too uncoordinated and just too old. I
couldn’t get it right.
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Then I had an idea. One last, desperate
idea.
The song we played the most had two
diferent dancers on it, and you had to
choose which one to follow. I’d been following
the one dancer while my wife and
daughters always followed the other one.
Could the other dancer have easier
moves? There was only one way to fnd
out. This last ditch efort was the only
hope I had left.
And guess what? I won! I fnally won!
It was like that the end of the movie
“Miracle” when the American hockey
team beat the Russians. Everyone started
crying, hugging each other and jumping
up and down. Well, maybe that was just
me.
“Trying to be rich enough,
smart enough, attractive
enough or spiritual enough
can leave us discouraged
and exhausted. If that’s how
you feel, consider that it
may be time to follow a
different dancer.”
I’ll never forget the look on my daughter’s
face when she said, “Does this mean
I can fnally go to bed?”
“Yes, honey,” I said. “It sure does.”
I think we all learned some valuable
lessons that day.
First, losing at video games makes me
a little crazy. Second, if you’re my child, I
will not let you stop playing until I win.
And third, if you follow the wrong dancer,
you may end making things much
harder on yourself than you need to.
If I’d kept copying the wrong dancer,
I’d still be on a losing streak. It was only
when I chose a better example that I was
fnally able to win.
We’re all following someone’s example
in our lives. We look at other people who
seem to have the life we want and try to
mimic their moves. Whether we’re trying
to follow in the footsteps of successful
people we admire or trying to look like
the skinny celebrities we see on the cover
of magazines, we may be following examples
that set us up to fail.
Trying to be rich enough, smart
enough, attractive enough or spiritual
enough can leave us discouraged and exhausted.
If that’s how you feel, consider
that it may be time to follow a diferent
dancer.
More than 2,000 years ago, Jesus invited
a group of stressed out, worn out
people to follow him.
He said, “Are you tired? Worn out?
Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get
away with me, and you’ll recover your
life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.
Walk with me and work with me—watch
how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms
of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or
ill-ftting on you. Keep company with me
and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly”
(Matthew 11:28-30 MSG).
In other words, following Jesus means
living by grace. It means living out of the
unconditional love God has for you. It’s
not about performing or keeping up. It’s
not about making all the right moves. It’s
about being loved no matter how many
mistakes you make.
So if you’re tired of trying to live up
to other people’s standards, if you feel
like you’re playing a losing game, maybe
it’s time to follow a new dancer, one who
doesn’t keep score but sets you free to
just dance and to enjoy the life you were
made to live. •
Jason Byerly is a writer, pastor, husband and
dad who loves the quirky surprises God sends
his way every day. He believes life is much
funnier and way cooler than most of us take
time to notice. You can catch up with Jason on
his blog at www.jasonbyerly.com or follow him
on Twitter at www.twitter.com/jasondbyerly.

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2014 Spring/Summer Guide
Fun, Food &
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What’s Right in Your Own Backyard
Get to know Indiana’s frst State Capitol. Take a historic tour,
explore our caves, take a scenic drive, relax at one of our local
wineries or spend the day gaming. Whatever you choose, you’ll see
why today’s experience becomes tomorrow’s memories that will
last a lifetime.
Festivals & Events
May
1800’s Pioneer Farmstead and Haypress
Demonstrations
Southern Indiana Uncorked
June
Harrison County Summerfest
July
1800’s Pioneer Farmstead and Haypress
Demonstrations
Corydon, on the Eve of Batle , Living
History
155 th Harrison County Fair
August
1800’s Pioneer Farmstead and Haypress
Demonstrations
World on the Square
Community Bank
Ongoing Events
Corydon Jamboree
Every Saturday
Friday Night Summer Band Concerts
Memorial to Labor Day Weekend
Downtown Corydon
Bluegrass on the Square
Every 4th Saturday in June, July & Aug
Downtown Corydon
Harrison County Farmers Market
May - October
Every Saturday & Wednesday
Grace Hall Parking Lot
Indian Creek Marketplace
May -September
Every Saturday
Chestnut St.
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Spring and summer are great seasons to be a Hoosier. As the temperature warms up and the wooded hills bloom back to life,
it’s easy to remember why Southern Indiana is such a draw for tourists. But the great news is that you don’t have to be from
out-of-state to appreciate all that the region has to ofer. For those who are lucky enough to call Southern Indiana home, there’s
plenty of spring and summer fun just waiting to be discovered in our own back yards.
Tat’s why we’ve put together this guide to fun, food and Southern Indiana hospitality, to highlight some of the
fantastic opportunities to help you make the most of your summer and spring.
Getting Away from It All
As the seasons change, some of you are ready to take a little time to kick back and relax. Southern Indiana is loaded with great
places to enjoy a few days away with plenty of peace and quiet. If you’re looking for a cabin getaway, you might try
Along Blue River Cabin Rentals, Scott’s Timberline Lake or Horseshoe Bend RV Campground, Cabins and Boat Ramp.
For more information, check out www.AlongBlueRiver.com, www.scottstimberlinelake.com or www.horseshoebendrv.com.
If the comfort of a bed and breakfast is more your speed, consider the Destination, an antique store and bed and breakfast located in Salem.
For families with young kids, you could also schedule a swim party at the Cordon Holiday Inn Express, a fantastic option for birthday parties
or Spring Break. To fnd out more, go to www.thedestination.info or call (812) 738-1623 for Holiday Inn Express.
Adventures In and Under the Great Outdoors
For others, relaxing is the last thing on your mind. You’re ready to get outside and experience all of the excitement that Southern Indiana has
to ofer. If that’s what you’re looking for, imagine yourself soaring through the trees at Squire Boone Caverns Zipline Adventures or exploring
the caverns below.
Speaking of caves, Marengo Cave ofers walking tours through their classic Crystal Palace and Dripstone trail as well as guided primitive
tours to get wet and muddy as you explore undeveloped natural caves just like a pro. If you’d rather go by boat, however, you might want to
check out Indiana Caverns where part of your cave tour includes a 25 minute underground boat ride. Whatever favor of adventure you
prefer, you can learn more about ziplining and spelunking at www.squireboonecavernsziplines.com, www.marengocave.com and
www.indianacaverns.com.
Out on the Town
If you’re looking for a nice night out, there are plenty of great options for dining and entertainment. Whether you want to eat on the waterfront
or feel like dinner and a show, Southern Indiana has you covered. For food with a view, it’s hard to beat the Overlook restaurant, perched atop
a scenic bend in the Ohio River in Leavenworth. If you’d rather be right on the river, Buckhead Mountain Grill has a fantastic location and
delicious food, and for a cozy atmosphere and fat out amazing cooking, it’s hard to beat Christie’s On the Square, located in Salem, IN.
Of course, if you’d prefer a little drama with your dinner, you have to try Derby Dinner Playhouse, serving up show-stopping entertainment
with their entrees for over forty years. Derby Dinner is constantly debuting new shows that keep their audiences coming back for more year
afer year.
For more information go to www.theoverlook.com, www.eatatbuckhead.com, www.christiesonsalemsquare.com and www.derbydinner.com.
Of course these are just the tip of iceberg. Check out the rest of the Food, Fun and Hospitality guide to learn more about all that Southern
Indiana has to ofer to help you enjoy the spring and summer of 2014.
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2014 Spring-
MARCH
*March 1st-2nd – Sugar Festival, 321 N. Garrison Hollow Road, Salem 812.967.4491
www.lmsugarbush.com
*March 15th (6:30 pm) – Monte Carlo Night, Hosparus Southern Indiana, Kye’s, Jeffersonville
www.hosparus.org
APRIL
*April 11th (11:30 am-1:30 pm) – Fillies Networking Luncheon & Fashion Show, Kyes
FilliesNetworkingLuncheon@gmail.com
*April 26th -27th – 52nd Annual DOGWOOD TOUR, Perry County, In., www.perrycountyindiana.org
*April 26th (8 am) – Indian Creek Antique Show – Harrison Co. Fairgrounds –
Corydon www.thisisindiana.org
*April 26th (10 am-6 pm) and 27th (10 am-4 pm) - Indiana Fiber and Music Festival –
Charlestown www.indianafberfest.com
MAY
*May 2nd – Derby Eve Triumph Gala, Hubers, sponsored by Clark Memorial
Hospital Foundation www.triumphgala.com
*May 10th-Sept. 27th (8 am to noon) - Indian Creek Marketplace, Chestnut St., Corydon
*May 16th – Starlight Strawberry Festival Street Dance – Starlight www.stjohnstarlight.org
*May 16th – Friday Night On The Square, around the Washington Co. Courthouse, Salem
www.washingtoncountychamber.org
*May 23rd – City of New Albany Memorial Day Celebration at the Riverfront Amphitheater
www.cityofnewalbany.com
*May 24th (2-8 pm) – Southern Indiana Uncorked, Harrison County Fairgrounds,
341 S. Capitol Ave., Corydon www.southernindianauncorked.com
*May 24th – Starlight Strawberry Festival – Starlight www.stjohnstarlight.org
JUNE
*June 7th, 8th – All Amercian Country Hoedown, Campbellsburg, campbellsburghoedownfestival.com
*June 14th-15th – Flintknapping and Primitive Art Fest, Old Town Leavenworth
http://crawfordcountyindiana.com
*June 14th (10 am-6 pm) and 15th (11am-5pm) – Art on the Parish Green – St. Paul’s Episcopal
Church, New Albany www.artontheparishgreen.org/
*June 21st-22nd – Charlestown Founders Day Celebration and Arts & Crafts Marketplace–Charlestown
*June 27th-28th – Harrison County Summerfest – Harrison Co. Fairgrounds –
Corydon www.thisisindiana.org
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Summer Guide
JULY
*July 3rd (5 pm) – City of New Albany annual Independence Day Riverfront Celebration –
New Albany www.cityofnewalbany.com
*July 3rd-4th – Marengo 4th of July Celebration – Marengo www.crawfordcountyindiana.com
*July 11th-19th – Clark County 4-H Fair – Clark Co. Fairgrounds –
Charlestown www.clarkcounty4h.com
*July 12th-19th – Crawford County 4-H Fair – Hwy 66, Marengo, across from high school
www.crawfordcountyindiana.com
*July13th-19th – 155th Harrison County Fair, Corydon http://harrisoncountyfair.com
*July 27th-Aug. 4th – Washington County Merchant’s Fair, 600 E. Market St., Salem
*July 29th (3 pm) - Washington County Fair parade, Salem
AUGUST
*August 9th (4-8 pm) – World on the Square – Downtown Corydon www.thisisindiana.org
*August 21st (all day) – Sellersburg Celebrates – Silver Creek Township Park –
Sellersburg www.sellersburgcelebrates.com
*August 23rd (10 am-5 pm) – Art in Speed Park – Sellersburg www.artinspeedpark.com
*August 25th – Beck’s Mill Birthday party, 4433 South Beck’s Mill Road,
Salem www.becksmill.org
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
*Friday Night Band Concerts on the Square every Friday night (weather permitting) from
Memorial Day to Labor Day – Corydon
* The New Albany Bicentennial Park Summer Concert Series every Friday night from
6 pm-9 pm starting June 6th - Bicentennial Park in historic downtown New Albany
www.cityofnewalbany.com
OUR READERS FAVORITE ICE CREAM JOINTS
*62 Twist – Charlestown
*Beagle’s Pizzeria – Marengo
*Berry Twist – Floyds Knobs
*Emery’s Premium Ice Cream – Corydon
*Mom & Pop’s Cone Corner – New Albany
*Polly’s Freeze – Georgetown
*Widow’s Walk - Clarksville
*Zesto/Chillers- New Albany, Jeffersonville, Sellersburg,
Clarksville, Scottsburg
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What makes
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But what truly makes Southern Indiana unique are
the beautiful landscapes, the friendly people, the great food, and
the unique local businesses, all of which are waiting for you!
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Turn to us when you’re not feeling so hot.
There is never a good time for
an illness or injury.
But if it does happen, and your doctor’s offce
is closed, it’s nice to know that you can turn to
one of Floyd Memorial’s Urgent Care Centers.
And with two convenient locations, we are right
there when you need us.
Treatment for most minor injuries
and illnesses, including:
Sore throats Headaches
Earaches
Minor sports
Sinus problems
injuries
Congestion
Tick removal
X-rays
Insect bites
and stings
Floyds Knobs
Urgent Care Center
Highlander Point
800 Highlander Point
Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
(812) 923-6336
Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm
Weekends/Holidays: 9am-5pm
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years Day
New Albany
Urgent Care Center
Charlestown Road
5130 Charlestown Road, Ste 2
(near County Line Road)
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-1577
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
Weekends/Holidays: 9am-5pm
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Years Day
www.foydmemorial.com/urgent-care-centers
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