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A Walk in the Garden with Bob Hill 

Around the World Without Leaving Home 

8 • Sept/Oct 2021 • Southern Indiana Living 

Our baby blue agapanthus 

blooms nicely every summer, 

its throaty flowers 

leaning out from a unique 

antique metal basket, and therein lies 

the story of how gardening can take 

you on fabulous world trips without 

ever leaving sweet home Indiana. 

Like to New Zealand and Hungary – 

with some Egypt and South America 

wandering in. 

I first fell in love with agapanthus 

on a trip to New Zealand, a journey 

taken about 15 years ago pretty 

much because we had heard it was a 

fun place to visit – and airline tickets 

were cheap at the time. Who could resist 

a visit to a place where people are 

proudly named for the kiwi, a flightless 

bird native to New Zealand? 

It was great fun, with daily 

changes in view from oceans to farmland 

to mountains, to Milford Sound, 

an incredible place with rising cliffs, 

misty mountains, massive cascading 

waterfalls and just knowing Antarctica 

wasn’t too far south of there. 

It is also literally half our world 

away, way down there by Australia, 

where our winters are their summers, 

another good reason to go. It’s the 

most interesting and charming place 

we have ever been. 

The agapanthus got there first. 

Its nickname is (geography alert) Lily 

of the Nile, but it has nothing to do 

with Egypt. A native of South Africa 

– another country ticked off in this 

journey – it was first taken to Europe 

in 1679 by early explorers and inevitably 

made its way to Asia, America 

and then New Zealand – pretty much 

like we did. 

The problem being in some parts 

of New Zealand, the climate is a little 

too much like South Africa. In fact, 

some Kiwis have declared it the national 

weed. It covers the hills in some 

places, endangering the native plants, 

appears in many gardens – and most 

New Zealand towns have beautiful 

public gardens – and can rightfully 

be declared a nuisance. 

On the good side, it is a beautiful 

flower that will give you worldly 

bragging rights in your Southern Indiana 

neighborhood. It comes in blue, 

purple and white, can rise 2 to 3 feet 

in the air, and adds a wonderful, tumbling 

color to the landscape. It does 

include one negative for Hoosier gardeners. 

It’s a zone 6-11 plant, which 

means even a normal winter could 

take it out, thus its bulbs should be 

dug up every fall and kept in a warm, 

dry place, or buried under some deep 

Agapanthus 

I first fell in love with 

agapanthus on a trip 

to New Zealand, a 

journey taken about 15 

years ago pretty much 

because we had heard 

it was a fun place to 

visit – and airline tickets 

were cheap at the time. 

Who could resist a visit 

to a place where people 

are proudly named for 

the kiwi, a flightless 

bird native to New 

Zealand? 

mulch. 

So, we just keep it inside all winter 

in that unique, antique metal basket, 

and every time we bring it out in 

the spring and watch those cascading 

blue flowers, bingo, we are back in 

New Zealand with all those gardens, 

waterfalls, mountains and fun-loving 

Kiwis. 

That basket is our other timeand-world-travel 

story. It began because 

our son and soon-to-be-wife 

spent a few years in Budapest, Hungary, 

just because they could. 

That got us to Budapest, the 

Hungarian capital and city whose 

history includes the early Celtics, Romans, 

Mongols, Ottoman rule, the 

Austro-Hungarian Empire and the 

Hungarian Revolution of 1956. 

Located along the Danube River 

– and divided into “Buda “and 

“Pest” – it’s a busy, interesting mix of 

finance, trade and living history with 

McDonald’s to be found on the corners 

of ancient intersections. 

OK, back to the antique metal 

basket that holds our cascading blue 

agapanthus. 

We were wandering the streets 

of Budapest with its many markets 

and came across a shop selling antiques 

– which in Budapest truly 

qualify as antiques. 

Among them were rectangular, 

maybe 12-by-20-inch metal fountains 

featuring home addresses that 

had once been attached to Budapest 

houses, themselves long lost to history, 

war or time. 

They were intriguing, very attractive 

and colorful, and inexpensive 

– at least by our standards. In yet 

another spur-of-the-moment antique 

purchase, I bought four of them, 

thinking they would make fine garden 

art – which they did. 

What I had not thought through 

was that I was in Hungary and had 

just purchased maybe 80 pounds 

of antique metal art that I probably 

could not get home in a suitcase. 

Problem solved when a friend of our 

son – who had an import-export business 

– got them shipped to the states. 

From there they got to Southern 

Indiana and went up on garden fence

along a patch of ivy – a perfect spot to 

honor them while remembering our 

days in Budapest – the shops, walking 

the Danube, the bath house, the 

massage parlor where the woman 

walked on my back. All still there – 

more or less; daily reminders on our 

garden fence. 

So, what about the antique metal 

basket with the agapanthus? 

My interest sparked in the genuine 

antique art world, I came across 

a Louisville company named Blue 

Ocean Traders, which imported antiques 

and reproductions for home 

and garden, including Eastern Europe. 

I paid a visit there and among its 

treasures were tin, Old World watering 

cans and big metal baskets with 

slits in the side that I was told were 

used by laborers for picking olives. 

They also seemed perfect for fun 

plant containers; the slits requiring a 

lot more watering, but boy, wouldn’t 

that be something different? 

It was. And is. For agapanthus. 

Including regular trips across the 

world from New Zealand to Hungary 

at no additional expense. • 

About the Author 

Former Courier-Journal 

columnist Bob Hill 

enjoys gardening, good 

fun, good friends and 

the life he and his wife, 

Janet, have created on 

their eight bucolic acres 

near Utica in Southern 

Indiana. 

Agapanthus in antique metal basket 

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Proud of New Accomplishments 

A Note to Baby Boomers 

My daughter married not 

long ago, sun setting on 

cue on her favorite beach. 

I officiated. She insisted. 

I tried to tell her no. It didn’t 

work. When has it? 

Surprised to be asked? Totally. 

Qualified? Sure, once I shared my 

credit card number with a shameless 

online church. Nervous? Well, I 

didn’t lose lunch. 

How proud I should feel, a 

friend suggested. 

He’s right. Rev. Dale does feel 

proud. I feel more proud than I have 

felt about anything since I gave up 

paychecks. The best $49 I have spent, 

in fact, for the once-in-a-lifetime privilege 

to turn this bride and groom into 

a legal-enough wife and husband. 

If I am one-and-done as a clergyman, 

may the happy couple remain 

so once their honeymoon tans fade. 

This is their time, their world of possibilities, 

their marks to make. I count 

on them racking up triumphs like I 

rack up age spots and bargain reading 

glasses. 

Pride follows dutifully along 

when young people do right en route 

to becoming less young. They build 

households, careers and stakes in the 

community. If they are smart, they 

bask in the ride. I have no doubt my 

lucky daughter and her brave beau 

are smart. They will do right like, I 

hope, I did. 

So, here’s today’s sermon: We 

need not give up feeling proud whatever 

else we give up. Sure, we seniors 

like to look back as much as we like 

Medicare and early bird specials. We 

recall successes more than we continue 

to succeed. We turn over memory-making 

like we turn over widgetmaking. 

I figured I pretty much was finished 

accomplishing. I was wrong, 

thanks to my daughter. Nonetheless, 

I can live with living mostly in the 

past. I inch more and more into that 

mood. So take my arm and let’s stroll 

down memory lane. 

We can prop one another up. 

Think of our best decisions and 

shrewdest moves. Grade on a curve 

and, deservedly, be generous with 

ourselves. We have much about 

which to be proud. Occasionally we 

realize it. 

I am out of daughters to hitch 

like I pretty much am out of big 

news to add to the Dale Moss story. 

The have-done list grew and grew, 

though, once I dared put thoughts to 

pen to paper. 

Yes, I still own a pen and paper. 

I may be most proud about staying 

decently active. I sweat as much 

as I ever did playing Little League 

baseball or pushing dad’s heavierthan-lead 

Lawn-Boy mower. The 

elusive pursuit of fitness guarantees 

no one more years or fewer pounds. 

Other than a smattering of holey 

socks, though, I report no irreparable 

harm. 

My No. 1 accomplishment, more 

days than not, is wearing myself out. 

I am proud to care about good 

grammar. The toughest junior-high 

English teacher in history has much 

to do with that. Thank God kids cannot 

die from diagramming sentences, 

after all. I do not always say or write 

the proper thing. But I may be the last 

human who always gives it his best. 

Similarly, I am proud not to be 

addicted to social media. The next 

text I send will be my first this week. I 

do not add to the incessant Facebook 

uproar. I have no clue how to tweet 

or why. Social media gets along fine 

without me and vice versa. Too bad 

the tech revolution did not stop with 

email and the Big Ten Network. 

Though I was proud, I must confess, 

way back when this Dale Moss 

popped up first when Dale Moss got 

Googled. 

If all evidence to the contrary, 

I am proud to be adaptable. For instance, 

both ears ring. They ring all 

day, every day. Could be louder, 

could be quieter. Yet I go on able to 

cope and sometimes able to ignore. I 

would not turn down a cure. In the 

meantime, speak up. 

I am proud whenever I shut off 

the TV and pick up a book. This is 

no sacrifice. People who do not read 

cheat themselves. What a can’t-miss 

way to be informed and entertained. 

I promise you will not regret reading 

a book, any book. 

My parents were bright, welleducated 

role models. Yet they also 

were hopelessly hooked on smoking. 

I am proud to follow in their footsteps 

in ways that do not include tobacco. 

This was one lesson I wish they had 

not taught. Mom’s lungs filled relentlessly 

with gunk and shut down 

when she was but a bit older than I 

am now. 

I have good friends who eagerly 

climb their family trees. Their next 

road trip is to visit a cousin or an 

aunt, not to fish in a lake or to catch 

a ballgame. Conversely, my family is 

small and typically distant. There is 

neither a controversy nor, unfortunately, 

a draw. But I am proud to be 

Think of our best decisions and shrewdest moves. 

Grade on a curve and, deservedly, be generous with 

ourselves. We have much about which to be proud. 

the fifth generation to live in a family 

house. Built during the Civil War 

as central to a now long-gone dairy 

farm, this house means more to me 

than anything not breathing. Choosing 

it in which to grow old was easier 

than choosing to like fried chicken. 

My career was in newspapering. 

Shy as a child, I had no choice, 

as a reporter and columnist, to talk 

to all kinds of people in all kinds of 

circumstances. I got as accustomed 

to approaching strangers as I have 

the ringing in my ears. I believe my 

belated ease with people to be among 

the best unexpected perks of my profession, 

right up there with a couple 

of unasked-for World Series tickets. 

I took a tickled-pink dad to the 

big game. Talk about proud. 

So, no wonder I proudly stood 

front and center to marry off my 

daughter. Bless her and her husband. 

I can do stuff like that. • 

After 25 years, Dale Moss 

retired as Indiana columnist for 

The Courier-Journal. He now 

writes weekly for the News and 

Tribune. Dale and his wife Jean 

live in Jeffersonville in a house 

that has been in his family 

since the Civil War. Dale’s e- 

mail is dale.moss@twc.com 


People of SoIN 

From Georgetown to hollywood 

Local music orchestrator balances a career 

in Hollywood remotely while raising a family in Southern Indiana 

Many who make their living 

working in the world of 

music, theater, television 

and movies have their 

homes in places like Los Angeles, 

Chicago or New York, where they’re 

close to the main action of these industries. 

Then there are those who opt to 

live outside of these areas but continue 

to have highly successful careers. 

One of those people is Brad Ritchie, 

who works quite comfortably from 

his home in Georgetown, Indiana. 

Ritchie is a professional music 

orchestrator, arranger and copyist. 

He’s also a dedicated husband and 

the father of two adorable children. 

Ritchie will tell you, straight off, that 


with his work in television, movies, 

video games and other projects, he 

is not the one who is composing the 

music. 

“I get really, really defensive 

about this because one of the things 

I pride myself on is that for the most 

part on everything that I work on 

nowadays, I am just a member of the 

team,” he explains. “I have found 

over the years that brings me the 

most joy. I like helping other people 

get things done and getting it done 

right.” 

He says that the happy byproduct 

of the work he does is that he can 

remain in Indiana. “If I wanted to still 

be the composer, I would have to be 

in Los Angeles,” he says. “You have 

Story by Julie Engelhardt 

Photos by Brad Ritchie 

to be in the room with the directors, 

taking the meetings, doing the dog 

and pony show, taking the screenings 

— all that kind of stuff. I don’t have 

to do that.” 

The amount and scope of work 

Ritchie has done in this industry is 

mind-boggling. 

“For a couple of years, I was 

writing tons of pops orchestra arrangements, 

like orchestra charts to 

accompany a rock band. Arranging 

can be anything. It can be full symphonic 

stuff like that, it can be writing 

stand-alone charts,” he says. “Last 

year, Teddy (Abrams) and the Louisville 

Orchestra asked me to write an 

arrangement of ‘Have a Little Faith 

in Me’ so that Andy Beshear could

dance to it at the inauguration.” 

Ritchie’s interest in music began 

when he was about 9 years old and 

learned to play the guitar. “I got the 

music bug early,” he says. “My dad 

and uncles played guitar and they’d 

play and sing around the fire at campouts.” 

As he got older, Ritchie began 

playing the violin, he sang in the 

school choir, and he performed in 

musical theater at Floyd Central High 

School. While he was in high school, 

he began cultivating an interest in 

writing music, especially music for 

films. 

After graduation, Ritchie enrolled 

in the University of Louisville 

as a composition major. He says his 

real thrust into the world of working 

in music happened when he wrote 

an arrangement of Michael Jackson’s 

“Thriller” for the University of Louisville 

Orchestra’s Halloween concert. 

He also did other work, such as 

writing string arrangements for local 

bands for their albums. 

“But the moment that kind of 

got me into the ‘pickle’ that I’m in 

right now — one day I randomly instant-messaged 

a friend who I went 

to Floyd Central with,” Ritchie says. 

“He was up Ball State University in 

the media program, and I was like, ‘If 

you guys are ever working on anything, 

I’m really interested in doing 

this (writing music).’” 

His friend responded, saying, 

“Well, as a matter of fact, we’re working 

on a film that we’re hoping to submit 

to the Student Academy Awards. 

Do you want to write the music for 

it?” Ritchie said he would. 

As a result of the work he had 

done arranging, Ritchie became very 

good friends with Kimcherie Lloyd, 

director of Orchestra Studies at the 

University of Louisville. One day, he 

expressed to her his desire to work 

with a large orchestra to record his 

music. Lloyd offered him the use of 

the school’s symphony orchestra for 

a four-hour block so he could record 

his 15-minute piece. 

The film he worked on, called 

“Perspective,” was submitted to the 

Student Academy Awards, ultimately 

winning the Gold Medal in 2006 in 

the Alternative category. The icing on 

the cake is that Ritchie won an individual 

Emmy in 2007 through the National 

Academy of Television Arts & 

Sciences Lower Great Lakes Division 

for this score. 

After graduating from the University 

of Louisville, Ritchie enrolled 

“For a couple of years, I was writing tons of pops 

orchestra arrangements, like orchestra charts 

to accompany a rock band. Arranging can be 

anything. It can be full symphonic stuff like that, 

it can be writing stand-alone charts,” 

- Brad Ritchie 

Pictured: (left hand page) Ritchie, working with the Los Angeles Philharmonic; (this page, top) Ritchie’s Ray scoring session 

in 2017; (this page, bottom) Ritchie working with the New York Philharmonic. 


says. “I’ve worked with everyone 

from middle schools to high schools, 

bands, orchestras, choirs. I’ve worked 

with the Louisville Orchestra doing 

their recordings, I work with the Louisville 

Chamber Choir, the Louisville 

Youth Choir and the Louisville Youth 

Orchestra, and I do a lot of work 

with the Kentucky Music Educators 

Association to record all of the state 

conferences and assessments, things 

“I’ve started doing a lot of work 

on live-to-picture shows, where the 

orchestra plays live with the picture 

playing over it,” he says. “I was on 

the copying/editing team that did 

the Woody Allen film ‘Manhattan’ 

that premiered with the New York 

Philharmonic. I got to go to New York 

and go to rehearsals. That was crazy. 

I’ve also been working with a composer 

named Justin Hurwitz, who 

“It’s like putting a puzzle together. I like putting a puzzle 

together, but I don’t like making the individual puzzle pieces.” 

in the Scoring for Motion Picture and 

Television program at the University 

of Southern California. He was one of 

20 students in the program that year. 

Over 400 had applied. He graduated 

with a graduate certificate from the 

program and decided to stick around 

L.A. to work, but that only lasted a 

couple of years as he longed to return 

to Indiana. 

Ritchie returned to the University 

of Louisville, but in a professional 

capacity, working in the music 

department as an engineering stage 

technician. His duties included managing 

the concert hall, running concerts, 

and recording and producing 

the archive recordings. He stayed 

there until August 2019. 

While Ritchie was working at 

the university, he began his own audio 

and video recording company in 

2010 called Main Office Productions. 

“This was supposed be a little 

side hustle that turned into this 

complete other full-time gig,” he 

like that. I’m heavily invested in that 

realm. I have 30 to 40 school clients I 

work with.” 

Because of the trajectory his career 

has taken over the years, Ritchie 

says he should really brand himself 

as a “musical firefighter.” 

“That’s what I get called for a lot 

of the times. One of the advantages I 

have is I work very, very quickly,” he 

explains. 

Ritchie has definitely made his 

mark in the industry, keeping busy 

with various projects on a consistent 

basis. 

did ‘La La Land,’ but his first movie 

he worked on, ‘Whiplash,’ they’re 

doing a live-to-picture show of that. I 

re-orchestrated that whole thing and 

worked with him on that.” 

Ritchie says that he is fortunate 

to have learned, early on, what his 

strengths are in this business. 

“People will ask, ‘Why don’t you 

like to write, why do you like arranging 

or orchestrating as opposed to 

composing?’” he says. “It’s like putting 

a puzzle together. I like putting a 

puzzle together, but I don’t like making 

the individual puzzle pieces.” • 

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If you’re like me, you think that 

some of the best things about fall 

is that there are so many things to 

do in the community, the weather 

is perfect and we get to enjoy some 

seasonal treats. Pumpkin picking, 

Halloween events and hayrides are 

a few of the activities available, but if 

you’re just looking for a place to enjoy 

the atmosphere, catch up with a 

friend or cozy up with a good book 

while enjoying something delicious 

to warm you up, then you should 

check out these three local shops for a 

calming and fun fall outing. 

They provide not only a yummy 

beverage, but they each offer something 

else to keep you entertained. 

You’re also shopping local when 

you support any of these businesses, 

which is an added bonus. 

Business Spotlight 

Pearl Street Game and Coffee House 

Jeffersonville, Indiana 

This coffee house is all about 

nerd culture. When you enter the 

shop, you’ll be greeted by shelves 

of books, board games and cases of 

Magic the Gathering cards. Known to 

host occasional Dungeons and Dragons 

nights, this shop knows its games. 

Housed in a historic home right on 

Pearl Street, next to the equally delicious 

Pearl Street Taphouse, you’ll be 

able to find a variety of coffee and tea 

flavors. Pearl Street uses local roasters, 

so you’re supporting multiple local 

businesses by ordering there. 

I ordered the Salted Caramel 

Macchiato this time around and the 

blend of sweet caramel and crunches 

of sea salt were perfect, with a hint of 

coffee greeting you at the end. They 

also offer teas, smoothies and espressos. 

Outside of D&D nights, they 

also have movie nights, Magic tournaments, 

book signings and more. 

They have seasonal flavors as well, so 

don’t forget to see what they’re offering 

this fall, plus they just expanded 

their space in July and have plenty of 

room for more patrons. 

Mickey’s 

New Albany, Indiana 

If you ever went to McQuixote’s 

in Louisville, you will recognize 

Mickey. McQuixote’s recently closed 

and he has now opened residence in 

New Albany with the aptly named 

Mickey’s Coffee Shop. The special 

thing about Mickey’s is, like its predecessor, 

it’s a used bookstore as well. 

More than Coffee 

Story and photos by Brian Smith 

Mickey’s, a coffee shop and used book store in New Albany 

Local coffee shops offer used books, games, shopping, and more 

for the perfect fall outing with friends 

Story and Photos by Darian Decker 


You’ll find walls of bookshelves with 

works from authors across all genres. 

I have found some of my favorite 

Neil Gaiman books there as well as a 

couple literary classics for low prices. 

They have unique flavors of coffee 

and tea and serve pastries and 

small sandwiches, so it’s a great place 

to meet for coffee and a grab a quick 

snack. As a bonus, it’s a beautiful 

storefront on Vincennes Street with a 

mural covering the entire side of the 

building, which is perfect for a fall 

photo spot, and they have outdoor 

seating if you want to people-watch 

while you sip. 

True North Coffee House 

New Albany, Indiana 

True North Boutique has been in 

New Albany for several years now, 

but they just recently acquired Quill’s 

Coffee, creating True North Coffee 

House. They still serve Quill’s branded 

coffee and they have a variety of 

new flavors, such as the one I got – 

lavender honey latte. 

The shop is located on Market 

Street in the alley to the left of True 

North. When you walk in, you will 

get a taste of True North owner Michelle 

Ryan’s design – a calming, 

comforting boho/vintage combo. 

With plants hanging from the ceiling, 

tufted chairs and a wall lined with 

bright windows, you will feel right at 

home as you enjoy one of their seasonal 

coffees or teas. 

The great thing about this shop 

is that you can walk right around the 

corner to enjoy the boutique. It has 

a variety of local artists’ handmade 

goods – woodworking, candles, jewelry, 

clothing, décor and more. Like 

the other shops mentioned, you’re 

not just supporting one local business, 

but many local artisans and 

business owners all in one visit. 

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When you walk in, you will get a taste of True 

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comforting boho/vintage combo. With plants 

hanging from the ceiling, tufted chairs and a wall 

lined with bright windows, you will feel right at home 

as you enjoy one of their seasonal coffees or teas. 

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Coming Home 

Executive director has a family connection to Leavenworth nursing and rehabilitation center 

Wendy Broughton was 

just getting settled as executive 

director at Todd- 

Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation 

when she reached into 

her desk and pulled out a bright blue 

folder. “To my surprise, it contained 

a file that my great-grandmother – 

Marcella Beals – had prepared for 

previous directors,” she said. 

“Sometimes things just occur to 

make you know ‘this is where I was 

meant to be,’” said Broughton, who 

assumed the position at the Leavenworth 

facility in November. 

Broughton was reared in Leavenworth, 

and already felt she was a 

good fit for the job and that it would 

work nicely with her family’s life. 

She and her husband, Paul, live near 

Marengo and have two sons, Maverick, 

6, and Colt, 2. She is active in 

several local organizations, including 

Crawford County Women Empowerment 

(as founder and member), 

the Crawford County Chamber of 

Chamber of Commerce, LifeSpring 

Health Systems (as Crawford County 


Chair) and the Alzheimer’s Association 

Committee (as a member). 

“I had been working in Evansville 

and Jasper since I graduated 

from college in 2011,” Broughton 

said. While she had enjoyed her previous 

positions, she believes working 

in a community where she knows 

most of the people is an asset. 

“To be working here is coming 

home,” she said. “Some of the people 

here I know, or they know – or have 

known – some of my family. There is 

just a connection,” she said. 

Broughton’s ties to the facility 

run deep. 

“There was a lot of community 

involvement in getting Todd-Dickey 

built,” she said. “My great-grandparents 

were involved early on attending 

many meetings prior to its 1978 

construction.” 

Her great-grandmother volunteered 

at Todd-Dickey for 25 years 

and later was a resident. “I remember 

going trick-or-treating there as a kid,” 

Broughton said. 

“Mamaw loved visiting with the 

Story by Sara Combs 

Photos by Jerrah Humphrey 

people at Todd-Dickey,” said Broughton. 

“She was always in good spirits, 

telling stories and joking with the 

residents. It was a bit different when 

she lived there, but she still liked talking 

to residents and staff. There are 

people here who remember her both 

as a volunteer and a resident, going 

up and down the halls talking to everyone.” 

There are those who compare 

Broughton to her great-grandmother. 

“I also like to go up and down the 

halls talking to everyone,” she confesses. 

“My great-grandfather, Norman 

Beals, did his part by taking Mamaw 

to and from the facility. She didn’t 

drive, and he was her faithful chauffeur 

until his death in 2002. After that, 

other family stepped up to provide 

transportation.” 

Broughton has many fond memories 

of her great-grandparents. 

“Growing up in Leavenworth, 

I spent many days at my mother’s 

beauty shop and I always loved it 

when my Papaw Norman would

pick me up and take me to visit him 

and Mamaw Marcella ‘down in the 

holler.’ I vividly remember hearing 

Mamaw’s stories about volunteering 

at the nursing home and cooking for 

its residents. 

“She loved her time volunteering 

and took great pride in her 

achievements. Every time she made 

the newspaper or received a certificate 

honoring her service, she would 

show us and make copies for all of 

us.” 

One of her great-grandmother’s 

prize possessions was her copy machine, 

which she used liberally to 

make books of pictures and documents 

of Crawford County history, 

including many events involving 

Todd-Dickey, Broughton said. “She 

was known as the town genealogist 

and the county’s keeper of history. 

She always had a story.” 

“My great-grandmother has 

been gone many years now and it is 

up to my grandmother, Patsy Johnson, 

to carry the storytelling legacy 

forward,” Broughton said. “We have 

kept Mamaw’s love of family and storytelling 

alive and get together whenever 

we can, although COVID has 

made it difficult this past year.” 

Todd-Dickey has played a vital 

role in the community through 

the years, she said, providing care 

and employment. It has undergone 

changes, but has served throughout. 

One of Crawford County’s major employers, 

the facility has 80-plus workers 

in its 62-bed facility. 

“In working with local organizations, 

I have found that a lot of people 

don’t realize the role Todd-Dickey 

plays in the county. As things get 

back to normal (after the pandemic), I 

want to have more community activities,” 

she said, noting the success of a 

recent car show on the grounds. 

“I know Mamaw would have 

been proud to know I am director 

here. Her dedication to Todd-Dickey 

has inspired my dedication to the facility,” 

said Broughton. “In the letter I 

found in my desk, she wrote, ‘I count 

my blessings of almost 93 years with 

a great family and many friends.’ 

“Now I am counting my blessings 

for her encouragement and her 

success through the years. I know it 

has pushed me to my career goals in 

health care.” • 

Pictured: (left hand page) Wendy Broughton and her 

mother, Patsy Johnson, with a plaque commemorating her 

great-grandmother’s legacy at Todd Dickey ; (this page) 

Wendy’s great-grandmother, Marcella Beals, a former 

volunteer and resident at Todd Dickey. Marcella served as 

a volunteer at the nursing home for 25 years before becoming 

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“Po-tay-to, pa-tah-to” – either way 

you say it, this starchy vegetable has 

a place in everyone’s diet! Potatoes 

have unfairly received a bad reputation 

and are often thought of as unhealthy. 

While french fries and potato chips are 

potatoes in a more “fun” form, this vegetable 

is versatile and packed with healthful 

benefits when prepared with health in 

mind. As if we needed an excuse to celebrate 

these spuds, September is National 

Potato Month. 

Where did potatoes come from? 

Potatoes have been a staple crop in 

our diets for thousands of years – well 

before certain fad diets tarnished their 

reputation. They are currently the world’s 

fourth largest food crop, after rice, wheat 

and maize. Originating in South America, 

the Inca Indians in Peru are known to 

have been the first to have grown potatoes 

around 8000 BC to 5000 BC. When 

the Spanish arrived in the 16th century 

and conquered Peru, they discovered the 

potato and brought the crop back to Europe. 

Over time, farmers in Europe found 

potatoes easier to grow than other staple 

crops, such as wheat and oats. This vegetable 

grew in popularity once people began 

to understand that potatoes contained 

most of the vitamins needed for sustenance, 

and they could provide for nearly 

10 people for each acre of land cultivated. 

Potatoes were also a reliable and hearty 

source of food during the colder months 

of the year. Potatoes were introduced to 

North America throughout the 16th and 

17th centuries but really took off in the 

1800-1900s when American horticulturist 

Luther Burbank sought to develop a 

hybrid that was more disease-resistant. 

He created the variety known as russets, 

which help start the present-day Idaho 

potato industry. With all this history, it’s 

no wonder that potatoes are still the No. 1 

consumed vegetable in the United States. 

Are potatoes healthy? 

Why are some people so “antispuds”? 

Potatoes have been criticized 

over the past few years because they are 

high in carbohydrates, which can raise 

your blood sugar quickly. Have you ever 

heard the advice to avoid eating white, 

starchy foods? This is unfortunately an 

over-simplification. Carbohydrates are 

a type of macronutrient found in some 

foods and drinks. Sugars, starches and fiber 

are all carbohydrates. Carbohydrates 

provide a source of energy and fuel for the 

body. Many foods that contain carbohydrates, 

such as fruits, vegetables, breads, 

pasta and dairy products, are good sources 

of vitamins and minerals. Think about 

the company your food keeps – a candy 

bar, which is delicious when enjoyed as a 

treat in moderation, just doesn’t pack the 

same nutrition punch as fruits and vegetables. 

Potatoes in their purest form are a 

stellar source of nutrients! 

What are the nutritional benefits of including 

potatoes in my diet? 

A medium-sized potato with the 

skin intact (about 5.3 ounces) is roughly 

110 calories. They are primarily composed 

of satiating carbs and contain about 3 

to 4 grams of belly-filling fiber. A small 

amount of them will help to keep you fuller 

longer, preventing you from overeating 

throughout the day. Potatoes are naturally 

fat- and cholesterol-free and provide a 

moderate amount of protein for a vegetable. 

They are high in heart-healthy nutrients 

like potassium (one potato has about 

600 mg of potassium, which is more than 

a banana!). They also contain about 45% 

of your daily value of Vitamin C, and are a 

good source of Vitamin B6, folate, manganese, 

phosphorus, niacin and pantothenic 

acid. 

How should I prepare them? 

Did you know that there are over 200 

varieties of potatoes? The most familiar 

Real Life Nutrition 

Praising Potatoes 

ones are categorized in this table below. 

Depending on the variety, some are better 

for baking and roasting, while others are 

better for mashing, frying or steaming. 

How you prepare your potatoes and 

the addition of toppings will influence the 

calorie and fat content. Leaving the skin 

intact is the most nutritious way to eat 

the potato as this contains the majority of 

the fiber and nutrients. Baking or roasting 

them is the most nutritious way to 

prepare them. When it comes to toppings, 

consider limiting the amount of butter, 

cheese, bacon and sour cream. Sticking 

to one or two of the aforementioned toppings 

is a great way to add taste and flavor 

while maintaining a balanced plate. 

Plain greek yogurt is an excellent swap for 

sour cream that adds a little protein. And 

potatoes don’t just have to be a side dish. 

Try topping a baked potato with veggies, 

beans and cheese for a filling meal. 

Tip: Store potatoes in a cool, dark 

place to help preserve all of the essential 

nutrients. 

If you have been avoiding potatoes, 

hopefully you will feel confident that they 

can be a part of a healthy diet. Try a variety 

you have not had before to celebrate 

National Potato Month and know that 

you are nourishing your body! Potatoes 

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Everyday Adventures 

Fall Break Breakdown 

M 

y family and I couldn’t wait 

for Monday morning. It was 

my kids’ fall break, and I 

had taken the week off so we 

could all hang out together for an autumn 

staycation. Who needs a fancy beach trip 

or a week at Disney to have fun? Not us! 

Our minivan was a party on wheels. We 

had dozens of things we could do within 

a few minutes of home that would be an 

absolute blast. 

First up on our list of festivities? 

One of our favorite traditions, our annual 

pumpkin patch excursion. We had been 

taking our daughters to the local pumpkin 

patch since they were born, and we 

couldn’t think of a better way to kick off a 

week of family fun. 

We got up bright and early Monday 

morning to get a jump on the other staycation 

families. The pumpkin patch didn’t 

open until 10:00, but we wanted to be the 

first ones there to get our pick of the best 

pumpkins. At least I did, and I knew everyone 

would thank me later for waking 

them at the crack of dawn on their first 

day of vacation. 

At 9:30 we were pulling out of our 

driveway, all dressed in orange, headed to 

the country for some serious harvest fun. 

We got so excited on the drive out that we 

started changing the words of Christmas 

songs to get us in the autumn mood. Well, 

mainly me. Sleigh Ride became Hay Ride. 

Jingle Bells became Pumpkin Shells. You 

get the picture. 

By the time we got there, we were 

pumped and ready to go. Best of all, we 

did it! We were the first car in the parking 

lot! Just like I’d planned it! 

However, my enthusiasm soon 

turned to confusion when I realized we 

weren’t the just first car in the parking lot. 

We were the only car. No employees or 

anything. 

The Pumpkin Patch was closed. 

I glanced at the time on my phone. 

Sure, we were a few minutes early, but 

the place looked deserted. I walked up 

to check the sign on the door. Closed on 

Mondays. 

I couldn’t believe it. Closed on fall 

break? This was ridiculous! I felt like Clark 

Grisswold driving across the country just 

to discover Wally World was closed for 

repairs. 

We had rain setting in later in the 

week and some other plans we couldn’t 

change so this was our one chance to go to 

pick pumpkins. It was now or never. 

Back in the van, my wife was already 

Googling other pumpkin patches to 

see what was open. The nicest one was a 

haul, a good forty minute drive, but there 

was a closer one only twenty minutes 

away. We had been to it before on a field 

trip, but it wasn’t awesome. Like I said, 

though, it was close, so I took off in that 

direction, figuring we could pivot if we 

changed our minds. 

That’s when the whole trip fell 

apart. One kid wanted to go to the pumpkin 

patch that was farther away. The other 

was sick of driving and just wanted to 

stay close. My wife, sensing things were 

going south, was ready to head home and 

call it a day. I, however, refused to give up 

my delusion of a perfect beginning to fall 

break. Nobody was bailing on this dream 

vacation if I had any say in it. 

Did I mention I’d rolled everyone 

out of bed early? Now my crew was 

tired, getting hungry and done with being 

in the car together. 

It didn’t take long before we were 

all mad at each other. Tensions escalated. 

Tempers flared. What had started as the 

best day was pretty much turning into the 

worst. 

Finally, I pulled over on the side of 

the road and told everyone to get out and 

walk home. 

Just kidding. Actually I pulled over 

to the side of the road, and we prayed and 

asked God just to help us start over and 

make the most of our day. 

We ended up driving to the pumpkin 

patch that was farther away, and it 

turned out to be a great afternoon and an 

awesome fall break. I can only describe 

that as a God thing, a gift of pure grace 

We wanted to be the first ones there to get our pick 

of the best pumpkins. At least I did, and I knew 

everyone would thank me later for waking them at 

the crack of dawn on their first day of vacation. 

when we were all on the verge of losing 

our minds. 

In the midst of a crazy day, it’s never 

a bad idea to stop and ask God for a reset. 

He’s a God of new beginnings both big 

and small. In fact, the Bible says His mercies 

are new every morning. That means 

that every moment is a potential fresh 

start with God. 

A family fall break can be a blast, but 

taking a mini break with God can change 

the whole trajectory of your day. • 

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his way every day. You can read more from 

Jason in his books Tales from the Leaf Pile and 

Holiday Road. You can catch up with Jason on 

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Mention the small town of St. Meinrad and different 

things may come to mind: Saint Meinrad Archabbey. 

Monkey Hollow Winery. St. Meinrad Sandstone. 

And, if you’re a bit older, perhaps it’s the 

Deutscher Fest. 

Now, you can add St. Meinrad Rocks Fest to that list. 

“The idea initially stemmed from a need to raise funds after 

the town’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 2011” says event 

organizer, Carol (Ubelhor) Troesch. “We had started a memorial 

paver project at the Community Center but needed additional 

money to finish the flagpole and concrete. I had several friends 

who were musicians, so the plan took root, and it grew out of 

that.” 

Inkspot Productions, LLC was born, and Troesch’s brother, 

Marvin “Maddog” Ubelhor created the first mascot, who soon 

came to be known as “Raddy.” Fast-forward to 2021, and a complete 

band of characters exists that have now become synonymous 

with St. Meinrad Rocks Fest. 

Now in its 10th year, the event has grown from a one-day, 

five-hour indoor event to a two-day outdoor fest which features 

an average of 15 acts, both bands and solo performers, both returning 

favorites and newcomers, on two stages, creating a continuous 

flow of music: rock, country, and blues. This year’s event 

will take place September 24 & 25 at the town park. 

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not only listen to their favorite band, but also discover new favorites. 

And don’t be confused by the St. Meinrad Rocks Fest event 

name…there’s no restriction on a genre of music. “ROCKS,” is 

more of an adjective or verb, explains Troesch, “as in… the town 

is GREAT, and we’re ROCKIN’ during the event. The name is 

also a nod to both the paver project, and St. Meinrad Sandstone, 

which is historically a big part of our small town.” 

While the show traditionally highlights the amazing talent 

of local and regional performers, several international musicians, 

such as Derek St. Holmes and Greg Smith of the Ted Nugent 

Band, and Grammy award-winning producer, engineer and 

performer Larry Mitchell have also graced the Rocks Fest stage. 

“The St. Meinrad Rocks Fest is one that I look forward to 

coming back and playing whenever I can, says Mitchell, who has 

toured the world playing with such greats as Ric Ocasek, Billy 

Squier, and Tracy Chapman. “The people are friendly and welcoming 

to outsiders. St. Meinrad truly Rocks.” 

Troesch said that the people have been the best part of organizing 

the event. “It’s been a pleasure to meet so many people 

through the fest…musicians, volunteers, and fest-goers. The level 

of creativity and talent in the Tri-State area is tremendous. And 

I absolutely couldn’t do this without the support of businesses 

and those who volunteer their time.” 

“It’s not just about raising money,” adds Troesch., “it’s 

about bringing people together for a weekend event that is fun

and family-friendly, and best of all FREE! 

Business sponsors, such as Robert John & Associates and 

Automated Routing, as well as various individual donors, cover 

the costs of initial necessities, such as insurance, rental fees, and 

the event license. Proceeds from a raffle and a percentage of vendor 

sales then benefit the town museum fund, a fund created 

via the Spencer County Community Foundation that will help to 

preserve the beauty of and history in St. Meinrad, Indiana. 

Raffle prizes include a guitar and drumhead, both autographed 

by all of the year’s performers, as well as other donated 

items and gift certificates. 

Troesch comments, “We are consistently working toward 

building funds to create a permanent display that will preserve 

town memorabilia and historical pieces. Bringing people and 

families together for a weekend of fun, music, and food is an excellent 

way to celebrate a small town’s heritage!” 

The St. Meinrad Rocks Fest does indeed have something 

for everyone, from food and beverages to free fun for the young 

and young-at-heart. 

“St. Meinrad Rocks Fest is always fun to 

play…Great people and great atmosphere! 

It’s always a pleasure playing in this 

wonderful small town.” 

- Greg Smith 

Bassist and Vocalist who has collaborated with the Ted 

Nugent Band, Alice Cooper, Rainbow, and Mitch Ryder 

FESTIVAL LINEUP 

Friday, September 24 

6:00pm Star-Spangled Banner- Phil the Excitement 

6:00 Atlas of the Dogs 

7:15 Tony Henning (BG) 

8:00 Joe Nobody 

9:15 Freddie Bourne (BG) 

10:00 Muddy Gutt 

Saturday, September 25 

12:30pm Star-Spangled Banner- Phil the Excitement 

12:30 EV Mae (BG) 

1:15 Uncle Pecos 

2:45 Band Sold Separately (BG) 

3:30 No Governor 

5:00 The Flemings (BG) 

5:00 Silly Safaris Shows Inc. Live Animal Show (Park Area) 

5:45 Misty & Jason w/The Hiding 

7:15 Cory Sims (BG) 

8:00 Dirty Trixx 

9:30 Jordan Miller and Alexander Hellenberg (BG) 

10:15 Stackin’ Eights 

BG = Beer Garden Stage 

This year’s beer garden will be sponsored by Louie’s Tavern 

of nearby Fulda, Indiana. Although Louie’s was recently 

voted as having the second-best pizza in the tri-state according 

to votes tallied by radio station WBKR, they’ll only be serving ice 

cold drinks at the fest. Food trucks, including the Barge Inn, S& S 

BBQ and Annie’s Ice Cream, will be available both days to satisfy 

your hunger. St. Meinrad Rocks Fest and performer merchandise 

will also be sold. A Vendor Fair will take place on Saturday, as 

well. 

Dr. Popper, Balloon Artist, and Julie “the FacePaint Chic” 

will both be around all weekend for some free fun, as well as the 

Silly Safaris Animal Show, which will be presented in the grassy 

park area Saturday afternoon. 

“It goes for a great cause,” Troesch said. “It’s just a relaxing, 

fun event that everyone can enjoy. You can bring your family, 

meet up with friends. Stay for an hour or stay for the day.” • 

Located at 19586 N 2nd Street, St. Meinrad, Indiana, with parking 

available at the adjacent Community Center. 

Anyone interested in donating to the fund directly can mail tax-deductible 

to the Spencer County Community Foundation at P.O. Box 

3, Rockport, Indiana 47635 or make on-line donations at https://communityfoundation.wufoo.com/forms/gifts-to-the-spencer-county-community-foundation/ 

For more information on the fest, including details on becoming a 

2021 sponsor, vendor, or volunteer, please visit our Facebook page at 

https://www.facebook.com/stmeinradrocksfest or contact Carol (Ubelhor) 

Troesch/ Inkspot Productions, LLC at https://www.facebook.com/ 

InkspotProductionsLLC, via email at writstuf@psci.net, or 812-309- 

8523.

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