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 & 


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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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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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Michelle Hockman, Jenna Esarey, 

Loren Haverstock, Sam Bowles 

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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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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 

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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. 

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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. • 


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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 


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 


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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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- 


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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Providence Gala Dinner 

and Auction 

Our Lady of Providence Junior- 

Senior High School presented J. 

Robert “Bob” Shine of New Albany 

(pictured at far right with Luanne 

Didelot of Floyds Knobs) with the 

2014 Community Service Award at 

the 2014 Providence Gala Dinner 

and Auction in recognition of his 

leadership in the Southern Indiana 

professional community, his mentoring 

and nurturing of young talent, 

and his support of various philanthropic causes. 

Pictured above at the gala are Floyds Knobs residents Dewayne 

Stumler, left, and Merle Kruer and his wife, Dorothy. 

The event raised more than $50,000 for student fnancial assistance 

and special projects 

at the school. More than 300 alumni, parents, and friends 

of the school attended the event at Huber Orchard, Winery & 

Vineyard in Starlight, Ind. (Photos courtesy of Christa Hoyland.) 

Bed & Breakfast for Salvation Army 

The third annual Bed & Bread Gala raised more than $35,000 

for the Salvation Army of Southern Indiana recently. Pictured 

above enjoying the appetizers preceding the dinner and program 

in the IUS Hoosier Room are Maj. Steve Kiger; Dale 

Orem, Lifetime Member of the board of directors; and guests 

Ronye Mears and Judge Maria Granger. 

Looking over the impressive array of silent auction items at 

the Bed & Bread Gala are Lisa Bottorf, Amy and Brian Burnette, 

and Chris Bottorf. The evening also featured a bufet 

dinner, Indianapolis Colts’ spokesperson Josh Blelli as guest 

speaker, and a live auction. 

The Salvation Army honored Kenny Koetter and Dot Ott 

with the Service to Mankind Award and Bob Real, a Lifetime 

Member of the board, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. 


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The 10th annual Center for Lay Ministries’ 

Valentine Bliss fund raiser brought 

together a supportive group of community 

members to beneft Bliss 

House, a Jefersonville-based, 

non-proft residential program 

for women in recovery from alcohol 

and/or substance abuse. The 

event’s primary sponsor was The 

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Pictured above is retired Judge 

Cile Blau, center, who was honored 

with the Sue LaRue Award 

for her long-time support of Bliss 

House’s mission and her devotion 

to changing the lives of individuals 

who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. 

With her are Allen Oman, guest, and Michele 

Anderson, committee chair. 

All smiles were part of the décor for 

the beneft recently. Pictured at left from 

left to right are Scott and Veronica Rife, 

and Nancy and Jerry White. The evening 

also included dinner, a silent auction, a 

Bliss House alumna speaker (Tommie 

Wallett), and presentations for service to 

Carol Dawson, previous event chair, and 

Julie Schwerer, Bliss House director. 

Valentine Bliss was an occasion for old 

and new friends to gather to raise funds. 

Above: seated are Darnell and Leatha 

Jackson. Standing are Susan Pop and Antia 

Fields. WAVE-TV’s John Boel served 

as emcee for the evening to beneft the 

Center for Lay Ministries, whose mission 

for more than 30 years has been to help 

people in need. Bliss House is one avenue 

through which the center continues 

its commitment to help the community. 

Feeding frenzy! 

Collaborators of the Snack Attack 

Café gathered recently with appreciative 

elementary school children to celebrate 

10 years of sponsorship by Pillsbury/General 

Mills. From left to right 

are: Michelle Portwood of Pillsbury/ 

General Mills, Amy Salazar of the New 

Albany Parks Department, Bob Lane of 

the New Albany Housing Authority, 

New Albany Mayor Jef Gahan, Christine 

Harbeson of Hope Southern Indiana, 

and Maj. Steve Kiger of the Salvation 

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STAY IN TOWN 

Spring break doesn’t need 

to be far away or expensive 

Story // Sam Bowles & Abby Laub 


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 

French Lick Resort has something for everyone — including picturesque golfng. See page 32 for more information. 

Pictured on page 29 is French Lick Resort. Photos courtest French Lick & West Baden. 


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 


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 


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 


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 


Mr. Gatti’s — Kids 10 & under 

eat free bufet with purchase of 

adult bufet. 

Long John Silver — Up to 2 


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 

an afternoon or evening taking in some of the area’s fastest 

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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 

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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 


Wednesday: 

Adrienne & Co. Bakery Café — 11 

a.m. - 8 p.m. Kids eat free with adult 

purchase. 

McAlister’s Deli — 4 p.m. - close 


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. 


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). 


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. 


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 

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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. 


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 


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!” 

The Grand is about much more than 

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“They have been so fantastic to work 

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“The Grand brings literally thousands 

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Children’s Museum is an easy day 

trip to Columbus. (See page 32.) 


“Princess Penelope’s Dragon”, playing 

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June 21 (www.derbydinner.com). 

Southern Indiana Uncorked, at the Harrison 

Country Fairgrounds in Corydon on May 

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Flintknapping and Primitive Art Fest, 

downtown Leavenworth on June 1. 

English Reunion Festival, old English 

from June 5-8. 

Orange County Music & Heritage Reunion, 

Orleans from June 6-7. 

Kid’s Fishing Derby, Patoka Lake, June 

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parklake/2953.htm). 

Bluegrass on the Square, downtown Corydon 

on June 28 at 4 pm (free to the public). 

A.Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale, playing June 19- 

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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 

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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. 

But it doesn’t have to be. If we’re intentional, and we take 

the time to look deeper, Easter can become a powerful 

opportunity to renew our hope and refresh our souls. 

That’s why this Easter I’m trying something a little different, 

and I’d love to have you join me. I’m publishing a 

series of 12 new devotions, called Everyday Easter, that 

will be all about discovering the awesomeness of Easter 

not just one day a year, but every day of our lives. 

The devotionals will be published over e-mail and delivered 

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First Families projects will document early settlers to the area 

ClipArt courtesy FCIT 

First Families of Floyd, 

Clark, and Harrison Counties 

is a new project of the 

Southern Indiana Genealogical 

Society dedicated to 

discovering, honoring, and 

preserving the memory of 

our tri-county pioneers. It 

is a forerunner project to the 

2016 Indiana Bicentennial. 

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Families is open to anyone 

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to Dec. 31, 1840. The First Families project 

hopes to document the lives and contributions 

of some of the counties’ early 

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Americans, immigrants, women, and 

children. 

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Families certifcates and be honored 

guests at the First Families Celebration in 

October which will include re-enactors, 

pioneer artisans, frontier period entertainment, 

historians, and genealogists. 

A workshop about how to research 

early families in the three counties will 

be held May 1 at 7 p.m. at the New Albany-Floyd 

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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. 


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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For healthy 

hearts and 

happy 

patients, 

I chose Clark. 

W 

hen it comes to your heart, Clark Memorial 

is dedicated to serious cardiac care. That’s why 

we’re the only accredited chest pain center in 

Southern Indiana. But physicians like Dr. Juan 

Ortiz from the Cardiology Center of Southern 

Indiana also know that a comfortable, welcoming 

environment is an important part of treating 

patients, too. That’s why you’re more likely to 

see this leading Cardiologist wearing jeans 

and a t-shirt than traditional scrubs. It’s this 

calm, casual persona that has made Dr. Ortiz a 

favorite among both his staff and his patients. 

Visit ClarkMemorial.org/heart 

to learn more about heart health. 

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2014 Spring/Summer Guide 

Fun, Food & 


Hospitality 


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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 



Corydon, on the Eve of Batle , Living 

History 

155 th Harrison County Fair 

August 



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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Starting in March 

Open 7 days a week 

Join Us for Breakfast 

Saturday and Sunday 

812-739-4264 

Only 3 miles from 

Visit 

I-64 at Exit 92 

Visit us on Facebook and 

at www.theoverlook.com 

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 

Welcome to 

Visit your local 

Culver’s restaurant today: 

Culver’s of Jeffersonville 

1555 Veterans Pkwy. 

Jeffersonville, IN 47130 

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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 

Stephenson’s 

General Store 

in Scenic Leavenworth 

Collectables & Crafts, 

Case Knives, Ice Cream, Deli, 

Pizza, Ice, Groceries, 

Hardware, Coin Laundry 

618 W. Hwy. 62 

812-739-4242 

Open Mon - Sat. 

A Great Location 

For Your 

Special Day 

An exceptional stay, 

no matter what 

brings you by! 

Free Hot Breakfast 

Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub 

CORYDON, INDIANA 

• Free WI-FI 

• 42” Flat Panel TVs in all room 

• Refrigerator and microwave 

in all rooms 

• Mini, two- room and Bunk Bed 

Whirlpool Suites 

• Room Service provided 

by Alberto’s Italian Restaurant 

• 24-Hour Fitness & Bs. Cntr. 

• Meeting Space Available 

• Local attraction discounts 

& packages 

Plan a Pool Party! 

Enjoy our beautiful pool 

by hosting a party 

Call (812) 738-1623 

for more information 

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What makes 

Southern IndianaUnique? 

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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) 


(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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