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The John Hay Center and The Depot Railroad Museum will be hosting a free Hoosier Author’s Fair on September 7th. In attendance will be a variety of local authors as well as some from our local Writer’s Bloc that have been featured in many contests and publications. In addition, award-winning Indiana Author Ray Boomhower will also be present.

Boomhower is set to deliver a presentation titled: Gemini 3: Gus Grissom, John Young, and the Flight of the Unsinkable Molly Brown. This talk examines America’s quest to step foot on the moon. Boomhower is a Senior Editor at the Indiana Historical Society Press. He edits Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History, and has had articles featured in the Wall Street Journal, Publisher’s Weekly, and Smithsonian.

Made possible by Indiana Humanities and Indiana Author Awards, the Author’s Fair will run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Ray Boomhower’s presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

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By: Jerry Curry, Staff Writer

Patriotism: the dictionary definition is “the quality of being patriotic, to vigorously support one’s country.”

Some may say patriotism dead, but not in the case of Lisa Krussow, who takes gleaming pride in our country by assembling American flags with a card and ribbon attached.

The idea came to her in May of this year. She explains it this way, “I love the USA, I love America. I love the USA flag and what it stands for. And, I appreciate the veterans for standing up for America and the flag.”

The idea was to get a card and ribbon and attach it to a small American flag and distribute them in the community. Krussow said, “I enjoy the project.”

Art Wernert is one of Lisa’s handy helpers who has provided some financial backing. He is 75 years old and a Vietnam veteran.

The flags cost about 66 cents each and come from the Dixie Flag Company. The ribbons are a crossover bow of blue ribbon with white stars. The ribbon was found at Hobby Lobby and is glued to the wooden flag pole.

Katherine Wagers helps by cutting the ribbons on a template she made out of cardboard.

The card for this project was printed through Salem Leader Publishing of Salem, Inc. There are several versions of the cards, but always on the front is the “Pledge of Allegiance.” On the back of some is the “Preamble of the Constitution.” When asked what the flag costs she said, “I didn’t worry about the cost.” Adding up the cost of the items, it probably comes to about $1 each.

The first group to receive the flags was Bradie Shrum Elementary School. She made contact with teacher Andrea Gorman and gave her 600 flags for distribution.

Krussow distributed the flags to the Charlestown American Legion, friends, New Albany American Legion, and on the square in Charlestown at the Saturday Market. Plus, she distributed flags at different stops along the way, like gas stations. She is not affiliated the the DAV or American Legion groups.

Her goal is to “Try to encourage people to be kind and loving to each other. The flags are fun to handout”.

Lisa lives in Starlight and is an independent broker of health and Medicare insurance.

To specifically provide funds for the making and distribution of the flags with the “Pledge of Allegiance” and/or the “Preamble” cards attached, donations can be sent to Lisa Krussow, P.O. Box 17, Sellersburg, IN 47172.

Donations may also be sent to Disabled American Veterans or to the local American Legion. The American Legion has a Flag Education program and committee.

Art Wernert (left) and Lisa Krussow display the latest batch of flags and cards they assembled.

Katherine Wagers (left) cuts the ribbons for the flags.

A lot of hours went into creating the flags and cards that are distributed throughout southern Indiana.

Art Wernert is on his way to distribute these reminders of pride in our country.

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September will be the 29^th anniversary of a statewide celebration of archaeology in Indiana. DNR’s DHPA coordinates the event to encourage learning about Indiana archaeology, archaeological sites in the state, and the laws that protect them. Universities, museums, organizations, and individuals around the state host a variety of archaeology programs and activities.

The poster theme this year commemorates the State Archaeological Survey. In the spring of 1920, the National Research Council Chairman of the Committee on State Archaeological Surveys came to Indianapolis with the intent of starting what would become Indiana’s archaeological survey. Administering and organizing these early Indiana surveys fell to the State Department of Conservation (now known as the DNR), which then had a Division of Geology and the Indiana Historical Commission. Between the 1920s and the early 1960s, several of Indiana’s counties were surveyed, with reports published by the Indiana Historical Bureau. 2024 marks the 100^th anniversary of the first published survey reports (Lawrence and Washington counties). Recognizing the looming threats to Indigenous and Euroamerican heritage from amateur archaeology excavations, newly proposed highways, reservoirs, and other infrastructure projects, these early surveyors were “on the road to preservation.”

We are proud that the DNR was there at the beginning of the State Archaeological Survey, and that DHPA continues to lead the statewide efforts for protecting and preserving Indiana’s Native American and Euroamerican heritage.

Free posters (folded and unfolded) will be available to pick up in person at the DNR Central Office lobby in the Indiana Government Center South complex in Indianapolis. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., M-F. When attending Archaeology Month events, DHPA staff will also bring posters to distribute. Requests for folded posters (limit of five per person) to be mailed may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Find out about Archaeology Month events that will take place, and more details regarding the poster design, at on.IN.gov/archaeologymonth.

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I am Reta Williams. I am currently working on a School Song Project. I am trying to find and preserve the school fight songs of Indiana high schools that were closed due to consolidation.

Last November Dana Hunsinger Benbow of the Indy Star interviewed me and wrote an article about the project that was in the Star, both in print and online, last December. That was just the jumpstart the project needed, although I
have used many other ways to advertise the project. In some ways it has been a daunting project, but in other ways it has been really fun.

I have a list of 719 schools and have found 535 songs. My goal is to get at least 600.

My husband and I visited Salem and Washington County about three weeks ago. We went to the museum, the library and talked to the county historian. Out of six schools, I have two – Pekin and Campbellsburg.

My best resources have been people. When I can find the right contact, I usually get some really positive results.

Thanks so much.

Reta Williams

Editor's Note: To respond to Reta's request for help, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 812-883-3281.

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Community Action of Southern Indiana (CASI) will host Festi-Fall at Jeffersonville’s Depot in NoCo, on Friday, October 18, from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.. This celebration under the stars is presented by the City of Jeffersonville and all proceeds will benefit Community Action of Southern Indiana.

Festi-Fall will feature live entertainment by the Jesse Lees and a “pumpkin pull” featuring bourbon, wine, and local merchandise. Three different food trucks will provide Mexican, Asian, and American cuisines and a full bar will be available.

The evening will also feature updates on CASI’s community-building efforts and testimonials from people who have directly benefitted from CASI’s programs.

Tickets are $84 and include one drink ticket and two tasting tickets to the meal truck vendors. Sponsorships and V.I.P suites are available.

The Depot at NoCo is located in Jeffersonville’s arts district at 701 Michigan Avenue.

Tickets are available at Eventbrite at bit.ly/FestiFall2024, at casi1.org, by calling 812.288.6451, ext. 2301, or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information, please contact Jim Grahn, Fund Development Director at Community Action of Southern Indiana, (812) 288-6451 ext. 2135 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community Action of Southern Indiana supports and empowers individuals, families, and communities striving to reach self-sufficiency and works to provide life enhancing opportunities for every individual and family desiring to experience extraordinary change in their lives.

In compliance with state and federal laws, Community Action of Southern Indiana will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other legally protected status.