Issue 1190

November 14, 2022

For Veterans Day 2022, Franklin County schools and organizations honored those who served. Here are photos from some of the ceremonies.

Veterans Day Program

At Brookville American Legion

The Sons of the American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary Brookville of the American Legion Post 77 served breakfast to Veterans and their families on Sunday, November 13, followed by a special Veterans Day Program.

Faryn Robenstine, 2021 Poppy Queen, lighted the candle.

Color Guard

Nick Winters sang “God Bless the USA” and earlier the National Anthem.

Angie Nobbe read “The Noble and the Brave”.

U.S. Army, Retired, Chief Warrant Officer 5 David Pelsor, Guest Speaker

Photos submitted by Mike Biltz

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On Veterans Day, Franklin County Community School Corporation (FCCSC) honored local veterans with breakfasts at some schools and student programs at all schools. FCCSC has been recognized as Indiana Purple Star Schools for their continuing commitment to honoring Veterans.

Franklin County Middle School

Franklin County Middle School created a Virtual Wall of Honor with Veterans’ photos, information and music. Click to view.

Principal Chris Bundy issued a special thank you to the following people for helping make the FCMS Veterans Day program and breakfast successful:

Hollie Noah - Program Director

Chad Gutzwiller - Purple Star School Liaison

Candice Murray - FCMS Band Director

John Johnson - Music Department Chair

Robert Williams - Choir Director

Helen Gillman - Head Secretary

Angie Westerfeld - Kitchen Manager & FCMS Kitchen Staff

Kim Bradley, Kenny DeMoss, Wanda Doerflein - Custodians

Photos submitted by Heidi Reuss, Assistant Principal

Franklin County Middle School

Click to view part of the musical program for Veterans Day at Laurel Elementary School.

Click to see the flag folding ceremony at

Brookville Elementary School.

Click to see more photos of Mt. Carmel Elementary School students and their Veterans.

Other Veterans Day Events

The Brookville VFW Post 2014 hosted a free breakfast for all Veterans and a guest on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.

St. Michael School showed their respect for Veterans by providing a coffee and donut drive-thru on Friday, November 11.

Reported by Sara Duffy

Winter Wonderland Opens This Weekend

We will be lighting up Winter Wonderland 2022 at the Brookville Town Park on Saturday, November 19, at dusk. If you are a tree sponsor, please get your trees decorated ASAP so we can start hooking up electricity. If you need extra time to decorate, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. We hope to see everyone there!

The 3rd annual Winter Wonderland Golf Cart Parade will start on Saturday, November 19, at 6:30. If you'd like to participate, bring your decorated cart and meet at the American Legion at 6:00 to get organized. We hope to see lots of entries this year! For more information, go to Facebook.

From Winter Wonderland

Photos from 2021 by Taya Abbott & The Observer

Metamora Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join in the annual celebration of the start of the Holiday Season on Saturday, November 19. The tree lighting event will take place at the Gazebo at 6:00. Gather around the fire barrels as you listen to live holiday music, sing-alongs, enjoy the Christmas Story and warm up with free hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies and at the right moment we will light up the tree. Click for Christmas Walk information.

Photo from 2021 by The Observer

Around the County

Our Buildings Tell Our Story, Let’s Listen In.

Historic Preservation Event. Thursday, November 17, at 5:30 PM at Third Place. Join Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation, College of Architecture and Planning, Ball State University JP Hall as he helps us discover the stories that our historic buildings can tell us. Sponsored by Brookville Indiana Main Street. Meet at Third Place for an introduction and a short walking tour. RSVP to jennywilz@icloud.com by Wednesday, November 16th.

VFW Fish Dinner - Nov. 18

VFW Post 2014 will have a Fish Dinner on Friday, November 18, at the Post, 26 W. 8th Street, Brookville from 5 to 8 pm. Dine or carry out. Open to the public.

Submitted by Dave Pelsor

Fall-iday Crafting Session - Nov. 19 & Dec. 3

Join us in creating everything from centerpieces to wall-hangings, wreaths, ornaments, boho/hippie gifts, essential oil gifts and so much more. All supplies are provided. Nov. 19 at Brookville Library from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Laurel Library from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Submitted by Makenna Mays, Communications Manage

Christmas Concert - Dec. 2



The Isaacs’ concert is Friday, December 2, 7:00 pm at the Lew Wallace Auditorium of Franklin County High School. Tickets $20 are available at The Rileybrook Arts Center, 740 Main Street, Brookville, IN or by calling Elaine Dorrel at 513-532-6074.

Submitted by Franklin County Arts Council



FFA Annual Fruit Sale -

Place Orders Now

Franklin County FFA annual fruit sale will run until November 18. Despite Hurricane Ian, the FFA is still able to offer citrus, apples, pears, and pineapples. Besides fruit, the group is also offering Christmas poinsettias, a variety of gourmet nuts, and Jack Link’s Beef Steaks. If you have any questions or would like to place an order please contact a Franklin County FFA member or FFA advisor Teri Hornberger at thornberger@fccsc.k12.in.us. 

Submitted by Teri Hornberger

Food Pantry - Nov. 15 & Dec. 6

Franklin County High School Food Pantry: 4-5:30pm

Come to Door A16 for pick-up. Click to see the future dates.

Submitted by Tanya Wirtz, FCHS JAG Specialist



Coats for Kids Fundraiser

Since COVID we have been purchasing new coats and the kids get so excited to get a brand new coat that we’ve decided to fundraise every year to get new coats. Please give through the Facebook fundraiser, or mail a donation to PO Box 105 Brookville IN, 47012 with Coats for Kids specified in the memo.

Submitted by Kelly Bulmer, Executive Director

United Way of Franklin County