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APRIL 9, 2015 — Issue 60A News and Tribune Publication

a new north

TOP THREEHidden Hill's Kite

Flying Extravaganza

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EVENT'Sic Semper Tyrannis'

performanceTrue North boutique finds its way in New Albany

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Michelle Ryan opened True North, a men and women’s boutique store, nearly a month ago on East Market Street in downtown New Albany. With a heavy focus in local, handmade products, the boutique’s aim is to carry something for everyone. | Staff photo by tyLER StEWaRt

• More coverage of all things unique to Southern Indiana.

Today’s cover story brings back a flood of memories. It also serves as a reminder to follow your inner compass.

True North, a new boutique, opened in a space formerly occupied by that most venerable of departments stores — The Fair Store. If you grew up in Southern Indiana

in the 1980s there’s a good chance you bought your clothes at The Fair Store. Remember walk-ing down those stairs? Me too. Make way for Lee jeans. Heck, I still have a miniature basketball signed by Darrell Griffith during a store promo-tion eons ago.

Businesses like The Fair Store are few and far between these days with the evolution of shop-

ping malls and Walmart. Downtowns have slowly eroded as shoppers flock to the suburbs to find merchandise.

But the trend, slowly, is beginning to bend back toward Main Street. Cities and towns are finding new ways to lure back retail. New Albany has seen it with its cluster of restaurants. The Big Four Bridge is doing wonders for downtown Jefferson-ville.

Places like True North play a vital role in the comeback. Owner Michelle Bryant looked toward inner fulfillment in opening the store at 137 E. Market St. The name has biblical roots, something from which all things are measured, Tara Schmelz writes in today’s centerpiece.

We always seem to find our way back home.— Jason Thomas is the editor of SoIn. He can be

reached by phone at 812-206-2127 or email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @ScoopThomas.

Jason Thomas, Editor

Fair store space has new direction

LOUISVILLE — “Sic Semper Tyrannis” or “thus always to tyrants” is what John Wilkes Booth called out moments after delivering what would be a fatal

gunshot to President Abraham Lincoln, according to a Frazier Museum news release. “Sic Sem-per Tyrannis” is also the name of a 40-minute play, written by Tony Dingman, and performed by Dingman and fellow Frazier Teaching Artists Kelly Moore and Eric Frantz, that tells the story of Booth, a noted actor, and how his actions started a 12-day manhunt that would ultimately culminate with his own death.

Frazier staff is also teaming up to re-frame the Booth manhunt

within a 21st century context. For twelve days in April 1865, a nation anxiously awaited news of the greatest manhunt in American history, the frenzied search for Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

Now, 150 years later, the Frazier re-imagines that search using social media platform, Twitter. Drawing upon head-lines, first-person accounts, and court testimony, the story is told in “real time."

The Frazier History Museum is located at 829 West Main St. on Louisville’s downtown “Mu-seum Row.” This world-class museum provides a journey through more than 1,000 years of world and American history with interactive special exhibits, daily performances by costumed interpreters, and engaging pro-grams and events. The Frazier is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit fraziermuseum.org.

ON ThE COvEr:

WHAT: “Sic Semper tyrannis”, a 40-minute performance that tells the story of John Wilkes booth and traces the manhunt for Lincoln’s assassin. WHEN: 7 p.m. tuesday,

april 14; doors open at 6 p.m. WHERE: frazier history

Museum, 829 West Main St., Louisville ONliNE: the performance

will kick off a special twitter event in which the 12-day hunt will be re-enacted through today’s social media COST: free for members;

$7 general admission, includes gallery access and cash bar; for tickets, call 502-753-5663 or visit fra-ziermuseum.org/events.

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gO fly A kITE

BIrdS Of prEy2 3What: night of Future StarsWhen: 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, new Albany

High School; Saturday, Derby Festival Basket-ball Classic, Saturday, April 11

Info: (night of Future Stars is free with Bas-ketball Classic ticket); Basketball Classic reserved tickets $13/$18 in advance ($15/$20 at the door); $50 VIP courtside Tickets at tick-etmaster.com or call 502-367-5144

The Basketball Classic players will also par-ticipate in the Horseshoe Foundation night of Future Stars on Friday, April 10, at New Albany High School, including IU signee Thomas Bryant.

What: raptor DayWhen: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11Where: Hardy Lake raptor rehab Center,

Charlestown State Park, 12500 Ind. 62Cost: Free; gate fee $5Birds will be up-close at the Clark Shelter

House (near Trail 2). Naturalists/birders will have telescopes set up for observing birds in their native habitat Children’s activities will include coloring, dissecting owl pellets, creating bird-related crafts and more. Guests are invited to bring a picnic lunch and make a day of the event.

gotta go: Interested in seeing your event in our 3 To Go? Email SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at [email protected]

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When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Satur-day, April 11

Where: Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden, 1011 Utica-Charlestown road, Jeffersonville

Info: hiddenhillnursery.com; 812-282-0524

Kids of all ages are invited to bring their own kites, or Hidden Hill staff will help make kites to be to flown in an open field next to its eight-acre arboretum and nursery. Hidden Hill will also host a scavenger hunt for the kids featuring eight stops and a blacksmith demonstration.

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BROWSE DOWNTOWN

COlOkial• WHaT: Women’s fashion, accesso-

ries and home decor• WHERE: 138 E. Spring St.

• PHONE: 812-725-1321• WEBSiTE: colokial.com

DRESS & DWEll

• WHaT: Women’s fashion, accesso-ries and home decor

• WHERE: 138 E. Spring St.• PHONE: 812-725-7566

• WEBSiTE: dressanddwell.com

MaRiPOSa FiNE CONSigNMENTS

• WHaT: Women’s fashion and accessories

• WHERE: 222 Pearl St. #102• PHONE: 812-725-8508

THE OPal gyPSy• WHaT: Eclectic mix of jewelry, art

and clothing including vintage and locally hand-crafted fashion

• WHERE: 201 E. Market St.• PHONE: 812-989-1088

REgalO

• WHaT: Unique gifts/original art• WHERE: 243 E. Pearl St.• PHONE: 812-542-6567

• WEBSiTE: regaloart.com

ABY TARA SCHMELZ

[email protected] new store in downtown New Albany is giving style a new direction — True North.

The boutique, at 137 E. Market St., features handmade, local artisan items as well as new fashions, such as clothing. Owner Michelle Ryan said the idea grew from her former business, Creative Boutique, which had all handmade, local artisan items. She hopes adding some new items, such as clothing, will expand her customer base.

“I’ve never been a fan of mass produced items. I like to support local artisans. I like to give people opportunities to showcase their stuff in the store,” Ryan said. “Independent

design has a uniqueness you can’t get in Walmart.”

That is the appeal to many buyers.“I love it, just the unique items. You don’t

see them everywhere else,” said Sharon Cas-sel, of Crestwood, Ky., who stopped in and purchased some items over the weekend. “There’s an artistic, unique appeal here.”

“I think it’s really awesome. All the clothes are really cute. I want to buy them all,” 18-year-old Elle Wells said while shopping. “All their clothes are original. No one will be wearing the same thing as me.”

The store, which opened March 13, has a minimalist design, with floating shelves and clean lines to keep buyers interested in seeing all it has to offer. Prices vary, with T-

shirts at $26, purses at $28, soy candles at $9 and vintage items that are priced individu-ally. There are things for men and women, home décor, soy products and more. Ryan said she prices items at levels that she’d be willing to pay.

“I want to carry something for every-one,” she said, adding that her store will be carrying more men’s and women’s leather goods, such as wallets, soon. “You always see something different in here than what’s in the other boutiques.”

FROM THE STARTRyan knew from early on in life she was

born to own her own store.“As a little girl, I always had an obsession

of playing store and I always wanted to be my own boss,” said the 32-year-old.

She said it’s in her genes as well. Her father had one and her mother, brother and sister all have their own, but separate businesses, rang-ing from auto-detailing to graphic design.

LOCATION, LOCATIONHer biggest obstacle to opening True North

was getting funding and enough items to fill her store at her ideal location — the former Fair Store. The Fair Store’s original sign is used as eclectic artwork behind True North’s floating shelves.

“I didn’t want something in Louisville,” she said. “I love New Albany. I cherish it. I’ve been here all my life and I adore the down-town and how it has grown and flourished. I love being a part of it.”

In the years to come, she hopes to grow her customer base and add a second location.

Finding her

TRuE NORTHNew Albany resident opens new store featuring unique clothes, artisan-made items

TRuE NORTH• WHaT: Men and women’s fashion, accessories, home decor and artisan-made items• WHERE: 137 E. Market St., Suite 1• HOuRS: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.• ONliNE: Facebook.com/TrueNorth812• PHONE: 812-841-8152

BOTTOM: individual lettering stand-ing on display at the base of the storefront window casts shadows onto the hardwood flooring.

TOP RigHT: Decorative exotic wood bowls and vases, crafted locally by louisville artist Dain Riley, are dis-played on the wall at the True North boutique on Market Street in New albany.

MiDDlE RigHT: True North features a clean design, keeping the focus on largely, hand crafted and locally sourced items available for purchase. The boutique carries items for men and women, including home décor, clothing and jewelry.

BOTTOM RigHT: graphic notecards, made locally by louisville artist kath-leen lolley, and jewelry, crafted by EMDEM, are displayed in the store-front window, while New albany’s historical grand Theatre is seen across from the boutique’s Market street location. | STaFF PhoToS by TylEr STEWarT

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nEW ALBANY — The Carn-egie Center for Art and History announced the opening of the 43rd annual New Albany-Floyd County Secondary Schools Art Show and Competition.

The exhibit includes work from grades five to 12 and will be on display April 11 to 25. All grades will exhibit their art work at the Carnegie Center during regular museum hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

An awards ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the new Albany High School auditorium, 1020 Vincennes St. Enter the high school at door No. 2 for the awards presentations.

These events are free and the public is invited to attend.

More than 200 artworks are first juried into the show by these art

teachers. Works are then judged by a panel of professional artists and art educators. This is the only art show exclusively for the students of Floyd County and the only opportunity for many of these tal-ented individuals to be in academic competition in the visual arts with their peers.

Forty first place awards of $25 each (sponsored by donors to the Art Awards Fund) are awarded to four divisions (grades nine to 12) in 10 categories: drawing, painting, sculpture, design, mixed media, printmaking, functional ceramics, fiber art, photography and digital imagery.

The Art Awards Fund seeks to recognize and reward students, encourage them to excel in the vi-

sual arts, and help them develop as fully rounded adult members of the community. Find out more about the Art Awards Fund, its sponsors and the annual student exhibit at artawardsfund.weebly.com

Six Best in Show cash awards are sponsored by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana and are given to one student in each grade (six to 12). Special cash merit awards include the Amy Squires Abstract Painting Merit Award, the Louis-ville Area Fiber and Textile Artists (LAFTA) Emerging Artists Award for Fiber Art, the Plum Blossom Studio Merit Award, and the Carn-egie Center for Art and History Merit Award.

Merit awards of $10 gift certifi-cates for art supplies sponsored by Preston Arts Center will be awarded to three outstanding works in each grade nine to 12, two outstanding works in grade eight, and one outstanding work each in grades six and seven.

Two first place awards of $25 will be awarded in grade 8 in 2D and 3D categories, and one first place award of $10 will also be awarded in grades five, six and seven (all sponsored by donors to the Art Awards Fund). Second, third and honorable mention will receive rib-bons provided by the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corp.

WHAT: 43rd annual New albany-floyd County Sec-ondary Schools art Show and Competition WHEN: Saturday, april 11

to 25; reception from 5 to 6 p.m. april 23 at Carn-egie; awards presentation for all the artists and their supporters, 6:30 p.m. at NahS on april 23 WHERE: Carnegie Center

for art & history, 201 E. Spring St. New albany

SHOWCASInG THE STUDEnTS

BY GARY [email protected]

JEFFERSONVILLE — An em-ployee of Red Carpet Liquors inJeffersonville was shot during an at-tempted robbery Saturday night.

Jeffersonville police reported Pa-tel Kamleshkumar, 41, of Jefferson-ville, was shot multiple times about8 p.m.

Kamleshkumar was shot by the

masked gunman, said another em-ployee, Loretta Banister, ofClarksville, who witnessed the inci-dent.

Banister said she and Kamleshku-mar were both working when thegunman entered the business onCrestview Court and 8th Street.

She said she was in the back ofthe business retrieving several bot-tles to stock when she heard thedoorbell that rings when the front

door is opened.As she came from the storage

area to the front of the business shesaw the gunman with his armsstretched over the counter pointing afirearm at Kamleshkumar.

“I ducked down so he didn’t seethat I was there,” Banister said.

She said she never got a goodlook at the suspect during the inci-dent, but she could see from hercrouched position his arms holdinga gun pointed at her co-worker.

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■ FLOYD COUNTY

WHAT’S IN STOREFOR 2013?

Three firefighters spenttwo weeks in New York


JEFFERSONVILLE —A group of Jeffersonvillefirefighters have returnedfrom helping out with Hur-ricane Sandy recovery andsaid help there is ongoing.

Jeffersonville Fire De-partment Maj. Michael Mc-Cutcheon, Maj. TravisSharp and Capt. RickVanGilder spent nearly twoweeks in Long Beach,N.Y., organizing relief ef-forts for the city of more

than 30,000 people follow-ing the October hurricane.

The work was more pa-per-filing than pulling peo-ple from homes, but theirservices were greatly need-ed as the entire four-milelong island had been cov-ered by water during thesurging storm.

JFD Chief Eric Hedricksaid the need for relief serv-ices — after initial crewsconduct search and rescueefforts — are often under-estimated.

“After immediate re-sponse to save lives, thereare still efforts needed formonths and months,”Hedrick said.

SWAT Team deployed in New Albany incident


NEW ALBANY —Floyd County Metro SWATTeam was called out earlySunday morning to assist inextracting a man from hishome.

James Ross, 56, of 3770Gap Hollow Road, wassuspected of assaulting his14-year-old grandson andkeeping him in the homeagainst his will, the FloydCounty Sheriff’s Depart-ment said.

The child used Facebookto contact his aunt, whoalerted authorities aboutmidnight. Officers first re-sponded to the home about1:30 a.m., officials said.

No one would come tothe door, even though offi-

cers suspected the homewas occupied, said JasonJones, Floyd County Sher-iff’s Department officer andassistant SWAT command-er.

Jones, who acted as theincident commander, saidofficers spent the next sev-eral hours receiving infor-mation from the boy’s auntand attempted to make con-tact to the occupants in thehome. He said authoritieswere not sure if the boywas in the home or if theaccusations were valid.

Jones said at one pointduring the investigation, thehome’s land phone line wasdisconnect by a resident.

The aunt told officers thatRoss kept a large firearmarsenal in the home. TheSWAT unit arrived at thehome about 6:15 a.m. andRoss and the boy exited the

Employee injured in Jeffliquor store shooting

Jeffersonville firefighters Mark McCutcheon, Rick VanGilderand Travis Sharp recently spent two weeks in the city of LongBeach in New York aiding in Hurricane Sandy relief.

STAFF PHOTO BY C.E. BRANHAM

Help when it’sneeded most

NICE ICERight, David Mull, of Sellersburg, holds hands with his son Jack, 5, as he tries iceskating for the first time at the Jeffersonville Ice Rink. The rink will be open sevendays a week through Jan. 6, then remain open only on weekends through Jan. 27.For specific times visit www.jeffmainstreet.org.

STAFF PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER FRYER

Below, Blair Kaelin enjoyed some time at the Jeffersonville Ice Rink Mondayafternoon.

STAFF PHOTO BY C.E. BRANHAM

JFD gets relief to hurricane survivors

SEE FIREFIGHTERS, PAGE A6

40 firearms, 5pounds of potfound in home

SEE SWAT, PAGE A6

A busy 2013 BY DANIEL SUDDEATH

[email protected]

NEW ALBANY — New Albanyand Floyd County will celebratemilestones, launch separate parksdepartments and break ground onnew facilities this year.

While there will be memorableevents such as the celebration of thecity’s 200th anniversary, there willalso be challenges for local govern-ments including funding two mur-der trials and attempting to mendsomewhat disjoined relationshipsbetween New Albany and FloydCounty.

Here are someissues, events andstories to keep aneye on in 2013.

CAMM, GIBSONMURDER TRIALS

Accused serialkiller WilliamClyde Gibson isset to stand trialfor three murdersbeginning in July.

Gibson, of New Albany, has beencharged with the murders of 75-year-old Christine Whitis, 35-year-

old Stephanie Kirk and 45-year-oldKaren Hodella.

Unless another continuance isgranted, Gibson will first stand trialfor the murder of Whitis this sum-mer. Whitis was found strangled inGibson’s home in the 800 block ofWoodbourne Drive in New Albanylast year.

Hodella’s body was found inClark County in 2003, and accord-ing to authorities, Gibson implicat-ed himself in her murder while be-ing questioned in the death ofWhitis.

Several items to keepan eye on this year

WILLIAM CLYDEGIBSONAccused of threemurders

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April 14é“Very Good Lives” by J.K. rowling “The Liar” by nora roberts

April 12é “Game of Thrones” (HBO) “Veep” (HBO)

April 10é “The Longest ride” “Ex Machina”

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Feeling left out? Send your establishment’s and/or organization’s upcoming events/new features/entertainment information to SoIn Editor Jason Thomas at [email protected]

Live music at huber’sWhen: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, april 11, Sunday, april 12Where: huber’s Winery, 19816 huber Road, bordenSaturday, april 11: Josh Glauber and Steven McWhirt-

er; Saturday, april 12: Carl Stuck.

Live on state at Wick’sWhere: Wick’s pizza parlor, 225 State St., New albanyWhen: friday and Saturdayfriday, april 10: the Jackson Way; Saturday, april 11:

100% poly; april 17: Wax factory; april 18: the Killer Lips; april 25: Rick bartlett and the Rock-N-Roll Soul Revival

[wickspizza.com]

Live music at big Four burgers + beerWhere: big four burgers + beer, 134 Spring St., Jef-

fersonvilleWhen: friday and Saturdayfriday, april 10: aquila; Saturday, april 11: Eric and

Kenny; friday, april 17: Kelsey and Rachel; Saturday, april 18: Kelsey and Rachel; friday, april 24: the Strays; Saturday, april 25: Kyle hastings

[bigfourburgers.com]

Live music at Charlie nobel’sWhere: Charlie Nobel’s Eatery + Draught house, 7815

Ind. 311, Sellersburg When: friday and Saturdayfriday, april 10: Kyle hastings; Saturday, april 11: Kelsey

and Rachel; friday, april 17: Drew alexander; friday, april 24: Eric and Kenny; april 25: Kelsey and Rachel

Corydon JamboreeWhere: 220 hurst Lane, CorydonWhen: 7:30 p.m. SaturdaySaturday, april 11: Kim McCauley, Eric Kerr, Ricky

howsare; Saturday, april 18: Mike boughey, tommy

Lynn; Saturday, april 25: Marcus Kinnard, Carla Reisert, Kelly amy

General admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. for reservations, directions or any other infor-mation call 812-738-1130. [corydonjamboree.com]

Ross Country JamboreeWhere: 31 Wardell Street, ScottsburgSaturday, april 11, 7 p.m.: Natalie berry, Dave Camp-

bell, Roger Conley; friday, april 17: Doo Wops all-Stars, 7:30 p.m., $15; Saturday, april 18, 7 p.m.: Kinmans Rock & Roll with Lannys band — KIngs of Wing; Saturday, april 25: Ross Country Car Show on the Square, Cornhole tournament; Natalie berry, billy Nett, Maisy Reliford, alex Miller

General admission $10; children 6-12, $6; under 6, free. for reservations, directions or any other information call 866-573-7677. [rosscountryjamboree.com]

get hitchedWhat: Seven brides for Seven brothersWhen: through May 10info: derbydinner.com; 812-288-8281a rip-roaring stage version of the MGM classic about

seven backwood brothers and their seven blushing sweethearts. this dance extravaganza is all boister-ous fun and romance that will take you back to the glory days of the movie musical.

dine with a viewWhat: thunder over Louisville at bristolWhen: 3 p.m. Saturday, april 18Where: bristol bar and Grille, 700 W. Riverside Drive,

JeffersonvilleCost: $180 per seat inside or $110 per seat on the

covered patio. Limited view tables and bar seats can be reserved for $130

info: 812-218-1995; bristolbarandgrille.coma feast of seafood, barbecue and Mexican accompany

prime seating for thunder over Louisville at the Jef-fersonville bristol bar and Grille Saturday, april 18. Doors open at 3 p.m. just in time for the start of the air show. the appetizer buffet begins at 4 p.m., fol-lowed by dinner stations at 6 p.m. all are available until 8:30 p.m. Dessert trays will be served to each table with a coffee station open from 8:30 to 11 p.m.

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TRUE NORTH: Style reflects organic, natural material

A sign from the original tenant, The Fair Store, a popular family clothing store which opened in the 1930s and closed in 1989, remains as a decorative focal point at True North. | Staff photoS by tyLER StEWaRt

The Jeffersonville Public Art Commission is seeking submis-sions for “Illuminate,” which will place permanent outdoor sculptural street lighting that is neighborhood-specific within the median adjacent to the new sidewalk path along the 12th Street corridor in Jeffersonville.

The commission is looking for pieces that celebrate the Claysburg neighborhood and are as sculptural as they are functional. The artist should be pre-pared to coordinate scheduling of electrical service activities with the city engineer and assigned representatives.

Three finalists will be notified May 29. The project is open to all professional artists. The Jeffersonville Public Art Commission is located at the Office of Planning and Zoning, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville.

ALL the PRettY boxesThe Jeffersonville Public Arts Commission invites artists to

submit two-dimensional plans and drawings for artwork to be painted on 10 electric utility boxes throughout Jefferson-ville’s six districts.

Painting the boxes transforms these “necessary” objects into works of art to enhance the visual landscape.

Chosen artists will be asked to paint utility boxes Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7. The commission will prep the boxes and provide outdoor paint.

The Jeffersonville Public Art Commission is located at the Office of Planning and Zoning, 500 Quartermaster Court, Jef-fersonville.

StYLe InSPIratIonWearing shades of black and

gray with natural wood buttons, Ryan explained that her style isn’t “girly,” but more organic and natural.

“I don’t have girly tastes anyway. I go as gender-neutral as I can,” she said, pointing out her store’s T-shirts can be worn by men or women. “My style is very natural. I like organic and eco-friendly things and acquiring that lifestyle as much as I can.”

She said that sentiment is echoed in her store, where even the packag-ing is made from recycled products.

what’S In a naMeThe name of the store is based on

the biblical term of a person’s True North. She said her late father, Mike ryan, gave her the idea by tell-ing her the meaning of the phrase

was a person’s biblical foundation, something from which all things are measured. It is that person’s direc-tion in life.

“I thought that is amazing. I’ve

always felt a little off the beaten path. I’m a little different than the norm,” ryan said. “I know my path. I know which way I’m going. Follow your True North.”

WHAT: Call to artists PROjECT: ‘Illuminate’

sculptural lighting WHEN: Due by 2 p.m.

friday, May 22 iNFO: jeffersonvilleart.

com; email Dawn Spyker at [email protected]

ILLUMInATE THE WAY

WHAT: Call for entries PROjECT: ‘Momentum’:

Utility box beautification project WHEN: Due by 4 p.m.

friday, april 10 iNFO: jeffersonvilleart.

com; email Dawn Spyker at [email protected]

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Bottles of Hart & Hawthorn beard oils are displayed in the store front window of the True North Boutique on Market Street in New Albany. True North carries items for men and women, many of which are locally crafted.

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