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Sweet's Column By Barb Sweet AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg. For more information, contact Pastor Jim at 812-354-8800. Pike County History Center—Will meet the fourth Monday of each month at the History Center, 1104 Main Street, Petersburg at 6:30 p.m. New members welcome. History Center hours Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until further notice. DAR—Local chapter of the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution meet the second Monday of each month September through June at 6 p.m. at the History Center in Petersburg. Free Clothing Bank–Oak Grove Church in Oakland City offers a free clothing bank each Tuesday 9 -11 a.m. (Oakland City time) for everyone. They carry new and used clothing. Location is on Morton Street, just past Chuckles. Come to the gymnasium door located at the back of the church. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meeting. Odd Fellows IOOF Pacific Lodge #175 meeting–the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All area members are encouraged to attend. Otwell Ruritan–will have its monthly meetings the sec- ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stated meeting–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Otwell– will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Perinatal Loss Support – Expectant parents who sud- denly lose their child often experience a wide range of emo- tions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Cen- ter offers support to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process, and provide an atmosphere of confiden- tiality and comfort. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, con- tact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or to- bryan@mhhcc.org. "Your Health and Diabetes" Education-Discovering the diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center wants to support you in this transition of lifestyle, and sponsors a continuing ed- ucation group for persons with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or anyone who is interested in learning about the disease. The topic for the April class is "Blood Sugar Rocket." This support group is the third Monday of each month and provides knowledge to help you feel more secure, manage problems, and avoid hospitalization for diabetes-related issues. The next meeting will be Monday, April 19, from 5:45 -7 p.m. in Memorial Hospital's Mary Potter Meeting Room at 800 West 9th Street in Jasper. For more information, contact Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Diabetes Management and Preven- tion Services at 812-996 -0521. Grief Support Series – The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelming changes in one's personal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reas- surance and comfort, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called "Grief Support Series." Conducting the sessions will be Theresa O'Bryan, Hos- pital Chaplain, and Tom Holsworth, a clinical psychologist who has served as a co-facilitator of this program since its inception in 1991. The next five-week program will be April 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-registration is nec- essary, so call 812-996 -0219. My So Called Millennial Life By Stephanie Hayes Get your sticker! REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Bryce D. Onyett conveys to Abby Barnett and Baron Earley, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Karen Meyer Knust Trustee, Melanie M. Freyberger Trustee, Melvin W. Meyer Revocable Trust Agreement DTD 08/09/1994 and Melvin W. Meyer, deceased, con- vey to Karen Meyer Knust Trustee, Melanie M. Freyberg- er Trustee and Melvin W. Meyer Credit Shelter Trust, re- al estate as recorded in Pike County. Tim A. Hilsmeyer and Cheryl A. Hilsmeyer convey to James M. Canada, Jr. and Bridgette Canada, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Phillip Sisk quitclaims to Phillip Sisk and Darlene Sisk. Eddie W. Russell conveys to Jennifer Nicholson, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Larry Joe Shawhan conveys to Larry L. Willis Revoca- ble Trust and Linda E. Willis Revocable Trust, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Larry Joe Shawhan quitclaims to John B. Shawhan, re- al estate as recorded in Pike County. Alan Henson and Mary A. Henson convey to Michael A. Morton, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Joseph C. Shelton and Marilyn S. Shelton quitclaim to Joseph C. Shelton, Jr. and Christy Shelton, real estate as recorded in Pike County. David L. Camp Primary Trust, Judith G. Camp Trustee and David L. Camp Primary Trust DTD 08/01/1991 con- vey to Judith G. Camp Trustee, Judith G. Camp Primary Trust and Judith G. Camp Primary Trust DTD 08/01/1991, real estate as recorded in Pike County. David L. Camp Primary Trust, Judith G. Camp Trustee and David L. Camp Primary Trust DTD 08/01/1991 convey to Judith G. Camp Primary Trust, Judith G. Camp Trustee and Judith G. Camp Primary Trust DTD 08/01/1991, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jennifer Fredrick conveys to Jennifer Frederick and Gavin M. Feutz, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up colorful bright lights and decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of April 15 -21. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. CURRENT BIRTHDAYS April 15 -Courtney Tuell turns 18; Kelly Bailey Ham- ilton; Melvin DeCisto; Gary and Linda McCandless cele- brate 53 years. April 16 -Amanda Mey- er turns 29; Michael Boyles turns 33; Kyle Hartley; Di- ana Dudes turns 50 ; Theo- dore Pfeiffer McDonald turns 3; Bob and Karen Bass cele- brate 5 years. April 17-Ashley Atkins turns 37; Terry Nichols. April 18 -Kelly Meyer turns 59; Jessica Sasser Russell. April 19 -Pamela Meyer turns 71; Sky-Lynn Travis turns 19; Alan Woodford; Mi- chael and Kathleen King cel- ebrate 36 years. April 20 -Darrell Meyer turns 69; Joshua Virden turns 42; Pat McCandless. April 21-Debbie Meyer turns 63; Avery Atkins turns 16; Dallas Reutepohler turns 16. May all our stars have a really great day and may all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and in your prayers all our stars who need that card, visit, phone call and that daily thought of them, those who have COVID-19, those recover - ing, having surgery, going to therapy or having more tests, those with colds and season- al allergies, and those with the aches and pains of every- day life. EVENTS April 15 -Winslow Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Gamble House. Tax filing deadline has been moved to May 17. April 17-Open Fun Horse Show starts at 11 a.m. south of Otwell Jct. at Rockin-G Sad- dle Club. More information from Matt Gamble 812-789 - 6430 or Dallas Gamble 812- 582-9661. April 21-Winslow Parks Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. April 24-Cup Creek Car Show starts at 10 a.m. at the Cup Creek Church. Rain date is April 25 at 11:30 a.m.; Pe- tersburg Little league parade starts at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies to follow. There will be no candy thrown this year. April 26 -Winslow Town Hall at 6 p.m. Winslow and Petersburg seniors will not meet again until Governor Holcomb gives the okay. There were no postcards at Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598. However, I did receive a belated anniversary to Cary and Cathy Bailey on April 9. They had celebrated 10 years. Then we welcome Datsun Lane Ashby, the son of Bai- ley Poselwait and Austin Ash- by, who made his appearance on April 5 at 2:22 p.m., weigh- ing 5 lbs., 14 oz. and measur- ing 17.5 inches long. Laura's message said, "We already love him so much." Winslow Patoka River is high but not overflowing and most of our rivers around us are below flood stage. We ha- ven't had rain the month of April until Wednesday, April 7 into Thursday early morn- ing, but in Winslow, we only got showers of about a tenth of an inch. All around us got one to two inches. The first days of April, we had frost and the winds were from the southwest and ranged from 10 -25 mph until the rain came with 40 mph winds. Our temps rose to the high 70s and it felt great to open windows. There are lots of changes in yard and woods with trees of spring green, brown buds, tulip trees lost their blooms and the lilac bush has three blooms on top to start. The redbud, apple and peach trees are in bloom, daffodils are still in bloom, with several yards that have all colors of spring flowers. Some yards have Easter bun- nies and eggs set in yards, and the Bones family is standing in the yard waving at all who pass by. They are holding their baskets of Easter eggs. Lots of yards are mowed each week, with the little flowers of white and purple, and purple. They also have the yellow of the dan- delions spring up to accent the green grass. Saturday, April 3, was the new event called Cowboy Trail Riding at Rockin' G Sad- dle Club, where I heard from Wayne that he really enjoyed this event as he stayed all day. We couldn't make it, but hope to make it to the Open Fun Horse Show on April 17 at 11 a.m. I loved the pic- tures in the Press Dispatch that showed what fun every- one had, even the Winslow Li- ons, who served food. Sunday, April 4 was Easter, and many of our stars went to church, where they heard mes- sages and sang songs of Jesus, who rose from the grave for all our sins. We don't have any small children to hide Easter eggs for and watch them have fun hunting them, but I hope your little ones had a great time finding those eggs you hid for them. Laura stopped by to have dinner with us of ham, mashed potatoes, green beans seasoned with bacon drippings and a cherry cheese pie for dessert. We usually send some food from a big meal home with Laura, so she got us a box of 24 Rubbermaid containers of all sizes, and we did get a good laugh. I will enjoy them even if one or two are sent with food to her one day. In the mailbox, I received a question- naire to fill out for jury duty and send back. I was wonder- ing how many oth- er stars will have the opportunity to serve if they are accepted. One day, about 5 -6 birds came in the corner lot, peck- ing the ground for bugs and then they went back up the hill. It's lovely to see them, even if their talk is a little loud. But our neighbor's dog was so amazed by them, as he just stood there, not moving, but watching them. Our dog slept through their loud noise because she has seen them around for several years. Since more stars are get- ting COVID-19 vaccinations, many events and places have opened up, but some are still requiring masks and social distancing. So, if you would like to enjoy these events in your area, be safe for the oth- er people. COVID isn't over yet, but if we stay safe our- selves, then we can help our areas to enjoy the year of get- ting out of the house in the open air. Not much more to talk about this week that I can think of, but I love these 80 degree days. More than that, I love to open up the windows and feel the breeze come in- side. I hope that continues. Planting season will be here soon. I heard that could be around April 29. Keep an eye on family and friends, if only to listen. Slow down and see all the wonders in your area. Keep wearing your mask for others' safety and keep your distance. As always, smile, wave and say "hi" to every- one you see this week. Today, we pause for a mo- ment of joy. We slide our crankypants into the closet. Not too far now — we need easy access to the cranky- pants. There, stuff them be- hind last year's jeans. That's good. Life can't always be kit- tens and rainbows, and some of you really like to remind me of that. I'll be all, "Tacos taste good," and someone will reply, "why don't you report the truth about ortega hard shells and their involvement in the zodiac murders? " There's still plenty to sweat, including late-stage COVID-19 spikes, or "im- pending doom," as the head of the Centers for Disease Con- trol and Prevention put it. We still need to follow guidelines and hold off on starting clown car businesses. There are im- portant questions about ac- cess for underserved coun- tries, communities and chil- dren; the proliferation of new strains; and whatever hap- pens when lots of people de- cide not to take the shot. But this is a moment for kittens and rainbows, and 10 out of 10 kittens pawgree. For starters, the ship block- ing the Suez Canal is free, and we are all proud of that boat. But even better, more than 610 million vaccine dos- es have been administered around the world, and they keep on coming. It can feel a bit clandes- tine to be happy right now. We've spent the past year be- ing alternately furious and depressed, with good reason. Because of that, not in spite, we need to celebrate the dopamine burst that comes with a vaccine. The last time this country came together was ... well, a few weeks ago, when Prince Har- ry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, talked to Oprah. But many of us are together in spirit now, and it's a hope- ful time. Take that vaccine selfie (but don't post the card un- less you love identity theft). Slip into the Tylenol aisle at CVS and get the snap do- ne. Slap a like on someone's photo, even if you've now seen 800 close- ups of armpit creases. Watch all the videos of grandpar- ents hugging little ones. Your "like" fingers are going to have tendonitis, but that's a crisis to deal with later. Wake up the morning of your spouse's vaccine ap- pointment and say, "Happy Vax Day! " as if they are 5 and there's an ersatz "Moana" ac- tor coming to the birthday party. Stand at the door and bid them well, in the manner of a World War I bride. Do not feel pressure to play it cool! Wear something fes- tive. Smile under your mask, even though no one can see. Cry. It's healthy to cry. Go on; fantasize about the things that lie ahead. Let go of anger at those who didn't make an ef- fort to help the greater good. This note is mostly for myself. We will never, ev- er forget what we've been through. We will never disre- gard the 2.8 million people we've lost around the world. I once overheard a colleague describe to a reader why we report on bad things. He ex- plained that, without struggle, our successes don't mean as much. This is one of those mo- ments. Don't let it pass with- out feeling it. Now tell your Band-Aid to smile for the camera. Stephanie Hayes is a colum- nist at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. Follow her at @ stephhayes on Twitter or @ stephrhayes on Instagram. SATURDAY, APRIL 17 • 10 EDT at the Auction Barn – 2667 E. CR 400 S., Winslow Auction pick-up available! KALEB CLARIDGE AU11700062 Follow on Auctionzip.com • ID# 46613 • AUCTION Call Today to schedule your auction! No Buyer's Premium. 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