The Press-Dispatch
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
B-7
Dry November, warm December no reason to panic about more drought
A very dry Indiana November
and abnormally warm start to December have sparked some nervous
chatter in the agriculture community on the heels of the worst drought
in decades, but the Indiana State Climate Office says it isn't time for farmers to panic.
A cold November brought only
28 percent of normal rainfall to the
state, but a northward shift of the jet
stream and storm track are bringing
warm, wet weather back to Indiana.
With no definitive pattern in effect
this year, such as El Niño or La Niña, that weather variability is likely
to continue throughout the winter
months, said Ken Scheeringa, In-
diana associate state climatologist,
based at Purdue.
"Our weather is going to continue to flip back and forth between dry
and wet, but winter can be known for
that. Don't get too locked into one
mode," Scheeringa said. "Farmers
like to look ahead to spring planting, but a lot can happen between
now and April. We have four months
for soils to fully recharge and our
wet, early fall had already started
this process.
"The combination of low winter
evaporation rates and the harvest of
corn and soybeans behind us means
soil water demand is lower at this
time of year, giving soils a chance to
catch up. Even with little to no rain,
soils aren't likely to lose too much
moisture."
The lack of November rain caused
parts of northern Indiana to slip back
into moderate drought, according to
the U.S. Drought Monitor (http://
droughtmonitor.unl.edu/). Sections
of both northern and southern Indiana also fell back into an abnormally
dry rating - a drought watch category.
That, combined with persistent
drought in the western U.S., has Indiana farmers worried that the state
could slip back into the same pattern. But Scheeringa said history is
on our side.
"Historically, we haven't had two
significant droughts back to back,
in part because of our geography directly north of the Gulf of Mexico,"
he said. "The Gulf is a major source
of our moisture and it's really hard to
shut off that water supply for an extended time. Our research shows the
longest Indiana droughts have lasted
about 18 months. The state can have
frequent minor droughts, but if they
happen in the colder months the impacts are less than if they happen
during the growing season."
That isn't the case in the western
part of the country. With no direct
path to Gulf moisture, Scheeringa
said it's more difficult for the western states to break a drought pattern.
Once western droughts take hold,
they can last multiple years, or even
a decade, as was the case recently.
"Indiana is in the eastern part of
the country where drought years
aren't as connected," he said.
December weather models continue to predict a wet, warmer-thannormal month around the state, although 70-degree temperatures
won't continue.
"We'll be transitioning this week
into cooler temperatures and rain,
which may continue into mid-month,"
Scheeringa said.
More Indiana climate and weather data are available at http://www.
iclimate.org/
Free Holiday Healthy Eating Guide available from American Heart Association
The holiday season is about
family and food—and too often,
adding a few extra pounds to our
waistlines. This holiday season the
American Heart Association is publishing a free "Holiday Healthy Eating Guide" to help Americans celebrate smarter.
"It's no secret that for many of us
the holidays are full of heavy, highcalorie foods and lots of sweets,"
said Margie Fougeron, a dietician
who is a board member with the
American Heart Association. "We
can still have a good time, but there
are some tricks to make some of
our favorite holiday foods healthier for us. The "Holiday Healthy
Eating Guide" is full of those tips."
Available online at www.heart.
org/indianapolis, the "Holiday
Healthy Eating Guide" includes
tips about:
• Holiday Beverages such as
hot chocolate, egg nog, apple cider and cocktails
• Holiday Meals such as portion
sizes and cooking substitutions
• Holiday Parties
• Winter Workouts
The guide also features three
recipes, including orange glazed
turkey and a pork tenderloin.
"Making healthy choices at the
holidays doesn't have to be difficult," Fougeron said. "Making just
a few small changes to our favorite foods and the amount of activity we get can make a big difference
to our health."
The "Holiday Healthy Eating
Guide" is part of the American
Heart Association's My Heart. My
Life. healthy living platform, offer-
ing a comprehensive health, wellness and fitness initiative that empowers Americans to get healthier. It's an important component
of the American Heart Association's national goal: to improve the
cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent and to reduce
deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20 percent by the
year 2020.
1306 E. Lake Minnis, Petersburg
Lake access!
Beautiful home on almost two acres in a
great subdivision! Well built, three bedroom,
two bath brick ranch with cathedral ceilings,
skylights and over 1,700 sq. ft. plus a twocar attached garage and storage building.
The home is equipped with heat pump and
a double septic system. The master suite
includes a full walk through closet as well as
a double door closet. Large rooms and an
outstanding space inside and out! Property
enjoys lake rights.
MLS#195539
$169,900
lots of space!
4 br tri-level
612 S Hickory Ln, Petersburg
5730 N State Road 57, Petersburg
Well built three bedroom/two bath home with a lot
of open space including a large living room, family
room and a huge sun porch. It includes a two car
attached garage and an outbuilding. Many updates
and obviously well cared for. Very nice yard in a
great neighborhood in the Eastwood subdivision.
MLS#194903
$144,900
Almost 2,300 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2
baths plus a two car attached garage and a breezway
to a two car detached garage. 1 1/2 acres just north
of Petersburg contiguous to the Lake Minnis subdivision. The tri-level home has a large living room a
big kitchen, dining room, small salon, and laundry
on the main level. MLS#189978 $134,900
great view!
431 W Pike Ave, Petersburg
Well built limestone three bedroom ranch home
with a beautiful view high up on Pike Avenue
looking over the city. Finished basement, detached
pole barn, hardwood floors mixed with laminate,
country kitchen, many updates including dining
room, bathrooms and more. Convenient location
to park, walking areas and retail. A must see for
$129,900
your family. MLS#195685
commercial / multi-unit
country & Quiet
3 BR & BASEMENT
796 W CR 125 S, Petersburg
1064 S State Road 61, Petersburg
Country and quiet. Nice home on 7.59 acres filled
with pond and trees. This property is near the
Patoka Wildlife area and not far from Sugar Ridge.
The house includes a large family room (28' x
14'9), two bedrooms, functional kitchen, dining room,
laundry and bath.
MLS#188345
$99,900
MAKE AN OFFER!
1005 E Porter St., Winslow
Three bedroom brick ranch in Campbelltown with
basement, attached garage, two detached garages
and an above ground pool on 3/4s of an acre with
partial fenced in yard. Nice setting, great location!
MLS#193941
$94,900
great location
1613 Harding Ave, Evansville
triple wide
1193 E CR 400 N, Petersburg
Large, nice, triple-wide manufactured home with
a 48' x 24' detached garage with work shop and
concrete floor on about an acre near Prides Creek
Park. Three bedrooms, two full baths, a large living
room and a family room as well as an open kitchen
and dining. Well taken care of, large front yard and
modestly priced. MLS#194776 $92,900
1004 E. Illinois St., Petersburg
16,200 square foot former grocery building on 2.5 acres in a great location. This
intersection will be the "interstate gateway"
to Pike County with the 2012 scheduled
completion of I-69.
MLS#179830
409 E Main St., Petersburg
A great Main Street location in the heart of
downtown. A 30'x70' building on an 80'x105'
lot. Traditionally a service station but could
have multiple uses. Currently has three
bays, 24'x18', 29'x14' & 29'x16' with a
18.5'x16' office.
MLS#187377
back on market!
502 E Lafayette St, Winslow
with the house. MLS#190374 $79,900
Very nice well maintained home in a great location.
Home features a front room that would be perfect
as an office/den. The backyard is very private and
fenced-in. The detached garage is very large with
three overhead doors. You're gonna love it!
Call Darron Albin at 483-6708
MLS#193240
$78,900
Completely remodeled three bedroom, two bath
home Many updates!. The unfinished walkout
basement offers additional opportunities for
living space, storage or recreation. A storage
building on the property is perfect for your lawn
tools and more. MLS#191796 $74,900
open concept!
new kitchen
8205 Industrial Park Dr, P'burg
510 N 7th St, Petersburg
NEAR. ELEM. SCHOOL
Very nice, well kept home with basement
two car detached garage, and a second
storage garage. Lots of room for a two
bedroom house. Large rooms and a lot of
space. A beautiful second lot is attached
151 N Nichols Ave, Petersburg
Three bedroom home next to the Pike County License Branch. Nice, immediate possession, built
with an open concept for the living room, kitchen and
dining area. Also includes a family room and a bonus
room. Nice yard with out building. Great location.
MLS# 194917
$62,900
1011 E Locust St, Petersburg
Remodeled home with many new features: self
contained heating and air unit, cabinets, bathroom, flooring, plumbing, electrical, windows and
more! Nice smaller home with little maintenance.
One large bedroom down stairs and a bedroom
basement. MLS# 188623
upstairs. MLS# 186074
$59,900
1408 E Walnut St, Petersburg
Remodeled three bedroom home with many updates.
A beautiful kitchen, nice sized rooms, two garages,
all for a reasonable price.
3 BEDROOMS
508 S 10th Street, Petersburg
Two bedroom home in a convenient location next
to the new library, close to Petersburg Elementary.
Updated with contemporary earth tones, newer flooring, windows and cabinets mixed with the character
of old woodwork and a cozy fireplace. Includes a
MLS#193826
$34,900
$62,900
Former Ames Handle factory. Over 10,000 SF under
roof. All steel construction with 30 inch support
beams, well insulated on 13.39 acres. Includes 6 inch
water main, and three 200 HP electrical services.
MLS#175795
$199,000
1001 N Vincennes Ave, P'burg
Fantastic "turn-key" opportunity. Great
mixed use commercial building includes a
Laundromat with ten washer/dryers and two
tanning booth rooms with beds. The building also includes a three bedroom, a two
bedroom and a one bedroom apartment.
MLS#191799
$164,900
for rent
Income potential! These 4 apartments are always
full! They are well kept and located in a convenient
setting close to town. At $490 per month you gross
over $23,000 a year. These 2 bedroom apartments
each have a 1 car garage and a concrete drive. Ideal
setting for renters! MLS#193720 $189,900
2102 E Main St., Petersburg
Here is a turn key operation to be your own
boss. The East Main Diner. A full service restaurant, grill, pizza parlor, and ice cream shop,
fully equipped and ready to go. A clean and neat
place. Beautifully rebuilt in 2008. High traffic area..
MLS#188436
$79,900
for Lease
Main Street, Petersburg
Loft efficiency apartment in
Downtown Petersburg. Nice
and quiet. No smokers or pets.
Apply in person at
Harris Real Estate
711 E. Main or call
812-380-1065
618 E Main St, Petersburg
Over 7,200 square feet and endless possibilities.
Lots of room and space with over twenty rooms
on the main level including a 60' x 45' lobby, at
least seven large offices, a conference room, three
bathrooms and much more. You double the space
on the second floor. This also includes a 105' x 105'
extra lot for parking. MLS#192716$69,900
8th St, Petersburg
Over 2,100 sq. ft. free standing brick
commercial building with plenty of
parking and nice layout.
To apply, call 812-380-1065
lots and acreage
4727 S Old SR 64, Winslow
Fantastic 18 acres with a custom 68 X 40 Pole
frame, wood sided barn. Acreage includes
approximately 5 acres of open area with a
pond and approximately 13 rolling acres of
woods. Small shed located on the property
will be removed by Owner.
Call Joe Schitter at 449-6469
MLS#194268
$140,000
0 CR 100 S, Winslow
14.35 acres off Sugar Ridge Road on CR
100 S. This property has been used for
agricultural and recreational. It has several
nice building sites on the property. Pike
Gibson and Duke are to the property.
MLS#189843
$49,900
908 E Mona St, Petersburg
1605 E. Locust St., Petersburg
Very nice 120' x 60' lot with utilities to the
property.
58'x105' lot at 1605 E. Locust. Nice
lot in good neighborhood, convenient
location near Petersburg Elementary.
MLS#191341
MLS#175379
$4,500
$4,000
408 S 16th St, Petersburg
Nice corner lot in a convenient location near
Petersburg Elementary at the intersection
of 16th and Maple Street. Dimensions are
52' x 105'.
MLS#188796
$3,500
