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The Press-Dispatch B-7 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Helping children through tragedy When such an unspeakable tragedy as Friday's shooting in Connecticut happens, it can affect adults hard and children even more. They do not understand what has happened and why. Kathleen Doheny of WebMD Health News offers some suggestions. As the nation grieves over the horror of the school shooting in Connecticut, parents across the U.S.—both in Newtown, Conn., and elsewhere—are struggling with how to help their children through this tragedy. Leslie Garrard, PsyD, a child psychologist at Miami Children's Hospital, and Melissa Brymer, PhD, director of terrorism and disaster programs at the UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress offer some suggestions. They were asked for their best suggestions on what parents and others can do now to help children cope. Q: What reactions are typical from children who didn't go through it, but watched news coverage or heard details about the tragedy? They can have a wide range of reactions—maybe not as strong as those directly affected, but they can also be impacted, Garrard says. "When watching it and seeing it on TV, it's very scary." The American Academy of Pediatrics President Thomas McInerny, MD, says in a statement that if possible, "young children should not be exposed to the extensive media coverage of the event—in other words, turn off the TV, computer and other media devices." Q: Is this age—elementary school—a particularly difficult one to experience trauma? A: Yes, according to Garrard, because it affects emotional development and the way we view the world, whether it's safe or not. But "I think kids are very resilient. They can learn to maneuver the world and get through and past things. However, they do need a lot of care to get through things.'' Q: What is the best thing parents can do now? A: The most important Continued on page B-8 OES T.E.R.R.I.F.I.C. kids The Otwell Elementary's T.E.R.R.I.F.I.C. kids for the month of December were, front row (l to r): Cole Parks and Cale Hoffman; second row (l to r): Samuel Haycraft, Connor Young, Kathleen Hanebutt, and Chloe Williams. T.E.R.R.I.F.I.C. kids are students in the second through fifth grades who qualify based on the following criteria: Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. 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 price reduced! 1004 E. Illinois St., Petersburg 2981 N CR 875 W, Hazelton A nice three bedroom home with basement and a two year old garage sitting on four and a half acres in Union. A nice location half way between Petersburg and Princeton. A solid house with a lot of style. MLS#193850 $82,500 open concept! 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 EFFICIENT 1064 S State Road 61, Petersburg 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! $94,900 MAKE AN OFFER! 436 E 1st St., Lynnville 1005 E Porter St., Winslow Easy to care for, neat, well kept, smaller home, two bedroom, one bath, plus office/ den/workout room, open kitchen and good size living room. Located on a nice quiet street in Lynnville. Call Joe Schitter at 449-6469 MLS#186663 $79,900 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 NEAR. ELEM. SCHOOL 409 E Main St., Petersburg 8205 Industrial Park Dr, P'burg new kitchen 508 S 10th Street, Petersburg with the house. MLS#190374 $79,900 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 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 upstairs. MLS# 186074 basement. MLS# 188623 $62,900 1403 Cedar St, Evansville new listing! 16,200 square foot former grocery building on 2.5 acres in a great location. This intersection is the gateway to Petersburg. Several more acres are available if needed. MLS#179830 3 BR & BASEMENT MLS#193941 oil lease included 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 5361 N CR 500 E, Petersburg Spacious four bedroom, two bath, newer manufactured home with open concept, a lot of natural lighting, two car garage and a storm cellar. This home also has a huge front yard with a fenced in back yard in a beautiful country setting on a new black topped Dutchtown road not far from town. MLS# 193458 $109,500 great view! Very nice well-maintained 1-bedroom home near Cedar Hall School. Quick access to Diamond Avenue and shopping areas. Very comfortable living at a very affordable price! A must-see property! Call Darron Albin at 483-6708 MLS# 195812 $35,900 $59,900 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 510 N 7th St, Petersburg 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 for rent 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 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