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B-6 Wednesday, January 9, 2013 The Press-Dispatch What's new at your library? By Ginger Rogers It's a new year, starting out with new year resolutions, new beginnings and high hopes for a better year. But just as resolutions spring from a desire to make something better than it was in the past, new beginnings of necessity follow on the coat tails of endings and good-byes. Three years is just long enough to start to feel at home in a new town and at a new job, I think. It's just long enough to feel comfortable with the folks at the post office, the newspaper staff, the folks at the bank and the gas stations, with the local real estate agents, the mayor and his staff, the Chamber of Commerce and Pike County Community Foundation, the insurance agents, the Pike County Arts commission, so many nice teachers, principals, school librarians, other school staff, the ladies of the Garden Club, Val Fleig and the ladies in his office, Katie at the coop, the folks at Mi Patio, and the China Wok. When I call in an order to the Smokehouse, they say "okay, Ginger," before I ever say who I am. I like that. I like this town, this county. Three years is just long enough to feel like I've really made long-lasting friendships among some of you, and especially of the library staff and board. It's long enough to get your heart involved, knowing that you matter to the people you work with and they to you. We worry over each other, pray for each other and advise each other. This has been a good place to work. A lot has been accomplished in these three years. This beautiful new library facility we're in, with three times as many computers, Wi-Fi, e-books, fiber optic connections and other improvements in the technology on hand, new programs like the Mother Goose on the Loose program and all kinds of new programs that are being tried out and added all the time. We have so much more space and such an attractive facility now. Computer use, number of library cards issued, number of materials checked out and number of students taking online classes with library staff as proctors has just multiplied beyond every hope we had when we opened this building. I'm so proud to have been a part of all of this. By the time this article appears in the Press-Dispatch, I will have worked my last day and attended the last board meeting of the Pike County Public Library. It's the ending that comes before a new beginning. I appreciate you allowing me to serve you here, thank you for all the help and support this community has given to the library. I'm so glad that there are so many of you who believe in the purpose and the impor- House For sale tance of the library to this community. Lives are influenced, enriched, changed here for the better. A happy new year, God bless and I wish a bright future to you all. Here are the activities taking place at the library this week: Preschool class at Winslow is today from 9-10:30. Preschool tomorrow is from 9-10:30 at Petersburg and from 1-2:15 at Otwell. Book Bagel and Brew book club will meet here on Thursday at 2 p.m. At 6 p.m. there will be a new Low calorie cooking class starting at 6 p.m. Bring any favorite recipes. On Friday, Preschool meets at Winslow from 910:30. Next Monday, the Outreach van will be in Stendal at St. Peter's church from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Also on Monday, a computer class will be offered from 5-7 p.m. On Tuesday, preschool at Petersburg is from 9-10:30 and at Otwell from 1-2:15. And Wednesday, preschool is at Winslow from 9-10:30. See your TOC calendar for a complete listing of the months' activities. 10037 E. Division Rd., Velpen This 3 bedroom frame home contains 1,269 sq. ft. Has full basement, gas heat, and central air. Is on 1.07 acre. To be sold "as is" and "where is". MLS# 195321 clean, neat, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, extra lot available, nice storage shed $19,900 812.295.8183 CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN, 3 bedrooms, 3 full bath suites! + half bath, COMPLETELY NEW INTERIOR, LIKE-BRAND-NEW HOME with 2696 sq. ft., over 1 Acre, 2 car attached, finished garage, 20x40 Pole Barn, and 20x40 in-ground pool. Buying or Selling? Call Joe Melhiser, Sales Agent 812-789-3082 joemelhiser@remax.net www.JoeSellsHomes.us netedition Each Office Independently Owned and Operated with •ExclusiveVideo •Allcolorphotos •Searchcurrent andbackissues Add NETedtion to your paper subscription for just $5 PressDispatch.net/ Subscribe 1106 W. County Rd. 350 N., Petersburg 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, walkout basement, electric heat, and central air. Home will be sold "as is" and "where is". Take a look! MLS#193714 DeMotte Realty The big little realty company where the customer really is still king. ! #988 l Acre open lAnd Open front sitting porch/deck, also, an enland near Oakland City. Bare land closed storage porch. All this plus a detached, very functional 24x30 only, no improvements. new listing #986 distressed 2 car garage/workshop. Come see, home, cheap! Once fine older all offers considered! sold ranch style 2 bedroom, family room, big kitchen and living room, plus ¾ basement on 3 really attractive lots on 2nd St. in Winslow. Empty due to foreclosure, wet basement, mold, and other considerations. The right buyer could make this nice again, or someone could love these lots. Price at only $12,900! Come see! #985 Full lot for sale Pleasant building or mobile home lot on Lafayette St. in Winslow! Level all yard lot, 105x105, and all utilities available here. Priced to sell at only $2,500. old! s new listing! #983 lot for sale Pleasant building or mobile home lot on Lafayette St. in Winslow! Some big trees but mostly lawn, in good neighborhood with large open lot behind it with good view. All utilities available here. Priced to sell at only $3,250. ! sold 109 Acres 1527 W. County Road 125 S, Petersburg Completely Remodeled and Affordable Price. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath on 1.39A, 16x30 Garage, 10x12 Utility Shed. New Roof, furnace/air, siding, insulation, appliances and newer floor coverings. Move right in!! MLS#192836 MIDWEST REAL ESTATE 376 W. Main St., Petersburg sOLD!! in petersburg possible sell on contract MUST SEE! 4468 E County Road 400 S, Winslow 109 Acres... Farming, timber, and recreational opportunities abound here. There are two nice sized lakes on the property. There are approx. 42 acres tillable, approx. 7 acres open not tillable, approx. 45 acres, woodland. The tillable land is a combination of River bottom and relatively flat upland. Property has frontage on Patoka River. The wooded land is good for growing timber. There is electric at the county road and public water is nearby. MLS#188350 Hoffman & Mullen Realty For All Your Real Estate Needs Call: 1-800-599-3766 Website: www.HoffmanAndMullenRealty.com #982 price lowered again and now only $19,900! Located at 1504 E. Locust St. in Petersburg and offering quick possession. Could be a great starter or retirement, or rental property. Bank Owned, attractive & very roomy 1440 sq. ft., 2 Bed 2-Bath Bungalow with large living room & electric log fireplace, spacious kitchen with quality cabinets, central dining room, open utility area, and partial basement. Extra nice recently added bath! Great sale g! in Pend new listing! #984 Gorgeous and almost perfect, recently completely refreshed, ranch style 3 bedroom 1 bath home between Arthur and Oakland City on SR#64. 1 acre of land all yard and so nice. Home has beautiful custom made cabinets, new tile and carpeting throughout, large living room with window wall, new hi-efficiency heat and air and low utilities, almost a new home so won't list all improvements here! Open for quick possession. Great neighbors! Priced for quick sale and value at only $114,900. A smaller 1,400 sq. ft. of really fine home! Come see!! #974 Hunting parcel Just over 98 acres located near Oakland City, Ind., and being an excellent hunting property. This large tract has excellent hunting including waterfowl, turkey, and deer. Priced to sell at $65,000. Subject to some use limitations which will not affect hunting. ! sold #972 open Acreage, some woods, price lowered! Sited on SR 64 across from Sugar Ridge headquarters on Pike State Forest road, this 12.46 acres contains a variety of good building sites, some open horse pasture land, and some good woods and hunting potential. Easy access, utilities available, some fencing! Price lowered from $65,000 to $48,000. Seller won't split but you could! Very nice land! Ron DeMotte, Owner/Broker. .......812-789-2027 Cell: 582-0611 Fax: 812-789-9470 E-Mail Address: drealty@frontier.com Jan. 9, 2013 FEAturE OF tHE wEEK 20+ Acres in Warrick County. $160,000 MLS #188997 Call Addey for details. SOLD! 106 acres, 2/3 wooded in Patoka Township, Winslow, Indiana. Call for specific details. MLS# 195448 Price Reduced again on this beautiful 3 or more bedroom Victorian with many, many updates. Owner wants an offer. Call for your private showing. MLS #188894 Former Integra bank building. Lots of possibilities. Over 7,100 sq. ft. Here's your chance to put your business ideas to work! MLS #193920 Large modular at edge of town. Over 1700 sq. ft. with large pole barn (1500 sq. ft.) Sits on 1.58 acres. If you want country this is a must see. MLS #194777 2 bedr. 2 bath bungalow on 1 acre in Winslow New roof, siding and windows. Inside needs TLC. Priced to sell at $67,500 MLS #191941 Neat and clean 2 bedr. home close to Otwell Elementary. 1400 sq. ft. with low utilities and well kept home. $75,000 MLS #195971 13.9 acre raised ranch. Full basement. 3 bedr. 2 1/2 baths. Built in 2001, country location. Amish built cabinets. This is a Must See! MLS #195253 BOYD REALTY & DEVELOPMENT LLC Eddie Boyd, Principal Broker Kay Helfen Addey Boyd 582-1145 354-5599 Associate Broker Associate Broker 354-8893 602 East Main, Petersburg Choose BOYD for Personal Service