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The Press-Dispatch Home Life Wednesday, May 29, 2019 C- 5 Down on the Farm by Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension Posey County To enter the Birthday Club, email your name, ad- dress, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@ pressdispatch.net. Only the person's name, town and birthday will appear in the paper. As an added bonus, one lucky person each month will receive a free three month Press-Dispatch subscrip- tion. This month's birthdays have a chance to win a free $25 gift certificate from JA Primitives, in Petersburg. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Gail Daniel ................................ Petersburg ...... 5/29 Isaac Cavins .............................. Petersburg ...... 5/30 Wes Garris .................................. Winslow ........ 5/30 Nancy Garris ............................... Winslow .........5/31 Sarah Boger .............................. Petersburg .......5/31 Robert Mason ............................ Petersburg .........6/2 Linda Miley ............................... Petersburg .........6/4 THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR JA Primitives 1335 N. Kennedy Court, Petersburg 812-789-6229 Sweet's Column by Barbara Sweet Prevented planting considerations Farmers this year have had a rough go of it, and now some may have to decide whether to plant a crop at all. June 5 is the beginning of the prevent- ed planting period for corn, where cer- tain insurance products begin to offer payments for the inability to plant a corn crop. However, the situation is a rather complex one, as basic econom- ic principles compound with individ- ual farm management decisions and macroeconomic policy to create deci- sion-making that relies also on crystal balling future scenarios. At its core, the prevented planting program aims to keep farms afloat in years where no production can be ex- pected on certain acres. Farmers have had some fieldwork days in which to get fields prepared for planting, and all have had a few days in which plant- ing could reasonably occur. Howev- er, particularly on bottom ground that is not sandy of soil, the extended pe- riods of high river levels have made that ground difficult to get planted. The sheer number of rain days and amount of rain we have re- ceived (27.31 inches as of May 23 at Evansville Regional Air- port) will also throw some oth- er acres under consideration, as farmers tend to farm more ground than they did near- ly 20 years ago, meaning the amount of time to cover the ground increases even as larg- er planters are used to cover that ground. For more discussion on that topic, Bob Nielsen has a new arti- cle out in the Chat N Chew Café online entitled "Maximum Weekly Planting Progress for Corn and Soy in Indiana: Has It Increased Over Time? " In a series of articles, FarmDoc Dai- ly at the University of Illinois have ana- lyzed the prevented planting decisions. They lead off the second article with probably the most important piece of advice: Talk to your crop insurance agent. Having crop insur- ance, and the level of crop insurance, factors highly into the decision wheth- er to plant, even after the June 5 start on corn and June 20 start on early beans. The type of insur- ance also affects wheth- er prevented planting is even an option. The last article provides an impor- tant distinction as well. Having tilled or fertilized the field to this point increas- es the incentive to plant, as the costs yet to be incurred are lower which re- duces the break-even price needed to be received at harvest. In convention- al thinking, the field's already ready, might as well put seed in the ground. Now all that information is excellent. Hi stars and welcome to this big stage all lit up in colorful lights and decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or an- niversary in the week of May 30 -June 5. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. May 30 - Marie Meyer turns 30. May 31 - Ravynne Lily Cato turns 8. June 2 - Mary Russell turns 30 ; Skip and Elizabeth Sluder celebrate 51. June 3 - Tyler Gross turns 32; Dan and Nancy Reutepohler celebrate 16 years. June 4 - Happy Vinnedge turns 71; Mike Riley turns 65; Olivia Green turns 11; Mike and Brenda Miley cel- ebrate 41 years. June 5 - Dana Meyer turns 60. 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 to have a great week, Ruth Carlisle, Steve, Mick, Katy, Bill, Laura, many with allergies of the sea- son, virus-like symptoms, and the aches and pains of every day life. EVENTS May 30 -June 1 - Pike County Spring Clean-Up. Must show proof of Pike County residency. Good items can be dropped off for residents to rummage through. Winslow town stars may set their items to be hauled off at the curb- side on Thursday and Friday by 8 a.m. If you need assistance, contact Free- dom and Fire Church at 618 -783-5566. June 1 - Sept. 28 - Petersburg Farm- ers Market will be every Saturday morning on 8th St. by the courthouse. June 2 - Spurgeon Monroe Fire meeting at 2 p.m., train- ing at 3 p.m. at the station. June 3 - Winslow Volunteer Fire meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. June 4 - Winslow Zoning Board will meet at 6 p.m. at the Community Center. June 6 - Winslow Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Com- munity Center. June 10 - Winslow Town Hall meets at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. June 11 - Winslow Beautification at 6:30 p.m. and Winslow Economic at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Winslow seniors meet on Monday and Tuesday at the Community Center. Petersburg seniors meet on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in the courthouse basement. Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598 had no postcards or notes this week. We have a large mailbox to hold lots of postcards from everywhere. Winslow Patoka River was below the rim, but we have had rain and some storms that have stayed north or south of our area. The river stages were be- low floodstage, but now they are begin- ning to rise again. The lawns are mowed on a Monday and by Thursday or Friday, they need to be mowed again. The rose bushes of red, pink and the white daisy roses are all in bloom and the tea rose has lots of buds to bloom soon. The purple petunia is doing fine on the porch and the house plants under the shade tree are perking up. I be- lieve they like the spring rain and the 80 degree weather. The wildflower garden with all the black- eyed Susans are growing taller, they are so tall you can hardly see the solar lights and the garden dec- orations. I had to set them on the edge of the garden flowers. I hope they are flowers, but they do look like tall flow- ers. The yard has another solar light of a star on top, the sun in the middle and the crescent moon under them. Lots of yards have beautiful flowers all over, so when you're out and about in your area, check out all the beauty, several trees have either bloomed or the leaves are in colors. Since the weekend isn't here yet, I will catch you all up on what happened over the Memorial Day events, like Winslow Memorial Day parade and service at Oak Hill Cemetery. My mom, Mildred, will be here for a visit and Terri Ann will be here off and on, also Laura. I can't think of anything else to ramble on about so as the lights be- gin to dim, please keep an eye on fam- ily and friends, slow down and see all the beauty in your neck of the woods, and always smile, wave and say Hi to everyone you see this week. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Wendell F. Ropp conveys to Gunner Wellman, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Terry W. Hoke conveys to Downtown Development Properties, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike Coun- ty. Kim L. Gould quitclaims to Kim Gould Revocable Trust U/A DTD May 13, 2019, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Ryan M. Resenbeck, Stephanie J. Resenbeck and Stephanie Jean Lane convey to John A. Lane and Rhon- da Y. Lane, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Kyle Claridge quitclaims to Alexandra Harker, FK A Alexandra Claridge, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Forrest W. Boger and Nancy S. Reutepohler con- vey to Guy Dale Hatt, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Lois Kay Willis, Betty Jean Toler, Martha Sue Au- brey, AK A Martha Sue Auberry, and Vickie L. Mor- gan POA convey to Guy Dale Hatt, real estate as re- corded in Pike County. Dennis M. Williams and Jill A. Williams convey to Bernard W. Mullen and Linda J. Mullen, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Thelma Kellams, Old National Trust Company, Trustee, and Judy Mayes Trust Officer convey to Mark Goodpasture, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Daniel J. Baker quitclaims to Brittney N. Tyring FK A Brittney N. Gottschall, real estate as recorded in Pike County. COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES Hardware store ready for new owners. Fully equipped with display shelving, key cutter, glass cutter, lots of inventory to get new owner started. Building has new roof, gutters with metal siding on east and west gable ends of building. Lots of extras! Oakland City. New Price $145,000. MLS# 201650829 Looking for property out in the country close to town? This is it. Almost three acres with large master bedroom with new custom built walk in shower. Open concept kitchen and living room area. Large additional second bedroom 15x12. Owner built on in 2012 a one car garage and an 11x20 extra room that opens out to a 12x18 covered deck. Metal roof and truss system was installed over residence. Chain link fence runs in - stalled for dog exercise area. Lots to see. Priced to sell at $59,500. MLS #201914958 Storage Building units for Rent. Located on 808 Collins Street, Winslow. 8X12 unit $60/Month. RENTAL PROPERTY 31.98 acres prime field tilled farm ground. High in pot ash, nitrogen and phosphorus for good soil fertility. MLS#201912317. Looking for a wooded building site? One acre located just past I-69 on Shady Lane, off of State Hwy. 61. MLS#201908241. One bedroom apartment with stove, refrigerator, water/ sewer included Patoka Valley Apartments, Winslow. This is a great property for a contractor that needs a building location to store materials and equipment or a repair shop. Great location on 1.15 acres on State Rd 57 at the edge of town. This was formerly Jim's Auto & Glass with a shop area of approx. 1,150 SF and 540 SF storage area. In 1999 a 40X22 building with 2 overhead garage doors was constructed and attached to the shop. There is a two bedroom area that was used as the living area for the owner with a full bath, kitchen,and dining room area. Lots of area in the rear for expansion and for a storage yard. $69,750. MLS #201904770 Rare opportunity to purchase. 62.34 acres isolated and private for hunting, fishing, camping, 4 wheeler paths. Located on a dead end county road with access to electric and Pike Gibson water. Small hidden lake to fish or swim. Lots of deer and rabbits accessing this property. Lots of trees and open areas to enjoy outside recreational activities. $154,850. MLS #201838768 SALE PENDING! PRICE REDUCED! NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING! PRICE REDUCED! Looking for a country property with 3.68 acres? This is it. A 3 bedroom home with nice size rooms. The property is partial fenced with a 40X60X14' horse barn with stalls. Great spot to have horses, cow, chickens with a nice area for a garden. A insulated and heated studio building. Priced at $117,000. MLS#201920960 Fantastic 3 bedroom home with 2.5 bathrooms located at the edge of town. Extremely well maintained home. Eat-in kitchen with island bar. Very large living and family room area with cathedral ceiling. Located on .99 acres yard area with a gazebo to sit in and enjoy the lazy days of summer. Three car garage with 2 yard barns to store yard and garden equipment. A 35X16 pole barn to use as a storage area or a garage for automotive repairs,work shop,or many other projects. Priced at $225,000. MLS#201921149 WILL SELL ON CONTRACT! Great Winslow Main Street business location. Lot of updates and improvements. Separate upstairs apartment. Large area upstairs to add additional apartments. Owner had new roof installed and gutters in November 2017 with warranty. New Price $42,500. MLS#201801669 SOLD! WE HAVE CLIENTS LOOKING FOR HOMES! • LIST WITH US TODAY! Eddie Boyd, Principal Broker Kay Helfen Associate Broker 812-582-1145 Addey Boyd Associate Broker 812-354-5599 Keith Shoultz Associate Broker 812-664-6640 602 E. MAIN, PETERSBURG BOYD REALTY & DEVELOPMENT LLC 812-354-8893 SIAR CHOOSE BOYD FOR Personal SERVICE! Continued on page 7