The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Local Wednesday, November 20, 2019 A- 7 AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Pe- tersburg. 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. For more information, contact Jeannine Houchins at 812-766 -0463. History Center hours Monday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 Cen- ter 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. Women's Cancer Support Group–The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers a support group for women who have had cancer of any type or are currently undergoing can- cer treatment. Sessions are the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, located at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Dorbett Street entrance. For more information about the "Women's Support Group," visit www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center at 812-996 -7488. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet ev- ery Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 812-789 -8535 for location of the meeting. Al-Anon meeting – Meetings are each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. 7th St. in Jasper. For more information, call 812-887-0349. Narcotic Anonymous – Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at River of Life Fellowship Church. 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 second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stated meet- ing–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Ot- well–will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. "Creating Hope" For Cancer Patients–Memori- al Hospital and Health Care Center is offering Creat- ing Hope® sessions on the first and second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. These sessions are de- signed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Art materials and an instructional book are available at each session. No previous art experience is needed. Ses- sions are free and are in the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room located at the Dorbett Street entrance of Memorial Hospital, 800 West 9th Street in Jasper. For more information about this class, visit Memo- rial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Cen- ter at 812-996 -7488. Perinatal Loss Support–Expectant parents who suddenly lose their child often experience a wide range of emotions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers "Perinatal Loss Support" to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (con- ception to one month of age) through the grieving pro- cess, and provide an atmosphere of confidentiality and comfort. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, contact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 - 0219 or tobryan@mhhcc.org. Your Health and Diabetes Education – The topic for the November class is "Holiday Eating for those with Diabetes." This support group is held the third Monday of each month and provides knowledge to help you feel more secure, manage problems, and avoid hospitaliza- tion for diabetes-related issues. The next meeting will be Monday, November 18 from 6 -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 Pre- vention Services at 812-996 -0521. Living with COPD – If you or if someone you care for is living with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on Tuesday, December 3, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Me- morial Hospital and Health Care Center Health Ministry Conference Room located at 709 W. 9th Street in Jasper. For more information about "Living with COPD," vis- it Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call Sue Wehr, BSN RN, at 812-996 -5232. Pre-registration is not necessary and there is no cost to attend. Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED–Memori- al Hospital and Health Care Center is now offering this class in two evening sessions. The next class will be on Tuesdays, December 3 and 10 from 5:30 –9:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Classroom at Memorial South- side Office, 1100 West 12th Avenue in Jasper. In order to complete the course and receive a course completion card, participants must pass a written first aid test and successfully complete a skills evaluation in CP T and AED. Pre-registration is required, as class size is limited. Cost is $ 85 and the class requires pre-payment. For more information or to register, visit Memorial Hospi- tal's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call the Health and Wellness department at 812-996 -2399 or toll-free at (800) 852-7279, ext. 2399. Heartsaver First Aid is also offered. This class in- cludes only first aid and does not include training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). To register, call 812-996 -2399 or toll-free at (800) 852-7279, ext. 2399. Baby Behavior–Would you like to better understand your baby's wants and needs? Expectant parents in the last trimester are invited to attend Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's "Baby Behavior" class held on Wednesday, December 4, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The class will teach parents about things such as infant sleep, feeding cues, engagement and disengagement cues, and crying. It is highly recommended parents take this class before the baby arrives. However, if parents are unable to, this class can be helpful for parents within the first 1-2 months of the baby being born as well. This class is being held in the Board Conference Room B/C, located on the lower level of the LCM Tow- er, at Memorial Hospital, 800 West 9th Street in Jasper. It is free to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospi- tal or $15. To enroll, visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events." If you are unable to access online, call 812-996 -0383-2399. For specific class questions, call the OB Lactation Ser- vices at 812-996 -0383. WINSLOW SPELL BOWL TEAM PRACTICE Salvation Army bell ringers needed Snow is flying, heat bills are rising for those in need, and the Pike/Gib- son Salvation Army is looking for bell ringer volunteers in Petersburg. Join the tradition that started in 1891. If you would like to ring, please contact Cal Biddle, (812) 582-2385. Times are available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Petersburg Dollar Gener- al on Fridays and Saturdays, Novem- ber 29, through December 21. Also, you could ring at Petersburg Hard- ware from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. All money raised stays in Pike and Gib- son counties. The Princeton Corps is at 202 S. Gibson St., Princeton, IN, 47670. Utility and rent bills were paid through Salvation Army to keep peo- ple in their homes, and emergency housing and clothing were provided. Hundreds of nutritious meals were served each week especially when children were out of school. "Countless boys and girls are able to celebrate Christmas through the Salvation Army Toy Shop. Remember it was the Salvation Army who came early and stayed late during the Pe- tersburg Tornado. They helped us during our time of need. Volunteer at least a couple of hours to help Pike Co. people in need," said Biddle. He added, "Many people ring for two hours at a time. Some like to ring with a friend. Families also take a couple hours to share the joy of serv- ing others with their children. Some churches and school groups take an entire day. Some sing Christmas car- ols or play an instrument. So check the dates and call me. Your volun- teering helps families have a Merry Christmas." Meadors appointed Petersburg reserve officer Petersburg Mayor R. C. Klipsch and Petersburg Police Chief Chuck Baumgart issue the oath of office to Briar Meadors who was appointed a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Petersburg on Monday night during the meeting. Briar is the son of former Sheriff Todd Meadors. "I remember when we hired your father," said Peters- burg City Council member Fran Lewis. The Winslow El- ementary School spell bowl team has been prac- ticing for several weeks to prepare for their competi- tions. Left: Lydia Abel and Braelyn Bar- nett work on their computers prac- ticing spelling words last week during spell bowl practice. Above: Spell Bowl team mem- bers are front row (l to r): A. J. Miller, Lydia Abel, Samuel Mc- Connell and Syl- vie McDivitt; back row: Neil Nor- ris, Braelyn Bar- nett and Sponsor Amanda Gonza- les. Not picture are Kaydee Sims and Ava Aaserud.