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Although the Indiana State Fair may be closed to the public, the 4-H events continue in Indianapo- lis through August. Now dubbed the Indiana State Fair 4-H Livestock Com- petitions and 4-H Project Showcase, in-person live- stock shows with no au- dience will be occurring during the original state fair schedule, with all of the virtually or other- wise judged county proj- ects now also having been judged virtually at the state level. Non-an- imal projects also have an audience-free recognition event on August 15. The 4-H Project Showcase on August 15 is expected to run in the following fash- ion, according to the state fair website. In-person judging of tractor operators, public speaking, public demonstration, and fashion revue will occur throughout the day. Other non-animal projects have already been judged virtually, with the judges assigning orange merit ribbons to the best-in-class. Of the orange rib- bons this year, the judges have also se- lected one project from each project lev- el to serve in the sweepstakes. The State Fair does not have Grand Champions, as those are awarded at the county level, but consider the similarities. Sweep- stakes award winners will be in- vited to display their exhibit on August 15 for themselves and other sweepstakes winners to view. All the ribbon placings and winners will be put on the Indi- ana 4-H web site for public view- ing in the coming week or two. The 4-H Livestock Compe- titions are running similar to years past. Some notable differ- ences exist in show dates, spe- cies on the ground at the same time, and barn procedures in order to more effi- ciently maintain physical distancing and avoid barn overcrowding. Masks will be required, of course. Unfortunately, the cat and dog shows have been permanent- ly canceled due to the fact that cats, fer- rets, and some other small mammals have been shown to have the ability to become infected with COVID and spread that infection. Dogs are less likely, but still have some potential, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The first weekend of shows passed on Aug. 8 and 9, with barrows, beef, meat goats, sheep, and rabbits being judged. Horse and Po- ny events are majority weekday events throughout the two weeks, wrapping up on Aug. 21. Second weekend shows in- clude gilts, dairy, dairy beef, sheep, and poultry. Third weekend events on Aug. 22 include pygmy goats and llama/al- paca shows. Do you have a sense of curiosity and are thinking of coming up to Indianapolis for any of these festivities? Don't! Wrist- bands are required to be on the grounds, and wristbands are only given to those with official business on the grounds. In addition to show participants and a cou- ple of adults per participant, a cadre of volunteer staff will be on the grounds to ensure successful show and showcase completion. Show results and pictures of the hard-working youth will surely be rampant on social media and official me- dia publications in the coming days. As the schools re-open and student achievement in academics and sports be- gins again to highlight what our youth can achieve, look for news from the In- diana State Fair 4-H Livestock Compe- titions and 4-H Project Showcase high- lighting local youth! For more informa- tion on small mammals capable of spread- ing COVID, contact Hans at hschmitz@ purdue.edu or 812-838 -1331. "Why was Poseidon trying to kill us? " asked my 4-year-old. "It was Zeus," said my 7-year-old. "But we're on the wa- ter," said my 4-year-old. "But Zeus has the light- ning bolt." Our hike began like any other of our fami- ly hikes — with me try- ing to rally like a hyper- active golden retriever. I jumped and smiled and spun, chasing my tail as I tried to reassure the pack that we were going to have fun, fun, fun! They grumbled. They couldn't find their shoes. They wanted to know how much farther. We hadn't even left the RV. I pulled up the hike on my phone, a long circuitous route to the site of three sunk- en ships in Lake Michigan. It'd be about a 5 -mile round trip. I checked the weather. Chance of rain in six hours. Just in case it would come a bit early, I packed raincoats — but just for the kids. What are the odds? But a mother always prepares! I considered that walking to the site of such destruction might be a sign, an omen in its own right that this could be an ill-fated trip. Meh! We hit the path. I trudged forward, far ahead of the rest, carving the trail, con- fident in my choice. Yes, this is good for my family. This is healthy. This is teaching character! I looked over my shoulder. The rest were far behind. One child was complaining of blisters. The other child was being carried by my husband. We were only a third of a mile in. Two more miles to go. So far, this was normal. So far, we were the same as always. So far, so good. The kids needed to stop for water. It was achingly hot and humid out. No wor- ries! A mother always prepares. One child dumped the bottle over his head. That was the last of the water. But it was OK because we would not be going far. Just a couple of miles. My son asked why I hadn't brought more water. We trudged on. My phone's battery died. We no longer had directions. We got lost. My daugh- ter asked why I hadn't charged my phone more. Ugh. Good question. We trudged on. We circled back. We found a curb to sit on while my husband, face covered in sweat, tried to get service on his phone to pull up directions. My son asked why we weren't more prepared. I wondered why myself. We trudged on. We saw the site in the distance. A land dock of sorts — mud, rocks and gravel that had been placed down to make a skinny path far into the water, from which we could look down and see the sunken ships. Suddenly, the children with blisters could run. Elated. We all went to the edge of this man-made peninsula and looked all around. The kids noted that the wa- ter was too high. They couldn't see the ships. The trip had been for nothing. My husband noted a rock he wanted to stand on have his picture taken atop. I noted the gray streaks of rain coming down on the lake far in the distance. It looked to be an hour or two away. Not nearly the six-hour window I'd been promised. I worried we would not make it back to the RV in time. I suggested we leave. Then, suddenly, torrential downpour. I rushed to pull out the raincoats. I grabbed the kids' hands to pull them toward land. Then, all at once, the loudest clap of thunder I'd ever heard and a bolt of light- ning hit the water right next to us — with- in 30 feet, I'd guess. We ran and hid under a bush. We had no cell service. Could not call a cab. I couldn't figure out what to do. Then, the See LIGHTNING on page 9 B-8 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Sweet's Column By Barbara Sweet 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 birth- day will appear in the paper. As an added bonus, one lucky person each month will re- ceive a free three month Press-Dispatch subscription. This month's birthdays have a chance to win a $25 gift certifi- cate to Silk Designs, in Petersburg. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Buttons Cates .............................. Winslow ............. 8/11 Beverly Houchin ........................ Petersburg ...........8/12 Linda McCandless ....................... Winslow .............8/12 Brigitte Chamness ..................... Petersburg ...........8/13 Judy Fowler ............................. Oakland City .........8/13 THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR 816 E. Main St., Petersburg • 812-789-3046 Down on the Farm By Hans Schmitz, Purdue Extension Educator Still not the end of the 4-H year Katiedid Versus By Katiedid Langrock Lightning bolts REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Ryne J. Biesterveld, Dawn R. Biesterveld FK A, Dawn R. Gaines convey to Ryne J. Biesterveld and Dawn Renee Bi- esterveld, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Youngs Development Company quitclaims to Somerset Investing, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Robyn K. Evans, Donald E. Mason and Alvin N. Mason quitclaim to Gary A. Evans and Robyn K. Evans, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Melvin E. Hansel conveys to John Stephens, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jeffrey M. Koberstein, Jr. TOD and Alyssa L. Kober- stein TOD convey to Jeffrey M. Koberstien, Jr. Trust U/ T/A 07/23/2020 and Alyssa L. Koberstein Trust U/T/A 07/23/2020, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Emma Rose Wildt conveys to Timothy Wayne Meyer and Jane Ann Meyer, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Marsha K. Lee conveys to Deborah Richardson, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Fred Maier and Kenneth Maier convey to Jeanette C. Maier-Lytle, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Michael R. Jordan conveys to Michael R. Jordan Trust- ee, Michael R. Jordan Revocable Trust DTD 12/11/2019, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Eric Hartman and Caroline Harman convey to Jason W. Hoffman and Brandi Hoffman, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Joe W. Muncy Revocable Trust DTD 09/02/1998, Joe W. Muncy Trustee and Karen J. Revocable Turst DTD 09/02/1998 convey to Muncy Farms, LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. David K. Catt conveys to Jody Clements, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Pamela Ann Terry conveys to Darrell W. Terry and Pa- mela Ann Terry, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jeffrey W. Souders conveys to Jeffrey W. Souders and Lisa A. Souders, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up in colorful, bright lights and dec- orated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniver- sary in the week of August 13-19. Don't be shy. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. August 13–Janet Fithian turns 75; Damien Maier turns 10 ; Brigitte Cham- ness turns 76; Chris Downey turns 24; Bob Bass turns 60. August 14–Kyana June Hensley turns 15; Cody Cunningham turns 33; Sarah Woods turns 33; Bella Willis turns 18. August 15 –Seasons Barnett turns 18; Shannon Nelson turns 30 ; Troy and Kel- ly Hamilton celebrate 5 years. August 16 –Christopher Meyer turns 35; Jessica Cummins turns 33; Katie Alt- meyer turns 27; Jayda Lynn Vickers turns 12; Francis K. Loveless turns 74; Chris- topher James McAtee turns 4. August 17–Kala Huddleston turns 23; Christine Huddleston turns 23; Mabel McCrary turns 15. August 18 –Frederica McCammon turns 27; Jenna Glenn turns 31; Joseph and Kelly Meyer celebrate 8 years. August 19 –William Anthony Goff turns 34; Thomas Scott Stuppy turns 14. 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 have coronavirus and those who care for them, those with aches and pains of everyday life, and sea- sonal allergies, and those going in for sur- gery and recovery afterwards: Terri Ann, Tim, Annabel, Benny, Margie and Marie. Vernon is doing well. EVENTS August 12–Pike County schools begin the 2020 -2021 school year with new re- strictions due to COVID-19. August 17 - Winslow Fire Dept. Train- ing at 6:30 p.m. at the station house. August 20 - Winslow Lions Club and Winslow Park Board meet at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. Winslow and Petersburg seniors will not meet again until Governor Holcomb gives the okay, hopefully sometime in Au- gust. Check with your group's leader to find out that date. Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598 re- ceived one postcard this week. Postcard # 672 is a nighttime card, with tall buildings and lights on every- thing (neon and LED). One tall building is called Harrah's, where The Plaza is lo- cated, a parking garage farther down the street, next to Harrah's is the entrance that has tall structures on both sides with a neon Reno-The Biggest Little City in the World, and above it has what looks like a starburst in lights. "Reno, Nevada - Reno is situated just east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range at an elevation of about 4,400 feet above sea level. Reno, also known as the Biggest Little City in the World." It reads, "I went to Lake Tahoe and Carson City, and Reno all in Nevada, while visiting my friends in Califor- nia. Always something differ- ent to see around every corner. Very cool scenery. Take care. Your friend, Max Carlisle, Stendal, Ind." Max, we loved the Reno postcard # 672 and hearing about the places you went to in Nevada. I found out that, yes, there is something different around every cor- ner, no matter where you travel. Love to hear about your travels. Winslow Patoka River got filled up to at least 3/4 full from all the rain, storms and wind that came into Winslow over the weekend of July 31-August 2. From all the rain, with high temps and humid- ity on Monday, August 3, in the evening, the temps began to drop and were in the comfortable 70s, with a low of 60s for a couple of days. Then, by the weekend, everything went back to August weath- er, 90s and high humidity. More and more places have signs that say, "wear mask inside," so I try to wear one for most of the time, but before I leave, it has to come off so I can breathe. Norm wears his, but outside and in our vehicles, they are put away. Over the weekend, we got to see Tim and Jeanette, and Roy and Kathy Henderson. Saturday was a hot day, so we took a nice drive around the counties after some needed shopping in Princeton. Then, on Sunday, after breakfast that Norm fixed, we decided to go to Evans- ville by the backroads to find a pair of tennis shoes for Norm. The diver there had detours no matter where you drove and coming back, we took I-69, which was one lane going north most of the way. Norm did find a pair of shoes, but the prices for shoes these days are ridic- ulous, $75 up to $150, unless they are on sale. Hope these last more than three or four months. They don't make shoes like the olden days. Rain has stopped and now the mow- ing begins. We may have to mow twice this week, and we weedeated also. It did take two days to finish, but it looks re- ally nice. My Black-eyed Susans have been wind whipped and most are dying out, so now the pruners are taken out to clip off the seeds for next year's planting. On Highway 64, near the old Paul's Mar- ket, by a field, are some tall sunflowers, where I guess someone threw out some seeds and now they are food for deer or the birds to snack on. The Highway 57 skeletons are still playing badminton with the birdie in the air above the net. Love to see them as we drive by. The pink lily with no green leaves that I have called a resurrection plant is called a Magic Lily and Surprise Lily from Charlie Stocker, the Garden Guy, on T V7. Those lilies are now in bloom in bunches in several yards. I have on- ly one that has popped up in the lily bed. The Rose of Sharons with their purple, violet, pink and white colors are still in bloom and the hummingbirds love their nectar. Snowball bushes and those with the blue and pink blooms have dotted sev- eral yards, along with Formosa trees and other pink and red-flowered trees. The butterfly bushes or flowers are in full col- or, plus several different wildflowers. Thursday, August 6, was our Winslow Lions Club meal meeting and since it was a comfortable, not humid, hot day, we all met at Millers Field and ate some real delicious food and desserts. Our meet- ing was quite nice until the mosquitoes came out and some of our members got chilly when the sun was at the twilights hour. We got to see the new playground that the Winslow American Legion had put up and it has something for many chil- dren to have fun on. I saw on a news story the Patoka River in Jasper was red. Then, the next day we found out why it was red. The dye they put in drains to find a leak or problem happened to be the whole container and as it went through the system, the end of the line was the Patoka River, where it turned red. I don't know if it will stay red as the water flows our way, but we will have to watch what color water Winslow will have. Right now, it's a muddy, brown color. We hope to have Mom for a two-week visit again on August 15, and maybe she can visit with relatives again, and Terri Ann can come down also for a stay. Since the schools are starting back, there are going to be children out walk- ing or catching the school bus. So, as you are driving on the roads, be alert for stopped buses and the little ones. Winslow Elementary, on Porter St., has a new walkway on the street for our chil- dren to walk down, so keep your eyes open and keep your children safe. Tuesday through Friday of last week was almost like spring or fall weather, and I will miss it because the high hu- midity will be back and the head index will be topping 100 plus. Keep an eye on family and friends, and try to help them stay comfortable and hy- drated. Yes, the lights are dimming for this week. Slow down and don't be in such a hurry all of the time. As always, smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone you see this week. AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery–Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Petersburg. 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. History Center hours Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until further notice. 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 Center 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. Winslow Alcoholics Anonymous – will meet every 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 in- formation, call 812-887-0349. Narcotic Anonymous – Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at River of Life Fellowship Church. Gathering Place—Will be open every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at 207 Lafayette Street, Winslow for the Food and Clothing Pantry. For more information, call 812-582-5210. 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 sec- ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&AM regular stated meeting–the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All area Masons are invited to attend. Jefferson Township Community Center of Otwell– will have its monthly meetings the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. "Your Health and Diabetes" Education – Discover- ing the diagnosis of diabetes can be overwhelming. Memo- rial Hospital and Health Care Center wants to support you in this transition of lifestyle, and sponsors a continuing ed- ucation group for persons with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or anyone who is interested in learning about the disease. This support group is held the third Monday of each month and provides knowledge to help you feel more secure, manage problems, and avoid hospitalization for diabetes-related is- sues. The next meeting will be Monday August 17, from 6 - 7 p.m. in Memorial Hospital's Mary Potter Meeting Room, at 800 West 9th Street in Jasper. For more information, con- tact Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Diabe- tes Management and Prevention Services at 812-996 -0521. Night of Praise–First Choice Solutions, formerly the Pregnancy Care Center, is having a Night of Praise on Au- gust 21 at the Word of Life church located at 7144 N. Rus- sell Drive, Bicknell. Music will be provided by Forged in Fire. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Music will be pro- vided from 7-8:30 p.m. Freewill offerings will be accepted.