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My So Called Millennial Life By Stephanie Hayes This toilet can flush golf balls Sweet's Column By Barb Sweet Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up colorful bright lights and deco- rated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of May 20 -26. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. CURRENT BIRTHDAYS May 20 -Eric Dillman turns 35; Dustin Dove turns 34. May 21-Brittaney Merritt turns 25; Chelsea Loveland; Curtiss and Michelle Genco celebrate 17 years. May 22-Matthew Nicholson turns 41; MaKenna Goins Divine turns 20 ; Jona- than Stokes turns 20 ; Mike AnJoseph turns 47; Tiffany McCandless; Andrew and Marybeth Bolin celebrate 11 years.. May 23-Katie Green turns 41; John and Mindy Gayhart celebrate 6 years. May 24-Madison Braunecker turns 10 ; Joshua Travis turns 22. May 25 -Aunt Mima Lou Meyer turns 82; Lana Lucke turns 56; Jerry Hill turns 68; Larry Hill turns 68; Lexi Halbrader; Mike Green. May 26 -Tony Rothrock turns 78. 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 COVID-19 and those recovering from it, those having surgery, testings or therapy, those with seasonal allergies, and those with the aches and pains of everyday life. EVENTS May 19 -Winslow Park Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. May 20 -Winslow Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Gamble house. May 24-Winslow Town Hall at 6 p.m. May 29 -Timeless Classics of Pike County 43rd Annual Car and Truck Show at Hornady Park in Petersburg. May 31-Memorial Day-Honor your loved ones who have passed who served to keep you safe in the U.S.A. Winslow and Petersburg seniors will not meet again until Governor Holcomb gives the okay. There were no postcards at Sweets Col- umn, Winslow, IN 47598 Winslow Patoka River was still high and the White River was up to the banks. The Wabash was high, but the sandbars could be seen and the Ohio River is al- so high. We got some rain on May 7 and 8, but nothing to talk about. Some areas had sprinkles. Friday, May 7, in the morning, there was a frost that was called Blackberry Winter and if I heard right, it could be the last frost. Time to pay your Pike County proper- ty taxes and we have ours paid. We had stopped by the bank first and heard that many of our stars have gotten money out to pay theirs also. Then as we were about to enter the courthouse, we saw our lady from The Press-Dispatch who remember to pay hers also. Then as we were in the Trea- surer's office, we were told ma- ny of the Pike County stars had been in to pay their taxes be- fore it got too late. Saturday was a cool day, but a nice day to travel to Prince- ton Wal-Mart to get a few items needed and, lo and behold, we met the youngest Channel 14 storm spotter from several years ago. She is now married with children and Laura Webb is now married to Rick Hall, who we met there in Wal-Mart. Saturday was also a day for yard sales and Princeton had two yards with items. Arthur had one set up in a garage, Campbelltown had one, also by their garage. We hope your yard sale day was everything you ex- pected and for all the shoppers, we hope you got that perfect item. Laura picked me up Saturday evening as we were invited to a mother-daughter banquet. A fter, we picked up Terri Ann on the way to the Alfordsville Christian Church. All the husbands or men fixed the meal of BBQ ribs and chicken, with mashed potatoes, green beans, baked beans, potato salad, cottage cheese, plus bread, a green salad and fruit. There was also lots of pies to choose from, and tea and lemonade to drink. They are great cooks and also gracious servers. Up- stairs, we watched three filmed skits about mothers and a couple of them were comical, as the words said were what we all have heard through the years with children. We played Mother's Day themed games of Seek and Find and unscrambling words. The prizes were a gift card and hanging potted plants. When we signed in, there was a quart jar with red and white mints and you had to guess how many were in it. It was 83. It's been a few years since we had been Terri's guests and the ladies and gentle- men were the friendliest in town. We all had a great meal and had loads of fun with friends. As every lady left, they got to choose a rose. Terri got a red one, Lau- ra got a pink one and I got a yellow one with green tint. Sunday was Mother's Day and I got to try the Congo Organic coffee from Lau- ra and it was a good cup of tasty coffee. Norm made us a big omelet for break- fast with sausage links, onions and mush- rooms and it was delicious. I put a pork loin in the slow cooker and that was tasty with some California blend vegetables. In the afternoon, I talked to Mom and wished her a Happy Mother's Day. I had a great Mother's Day to be with the man I love and to know my daughter, who is a mother herself, loves to have me as her mother. Monday morning came and Norm used his last day to take off to take me to the doctor for my six-month checkup and fasting labs. Dr. Grow gave me a good bill of health and the lab tests came out to "keep doing what you are doing because the labs were so improved from last time." So, when I go back in November, I will be seen in their new building on Illinois St. and Hwy 61. It will be open in June. A fter we left the office, I was packed up and we were on our way to Illinois to be with Mom, and help Deby and George. Mom wasn't feeling too great so a differ- ent face would help her. I-64 was smooth driving until the road construction and one lane with a slower speed came half- way through the route on I-64. When we got to I-57, the bridge construction to wid- en the road to three lanes was still going on and again, there were lower speeds. We got to Mom's, but no one was there, we thought, because George was out in the backyard and Mom went out to eat and see the scenery. Norm wanted to get back home, so as he left, we went with him to the Bonnie Cafe to meet De- by, who just got off work. Since the ex- pressways all had work areas, he decid- ed to take the old way home through the small towns. I'm staying only until Sat- urday and Mom will be spending anoth- er two weeks with Terri and Ted. While here, I have seen more of the countryside and the small towns in this area. Some are like Winslow and some are as big as Jasper or Princeton. The places that have gas, like the Winslow Quick Pick or Pantry, were out of gas on Tuesday, May 11 and the Wal- Mart in Benton was out of gas on Thurs- day, May 13. We all hope this isn't a long- term wait and it doesn't affect too many gas stations in other towns. When you have to travel miles to work or shopping, you need to know you can get gas when you get there so you can get back home. Deputy Harrington has trained anoth- er K-9, Deny, who graduated last Thurs- day, May 6. Congratulations, Deny. The lights are about to dim this week, but keep an eye on family and friends. Keep wearing your mask to keep oth- ers safe. Slow down and see all the won- ders in your area. Thanks to Deby for your help in sending the column to The Press-Dispatch. As always, smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone you see this week. You might even meet an old friend or neighbor somewhere. SATURDAY, MAY 22 • 10am EDT at the Auction Barn – 2667 E. CR 400 S., Winslow Auction pick-up available! KALEB CLARIDGE AU11700062 Follow on Auctionzip.com • ID# 46613 • AUCTION Call Today to schedule your auction! No Buyer's Premium. DOUBLE ESTATE This auction is featuring 1000s of fishing lures and tackle fishing rods, all types of tools, 75+ quality furniture pieces, antiques, collectibles, several nice crocks, glassware, large cast iron kettle, cast iron, pink depression, reloading supplies, household items and much more! Newburgh and Washington Estate BANANA PUDDING CHEESECAKE MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES Share your favorite recipe! www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes Monica's Meals in Minutes PO Box 68, Petersburg 47567 mealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net FACEBOOK MAIL EMAIL By Monica Sinclair Last weekend, my husband took me out to eat at an amazing restaurant in Evansville. We enjoyed crab fries, coq au vin and….wait for it….banana pudding cheese- cake!! I had never had anything like it before and we both agreed it was the best cheesecake we have ever had. So, of course, I was desperate to find a recipe for it. Unfortu- nately, I wasn't able to find one that looked just like the one we had, but I'm willing to give the one I did find a go. If you have a family recipe for banana pudding, you can drizzle some of that over the top before serving. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS • 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (60 wafers) • 1/2 cup butter, melted • 4 large ripe bananas, divided • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed • 4 tsp. vanilla extract, divided • 4 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened • 1 cup white sugar • 4 eggs • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 1/4 cup powdered sugar DIRECTIONS For the Vanilla Wafer Crust 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 -inch cake or spring- form pan. Wrap the outsides with aluminum foil. Set aside. 2. Place 60 vanilla wafers into a plastic bag. Finely crush with a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, combine wafer crumbs and melted butter. 3. Press vanilla wafer mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 8 -10 minutes. Cool completely. For the Banana Pudding Cheesecake 1. In a small saucepan, mash bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in brown sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 3-5 minutes until sugar is melted and bananas are cooked. Remove from heat. 2. Stir in vanilla extract. Cool completely. 3. In a large bowl stir cream cheese until light and fluffy. Cream in sugar until fully combined. 4. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Stir in banana mixture un- til just combined. 5. Evenly pour filling into prepared crust. Place cake pan into a roasting pan. Fill pan around halfway full with hot water. 6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 -60 minutes or until the center is firm. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. For the Topping 1. In a large, chilled bowl, whip cream with a chilled whisk until thickened. Stir in powdered sugar and va- nilla. Whip until soft peaks form. 2. Garnish with whipped cream, sliced banana and va- nilla wafers if desired. 3. Store in the refrigerator. Source: bakingbeauty.net REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Carole A. O'Rourke and Brian W. Nelson convey to Becky A. Ackerman, real estate as recorded in Pike Coun- ty. Sam D. Polen conveys to Eric N. Kemp, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Joseph M. Tepe and Jamie R. Tepe convey to Cody S. Te- pe, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Susan Sullivan PR and Chella Stenftenagel PR convey to Estate of Roger Willis, Roger Willis, deceased, AK A Rog- er D. Willis and Demita Capehart, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Jordan L. Like and Elizabeth B. Crowdis Like convey to Erin Michelle Leland and Patrick Dean Leland, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Lake Helmerich Property Owners Association, Inc. con- veys to Sarel P. Pretorius and Jacoba J. Pretorius, real es- tate as recorded in Pike County. Judith Ellen Rhoderick conveys to Brian D. Stone, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Bryan W. Miley conveys to Keith Brock and Karri Brock, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Bernadette E. Ferguson conveys to Nicholas M. Roy and Nichole Moll, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Noe A. Hernandez conveys to Noe A. Hernandez and Ol- ga Olivette Casique, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Windgate Properties, LLC quitclaims to Scott Denney, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Christopher J. Meyer and Paula J. Meyer convey to Cory E. Ingram, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Pike County Sheriff, Marsha F. Cannon and Midfirst Bank convey to Elizabeth Morgan and Brandon Morgan, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Kurt Auten and Melody Auten convey to Stephen J. Smith and Diane M. Smith, real estate as recorded in Pike County. I found it. The moment technological advances became so powerful they were rendered irreversible. The fulcrum of a changed human experience. A toilet that can flush golf balls. Inside a Lowe's, the world folded in on itself like a neutron star grown too large. Was I imagining this? The box in the toi- let aisle read: Engineered to prevent clogs. Flushes a bucket of golf balls in a sin- gle flush. Therapists say you should sit in your discomfort. My husband, sensing I need- ed time, shuffled off to look at cabinet pulls. It was the American Standard Cham- pion 4, which sounds like a heroic gold- en retriever. This collection was intro- duced years ago, an exciting addition to the world of powerful plumbing. I have never claimed to be a breaking news re- porter. They are popular in both homes and hotels, motto: "We are tired of com- ing to the room at 2 a.m. to see about a clog." This commode haunted me. We are in the middle of double bathroom reno- vations, and each decision feels like the most important and least important thing in the world. I have projected all anxiet- ies about troublesome global events onto the EX ACT. RIGHT. TILE. Have you ev- er heard the word "Schluter"? You have now. It's as relaxing as watching "Uncut Gems." Could the perfect toilet real- ly exist, flushing all ills? If man- kind can create an ADA-com- pliant, comfort-height throne with a large trapway that flush- es with the power of the Titan gods of the four winds, does that mean there is hope for this broken world? We are perpetually lectured by bathroom stall notes. Usually, it's a straightforward request to flush only toi- let paper. Or it's a whimsical rhyme, like: "What's this poem all about? Flush your tissue and get out! " Then, worst of all — there's the passive-aggressive missive, written by the same anon who posts that the office microwave "doesn't clean it- self." With good reason, though! There is something called a fatberg, which is a disgusting sewer blockage of all the bad things people flush. And American Standard doesn't want us to flush weird things, either, of course. Golf balls are a marketing stand-in for, um, you know. But it can flush golf balls, and there is Toilet Content online to prove it. Have you ever spent a Monday morning watch- ing toilet vids on company time? Don't answer that. There's one of a kid throw- ing in Barbie heads, miniature bottles of Pert Plus, stuffed animals and bras. You can watch flushing marshmallows, banana peels, cat litter, hot dogs, rubber tubes and mi- so paste. If you'd like to further exacerbate your break from reality, delve into the world of super high-end toilets, like the one made of solid gold in Hong Kong or the one covered in Swarovski crystals in Japan. Briefly, it will make you forget about any looming Constitutional crises. And yet, nothing is perfect, not even the seductive golf ball latrine. You will know this, because your next stop will be toilet review websites. We are always flushing forward in pursuit of something better. Then, I learned about American Stan- dard's "VorMax Flush Technology: The Cleanest Flush Ever Engineered," and time froze across a primordial black hole. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. Follow her at @ stephhayeswrites on Facebook, @ stephhayes on Twitter or @ stephrhayes on Instagram. D-2 Wednesday, May 19, 2021 The Press-Dispatch net edition yeah, it's that fast! Z M www.PressDispatch.net/Subscribe It's The Press-Dispatch. No matter where you live. Delivered every Wednesday morning! Add it for $5 to your current print subscription or stand-alone for $35/year.