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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, June 30, 2021 A-3 LOCAL Call: 812-354-8500 Email: news@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg FESTIVAL Continued from page 1 NEWS BRIEFS Magic show at Oakland City- Columbia Twp. Public Library The Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library will be hosting magician Don Baggett on Tuesday, June 29 at 10 a.m. CDT as part of the summer reading program. The show will be outside at Wirth Park, so families should bring their own blankets or chairs. The event will move to the shelter house in the event of rain. The program is open and free to everyone. Oakland City-Columbia Twp. Library to host expert from National Park Service Oakland City-Columbia Township Public Library will host an expert from the National Park Service as they travel virtually to the Rocky Mountain National Park on Thursday, July 1 at noon CDT. The experts will examine the essence of the park and the changes it has seen over the years. While geared towards adults, older children are welcomed to attend. The program will be in the library's meeting room. Registration is not required, but appreciat- ed for planning purposes. Call 812-749 -3559 to save a seat. Upper Patoka Conservancy District to meet July 1 The Board of Directors of the Upper Patoka River Con- servancy District will meet at 7 p.m. on July 1, 2021, at the Dubois County Courthouse Annex in Jasper. The meeting is open to the public. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church to host blood drive July 9 The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise – and deplete the nation's blood inventory. The Red Cross is working around the clock to meet the extraordinary blood needs of hospitals and pa- tients, but can't do it alone. They need your help. Sign up at redcrossblood.org for the blood drive at Sts. Pe- ter and Paul Catholic Church, 711 Walnut Street, Peters- burg, on July 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. UNLIMITED RIDE ARM BANDS! One Day Unlimited Ride Arm Bands, $22 Three Day Unlimited Ride Arm Bands, $25* *Good Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with advance purchase before July 10 only. Rides open at 5 p.m. July 12-July 17 except for July 13 (Kiddie Day) when rides open from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close. 709 N. Embree St. Princeton • 812-385-3445 • gibsoncountyfair.com Purchase before July 10! Pre-Fair Events TBA June 22 4-H Cat Show Friday July 9th 7:00pm Miss Gibson County Princeton 2021 Gibson County Sunday July 11 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 2:00pm 6am-10pm 4-H Livestock Check-in NOON FREE Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 4:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 6:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 6:00pm Farmers Pull Track # 2 7:00pm Lucas Oil Truck & Tractor Pull 7:00pm Southern Indiana Farm Stock 7:00pm Open KARAOKE sign up day 8:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Monday July 12 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 2:00pm 9:00am 4-H Beef, Sheep, Swine Showmanship NOON FREE Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 12:30pm 4-H Barnyard Olympics 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits 4:00pm 4-H Meat Goat Show 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 4:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 6:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 6:00pm 4-H Sheep Show 7:00pm Play 'N' Hooky Pedal Tractor 8:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 4 GRANDSTAND SHOWS 6:00pm Comedy Carnival Sideshow 7:00pm DEATH DEFYING AMAZING 8:00pm Comedy Carnival Sideshow 9:00pm DEATH DEFYING AMAZING Tuesday July 13 Kiddie Day FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 9:00am 4-H Dairy & Pygmy Goat Show 11:30am Horse & Pony Halter & Trail Noon-9pm Open Class Exhibits Noon Kiddie Day Free Registration Noon-1pm Mini 4-H Barn Tours Noon Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Noon Shuttle Bus Starts Running 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 1:00pm Free Kiddie Games, Prizes, and 1:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 1:00pm-4:00pm Kiddie rides only Special Kiddie Day $10 armband 1:00pm Carnival Sideshow 3:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 4:00pm Comedy Carnival Sideshow 4:00pm Brady's Amusements Closes 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Reopens 6:00pm 4-H Swine Show 6:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers 7:00pm Comedy Carnival Sideshow 7:00pm Princess & Mini Princess Contest 7:00pm IPRA Championship Rodeo 8:00pm Bear Hollow Wood Carvers Wednesday July 14 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 9:00am 4-H & Open Class Dairy Show Noon-9pm Homemakers Open Class Exhibits 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 4:30pm Motocross Practice 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 5:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag 5:30pm Motocross Heats 6:00pm 4-H Beef Show 6:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag 7:00pm Rodney Watts 7:00pm Antique Tractor Pull 7:00pm Motocross Finals 8:00pm MAGIC SHOW Thursday July 15 Family Night $10 per car Military Personnel Admitted FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 9am F.F.A. Judging Contest 11:00am Supreme Showmanship Noon-9pm Homemakers Open Class Exhibits 1:00pm 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Class 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 5:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag 6:00pm 4-H Awards 6:45pm 4-H Livestock Premium Auction 6:00pm 4-H Livestock Auction 6:00pm Mud Runs Registration KOI Racing 7:00pm MAGIC SHOW 7:00pm Live Music Kenna Elpers 7:00pm Mud Runs KOI Racing 8:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Friday July 16 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL Noon-9pm Homemakers Open Class Exhibits 2-8:30pm 4-H Exhibits 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 6:00pm MAGIC SHOW 6:00pm Beer Garden Opens 7:00pm Live Music with Descent 7:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag 8:00pm Concert with Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery 8:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Saturday July 17 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens 6:00pm Kids Wheels of Ag 6:30pm Beer Garden Opens 7:00pm Mud Volleyball 7:00pm Kids Wheels of Ag 7:00pm Live Music with Blackstone 7:00pm DEMO DERBY 8:30pm SHEER MAGIC SHOW 10:30pm Beer Garden Closes 6:00pm 4-H Beef Show Pavilion 6:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival Midway 7:00pm Rodney Watts Carnaby Street 7:00pm Antique Tractor Pull Ag Track 7:00pm Motocross Finals Grandstands 8:00pm MAGIC SHOW Carnival Midway Thursday July 15 Family Night $10 per car load Military Personnel Admitted FREE Tonight FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 2:00pm 9am F.F.A. Judging Contest Pavilion 11:00am Supreme Showmanship Pavilion Noon-9pm Homemakers Open Class Exhibits Toyota Events 1:00pm 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Class 4-H Arena 2-10pm 4-H Exhibits 4-H Exhibit 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open Midway 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens Midway 5:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival Midway 6:00pm 4-H Awards Pavilion 6:45pm 4-H Livestock Premium Auction Pavilion 6:00pm Mud Runs Registration KOI Racing Grandstands 7:00pm MAGIC SHOW Carnival Midway 7:00pm Live Music Kenna Elpers Carnaby Street 7:00pm Mud Runs KOI Racing Grandstands 8:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival Midway Friday July 16 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 2:00pm Noon-9pm Homemakers Open Class Exhibits Toyota Events 2-8:30pm 4-H Exhibits 4-H Exhibit 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open Midway 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens Midway 6:00pm MAGIC SHOW Carnival Midway 6:00pm Beer Garden Opens Grandstands 7:00pm Live Music with Descent Carnaby Street 7:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival Midway 8:00pm Concert with Eddie Montgomery Grandstands of Montgomery Gentry 8:30pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival Midway Saturday July 17 FREE ADMISSION FOR LUNCH TILL 2:00pm 4:00pm Merchants Displays Open Midway 5:00pm Brady's Amusements Opens Midway 6:00pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival 6:30pm Beer Garden Opens Toyota Events 7:00pm Mud Volleyball Ag Track 7:00pm Kids Wheels of Ag Carnival 7:00pm Mud Volleyball Ag Track 7:00pm Live Music with Blackstone Toyota Events 7:00pm DEMO DERBY Grandstands 8:30pm SHEER MAGIC SHOW Carnival 10:30pm Beer Garden Closes Toyota Events The Official Golf Cart of the Gibson Gibson County Fairgrounds 709 N. Embree Street, Princeton, (812) 385-3445 www.gibsoncountyfair.com You don't have to live are welcome 4-H is a hands-on learning grades 3-12 can join join Mini 4-H. Young people who are opportunity to explore citizenship programming and camps. 4-H helps youth learn life skills through informal, grams and activities help youth develop their leadership career options. You can join by Contacting the Extension Educator, find out what projects and activities are available Extension at (812) 385-3491 or visit us at 203 South We are online at www.extension.purdue.edu/gibson/ $25 Season Passes MISS GIBSON COUNTY pageant Friday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at Princeton Community High School Auditorium Renee Bower 2019-2020 Miss Gibson County Includes a pass for each day of the Fair and the Miss Gibson County Fair Pageant. Saving you $41! City Of Washington Parks & Recreation Department THURSDAY, JULY 1 5 - 9 PM: Carnival Rides free to local residents (sponsored by 107.9), Concessions & Games 7 - 9 PM: 107.9 Live Remote FRIDAY, JULY 2 5 - 10 PM: Carnival Rides, Concessions & Games 7 - 9:30 PM: "Old - N - Gold" on the Bandstand SATURDAY, JULY 3 3 - 10 PM: Carnival Rides, Concessions & Games 7 - 9:30 PM: "The Mooncussors" on the Bandstand 6 PM: Firemans' water ball contest SUNDAY, JULY 4 3 PM - After fireworks: Carnival Rides, Concessions, & Games 4 - 6 PM: "Terry Lee Band" on the Bandstand 7:30 - 10 PM: "Dirty Deeds" on the Bandstand 10:02 PM: Fireworks Over the Lake • Big Al's Barbeque • Scoops Homemade Ice Cream • Washington Girls' Softball • Greater Vision Church ** More concessions added daily ** If you would like to be part of the celebration, please contact Kip Kelley for info! Outstanding entertainment on the Bandstand each night. Each of these bands draws a huge crowd everywhere they perform & they will definitely Rock & Roll you! Old - N - Gold The Mooncussers Terry Lee Band Dirty Deeds Each band plays all over the Tri-State area, don't miss these gigs! EASTSIDE PARK, WASHINGTON Join us for a big four-day celebration! More rides, games, food vendors, music and a bigger fireworks display! The parking lot will be packed with all your favorite rides and food! Come out and support Washington's July 4th Celebration! BRADY'S AMUSEMENTS Arm Band Bracelets Daily Information available at www.washingtonin.us For questions or information: Kip Kelley / Superintendent (812)254-6010 or parksuperintendent@washingtonin.us CONCESSIONS JULY 4TH CELEBRATION INDEPENDENCE MARRIAGE LICENSES James E. Kinder, 39, of 904 Poplar St., Winslow, son of Mark and Jamie Kinder, to Lashauna Valentine Henson, 36, of 904 Poplar St., Winslow, daughter of Donald Hen- son and Venus Graves. Ethan Joel Erwin, 21, of 201 Carpenter Rd, SE Unit D2, Lacey, Wash., son of Chad E. Erwin and Jennifer L. Erwin, to Jenna Brianne Schlechty, 22, of 4869 N. Park Lane Dr., Petersburg, daughter of Mark A. and Andra N. Schlechty. Chance Matthew Hamm, 24, of 1013 N. Main St., Winslow, son of Jackie L., Jr. and Deborah A. Hamm, to Ashley Nicole Dixon, 25, of 1013 N. Main St., Winslow, daughter of Thomas R. and Kristen K. Dixon. New Deaconess Clinic opens Local officials, physicians and staff who will practice in the new building, proj- ect contributors, and members of Deaconess leadership were in attendance at a ribbon cutting for the new Deaconess Clinic Petersburg, located at 1004 E. Illi- nois Street. It is a replacement clinic for the current Deaconess Clinic Petersburg location. With more than 7,500 square feet of space, the new facility includes 15 exam rooms, one treatment room and a lab area. Drs. Gary Keepes and Nathanial Grow, along with nurse practitioners Toni Mar- tin and Alexandria Carie-Kroger, will move their family medicine practices to this new building. Dr. Adam Rudolph, a new family medicine physician and Petersburg native currently completing his residency, will join the practice this fall. Minor injuries from crash A Huntingburg man had minor injuries Thursday morning after he fell asleep, and hit a ditch and culvert. Rick Duncan, 51, of Huntingburg, was driving to work at 6:14 a.m. on Highway 61 when he dozed off and ran off the right side of the road in front of the Pike County Highway Department, according to Pike County Depu- ty Sheriff Paul Collier. Duncan's 2006 Jeep Cherokee slamming into a culvert and then a small embankment. Duncan was checked over by EMTs at the scene. Pike County COVID numbers continue to decline By Andy Heuring Pike County COVID num- bers continue to drop, as there were only two new cases re- ported in the last seven days. Those two bring Pike's to- tal number of cases to 1,385. There has not been a death re- ported in Pike County since March 10, 2021. Pike County's seven-day positivity rate is 2.5 percent, which put the county in the blue rating, which is the low- est level. Statewide, the numbers continue to drop. There were no COVID deaths reported on either June 27 or 28 in Indiana. On the five days prior to that, there were four on June 22, five on June 23, two on June 24, three on June 25 and two on June 26. The total number of new cases in Indiana is dropping as well. On June 22, there were 212, then jumped to 255 on June 25, but fell to 133 on June 26 and 132 on June 27, before jumping to 182 on June 28. Still those numbers are far below the numbers being re- corded just a month earli- er, when new cases per day ranged from 658 to 445 during the week of May 22 to May 28. Hospitalizations are down as well. In the last seven days, they started at 447 on June 22, fell to 369 on June 24 and then rose to 407 on June 28. Vaccinations in Pike County are slowing. So far, there have been 5,435 people vaccinated, but only seven have been vac- cinated in the last 24 hours. Pike County has vaccine clin- ics on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. The sanctioned class is ITPA 4x4 pro stock gas truck. SATURDAY, JULY 3 The Firecracker parade is set to start at 10 a.m. Riv- er Harbin will be the Grand Marshal. The midway and rides will open at 11 a.m. There will be the Ruritan BBQ chicken and rib dinners, as well as their ice cream stand. Meals are take- out and there will be dining in the air-conditioned dining room. The Firecracker Baby con- test starts at 1 p.m. in the air-conditioned gym. It is for children up to age five. Admis- sion is $2. A six-on-six co-ed volley- ball tourney starts at 1 p.m. It is $5 per person to register a team. For more information, call 812-789 -3705. A children's tractor pull is set for 2 p.m. Bingo in the dining room will start at 2 p.m. A three-on-three basket- ball tourney is set for 6 p.m. for those 16 and older. It is al- so $5 per player. For more in- formation, call 812-789 -3705 or 812-354-4729. More truck and tractor pulls will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday's classes are OV TPA 9,500 510 limit pro/hot farm tractors in a sanction class; non aspirat- ed tractor class (local); open diesel truck class 2.5s, 2.6s or 3.0s and 11,500 lbs. pro farm tractor. SUNDAY, JULY 4 Sunday's events begin at 3 p.m. with a flag football tour- nament. It is for ages 16 and older. Registration is $10 per player, due on the day of the event. For more information, call 812-789 -3705 or 812-582- 0005. The midway and grounds open at 5 p.m. Musical enter- tainment will begin at 6 p.m. A cornhole tourney begins at 7 p.m. at the Ruritan Shel- terhouse. Cost is $5 a person. Fireworks will begin at dark.