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A-4 Wednesday, September 22, 2021 The Press-Dispatch 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. 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. Perinatal Loss Support – Expectant parents who sud- denly lose their child often experience a wide range of emo- tions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Cen- ter offers support to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process, and provide an atmosphere of confiden- tiality and comfort. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, con- tact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or to- bryan@mhhcc.org. Grief Support Series-The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelming changes in one's personal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reas- surance and comfort, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called "Grief Support Series." In this program, participants will learn that grief is nor- mal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, and find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss. Conducting the sessions will be Theresa O'Bryan, Hospital Chaplain, and Tom Holsworth, a clinical psychologist who has served as a co-facilitator of this program since its inception in 1991. Call for the next five-week program. Programs will be at 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-reg- istration is necessary, please call 812-996 -0219. Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group- Stroke care doesn't end when you leave the hospital. Many stroke survivors and their caregivers experience a range of emotions as they adjust back to normal daily activities. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, in conjunc- tion with University of Louisville Health, is offering a new, free support group where stroke survivors and their fami- ly/caregivers can talk openly with others who share sim- ilar experiences. The first support group will be on Tuesday, September 28, from 1-3 p.m. in the Medical Arts Building Confer- ence Center, located at 721 W. 13th Street in Jasper. The support group will be monthly. Pre-registration is not re- quired to attend. For more information about the Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group, call Mary Jo Eaton Calhoun, BSN, RN, Telemedicine Services, at 812-996 -6364, or Brandie Beck, RN, Neuroscience Nurse Coordinator, at 812-996 -5912 or. You can also e-mail questions or com- ments to strokesupport@mhhcc.org. Living with COPD-If you or someone you care for is liv- ing with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Memo- rial Hospital and Health Care Center Mary Potter Meeting Room, located inside the hospital at 800 W 9th St., Jasper. For more information about "Living with COPD," visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events," or call 812-996 -5232 or 812-996 - 1528. Pre-registration is not necessary, and there is no cost to attend. MARRIAGE LICENSES Jennifer Anne Baker, 39, of 303 S. 5th St., Petersburg, daughter of Jayne A. Gladish and Kurt G. Baker, to Aus- tin Scott Craig, 34, of 303 S. 5th St., Petersburg, son of Su- san E. Gibson and James D. Craig. LAURA MEYER FAMILY REUNION On September 12, 16 cous- ins and Mildred Meyer Vird- en met for the 46th Meyer re- union at Temple Hills with a carry-in lunch. There were plenty of laughs and memories of family, now and gone. Fami- ly members present were: Ted and Teri Ann Nicholson, Ro- berta Meyer, Arlene Merritt, John D. Meyer, Brian and Ja- na Meyer, Don Meyer, George and Deby Virden, Josh Virden, Kelly and Jacari Virden, Norm and Barbara Sweet, and Mil- dred Virden. Student Spotlight WILLIS RECIPIENT OF PIKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU, INC. SCHOLARSHIP Pike County Farm Bureau, Inc announces Lily Willis is the recipient of their 2021 $1,000 scholarship. Lily is the daughter of Pike Coun- ty Farm Bureau members Brian and Erin Willis, of Pe- tersburg. Willis has proven herself to be a strong student, hard worker and volunteer for her community. She is majoring in Social Work at the Univer- sity of Southern Indiana. Lily Willis June King Area Reunions Petersburg High School Class of 1971 The Petersburg High School Class of 1971 celebrated their 50-year reunion on Saturday, September 18, with a noon meal at the VFW. Sitting are, (l to r): Ralph Ellis, Dene Bartley, Linda (Hamm) Lynxwiler, Deanna (Matteson) Baker and My- ra (Chesser) Hack; second row: Janet (Willis) Goodrid, Alice (Hoover) Donaldson, Debra (Lucas) Corn, Les- lie (Jochim) Elmore, Susie (Ropp) Ferguson, Nyla (Fair) Dooley, Lorelei (Craig) Yon, Jackie (Adkins) Furman, Kent Hyneman, Darrell Coomer, Pam (Gendren) House and Gary Malone; back row: Steve Kruse, Karen (Wil- liams) Vinson, Paul Jerrell and David Early. Attending later, but not pictured, were Becky (Dorsey) Gregory and Jim Foster. Birthdays KING CELEBRATES 94TH BIRTHDAY WITH CARD SHOWER A card shower is planned to celebrate the 94th birth- day of June King on Septem- ber 27. She worked for ma- ny years in banking and fol- lowing retirement, enjoyed spending time with her fam- ily and friends. Cards may be sent to: 604 S. 7th Street, Pe- tersburg, IN 47567. FRIDAY, SEPT. 24 7:30pm MOVIES IN THE PARK Kids' movie first, then family-friendly movie aer. Everyone is welcome to come hang out before the movie, there will be music playing. Burgers, hot dogs, popcorn and chips are available. SATURDAY, SEPT. 25 7:30am Breakfast at e Fire Station with pancakes and sausage, and biscuits and gravy until we run out. Free-will donation to the fire dept. 10am 14th Annual Pike County Tractor Drive Departs from the fire station. Noon-?? GREAT FOOD with BBQ sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks being served. Noon-?? Music roughout e Day Bands include: • Tony Rothrock • Matt Sullivan, Dustin Arnold and Greg Peters • Two Cent Road • Joe Nobody Noon-?? Karaoke/Lip Sync Contest – in between acts, with winner announced at the end of the day. $50 prize to the winner. 4pm Supper will be served by New Liberty Church, consisting of pulled pork meal with baked beans, coleslaw and dessert. SUNDAY, SEPT. 26 11am Church Service in the Park with New Liberty Church, Pastor Gary Pancake Noon Spaghetti Dinner - $10/plate at the fire station. Includes garlic bread, drink and dessert. SPURGEON FALL September 24-26 Jordan Park sponsored by the Spurgeon/Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Deparmtent Spurgeon Class of 1961 60th Reunion The Spurgeon Class of 1961 celebrated their 60th class reunion. Pictured are, front row (l to r): Sharon (Rog- ers) Claridge, Karen (Coleman) Williams, Linda (Parke) Liles, Sharon (Bierman) Cox, Sandra (Beadles) Robin- son and Shirley (Mason) Crecelius; back row: Wilbur Claridge, Eugene McKinney, Keith Huffman, Zelbert Mi- ley, Stephen Gieselman and Perry Keeton. 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