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September 29, 2021

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Sweet's Column By Barb Sweet My So Called Millennial Life By Stephanie Hayes Early dinner will turn this pandemic around Hi stars and welcome to the big stage all lit up in col- orful, bright lights and dec- orated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of September 30 -Octo- ber 6. Come up onto this stage and take a bow. BIRTHDAYS September 30 -Tyrone Lynn Goodman turns 21. October 1-Chris Nowark; Andrew John Carlson turns 7. October 2-Faye Johns turns 74; Susie Stilwell turns 63; Rod Austin turns 54. October 3-Kristy Russell; Dana Klipsch turns 66; Chris and Aimee Radford celebrate 6 years. October 4-Paula Gilmour; Clint Russell; Dave Overton turns 79. October 5 -Thomas Kirby. October 6 -Levi Poehlein turns 33; Amy Bolin turns 46; Gayla Durden; Donald Boger. May all our stars have a re- ally great day and may all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and in your prayers all our stars who are recovering from COVID and the recovery afterwards, those who are having surger- ies, treatments, testing and more, and those with aller- gies, and the aches and pains of everyday life. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Tony Sims, Danny Drew, 65, on Septem- ber 19, and Jack David Bolin, 74, on September 6. To each of these fine men's families, remember all the great times you had and share memories, and more memo- ries will come your way. The Winslow area will miss Tony, Danny and Jack. EVENTS October 2-Extreme Cowboy Challenge at noon at Rockin' G Saddle Club on SR 257, south of Otwell Jct. Contact Matt at 812-789 -6430 or Dallas at 812- 582-9661. Concession stand will be open. October 7-Winslow Lions Club at 6 p.m. at the Gamble house, where we will have our monthly meal, plus our special guest speaker will be Lions Governor Lee Cuba; Cham- ber of commerce Business Ex- po on 8th Street, outside the courthouse. Call 812-354-8155 for more information. October 11-Columbus Day observed; Winslow Town Hall at 6 p.m. October 12-Winslow Beauti- fication at 6:30 p.m. and Eco- nomic at 7:30 p.m. at the Sny- der Community Center. October 14-Petersburg Li- ons Club meets at 6 p.m. at the Village Inn or No. 423 Smoke- house. October 16 -Open Fun Horse Show begins at noon at the Rockin' G Saddle Club. Concession stand will be open. Winslow senior citizens are meeting on Mon- day and Tues- day at the Com- munity Center. Petersburg se- niors meet in the courthouse basement. There were no postcards this week at Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598. Winslow Patoka River was low, but not too low for Clog the Patoka last Satur- day. They had a little over 200 who brought their kay- ak or canoe, and made the trip down the Patoka River to Riverside Park, where the Winslow Lions sold food and drinks. There were games and a blow-up slide for kids, music from Lowell Thomas, Connor Loveless and Two Cent Band. The Lion of the Year plaque was presented to Leroy Bal- bach and the grand marshal Frieda Bolin was presented a plaque for Citizen of the Year. Jim's Tractors had a tractor show and there were 16 trac- tors of all sizes and makes. Plus, the shuttle was pulled with a tractor. Tractor awards presented were: Prettiest - Tom K for his 641 Ford; Ug- liest - Kevin Blemker for his WD Allis Chalmers; and Old- est - Tom Lee for his 8N Ford. The three musical groups played a wide array of songs that were pleasing to the lis- tening ears and even one cou- ple was on the dance floor. We all got to hear Leroy sing with Lowell Thomas and it was great. Lots of kiddies went down the slide, played a small putt- putt game and the balloon game. Every child came away with a stuffed animal and they even came back again with a few more family members. One little boy was so proud of his that he name it Crocky, and the green and white croc- odile was so cute with his fuzzy scales. The Winslow Lions were split up with the Extreme Cowboy Challenge, where we sold food and drinks, then at Riverside Park, where the rest of the Lions and volunteers cooked and served breakfast and lunch to quite a group of stars who rode the shuttle from uptown to the park. The crowd of stars was less than the years before, but the festi- val did have a good amount of stars and their families. Uptown on Main St. and Center St. was the vendor flea market, family fun zone, the frozen T-shirt contest, line dancing and much more. I have no idea how their ar- ea turned out, but I did miss the frozen T-shirt contest this year, and the Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall. The Winslow Masons were set up in their parking lot to sell ice cream and they had some stars stop by. There was also an adult beverage ar- ea at the American Legion. Other events in Winslow on Fri- day were the WHS Alumni Road Ral- ly and the WHS Alumni Chili Sup- per at the Snyder Communi- ty Center. Millers Field was packed with campers who came in for the Clog the Patoka and the clog shuttle was busy all day long with the over 200 float- ers. When darkness fell, the 15th Light-Up Winslow Parade began after the Main streets, north and south, were blocked by two Patoka Township fire trucks since the police had to be called out to a dispute at the river. There were 34 items lit-up that I counted and all of them had a differ- ent way to use their lights. We had fire trucks from Pa- toka, Spurgeon, Lockhart, EMS and other fire stations, grand marshal Frieda Bolin, Winslow Lions Club, Winslow Mason, Danny Stone, Aar- on Bolin, five four-wheel- ers and a bicycle, a mother and young boy on a bicycle, four Jeeps, a church float, Pe- tersburg Hardware with in- ner tubes with lights, sever- al tractors and floats, Ben- ny Thomas (Most Original) with a trailer drawn by hors- es with lights, Temple Hills (People's Choice) outdoor re- treat around the campfire in the woods, Winslow American Legion Post 115 (Most Use of Lights) with the old fire truck draped in a flag of lights, Miss Teen Pike County Calleigh Wibbeler on a small float. I'm sorry if I didn't mention your group, but we are so happy to have all of our 34 lit-up items come and celebrate with us in our 15th year. Oh, yes, Norm, Kyana and I lit up Ava in so- lar lights and battery-operated lights as we were at the end be- fore the horses. Dash plaques were handed out to all items. All of us were really amazed to see so many kids along the parade route who came out for the candy and also to see the many lit-up items. I know Pike County has a lot of kids, but I think each one brought a friend. We appreciated those who stood or parked on every side street so nobody could drive into the route. I really ap- preciate that as we had a safe parade. In addition to the kids, there were parents and neigh- bors from all over the area. There was a rumble of thun- der and short droplet of rain before the parade and then it cleared up until the early morning of Sunday. The rain that did come into our area during the week was less than two inches and now the Patoka is up to almost full, but it also took our temps down from 90 degrees to 60s and 70s, with a nighttime temp of high 30s. Our temps should rise again to the 90s by the time October begins. Leaves are falling and soon the trees will show their colors of Autumn. Animals seen in the area were squir- rels, cranes, does and fawns, a dog protecting his street and a hummingbird. Our friend, Vernon, goes to the Lions Club in New Har- mony, but this year, it was can- celled because they have it in- side and wanted to keep oth- er safe. The rope solar lights are now on the windmill and draped in a circle in the flow- er garden spot with all the oth- er solar items. It looks great twinkling all night long. Lots of yards have fall deco- rations, but a few have Hallow- een decorations up. The 57 Bones family are all on zip lines and they are hav- ing loads of fun. Hwy 61 finally opened and barriers were taken down Fri- day, Sept. 17, and all the bridg- es have been resurfaced. From all the light rain and winds, we have had big limbs from Grandma's tree fall to the ground, and the cleanup wasn't too bad, but Norm had to use our truck, Blue. Tuesday and Wednesday, we had an electric surge, and both days, the electricity flick- ered on and off at least four times, but it stayed on. Kyana and Daniel came down for the parade, with Kyana throwing candy with us to Laura and David, who were taking pictures. The day of "fun" was fun for me and I hope everyone else had a great day out with family and friends, ending with the 15th Light-Up Winslow Parade. To all who helped setting up, working, taking down in all the places the festival was set up in, we hope you all had a great time and you enjoyed this event as much as we did. We all truly needed this in Winslow to see people again and stay as safe as we could. Thanks to the crowd of peo- ple who came out for this event and to welcome everyone back next year to have loads of fun in Winslow. I hope I was able to go on the Pike County Tractor Drive so I can write about it next week. It's time to dim the lights for this week, but keep an eye on family and friends. Slow down and see all the wonders in your area. Wear your mask inside for the safety of others, and social distance. As al- ways, smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone you see this week. 180 N Whitelock, Petersburg: 3 bed- room, 2 bath home on over an acre, large pole barn and newer central air, furnace and roof. $145,000 8313 SR 61, Monroe City: 4 bedroom, 2 bath with 2,170 sq. feet on over 5 acres just outside of Petersburg. This home has 2 large pole barns in a quiet setting. $375,000 Melody Faulk, REALTOR ® Call/Text 812-380-1133 mfaulk.remax.net • mfaulk@remax.net LOCAL ® Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. PRICE REDUCED! NEW LISTING! I have solved the pandem- ic! I have not solved the pan- demic. Caveat: This solution is for those who have done their part by getting vaccinated and masking. They are try- ing to live responsibly while chaos continues to rain down like frogs in the Book of Exo- dus. These people are neither hermits nor are they sharing King Cones with strangers. Sound like you? Read on. Doesn't sound like you? I look forward to your emails. The answer to all our prob- lems lies in the 3 p.m. week- end restaurant meal. We have many more prob- lems, and none are answered. This is a restaurant's slow time, the awkward period be- tween lunch and dinner. At 2 p.m., the lunch crowd is still clearing out. At 4 p.m., the early birds are trickling in. But 3 p.m. is the unsung he- ro of the pandemic. Not a real hero at all. I've come to appreciate 3 p.m. dinner. Not only do I like to sleep late on week- ends (and let's be honest, all days), I like to remain in pa- jamas with coffee and books and episodes of "The Pioneer Woman," in which I concoct romantic fan fiction about the ranch hands. They're not just showing up for chicken-fried steak, if you know what I mean. OK, for those keeping track, I have accomplished absolutely nothing on this average Saturday. The busy morning schedule places breakfast at about 11 a.m. Noon to 3 p.m. is go-time for errands; work around the house; submitting "The Pi- oneer Woman" fan fiction to websites. Lunch? I don't know her. It is now 3 p.m. and all I've had are Frost- ed Flakes and gallons of cof- fee. I am han- gry. I am Hanni- bal Lecter. I am ready to eat in a major way. Enter the beautiful bless- ing of a restaurant at 3 p.m. There's no squeezing around parties of 10 as they gather for Bubbe's 84th birthday. And yes, ma'am, you may have the best table in the house, because you may have any table in this house. Crucially, 3 p.m. dinner eliminates The Look. You know The Look. It's the one you give your dining compan- ion that says, "does it look too COVIDy here? It might be too COVIDy here." It is often accompanied by the Teeth Clench and the "Let's Go" Head Wag. At 3 p.m. dinner, you ar- en't six feet apart from peo- ple. You are 60 feet apart. The food comes fast and fu- rious because the kitchen is not overwhelmed. It is easy to get your server's attention be- cause your server is leaning against a nearby wall. Where's the energy, you say? The clanging of plates, the overheard conversations? Yeah, dinner at 7 p.m. is a nice memory, but we have to make sacrifices. So far, the 2020s are not meant for squeezing into booths, swapping lip- sticks in bathrooms or form- ing auxiliary friendships. This is an era for ordering hamburgers in a venue that sounds like the in- side of a drum. Yes, yes. There is one problem with 3 p.m. din- ner: 8 p.m., when you will start to creep around the kitchen like an un- hinged hyena look- ing for snacks. That's fine, because 8 p.m. is the Scrolling Hour, time to check the headlines from the safety of home. You're going to need six bags of Funyuns just to get through the latest lawsuits out of Florida. So, we agree? Dinner at 3 p.m. for the foreseeable future? Not everyone all at once, though. That would de- feat the purpose. Please see the attached sign-up sheet to schedule your dinner block. There is no sign-up sheet. Stephanie Hayes is a colum- nist at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. Follow her at @ stephhayeswrites on Facebook, @ stephhayes on Twitter or @ stephrhayes on Instagram. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Bobbie L. Hendricks conveys to Luke Aaron Harris and Taia M. Hinton, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Tamela J. English conveys to Derek Wigodinski and Kimberly Wigodinski, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Kayla M. Guzman conveys to Beth Wilkes, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Paul J. White and Wilma J. White convey to Kevin R. Bolin and Sandi J. Bolin, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Brent L. Stone conveys to Allen Gray and Allen Gray Limited Partnership II, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Gary E. Gray conveys to Justus E. Althoff and Teresa L. Althoff, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Stephen Lee Nicholson and Brenda J. Nicholson convey to Stanley Willis, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Charles K. McCandless conveys to Charles K. McCand- less and Stacy M. McCandless, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Robert P. Onyett and Robert P. Onyett and Helen M. Onyett Revocable Living Trust Agreement convey to The Robert P. Onyett Living Trust. Justin D. Eaton and Jayde Eaton convey Devin T. Gray and Lauren Gray, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Brian D. Stone conveys to Brent L. Stone, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Darrell R. Sprinkle and Cathy S. Sprinkle convey to Jeanie Newkirk and Amanda Kehl, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Darrell R. Sprinkle and Cathy S. Sprinkle convey to Dar- rell R. Sprinkle, Cathy S. Sprinkle and Amanda Kehl, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Anita R. Nance, Thomas C. Richardson, Tamara C. McK- inney and Oleva L. Uppencamp convey to Kevin Blemker and Jerri Blemker, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Leslie R. Hedrick conveys to Kevin Blemker and Jerri Blemker, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Countrymark Energy Resources, LLC convey to Travis Thompson Oil Corp. Something newsworthy? Let us know at 812-354-8500! C-2 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 The Press-Dispatch To enter the Birthday Club, email your name, ad- dress, phone number and birthdate to birthdayclub@ pressdispatch.net or fill out the form at www.pressdis- patch.net/birthday. Only the person's name, town and birthday 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 from Marges Hallmark, in Petersburg. THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS Dave Earles ............................... Petersburg ...........9/30 Gary Williams ........................... Petersburg ........... 10/1 Sherry Hurt .................................. 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