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B-4 Wednesday, August 3, 2022 The Press-Dispatch Retirees are going back to work–some to supplement income by John Grimaldi More senior citizens are saying, "I'm too young to retire." Some simply can't afford to retire; others remain in the workforce because it makes them feel productive. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that by 2028, nearly one in four se- niors 65 years old and older will be working. They'll be staying on the job or they'll come out of retirement in search of work that can give them a sense of accomplishment. The senior living company, Provi- sion Living, conducted a sur vey of more than 1,000 seniors between the ages of 65 and 85 who were work- ing full time or part time. The poll found that 47 percent of respondents wished they could retire but were still working to make ends meet. Meanwhile, 53 percent said they chose to stay on the job, full time or part time, because they could. Among the old timers who were still working, most of them -- 45 percent -- said they enjoy it, 18 percent said they would be bored were it not for their jobs and six percent work for social engagement. A more recent poll conducted last month by CNBC focused on men and women who quit or lost their jobs during the height of the pandemic, among them a significant number of retirees. It found that 94 percent of them would consider getting back to work but only for the right job and the right pay. Meanwhile, 68 percent of retirees who participated in the sur vey said they would consider getting back to work for the right pay and a flexible work schedule. There was a time when older workers found it hard to find a job. These days, however, hiring seniors seems to be a trend. The Great Se- nior Living website reports that "many employers now actively look to hire seniors. More and more of them are starting to recognize that experienced and mature workers of- ten have strengths that some young- er workers lack. For example, many older workers exhibit strengths like loyalty, a strong work ethic and a good attitude." The online job site, Indeed.com of- fers advice for seniors who decide to go back to work. "If you're returning to work out of a desire to keep busy, interact with your community or explore a new career field, your job out of retirement may look different from your previous career. This can be an exciting opportu- nity to discover new occupations or develop existing hobbies. If you're an avid gardener, you could explore part-time employment at a local gar- dening center. If you're a golf enthu- siast, consider applying to a sporting goods store or golf course. Those with extensive experience in an industr y may even choose to capitalize on their background and begin an independent venture. Start- ing your own business can be an ex- citing opportunity." German American Bancorp, Inc. posts strong second quarter German American Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: GABC) reported strong operating performance in the second quarter of 2022, with earnings of $23.7 million, re- sulting in the company's second highest level of reported earn- ings per share at $0.81 per share. This level of quarterly earn- ings represented an increase of $14.7 million, or approximate- ly 161 percent on a per share basis, from 2022 first quarter earnings of $9.1 million, or $0.31 per share. The first quar- ter of 2022 was impacted by one-time related merger and acquisition costs as a result of the Januar y 1, 2022 merger with Citizens Union Bancorp of Shelbyville, Inc. ("CUB"). On a year-over-year basis, the current quarterly earnings, as compared to the second quarter 2021 of $23.8 million, or $0.90 per share, were compara- ble in dollars but decreased 10 percent on a per share basis as a result of the company's Januar y 1, 2022 issuance of ap- proximately 2.9 million shares of common stock as part of the merger consideration in the CUB transaction. The second quarter 2021 earnings were positively im- pacted by a reser ve for credit loss release of $5 million and approximately $2.8 million of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") fees equating to ap- proximately $0.22 per share on an after tax basis. The second quarter 2022 earnings performance was driven by a number of factors including improved net interest margin and continued strong credit metrics, as well as in- creased interchange fee income and deposit ser vice charges, and improved efficiencies in non-interest expenses resulting from the CUB merger. The Company also an- nounced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarter- ly cash dividend of $0.23 per share, which will be payable on August 20, 2022 to sharehold- ers of record as of August 10, 2022. Patoka Valley Quilt Guild has July meeting Patoka Valley Quilt Guild met July 5, in Ferdinand Com- munity Center with President Melissa Ruschau presiding. The treasurer's report was giv- en. 20 members attended. The quilts for the exhibit at the Thy- en Clark Cultural Center are in the process of being hung. The opening reception will be Thursday evening. Sherri Hilgeman gave open sewing dates for the remain- der of the year: August 11-13, September 15-17, October 20- 22, November 10-12, and De- cember 15-17. Open Sewing is at the community room of the Ferdinand Librar y. Anyone who wants to help with a sew- ing/quilting project is welcome to attend those days. Becky Fuller announced the last logs on the sew along proj- ect should measure 2 x 6 ½ and 2 x 8 ½ inches. Finishing direc- tions will be discussed at the next meeting. A large monetar y donation was received from Fred Wey- er in honor of his wife Kathy Weyer, a member who recently passed away. The donation will be used to purchase materials for the guild's Komforts for Kids project and for this year's 30th Anniversar y celebration. Members are reminded of the opportunity to volunteer for the 30 Quilts project during the quilt exhibit at Thyen-Clark. Times are available on Tuesday morn- ings, Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings. Contact Melissa if you are able to help. After Show and Tell, Ann Jorden and Sherri Hilgeman presented a program on meth- ods of making half-square triangles which included and introduction of a new ruler, the Clearly Perfect Slotted Trim- mer by Kari Carr. To partici- pate in the August program, bring a few pinwheel blocks, a rotar y cutter, mat, and ruler to the next meeting which will be Tuesday, August 2, at 7 p.m. in the Ferdinand Community Center. Association of Mature American Citizens FOOD INSPECTION REPORT The following are summaries of retail food inspections conducted by the Pike County Health Department for the month of June 2022. Eeestablishments are allowed up to 30 days to respond and or correct violation, with reinspec- tions conducted at the discreation of the Food Sanitarian. PRE-OP INSPECTIONS Big Boys Burgers—815 NE 1st St., Washington 1 Non critial violation: Unlabeled working containers. The Barn —1338 SR61, Winslow. No violations. TEMPOR ARY INSPECTIONS Bert's Fine Dining—139 N. Cale, Poseyville. No violations obser ved. Mama Jo's Old Fashion Lemonade—1601 High- school Rd., Poseyville. 1 Non-critical violation: Improper storage of ice (correct- ed). ROUTINE INSPECTIONS Calorita Food Truck—5959 N. CR850E, Otwell. 2 Non-critical violations: Unlableled working contrain- ers; improprer storage of food supplies. Cotton Candy—7350 SR 1700, Fordsville, KY. 1 Non-critical violation: No thermometer in freezer. Funnel Cake—7350 SR 1700, Fordsville, KY. 1 Non-critical violation: No thermometer in freezer. FOLLOW-UP INSPECTIONS Casey's #3064—304 E. Main St., Petersburg. 1 Non-critical violation: Baeboard and perimeter of kitchen floor soiled. All other violations cited at previous inspection have been corrected. The Caddy Shack—2102 E. Main St., Petersburg. 6 Non-critical violations: Improper method used to thaw poultr y (corrected); non-food contact surfaces soiled; 1 freezer>0 degrees; indoor trash receptacles soiled; base- baorads/perimeter of floor/under equipment soiled; floor tiles missing/cracked. Sunny's #53—2141 N. SR 257, Otwell. 1 Critical violation: Handwashing sink soiled with food debris (corrected). 2 Non-critical violations: Paper towels not provided at handwashing sink; large gap at bottom of garage door. All other violations cited a previous inpsection have been corrected. PC sports season pass and single game prices increase Pike Central Sports Pass- es this year will go back to Full Season Passes. There is an increase in price from the previous Season Pass prices. This year the passes will be: Adult Pass - $80; Student Pass - $60; Senior Citizen Pass - $60. Family Pass - Purchase 2 Adult Passes for $80 each and you can purchase Stu- dent Passes for $20 each (must be PCSC students and in immediate family - limit of four). Athletic Director Dustin Powell said, "If you are inter- ested in working gates for a Sports Pass, five gates equal one Adult Pass." Contact the Athletics Dept. at 812-354- 8478 x495 or kkixmiller@ pcsc.k12.in.us Powell said the Sports Passes do not work for Scrimmages, Invites or State Tournaments. Admission starting 2022 School Year single games is also increasing for Middle and High School competi- tions. Admission to all High School events will be $6 per person at the gate kindergar- ten and up. Admission to all Middle School events will be $4 per person at the gate kin- dergarten and up. Winslow woman charged with domestic battery and strangulation of her granddaughter By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net A Winslow woman was arrested on Monday, July 25, after witness- es obser ved her punch her grand- daughter with a closed fist and choke the granddaughter. Police were dispatched to a do- mestic dispute in progress in Peters- burg and found Kathleen J. Hensley, 61 of Winslow, sitting on the front porch step, smoking a cigarette. Police obser ved that Hensley had a cut/scratch on her right arm that was bleeding. Hensley said she was scratched by her granddaughter. Hensley said the complainant wanted her out of the house and she was calling for a ride to come pick her up due to getting in an argument with her granddaughter. Police went inside where they obser ved a man comforting a child, who was visibly upset. The man lat- er said they were both witnesses to the event and were pretty shaken up from it. The granddaughter was seated in the kitchen, holding a bag of ice on the left side of her face. Both the com- plainant and the victim said Hensley had become angry and confrontation- al while at the residence and became aggressive towards her granddaugh- ter in a verbal altercation. According to a probable cause af- fidavit filed, Hensley got up off the couch and approached the victim, and punched her in the face with a closed fist. Hensley struck the victim in the left cheek/eye region of their face and she had apparent bruising and red- ness around her eye and on her cheek. The victim also said after Hensley punched her, she grabbed her by the neck with both hands and obstructed her ability to breathe. The victim said she was unable to breath for approx- imately five seconds while Hensley was choking her. Afraid that Hens- ley would not stop, the victim began kicking and clawing at Hensley to at- tempt to get her to stop choking her. Hensley told Police that she "lost control and got angr y," and was asked to leave. Hensley denied get- ting into any physical altercation with any parties on scene. The male witness gave a volun- tar y statement of the incident and Hensley was charged with domestic batter y in presence of a juvenile and strangulation. Hensley was trans- ported to the Pike County Jail. Burned-out headlight leads to multiple arrests By Sherri Sebella News Editor sherri@pressdispatch.net On Wednesday, July 27, at 1:45 a.m. Pike County Sheriff's Office Deputy Clint Boger obser ved a car traveling East on Mona Street with a headlight out and no visible license plate. After initiating a traffic stop, the driver, Kennedy Har vey, 26, told po- lice that he did not have a driver's license and said he was driving be- cause the front seat passenger, Cas- sidy Cor win, 28, was night blind and unable to drive at that time. A back seat passenger, identified as James Austin, 41, said they had come to Petersburg to pick up a friend, Kyla Cropper, 30, of Prince- ton, also a passenger. After issuing a citation to Har- vey, police searched the vehicle and found a bag in the back seat that Cropper identified as hers, contain- ing two syringes and a metal spoon with brown burnt residue. Police asked Cropper if there were any more needles/syringes in the vehicle, and she said she had con- cealed multiple syringes inside her under wear. Cropper retrieved the syringes from inside her pants and handed them to Police. Cropper said the nee- dles would test positive for Meth. Cropper was transported to Pike County Jail and charged with Posses- sion of Methamphetamine, Posses- sion of Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Possession of Syringe. The Simple Fill opens in Otwell The Simple Fill had a ribbon cutting on Monday, July 25 in Otwell. Their mission is to reduce waste and offer natural alter- natives to household products. They are located at 1957 N. State Road 257 in Otwell. Pictured from left to right are Pike County Chamber President Jill Hyneman, along with owners Chelsea Wedholt and Eric Hemsel. Want to share your news with others? The Press-Dispatch can help deliver it to Pike and the surrounding counties. NEWS! 812-354-8500 net edition pressdispatch.net/edition Web, Smartphone, Tablet 812-354-8500 • 820 Poplar St., Petersburg, IN • ads@ pressdispatch.net