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AREA HAPPENINGS Celebrate Recovery – Will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the River of Life Church, 342 E. CR 300 N., Peters- burg. 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. Free Clothing Bank, CLOSED – Oak Grove Cloth- ing Bank in Oakland City is now closed. No other free clothing bank location available in Oakland City. 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 second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Pike Lodge #121 F&A.m. 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 suddenly lose their child often experience a wide range of emotions and grief. Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers support to assist those who have ex- perienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process. For more information about Perinatal Loss Support, contact Theresa O'Bryan, Pastoral Care, at 812-996 -0219 or tobryan@mhhcc.org. Stendal Community Create and Craft Night – The first Tuesday of each month, anytime between 6 -9 p.m., at St. Peters Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Bring a craft, sewing, yarn or unfinished projects. Create and finish projects, and learn new ones while having fun. For more information, call Sherry Meyer at 812-457-9842. Grief Support Series – The death of a loved one, a child leaving home, overwhelming changes in one's per- sonal life – each can cause profound grief and suffering. To offer reassurance and comfort, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center has developed a free support program called "Grief Support Series." Call for the next five-week program. Programs will be at 6:30 p.m. in Me- morial Hospital and Health Care Centers Chapel. This program is free and space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary, call 812-996 -0219. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Sup- port Group – Memorial Hospital's Caring Hands Senior Services sponsors an Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Meeting dates have changed to the first Tuesday of every month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Medical Arts Conference Center, located in the lower level of the Medical Arts Building at 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. For more information, visit Memorial Hospital's website at www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes and Events." If you would like more information on dementia and being a caregiver, call 812-996 -0218. Pre-registration is not necessary. Living with COPD – If you or if someone you care for is living with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on the second Tuesday of each month, from noon-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Mary Potter Meeting Room, located inside the hospital at 800 W 9th St., Jasper, IN. For more information, visit Memorial Hospital's website atwww.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes and Events," or call 812-996 -5232 or 812-996 - 1528. Pre-registration is not necessary, and there is no cost to attend. Petersburg Senior Citizen Will be Offering Senior a Lunch Menu – Petersburg Senior Citizen will be of- fering seniors lunch on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to ? At the Petersburg court house basement, 801 Main Street. Pike Gibson Water, Inc. – will be holding the regu- lar monthly meetings open to the public on the second Monday of each month starting in Aug. 2022, at 6:30 p.m. CST, at 325 N Jackson St, Oakland City, IN. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Steven Jody Miller conveys to Jef- fery A. Phillips and Pamela J. Phillips, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Raland Shane Daugherty quit- claims to Raland Shane Daugherty and Cortney Daugherty, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jesse Smith conveys to Securecon LLC, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Jesse Smith quitclaims to Jesse Smith, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Richard J. Miles conveys to Michael Hedge and Melissa Hedge, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Brian A. Ramsey and Pamela K. Ramsey convey to Sherry L. Vantas- sel, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Renee Pirkle and The Estate of Ron- ald Wayne Woods convey to Renee Pirkle, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Richard J. Miles conveys to Michael Hedge and Melissa Hedge, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Renee Pirkle quitclaims to The Re- nee Pirkle Living Trust and Renee Pirkle, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Linda Ross and Lori M. Madison convey to Lori M. Madison and Shelly L. Shamsaie, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Dale P. Young conveys to Dennis R. Young, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Lori M. Madison, Shelly L. Sham- saie and Lori A. Dyer quitclaim to Lori M. Madison and Shelly L. Shamsaie, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Kathleen R. Carnahan and The Car- nahan Family Trust convey to Andrew S. Perry and Sarah Perry, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Barbara J. Whitehouse conveys to Roy Lee Whitehouse, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Benjamin James Hawn conveys to Anthony Lee Hernandez and Nicole Danielle Hernandez, real estate as re- corded in Pike County. Carrie R. Lindauer and Elmer L. Lindauer convey to Household Thoughts LLC, real estate as record- ed in Pike County. Megan D'Lee Mehringer conveys to Lindsey B. Taylor, real estate as re- corded in Pike County. Sharon R. Fort conveys to Kenneth R. Mann, real estate as recorded in Pike County. F and P Family Farms LLC conveys to Thomas W. Evans and Amy L. Ev- ans, real estate as recorded in Pike County. Chad M. Evans and Rebekah E. Ev- ans convey to Yulin S. Cummins and Kimberly D. Cummins, real estate as recorded in Pike County.1 C-2 Wednesday, September 14, 2022 The Press-Dispatch SWEETS Continued from page 4 food and drink to the families of the many riders with their horse as they compete in sev- eral events. September17-14th Annual Region 13 Pike County Abate of Indiana Mike's Ride-Sign in starts at noon to 1 p.m. EST. Ride begins and ends at Hornaday Park shelter house #3. $15 per person, $5 for dart tourney, food provid- ed at end of group ride. Corn hole, travel dart tourney with a portion of entry proceeds to winner. Good times with good people. They will be re- membering Region 13's first region director, Mike Meyer. September 22-Fall begins. September 24-15th Pike County Tractor Drive begins at 9:30 and leaves the Glezen Revival Center at 10 :30 a.m. to enjoy the view behind the wheel of a tractor or on a trail- er transport. This drive is approximately 30 miles. The Pike County Young Farmers will prepare a $10 pull pork lunch served Dutch treat. This is a way to see Pike County areas that you never knew about or heard about and didn't know where it was. Lots of history in Pike Coun- ty. September 24-Buffalo Trace Festival around the Petersburg Courthouse, 8th and Walnut streets. September 27-Oakland City Lions Club meet. Winslow Senior Citizens meet on Monday and Tues- day at the Snyder Communi- ty Center. Petersburg . Pike County Farmer's Market will set up every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon beside the courthouse in Petersburg. Postcards and notes of interest at Sweet's Column, Winslow, IN 47598. The Patoka River that flows through the Winslow area was low, but the 4.9 inches of rain that came into our area in a few hours has brought the water level up to half full. The White River has gone down from that high point and at the railroad tracks the river is collecting some tree debris and the Hwy 57 bridge work is still happening, but on the west side of the bridge now. Winslow yards have set their limbs by the street for pick up, but there must be certain days to pick them up because one or two weeks in a yard is hard to mow that area of limbs. If you travel some roads you might have to dodge trees that are cut by the road's edge or get hit by limbs left by the road. Not only the limbs but we had to dodge a frog, turtle, squirrel and a small skunk on our area roads. Then some driv- ers also gave us a scare as they darted out in front of us and thanks to Ava for having great breaks. That is why I al- ways say slow down. Winslow had a transform- er burn which took out some peoples electric and on an- other day on Union and Main a big cable line broke and fell across Union to the river and to the gazebo lot over the Labor Day weekend. Second Street was also closed. The Winslow Community Festival Banner was hung across Main Street with help from a star in the area who has a lift truck. Thanks for your help. Saturday, September 3, was the Cowboy Trail challenge at Rockin G Saddle Club where the attendance was low, but for those who entered the events, they all had fun with their horse. Obstacles were to drag a boat, pop balloons, raise a bucket, move a long bar in a circle, walk through water and much more. The event was almost over when the thunder and a few cloud to ground lightening was seen and as everyone was on their way home the rain be- gan. Heavy rain brought flash floods, ponding in the yards and roadways, and it contin- ued again in the same areas again. There were some ar- eas that had no rain at all. Went to see mom at Golden Living, now its called Brick- yard Healthcare, and she was eating lunch. A big smile came across her face and even a laugh or two from what Norm had said. We showed the 15 cousins at the Meyer Reunion that was taken on the phone. My sister, Teresa Ann, was in a nursing home, but she finally came home. She still has health issues that keep her from going to events. She does sound fine when we talk- ed and hope they find out the cause of the illness. We hope your Labor Day weekend was as fine as it could be and you all had a great and wonderful day. We went out for a shake to en- joy our time and decided to taste a different flavor. They all sound like great types of shakes at Scoops in Washing- ton. So, are you all ready for a day of fun with family and friends? September 17 is the day and night to have fun in the town of Winslow. I always have fun no matte what the event. Come and enjoy the day and stay for the Light Up Winslow Parade on its 16th year. The lights are about to dim for this week, but please keep an eye on family and friends, slow down and see all the wonders around your area, always smile, wave and say "Hi" to everyone you see this week. My So Called Millennial Life By Stephanie Hayes The total humiliation of throwing a first pitch The Tampa Bay Rays invited me to throw a ceremonial first pitch in a game against the Kansas City Royals. Maybe my name entered the mix accidental- ly? Like, it fell off the "if you see this woman, please re- port her" board and into the "first pitch candidates" box. Either way, it was such an honor to be asked! I am a Rays fan and happen to be shameless, so I agreed. However, I had thrown a baseball exactly never. Well, unless you count Wiffle ball games in my grandparents' yard with the statue of the Blessed Virgin as third base. Come to think of it, no, my cousins would nev- er have let me pitch at 3?9?. This was my first pitch, possibly my last. Here are observations about the fun, rewarding and ultimately humbling experience, in case your phone rings and your boss' boss' boss starts with, "Now, hear me out." AT LONG LAST, A CAREER Twenty years of journalism and writ- ing projects turned out to be bleh, what- ever. When I posted that I had a date with Major League Baseball, the skies parted and reams of ticker tape fell. It appears everyone had been waiting for me to, once and for all, be impressive. I had finally made it. PRACTICE MAKES DEFECT My baseball fan husband offered to teach me to pitch, and as much as it pained me to give one point to the phal- locracy, this proposition made sense. "Let me see what you got," he said, and I flopped the ball groundward like a gadget that shoots dog treats. Solid start. We invited a couple friends over and I made margaritas. They peppered me with tips — arm back, elbow high, flick from the wrist, follow through, something about leg position and "watch- ing the ball," whatever that means. I turned up Rihanna and tried to charm my way out of sports, but they kept making me throw. Incredibly rude! I practiced one last day be- fore deciding to "let go and let God," a spiritual way of saying, "give up entirely." THANKS FOR COMING TO MY TED TALK I booked a makeup appointment be- cause I knew there would be plenty of photos. We'll talk about that in a second. Rebecca Maalouf was my artist at MAC. She told me about a TED Talk that posit- ed that anxiety and excitement are twin emotions, so reframing these feelings can help with nerves. Sound, calming advice, and she made me feel glamor- ous! That wouldn't last, haha. By the time we got to Tropicana Field and a Rays employee escorted my fami- ly to the turf, I had forgotten every bit of wisdom, mental or physical. The lights were blindingly bright, the stands ro- bust on a Saturday. All humans sound- ed like teachers from Charlie Brown. I shuffled to the mound, trying to sum- mon the practice sessions. Right leg back ... no, right leg forward ... square hips ... something with two fingers. The seconds felt like hours. I had to unload the cursed ball so that the professionals people paid to see could start. I slob- pitched it to the left and made a human shrug emoji. ( Video!) It bounced in the clay. Actual pitcher Jeffrey Springs scrambled to scoop it up, and Raymond looked disappointed. On the way to our seats, an usher stopped me. I thought she would have glowing words of support. She said, "Stephanie. You could have done better than that. Well, you tried." LOOKS AREN'T EVERYTHING, BUT THEY AREN'T NOTHING Now, listen. My self-esteem is nor- mally good. At the same time, I have one of those faces that can photograph like beige polymer clay. My Polish/Irish worker DNA resembles sacks of onions and potatoes stored for the harsh winter ahead. We weren't out there with crisp bone structure and tans, you know? Knowing this, I dutifully prepared to de-puff. I got off margaritas and applied compresses and a frozen jade roller. Re- becca contoured cheekbones and a jaw with bronzing powders. Hilarious efforts all, in hindsight. Did you know that no one looks good while throwing a baseball? I didn't, but now I do. Throw a ball before a camera at your own risk. I could not jut my chin and smize. My neck swallowed my face like a "Dune" sandworm, and everyone snapped photos at once. Thus, let's just say there were plenty of not-so-flattering pitching photos from a variety of cameras. My only option was to devolve into the maniacal cackle of a witch sequestered in the kingdom's wood for 4,000 years who came upon her shocking visage in the reflection of a nearby pond. Those photos? Oh, we will not be showing them again. Should I go miss- ing, you may discuss fun memories of the First Pitch but only disseminate my most glamorous images to the me- dia. This writing is more ironclad than a legally drawn last will and testament. Now, play ball. Stephanie Hayes is a columnist at the Tampa Bay Times in Florida. Fol- low her at @ stephhayes on Twitter or @ stephrhayes on Instagram. SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 • 10am EDT on location – 4294 S. St. Rd. 61, Winslow Auction pick-up available! KALEB CLARIDGE AU11700062 Follow on Auctionzip.com • ID# 46613 • Call Today to schedule your auction! No Buyer's Premium. 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