The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch A-7 Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Area Happenings Pictured are students Jacob Newkirk and Kenley Beck in the front row. Second row, from left, are Jeanie Newkirk, kindergarten teacher at Petersburg Elementary, Charlotte Beck, kindergarten teacher at PE, Jill Keepes, representing United Way of Pike County, and Casey Mason from Precious Rewards. In back, from left, are Robin Russell, kindergarten teacher at PE, Michelle Bennett, kindergarten teacher at PE, Jessica Cottone, of the Girl Scouts, and Shawna Wiscaver, director of Precious Rewards. Comm. Foundation grants $40,000 to local causes Front row, from left, are Daniel Smith with the Indiana State Police Alliance Foundation, Brian Drogich, of PCARC, and Neil Elkins, of Tri-Cap. In the back row are, from left, Jane Hall representing Generations, Sheryl Ring-Laakman from the American Red Cross, Jill Cecil with Senior and Family Services, and Jay Neuhoff representing the First Robotics at Pike Central. These recipients of PCCF grant monies are, front row from left, Sadie Oldenkamp from the Pike County Public Library, Alene Grubb with Pike County Christian Assistance (Somebody's Place) and Chris Young, representing both the Pike County EMS and the Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department. In back are: Tonda Dixon, director of Pike County Emergency Management, and Bill Carlisle with Bread of Life Ministry. This year Pike County Community Foundation granted nearly $40,000, the greatest amount in any one grant cycle since the foundations inception in 1998. This money came from the Friends of Pike County fund, the Grassroots Unrestricted fund, the Wayne and Charlotte Malotte fund, and the David DeTar Corn Trust. The Friends of Pike County and the Grassroots funds are ever-growing funds, receiving many contributions from the community and beyond all year round. "No amount is too small or too large," said Cindy Gaskins, volunteer director. All 32 PCCF funds, many of which are scholarship funds, are endowed, meaning that the distributions come from interest earned. The principal remains invested forever, thus the motto "For Good, Forever." All funds serve to benefit Pike County. "One of the most rewarding aspects of serving on the Pike County Community Foundation board is the annual presentation of grant money, made possible by donations from Pike County residents past and present," Donna Dyer, board of directors. Multiple representatives from 18 of the 19 recipients gathered with PCCF board members in Kiefer Hall, Main Street Presbyterian Church, on Nov. 7 for this event. Also present were 14 of the 16 PCCF board members and volunteer director Cindy Gaskins. Al-Anon meeting—Meetings are each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. Seventh St. in Jasper. For more information, call 812-887-0349. "Men with Cancer Discussion Group"—The Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center offers a discussion group for men who have had cancer of any type or who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Sessions will be from 6:30-8 p.m. in the LangeFuhs Cancer Center Conference Room located at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center's Dorbett Street entrance. The next session will be on Monday, Dec. 2. For more information, go to www. mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-0626. Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group Dementia is a brain disor— der that seriously affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia among older people. It involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. The next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Medical Arts Conference Center, which is located on the first level of the Medical Arts Building at 721 West 13th Street in Jasper. For more information, visit www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-5780. Pre-registration is not necessary. BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher— Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers the BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher course for licensed and certified health care professionals such as physicians, dentists, nurses, paramedics and EMTs. This American Heart Association refresher course reviews skills learned in the initial training and covers CPR for all ages, 2-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, relief of responsive and unresponsive FBAO (choking), and use of the AED. Participants need to bring their HCP manual. Books will be available for those who do not have one and can be purchased the day of the class for $11. The next available class is Monday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m.-noon in the Community Classroom located at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Avenue in Jasper. Cost is $45. For more information or to register, visit www.mhhcc.org and click on "Classes & Events" or call 996-2399 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. Red Hats And Pink Hats Christmas Party— The ladies of the Red Hats and the Pink Hats will have their Christmas party and meeting on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Village Inn, including a $10 gift exchange. A buffet dinner will be served. Pink Hatters are 21-50 years old. Red Hatters are 50-? For more information, call Queen Mother Red Roses Theresa Blackburn Loveless at 354-2283. RSVP by Dec. 7. holidays this week November 20—Absurdity Day November 21—Great American Smokeout November 22—Go For a Ride Day November 23—National Adoption Day November 24—No Holiday November 25—National Parfait Day November 26—Shopping Reminder Day Source: HolidayInsights.com Pregnant... or think you are? Call:1-877-257-1084 or Locally Call: 1-812-354-2814 Wil Teague, president of the Pike County Community Foundation, led the presentation of PCCF grants at its meeting Nov. 7 at Kiefer Hall. Pictured with Wil are Stephanie McGuire, center, and Stephanie Hinton Kaho, of Junior Achievement. The JA was just one of 20 organizations to share in the almost $40,000 that was handed out that evening. The Evansville Philharmonic, not represented, received a grant to transport Pike County elementary students to the Helen M. McKinney Young People's Concerts. • Free pregnancy testing • Free counseling and info. on pregnancy options. • Confidential counseling for women & men who are suffering from post-abortion syndrome. • Residential Care • Health and assistance referrals. • Training and education. • Assistance in getting baby and maternity clothes washpcc@sbcglobal.net www.washingtonpregnancycenter.com Petersburg Women's Club met Nov. 11 at Library The Petersburg Women's Club met November 11 at the Petersburg Library. The hostess, Connie Ross, served refreshments to nine members answering the roll call (a fall project) to do this fall. Minutes were read by Betty Weisheit. Treasurer's report was given by Carrie Bel- lamy. There was no old business. New business was voted on by members to change our meeting from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lou Wyne and Sharon Gladish will change the by-laws to have the meeting at 1 p.m. Connie Ross gave a program on hand painting pottery 1937. Women did all the painting, WWII came along, and women went to work at factories to make supplies for the war. Ross buys her pottery at yard sales, and has a collection of hand painted pottery. December meeting will be a luncheon at the home of Lou Wyne. Meeting was closed with pledge to the American flag. The TRADING POST RESTAURANT • flea markeT ConsignmenT CenTer Weekday Plate Lunch Specials $4.99 Tuesday—Thursday • 11 am To 3 pm Friday Plate Lunch—$6.99 ($5.99 half) 11 am To 2 pm • pork CuTleTs, mashed poTaToes and gravy, green beans, Coleslaw, hoT roll. Friday night buffet—$8.99 ($5.99 kids) 4 To 8 pm • Fried pork Chops, pepper sTeak, Fried Fish, salad bar, veggie bar, desserT bar. weekend breakfast buffet—$6.99 saTurday and sunday • 8 am To noon Saturday Lunch—$6.99 OPEN MENU FROM 11 aM tO 2 PM sunday buffet—$8.99 ($5.99 kids) noon To 2 pm • beeF poT roasT, baked ham, salad bar, veggie bar, desserT bar. 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