The Press-Dispatch
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C-12 Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Sweet's column By Barbara Sweet Hi stars and welcome to the big stage brightly lit and decorated to help celebrate with our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary in the week of Dec. 5-11. So come on up to the stage and take a bow. Current birthdays Dec. 5— Krissy Toms, Autumn Rein Barrett will be six, William Turner will be 28, Mick and Katy Aldridge will celebrate another anniversary. Dec. 6—Cameron Clements will be six, Caden Matthew McGehee will be six, Jaxon Charles Hulfachor will be three, T.J. and Krystie Maier will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. Dec. 7—Michael King will be 56, Joseph Meyer will be 34, Bruce Bailey. Dec. 8—Norm Sweet will be 56, Tara Meyer will be 29, Dianne Bailey, Philip Schroerling will be 29, Cody Reavis will be 24, Todd Williams will be 43. Dec. 9—Denver Barrett will be 86, Josh Tindall will be 30, Kim Messmer, Eric Messmer. Dec. 10—Shane Dillman will be 26, Isaiah Travis will be 20, Linda Miller will be 70. Dec. 11—Krystal Aldridge, Carl Knight will be 13, April Hartley, Cary Bailey will be 48, Oscar Moore. May all our stars have a great day and all your wishes come true throughout the year to come. Remember in prayer Keep in your heart and prayers all our stars who are ill in the hospital, nursing homes, and those confined to their homes with various illnesses—Cary Young at St. Mary's Medical Center, Linda Geisbert at Harper's Ferry, W. VA. Hospital; Bennie West, Christine Toms, Charlie Crane, Dale Leffler, Terry Wheeler, Sylvia Wheeler, Annabel Richardson and Dagmar Brossman. Upcoming events Dec. 5—Blood Drive at The Trading Post. Dec. 7—Remember Pearl Harbor; Winslow Christmas Parade at 10 am. with line-up at 9 a.m. at the fire house on Union St. Santa will be there for the children; Mouse House at Winslow Church of the Nazarene fellowship hall from 9 a .m.-2 p.m. for kids to buy presents for their parents and have them wrapped. Dec. 9—Winslow Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 10—Winslow Beautification 6:30 p.m., Winslow Economic and Development 7:30 p.m.—both at Winslow Community Center. Winslow Senior Citizens meet at the Community Center on Monday and Tuesday. Petersburg Senior Citizens meet in the courthouse basement on Monday, Tues- day, Wednesday and Friday. Holiday decorations are up for the public to enjoy at several locations like Hornady Park until the end of the year. No postcards this week—the number was up to #599, not #568, boy was I way off! Send your notes or postcards to Sweets Column, Winslow, IN 47598. Bitter cold weather was last week and Thanksgiving Day was just what I had imagined, cold and windy. We had frost several mornings, but at least the sun was out, which made it feel a little warm, but some days you had to wear those gloves or have frozen fingers. Norm and I had two Thanksgiving holidays— one with Vernon, T.J., Kristie, Damien, Kyana and mom where we fixed that big turkey we got with dressing, gravy, sweet potatoes, potatoes, pasta salad and pumpkin pie. The second Thanksgiving was with 13 of our family members who met in Evansville and ate turkey, dressing, my favorite sweet potatoes, salad and desserts. I was the last one to finish my meal so we had more time to talk and make out our food list for preparing the Christmas menu at Laura and Daniel's home. We also plan to make our gifts this year. It's always great to enjoy the holidays with family and friends if only for a few hours. I know this season is very hectic with all the shopping to be done. If you don't enjoy what you're doing with others it's not a very happy season, so try to enjoy everything you do and have a happier holiday season with family and friends. Kyana was here for Thanksgiving break and she met new friends and had a great time with Jacari, her cousin, on Thanksgiving Day. The Christmas decorations are up and I have seen several in Oakland City and a few are going up in Winslow now that Dec. has begun. You're probably tired of hearing that the deer season is still going on and to watch out for deer as you drive on the roads, but I'll say it again, stay safe and slow down because the deer are also trying to stay alive and not get shot. With the temps rising a little just remember that it's still the fall to winter season and the temps are sure to change during the week. We might have snow for Christmas, yes, that white fluffy stuff that covers the whole area with white. As the lights begin to dim on this week, keep an eye on family and friends, slow down and smell the roses, enjoy life around you, and always smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone this week. Parades are fun for all ages. The Press-Dispatch American Education week at Otwell Elementary The students also had fun getting to learn about Keith Hill's miniature horse that came to visit. Otwell Elementary School celebrated American Education Week November 18-22. Several activities were planned throughout the week as well as having many visitors who came to give demonstrations. On Monday, all students wore their favorite cowboy hat and listened to storyteller Susan Fowler. Students also had fun participating in activities Susan had planned for them. Pictured: Maggie Masters and Marley Ralston did a good job assisting Susan Fowler. All students at Otwell Elementary, from all grade levels, took a trip to Petersburg to visit the Pike County Public Library. The staff from the library was so welcoming to the students. The students made crafts and listened to stories. Pictured: Melanie Kavanaugh's and Sandy Ficklin's kindergarten class having fun at story time. Students had fun during craft time at the library. Each student made his or her own craft project. Pictured: Parker Knust, Ryan Whann, Noah Fort, Gavin Chanley, Kayleigh Byrd and Teacher Kim Russell. Chuck Froehle visited Otwell Elementary during American Education Week. Students were able to get a hands on learning demonstration on how to make corn meal and also got to get a taste of the finish product of cornbread. Pictured: Emily Herrera, Arrik McDonald, Zane Gehlausen, Lucas Taylor, Karley Kavanaugh, Hannah Fort, Breanna Hunt, Wren Kabrick, Blake Cooper, Ryan Mcintyre and Chuck Froehle. Kristi Armstrong brought her beautiful horse to Otwell Elementary for a visit. The students had fun getting to pet and learn about her. Pictured are Lila Taylor, Collin Ahrens and Gage Wolfe. ★ Church news Continued from page 9 PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 118 West Pike Ave. 354-8851—Church We invite you to join us in all our services. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; youth time 5 p.m.; children's Bible quizzing 5:45 p.m.; evening worship 6 p.m. and Wednesday, adult Bible study/prayer at 7 p.m. Remember the Reason for this Season. Don't just pass over this Christmas, but remember the Hope that Jesus Gives. He keeps His promises, He will come again a second time to take us to heaven. www.petersburgnaz.net. Come and join us as we . . . Enter to worship; Leave to serve. Michael P. Elliott, Pastor 354-6351—Home first church of god 2135 East Main Street Petersburg "O holy child of Bethlehem descend to us we pray; cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today...O come to us, abide with us, our Lord, Emmanuel." Sunday morning services 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday school—adults upstairs, Soul Detox and kids downstairs 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8, 6-10 p.m. Christmas in the Park. Sunday, Dec. 8—Annual business meeting after worship service. Holiday dinner to follow business meeting. Dec. 21—Celebration of Jesus' birthday at 4 p.m. followed by caroling around 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22—Communion service during morning service. Come join us in any of our services. You are always welcome. Nursery available. Contact us at 354-6489 or www.petersburgchog.org. Josh Bowers, Pastor Lisa Wilson, Reporter Pregnant... or think you are? Call:1-877-257-1084 or Locally Call: 1-812-354-2814 • 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 John and Eileen Dudenhoeffer gave the students at Otwell Elementary a demonstration on how maple syrup is made. The students were given the opportunity to sample the syrup over french toast sticks. Jessie Hoagland was a hit at Otwell Elementary. The students learned about her rodeo experience and loved the hands-on roping demonstration. Jessie showed the students videos of her competitions.