The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Sweet's column Petersburg Senior Center quilt raffle winner Petersburg Senior Center's quilt raffle winner for October was Melissa Claridge. Area seniors are invited to join in our weekly activities which include: Nurse—First Wednesday of each month with different screenings (free of charge). Breakfast—First Wednesday of each month. Bingo—Every Tuesday and Wednesday followed by lunch. Quilting—Every Wednesday each week. Special presentations by area organizations. The Center is open 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, closed Thursday. An afghan will be raffled December 18. Anyone wanting to purchase tickets can contact Brigitte at the Center 354-8727. Left to right: Director Brigitte Chamness, Judy Williams, Melissa Claridge (quilt winner) and Marty Horrell. Bingo players: Martha Carlton, Director Brigitte Chamness, Katherine Russell, Oneida Fair, Judy Schell and Jean Osborne. Diana Ross, Konnie Kirby, Linda Kirby, Judy Williams and Marty Horrell. Personals By Judy True birthdays Belated birthday is Paula Pinkstaff on Dec. 9. Current birthdays are Greg Longabaugh and Kaitlyn Robb on Dec. 12; Becky Beadles on Dec. 14; Judy Cox will be 44 and Peyton Robinson will be 13 on Dec. 17. Anniversaries Jr. and Shirley Jones will celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary on Dec. 14. Leon and Alice Whittington celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary last Sunday. On Monday to celebrate, they went to Evansville for some shopping and ate dinner at a local restaurant there. On Sunday afternoon to celebrate birthdays and anniversaries they ate dinner with her daughter and family. Weekly tidbits Barry and Sandy Bane had Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Rick and Kathy Hickrod. Thursday evening they were guests of Greg and Stacey Bane, and sons. On Friday evening, Gerald and Cornelia Bane, and Barry and Sandy Bane had Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Dennis Bane. Todd and Audrey Morrison hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner. Attending were Todd, Audrey, Ruth, Ronnie, Patty, Tylar, Aaron, Jessica, Noah, Lily, Sophia and Tina Morrison, Justin Hill, Debbie, Crystal, Jacob, James and Cali Harley, Jason Alexander, Paige Barrow, Aaron Jacobs, Lucy McKannan, Leslie Schatz, Jake and Thomas and Andrew Dill, Damon Pugh, C. J. and Scott Kenoyer, Beth Sturgeon, Tony and Karla Schroeder, J.T., Tonya and Kaidyn Krieg. On Friday, Ruth Morrison and Tina went shopping. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mike and Pam Gerald in Alford were their daughters, Brooke McKasson, of Seattle, Wash., and Carie Gerald, of Murray, Ky., where she teaches at Murray State University; Shirley and Dave Profit, of Florida; Myrtle Jane Steele, Carlene Gillespie, and Ruthann and Mike Hillenbrand, of Jasper; Bob and Betty Chesser, of Petersburg. Margie Wheeling had a visit from her son, Bill Sloan, of Elberfield, last Sunday and spent the day with her. Luella White's greatgranddaughter, Amanda Kidd had her baby boy by CSection. It was not due until January 24. He has some problems but they think it will all turn out okay. The baby's name is Liam Alexandra White, weighing 2 lbs. and 12 ozs. and 14 inches long, and is Luella's great-greatgrandson. This is the corrected version. Luella White had her daughter, Nina Holderbaugh, to her house on Wednesday for a lobster dinner. Ann Ice, Suetta Loesch, Tom and Neoma Lashbrook recently attended a Christmas play in Grand River, Ky. Scott and Becky Partenheimer hosted a Thanksgiving Day dinner for their families. Those attending were: Vern and Susan Partenheimer, Evan and Alex Partenheimer, Serena and Clint Smith, Brennyn and Austin, John and Barbara Ford, Debbie Ford and Jeff Ford. Later visitors were John and Mary Ford, Elizabeth and Megan, all of Peachtree, Ga. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at the home of Kyle and Michele Bennett in Jasper were Kyle's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Edward (Carolyn ) Bennett, Michele's parents, Bob and Ruth Synder, Evan and Kelsey Bennett, of Upland, Ind., Ethan Bennett, Claire Bennett and friend, Michael. Lucy McKannan, Leslie, Jake and Thomas Schatz visited with Austin Dill in Indianapolis and Andrew Dill in Terre Haute on Friday. Paul Austin and Vonda spent a few days for Thanksgiving holidays with his son and family in Dallas, Ga. Rick and Nancy Wheatley picked up two of their grandsons last week after school and took them home. On Tuesday after taking the boys home, they went out to dinner in Princeton. Dave and Brandi Wright, of Monroe City, went to her grandparents in Aurora, Ill., for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Bob Sloan visited with his mother, Margie Wheeler, a few days last week in Hazleton. Charlene Frederick and daughter Zoey called her parents, Charlie and Betty Jo Wright, on Thanksgiving Day and told them it was 83 degrees in Middleburg, Fla. Connie Craig, of Florida, came to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with family and friends. She spent two days and nights visiting with Peg Hyneman in Hazleton. Edman Stewart enjoyed his nephews, Conway and Christopher Cox, visiting with him last week. We received word of the death of Oscar Whitehouse, who was a graduate of Mt. Olympus High School Class of 1955, also Carolyn (Davidson) Hill, who was a graduate of Mt. Olympus High School Class of 1958. To celebrate some birthdays last week, Beulah White, Kay Reneer, Mike and Jenna White, Robin White, and Gage and friend Mike went out to dinner last Sunday for Kay's birthday with dinner at a Chinese restaurant in Princeton. Joyce Shelby went to her brother's last Sunday, Royce Burris and family, for a belated Thanksgiving dinner. Debbie Alexander, and Todd and Audrey Morrison visited with Ruth Morrison on Saturday. On Monday, Picnic at Prides Creek—Front row: Mildred Thomas and Judy Schell. Back row (l to r): Jean Osborne, Terry Stone, Brenda Stone, Director Brigitte Chamness, Marilyn Poole, Oneida Fair and Joyce Petry. Ruth talked to her sister, Alice Dusenberry in Muskegon, Mich., and to her friend, Hazel Allen in Mt. Carmel. On Tuesday, Lucy McKannan took her mother, Ruth, to do some shopping, and on Wednesday morning, Angie Pugh submitted to surgery at Gibson General Hospital. Ronnie, Patty, Tylar and Noah Morrison went to the Shrine Circus last Saturday, where Noah got his picture taken with Sponge Bob. Several from the area had a Free Throw Shootout contest at the Mt. Olympus Gym last Thursday. Just a bunch of friends getting together. Walt and Marcella Robb went to the Union Store on Tuesday morning for breakfast and then went to Princeton to the Water's to visit with friend, Vep Degenhart. Marvin and Sue Ellen Barton went to the visitation for Oscar Whitehouse at Doyle Funeral Home in Princeton on Friday. They also attended the funeral on Sunday afternoon. Rita McGuyer went bowling with her league in Princeton on Monday evening. On Wednesday, Rita had supper with her daughter, Trisha Jewel, in Vincennes. On Friday evening, Rita and her bowling friends, Barb, Angi, Sandy, Martha and Sophie went to see the Gibson County Theatre Christmas production at the Gibson County fairgrounds. The Women's Group from Mt. Tabor G. B. Church visited with Margie Wheeler last week and sang Christmas songs to her. Margie said there were about 10 ladies and they were really good. Theresa Blackburn Loveless had dinner with Carmen Sterling on Tuesday. They went to Washington to do some shopping and then ate dinner at a Mexican restaurant there. Theresa also went to Evansville everyday last week to see a doctor. James King went to Princeton on Wednesday and visited with an old best friend, Joe Fears. Audrene Cook went to the Moose Lodge in Vincennes last week for dinner. On Thanksgiving Day, Bonnie Barton went to one of her daughter's, Amy Wright, and then on Saturday visited another daughter, Shirley Robinson, and they were joined by Bonnie's son and daughter, of Indianapolis. Lillie Schatz enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinner at the home of her sister and family, Norma Schatz. Dessi Waple took her son, Tylan, to the Festival of Lights in Garvin Park at Evansville over the weekend. Lorrayne Perry ate Thanksgiving Day dinner with her granddaughter and family, Carrie and Trisha Onyett, and was supper guest of her son and family, Dennis Whitehead. Then later, she attended her sister, Evelyn Wheatley's, 90th birthday party on Thanksgiving evening. Mike Worland, of Vincennes, visited with Rick and Nancy Wheatley on Saturday morning. Not much news this week with the 13 ½ inches of snow, no one is going out. And we still have so many sick. Caroling at Sullivan's Union Store By Sue Muncy There will be caroling at Sullivan's General Store in Union again this year. Mt. Tabor Church members invite any and all to join us on Friday evening, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. EST/5 p.m. CST to sing songs of the season. Come ready to sing or just enjoy a meal and friendship. On Dec. 15, Pastor Todd Bryant and members will be at the Gibson General Hospital for a holiday service at 2 p.m. Sunday night, Dec. 22, 5 p.m. is the date and time for Mt. Tabor's annual Christmas candlelight service. All are welcome to come and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Light refreshments and fellowship following the service. By Barbara Sweet Hi stars and welcome to the big holiday lit stage decorated to help celebrate with all our stars who will have a birthday or anniversary during the week of Dec. 12-18. Don't be shy and come on up to the stage and take a bow. Dec. 12— Kiesha Merritt will be 19, Ellie Pancake will be 11, Sian Edwards will be 15, Twyla Flint. Dec. 14—Breyann Dawn McAtee will turn 5. Dec. 15—John Heuring, Aaron Aldridge, Izaiah Michael Lemond will turn 7, Keegan Simmons will be 15, Mary Barrett will be 56. Dec. 16—Dakota Conrad, Christopher and Katherine Meyer will celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, Danny and Tina Stone will celebrate another wedding anniversary. Dec. 18—Mallory Kay Tooley will be 7, Frank Heuring. May all our stars have a great day and may all your wishes come true throughout the year to come. Keep in your hearts and prayers all our stars sick in the hospital and then the recovery to heal with some stars who have a longer stay, but we hope that when the special day comes to have family and friends around, that you are in grand spirits. Events coming up in Winslow and surrounding areas: Dec. 12—Winslow Library, Indiana Children's Author, Wini Francis, will conduct a special Christmas story time at 4:30 p.m.; also Mammograms at Winslow Community Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome but call the Hope Research Center at 877-5803883 or 812-485-5725 to be assured you qualify. No insurance or if you have insurance—bring cards for billing insurance companies. Dec. 14—Winslow Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. with line-up at 9 a.m. at the firehouse on Union Street. Dec. 19—Winslow Lions Club at 7 p.m. at The Trading Post. Dec. 21—First day of winter. Winslow Senior Citizens meet at the Community Center on Monday and Tuesday. Petersburg Senior Citizens meet in the courthouse basement on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Hornady Christmas in the Park—Monday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 610 p.m. until Christmas Eve. Last week, Vernon, Mom, Norm and I took a night to see Christmas in the Parks. Card Showers Marvin 'Tex' Simmons was a patient at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton but has been moved to RiverOaks Assisted Living and would enjoy hearing from friends. To send a card, the address is: 1244 S. Vail St., Room 304, Princeton, IN 47670. Bill Reneer has been a patient at Bay Center Medical Center in Panama City, Fla. for going on three months now and would enjoy receiving cards from family and friends. His address is: Bay Center Medical, c/o Bill Reneer, Room 371, 615 N. Bonita Ave, Panama City, FL 32405. Note the change in the room number, they have moved him out of ICU into another room. Christmas Party There will be a Christmas party at Blue Jeans Center Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. for kids. There will be games and visiting with Santa and other planned events. Everyone is welcome and it's free. Remember in Prayer Sam Jones who is fighting a hard battle. Russell Tharp who is fighting cancer. Bill Reneer who had a rough week. Chad Tharp who is also fighting cancer and is in his last round of chemo. Tex Simmons has been moved from Gibson General Hospital to RiverOaks Assisted Living in Princeton and needs prayers. If you have news for the paper, you can always call me at 354-6502 or 766-3498 or email me at pikepersonals@wildblue.net or mail it to me at 7438 W. State Rd. 56, Hazleton, IN 47640. Our first park was Hornady Park where the Ministerial Association did a fine job setting up the light displays and the LED lights. We agreed it made the displays brighter and stand out. Hornady has a paddle boat on the lake and a fisherman, a castle, merry-go-round, ice skates, packages and a whole lot more to see. Make sure you go slow to see everything. Norm took video of the displays by sitting on the hood as we drove through the parks. The second place we went to was not lit up as of yet, so we will check on that one later. We also drove to Washington East Side Park, and if you haven't been yet, the displays are great. They had Christmas scenes from nativity, snowmen, children's toys, and play things, to military aircraft, ships and tanks, plus the trees around the lake in all colors. At the entrance was Santa flying a plane with Ho, Ho, Ho. At the end you see a penguin warming by the fire. Take some time out to enjoy what the neighbors have decorated in their yards and more are going up. They have made the holiday a cheerful one. Winter doesn't arrive until Dec. 21 but to make sure the woolly worm isn't teasing us, the area had close to eight inches of snow last Friday and Saturday with sleet and ice, with temperatures dropping into the teens. The county and state roads were slow to travel when it takes two hours to travel from Winslow to Oakland City. Brownstown community, a part of Winslow, has helpful neighbors who come to the aid of clearing the street to helping a neighbor from sliding around too much. Last Sunday, Norm took me to the Jasper ER on his 56th birthday to have me checked out to give us peace of mind that my emphysema didn't turn into pneumonia. It didn't, so more medicine was given me and now the recovery begins again. Norm's birthday was celebrated when Vernon, Norm and I went to a favorite Mexican restaurant. He wore a sombrero and happy birthday was sung following the meal. Time for the lights to dim this week but keep an eye on family and friends during this cold spell, slow down because of the road conditions and deer. Always smile, wave and say "hi" to everyone this week and make their day a little brighter. Warm Up To Quality! 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