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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, January 1, 2014 A-5 Monica's Meals in Minutes New England Boiled Dinner Blood drive at Petersburg VFW Red Cross Collection Technician Jennifer Shouse readies Tom Mosley, Oakland City, to donate blood during the Red Cross Blood Drive. Red Cross personnel used the Petersburg VFW to process volunteers from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday afternoon. Decker leaving Purdue Extension after 18 years By Andy Heuring As the year 2013 draws to a close, so does Darlene Decker's 4-H and Extension Career. She has spent the last 18+ years as Pike County's Extension Educator after a lifetime of involvement in 4-H. But on December 31, 2013 that came to an end. Decker is retiring and looking forward to taking care of her grandchildren. She said it has been a rewarding career with most rewarding part being, "Seeing kids grow up." "I can think of a lot of kids who started in mini-4-H and now they are out or at the end of it. And it is just great to see them grow up and see what they can accomplish," said Decker. "I'm sure I have learned more than I have taught." Decker, a native of Knightstown, which she quickly points out is the home of the basketball gym used in the movie Hoosiers, was a 10-year member of the 4-H. Following graduation from Knightstown she Ingredients you'll need: 1 (3 1/2 lb) corned 3 medium carrots, beef brisket peeled and quartered 6 small onions 1 small cabbage, cut in 4 medium potatoes, wedges peeled and quartered cooking Directions: 1.Place meat in Dutch ov- 4.Cover, return to boiling. en. Add spices from pkg. Reduce heat and simmer if desired. 15 minutes. 2.Add water to cover meat. 5.Add cabbage. Cover; cook for 20 minutes Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covmore. 6.Season with salt and pepered 2 hours. 3.Add all vegetables EXper CEPT cabbage. Darlene Decker visits with friends on each side during a reception for her at the 4-H Building in Hornady Park on December 19. went to Purdue University, where she met her husband, a farmer from Knox County. Following college she taught school at Shelbyville and then worked at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes and the KCARC prior to landing in the Pike County Extension Office. arrest report A Petersburg couple was arrested on December 27 for domestic battery in front of a child. At about 10:42 p.m. on Friday, December 27, Pike County Sheriff's Deputy Dallas Killian received a call from Somer L. Wallace, 34, of 214 S Lakeview Drive in Petersburg. Somer said her husband, Anthony N. Wallace, 39, had been drinking and was "out of control," and that she and Anthony had physically fought at one point. Deputy Killian and Petersburg Police patrolman Jarod Simmons went to the Wallace's house and spoke with the couple. Anthony told Killian he and Somer had been arguing about a phone conversation he'd had with his exwife. Somer told Simmons a similar story. Both had injuries from their fight, and their children told officers they could hear the argument, but only one of them saw it. The officers arrested Somer and Anthony, and the children's grandmother picked the grandchildren up. Somer and Anthony were taken to the Pike County Jail and charged with domestic battery in front of a child. A Velpen man was arrested for marijuana and other charges after sleeping in another man's house without consent. At about 3:43 a.m. on Christmas Day, Deputy Dallas Killian was dispatched to 9512 E. Walnut Street in Velpen. The owner that residence, Darrell Kelsey, had called the police and said Scott Birk, 41, of 10262 E SR 257 in Velpen, had passed out on his bed and would not leave his house. When Killian spoke to Kelsey, Kelsey said he'd asked Birk to leave multiple times, but that Birk had shoved him and passed out on his bed. Killian found Birk on a bed in the front room of the house, and woke him up. Birk said he would not By Monica Sinclair It is Irish tradition to have corned beef and cabbage on New Year's Day as it is believed this will bring your family good luck and prosperity in the New Year. Whether eating this amazing meal actually brings good luck remains to be seen. But I will continue to eat it regardless because it is delicious, filling and brings warmth on a cold day. It takes a little longer than most of the meals I make, but it is worth the wait and little extra effort. Have a safe, happy and prosperous New Year! Enjoy! Source: www.food.com leave the house, and didn't care whether he went to jail. Killian tried to arrest Birk, but he struggled and would not give Killian his hands to be cuffed. After pinning Birk down and cuffing him, Killian checked Birk's pockets and found a bag of marijuana and rolling papers. Birk also tested a bloodalcohol content of 0.166. He was taken to jail and charged with possession of marijuana, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and trespassing. Two women were arrested at Fish Hut Pizza for battery and disorderly conduct Saturday evening. Petersburg Police Corporal Kyle Mills was dispatched to Fish Hut on a report of its two owners fighting at the restaurant. When he arrived, the two owners, Debra L. Tucker, 52, of Evansville; and Mary A. Hubbell, 69, of 23 W. Locust St., Petersburg, were sitting in a red car yelling about checks. Mills asked the driver, Tucker, to get out of the car, and Tucker said Hubbell had pushed her and grabbed her neck. Both of the women continued to yell at each other, and Hubbell walked back into the restaurant and yelled an obscenity at Tucker. Mills then spoke to the witness who called the police, Jennifer Gist, who confirmed she had seen Hubbell put her hands on Tucker. When another officer asked Hubbell for her identification, she would not give it to him and resisted arrest. Mills and the other officer eventually were able to arrest both women and put them in separate squad cars. As they were being put into their cars, Hubbell yelled "Are you happy now?" at Tucker. Both were taken to jail. Hubbell was charged with battery and disorderly conduct, and Tucker was charged with disorderly conduct. While in that position, Decker said she had loads of fun working with the kids and adults alike. She said it also afforded her the ability to travel. While attending the national extension conventions she got to see lots of places she probably never would have made it to. "I have gone to national meetings from Oregon to Maine and New Mexico to Florida, and lots of places in between. "There are four states I haven't visited: North Dakota, South Carolina, Rhode Island and Delaware." She said she hopes to make there in her retirement. While traveling she has seen lots of neat things, like the tour of a Frito Lay plant where potato chips are made, and a performance of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and Congress voting on the Farm Bill. "There are a lot of fond memories and people I have met. I have been cleaning out my files and looking at pictures and stuff I have kept. It has been interesting. A lot of things I had forgotten about," said Decker. Next week she will be spending time with her grandchildren. She already is planning a trip with her granddaughter to who shows sheep. The trip is to the National Junior Sheep Show. This time it will be for fun, not business. Auditor seeks re-election Ron Wilson announced he is seeking re-election to the office of Auditor of Pike County. "I have truly enjoyed the past three years and the opportunity to serve the people of Pike County. The auditor's office is unique in the aspect that nearly everything that is done within county government is processed in the Auditor's office. Many changes are made at the state level, which inevitably comes down to changes at the county level. It is important to keep up on the new laws and regulations," said Wilson. He added, "I feel that having a background in supervision and management has helped me not only in the day-to-day running of the of- This week in history Wednesday, January 1 •New Year's Day (45 B.C.) •The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect (1863) Thursday, January 2 •Georgia enters the Union (1788) •Nixon signs national speed limit into law (1974) Friday, January 3 •Martin Luther excommunicated (1521) •U.S. severs diplomatic relations with Cuba (1961) Saturday, January 4 •Utah enters the Union (1896) •Colt sells his first revolvers to the U.S. government (1847) Sunday, January 5 •Golden Gate Bridge construction begins (1933) •Nixon launches the space shuttle program (1972) Monday, January 6 •Morse demonstrates telegraph (1838) •New Mexico joins the Union (1912) • Tuesday, January 7 •First U.S. presidential election (1789) •Truman announces U.S. has developed hydrogen bomb (1953) Source: History.com Ron Wilson fice but also in understanding all this office entails. "I would very much appreciate your vote and the opportunity to serve in this capacity for another four years." Recorder seeks re-election Jody Hoover announced she will seek re-election as County Recorder. "My campaign then will be simple. I will ask the Pike County voters to support me once again to uphold the faith that they've placed in me as a public servant," said Hoover. "My goal is to continue to provide my fellow taxpayers with excellent customer service, by paying close attention to details and addressing any questions or concerns behind the recording of legal documents. "Currently I am digitizing recorded documents back to 1965 to help searchers locate them faster and to help preserve Pike County records. The documents will then be available for access from an online website." Hoover is the District Vice President of the Indiana Recorders' Association, as well Like our facebook page Care to comment? Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes, mail to Monica's Meals in Minutes, PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 or email to monicasmealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net. Jody Hoover as a long standing member of the Association of Indiana Counties. She has also served as Assessor of Pike County and is a state certified residential and commercial appraiser. "I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Pike County," said Hoover. holidays this week January 1—New Year's Day January 2—Run up the Flagpole and See if Anyone Salutes Day January 3—Festival of Sleep Day January 4—Trivia Day January 5—National Bird Day January 6—Bean Day January 7—Old Rock Day Source: HolidayInsights.com