The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Pike County Library Grand Opening Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Area Happenings Al-Anon meeting—Meetings are conducted each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., located at 424 W. Seventh St. in Jasper. For more information call 812-887-0349. Otwell Speak EZ—Alcoholics Anonymous presents the Otwell Speak EZ every Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. at Otwell United Methodist Church, 10055 E. Washing- ton St. in Otwell. For more information contact John C at 812-630-6389. Weather Spotter Training—Will be conducted in Du- bois County March 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. EDT at Jas- per Community Arts Center in Jasper. Training is free of charge and open to anyone across the region interested in severe weather and/or public service. For more infor- mation call 812-482-2202. Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister—Class will be conducted Wednesday, March 14 from 6-7 p.m. in Memorial Hospital's Mary Potter meeting room, 800 West 9th St., Jasper. Children over the age of four may attend. Free for children of those delivering at Memorial Hospi- tal. Pre-registration necessary. Call 996-2399 or toll-free 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. EVV Area WHS Luncheon—Friday, March 16 at The Carousel Restaurant, 5115 Monroe Ave., Evansville, fam- ily restaurant just east on Monroe Ave. off of S. Green River Rd. and south of Washington Square Mall, behind Arc Lanes. Meets at noon CDT. To make reservations call 812-422-6683 or email jddedman@gmail.com—Spe- cial coupons are offered in The Evansville Courier/Press each Thursday, senior discount offered if participants tell their waiter. March Aglow Meeting—Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Above: Library board member Donnie Poehlein puts scissors to ribbon, signifying the offi- cial grand opening of the new Barrett Memorial Petersburg Public Library on Saturday, March 10. The grand open- ing event lasted all day and in- cluded a variety of events, from musical performances to book signings. Jill Sorg photo. Right: Dr. Frank Cassell (left), author of the documentary/ro- mance "Josie and Salem: an Indiana Love Story," made an appearance at the library grand opening on Saturday, March 10. He signed copies of his book and spoke about the research he did in Pike Coun- ty to finish the book, which documented a true love sto- ry in post-Civil-War Peters- burg. Elaine Thompson Tucker (center) and her late husband Robert are related to some of the people in the book, and so Elaine drove from Mooresville to get her copy signed. Jill Sorg photo. at the Holiday Inn Express in Washington with guest speaker Debra Kiser of Kentucky. For more information call 296-0592 or 787-1436. "Women's Support Group"—Next session will be Tuesday, March 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room at Memorial Hospital, Dorbett St. entrance. Call 996-0626. Pre-registration not necessary. Parkinson's Disease Support Group—Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Medical Arts Bldg. Conference Center, 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. Call 827-6454. Pre-reg- istration not necessary. DCH Offering Dine with Dietitian Program—Da- viess Community Hospital will offer this program Thurs- day, March 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Education Center. Two-hour topic will be preventing diabetes devel- opment. No referral needed. Program fee is $45 and cov- ers meal, all materials, class and one follow-up session. To enroll call 257-7559. Bariatric Public Forum—Scheduled for Saturday, March 24 at 9 a.m. in Medical Arts Building Conference Center, 721 W. 13th St. in Jasper. Call 996-0185. Pre-reg- istration not required. Friends of Paul and Callie Benefit—Dine and dance March 24 at Reflections in Huntingburg. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Serving 4:30 p.m. until ? Paul is the nine year old son of Jay and Michelle Fischer and Callie is the 2- 1/2 year old daughter of James Hopf and Shauna Mess- mer. Both have been diagnosed with brain tumors and are currently receiving treatment. Tickets can be purchased at 683-2812 or for more information call 630-7558, 683- 4944, or 827-0928. "Tuesdays with Morrie"—Gibson Co. Theater Co. in conjunction with Westfield Theater Co. from Indianapo- lis will present this production at Princeton Communi- ty High School Auditorium Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. This is to help awareness of ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease). A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the ALS Assoc. to help fund research. For more information call 812-385-0124. "Get Fit: 55+" Fitness Program—Conducted from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 W. 12th Ave., Jasper. Call 996-2399 or toll-free 800-852- 7279, ext. 2399. Pre-registration not necessary. Zumba® Fitness Program—Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 9-10 a.m. in Well- ness Center (address and phone number listed above). Memorial Hospital Offering Diabetes Classes— Classes are offered as either a four-hour class on Fridays from 8 a.m.-noon, or two, two-hour classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m., and on the first Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 996-0521 or toll- free 800-852-7279, ext. 0521. At-Home Medical Alert Assistance—Memorial Hos- The Pike Central Swing Choir kicked off grand opening ceremonies at the new Petersburg Library on Saturday, March 10 with a brief performance. They sang several old hits and Swing Choir specialties, such as "Ain't no Mountain High Enough" and "The Auctioneer." Jill Sorg photo. Farm Bureau Food Check-Out basket winners Pike County Farm Bu- reau, Inc. recently celebrat- ed Food Check-Out week. There were five baskets of food placed at various loca- tions around Pike County where entry forms could be completed for a drawing to win a food basket. Winners were Old National Bank (Ar- thur Banking Center)—Joe Uppencamp; Pike Coun- ty Farm Bureau Insurance Office—Clara Bye; Otwell Mercantile—Henry Leehe; Pike County Extension Of- fice—Judy Williams; and Somebody's Place—Erica Hall. Food check-out week is devoted to educating Amer- icans on how to stretch their food dollars with purchasing nutritious food and recog- nizes the American farmer for their accomplishments in producing an abundant supply of safe, healthy and affordable food. 15% DISCOUNT on any new riding lawn pital is offer Lifeline, a medical alert assistance service for those who wish to live independently in their homes, while maintaining an immediate emergency link to the Memori- al Hospital. Lifeline has a one-time installation fee of $50 and cost $39 per month after installation. For more info call 996-2399 or toll-free 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. YOUR HEALTH MATTERS...YOUR HEALTH MATTERS...YOUR HEALTH MATTERS HealthMatters is a series of free, public programs presented by local physicians and sponsored by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center! GETTING THE FACTS ON COPD PRESENTED BY DR. SOHAILQADIR, PULMONOLOGIST TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012 AT 7:00 P.M. CULLENMEDICAL PROFESSIONALS - UPSTAIRS CONFERENCE ROOM 2005 STATE STREET, SUITE A INWASHINGTON mower in stock! Service and Repair for most any and all makes and models of lawn and garden equipment. MARCHINO SALES Outdoor Power Equipment 714 15½ St., Vincennes • 812-882-1194 "Thanks for the business and your trust in us. Remember, after the sale, it's the service that counts." –Bob Marchino Ad sponsored by Monroe City RV Harrison Township Fire Department Annual Chicken Dinner Sat. March 17th, 4-8 PM Fire Station on Main St. (Hwy. 61) at Monroe City Live Auctions, Raffle & Door Prizes RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY • QUALITY • JUSTICE • STEWARDSHIP • COMPASSIONATE CARING COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a serious lung disease which makes breathing difficult. Also known by other names such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, COPD is now the fourth- leading cause of death in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 12 million people are currently diagnosed with this progressive disease, while it is estimated another 12 million individuals may have it and not know it. Dr. Qadir received his medical degree at King Edward Medical College, University of Punjab in Pakistan, and completed a residency in internal medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He also completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston in 2009. Dr. Qadir holds certifications with the American Board of Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pulmonary Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. Reservations are not necessary for this program. For more information, please call Memorial Hospital's Community Relations staff at 996-2323 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2323. A-7