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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, July 19, 2017 C-5 HOME LIFE TO ADVERTISE: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: ads@pressdispatch.net Visit: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg Deadline: 5 p.m. on Monday I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. STEPHEN COVEY Sweet's Column by Barbara Sweet Katiedid vs... by Katiedid Langrock Happy Palindrome Week Palindrome Week, the most unnec- essary of false holidays, is the celebra- tion of balanced days. Supposedly. This year, Palindrome Week be- gan on July 10 and goes until July 19. That's because, when written out in numbers, each date appears as a pal- indrome: 7/10/17, 7/11/17, 7/12/17 and so on. Each is the same when you read it backward. Next year, 2018, Pal- indrome Week will fall in the eighth month, August. All week, my social media has been blowing up with folks wishing me a happy Palindrome Week. Oh, yeah? What's so happy about it? I have a lot of problems with Palin- drome Week. For starters, the term "Palindrome Week" is not, in itself, a palindrome. What's up with that? The word "palindrome" isn't even a palin- drome. That drives me as bananas as the fact that onomatopoeia is not actu- ally an onomatopoeia. Second, Palindrome Week is not ac- tually a week; it's 10 days. For a holi- day and time of year that supposedly brings about balance, this is an off-kil- ter way for it to be marketed. Also, does the date really have an ef- fect on one's mindset? On March 4, I do not find myself lifting my knees to march forth. In fact, on a crisp March morning, I'm pretty content grabbing a blanket and curling rather than march- ing. Likewise, I don't feel more balanced during this "week" of dateline sym- metry. I have not once had the urge to unfurl the yoga mat that remains per- fectly curled in the basket by my front door, standing strong as the perfect im- promptu coat rack or momentary cup holder while I collect my things to leave the house, decidedly not to go to yoga. I have not been more mindful, more present, nor have I breathed more deep- ly. Can one even be more present and mindful in the summer months when the kids are home from school? Is breathing more deep- ly truly recommended for those of us living in round- the-clock summer swelter and 1,000 percent humidi- ty? Does Palindrome Week give away free inhalers the way Santa gives away presents? Does a large taco- cat - - the perfect palindrome mascot - - sneak down your chimney and leave you a kayak, an evil olive and a tangy gnat under your houseplant? Perhaps I'm the Scrooge of Palin- drome Week, but I think it's just be- cause of all the missed potential. There is a serious lack of playful palindrom- ing in this most unfestive of faux holi- days. Think of all the joy these 10 days could bring if we all embraced the pal- indromes in our lives. Day One: kayak. Day Two: Make a moral palindrome choice: Borrow or rob? Then act on it. (Note to the police officers: It would be swell if those who opt to rob on Pal- indrome Day Two could get off with a warning. Thanks.) Day Three: Put ears and whiskers on our cars and wheels on our cats, forcing us to ask the palindrome ques- tion of the day: Was it a car or a cat I saw? Day Four: Call your palindrome par- ent: Mom. Day Five: Try making your own pal- indrome delicacy: UFO tofu. Day Six: Celebrate the arts and high theater in a day honoring your love for Rome: Amore Roma! Day Seven: Either tsk-tsk or high-five, de- pending on your person- al views, the sinner pal- indromites in your life: Dennis, Nell, Edna, Leon, Nedra, Anita, Rolf, Nora, Alice, Carol, Leo, Jane, Reed, Dena, Dale, Basil, Rae, Penny, Lana, Dave, Denny, Lena, Ida, Bernadette, Ben, Ray, Lila, Nina, Jo, Ira, Mara, Sara, Mario, Jan, Ina, Lily, Arne, Bette, Dan, Reba, Diane, Lynn, Ed, Eva, Dana, Lynne, Pearl, Is- abel, Ada, Ned, Dee, Rena, Joel, Lora, Cecil, Aaron, Flora, Tina, Arden, Noel and Ellen sinned. Day Eight: Call the other palin- drome parent: Dad. Day Nine: Impart some palindrom- ian existential wisdom on your friends: Never odd or even. Day 10 : Congratulations! You sur- vived Palindrome Week! Time to re- ward yourself with an epic party boo- by trap! Move over, Mardi Gras. You may have beads, but we have tacocats who won't let you leave. (Don't worry, an- imal lovers. Palindrome Week has a strict step on no pets policy. I'm looking at you, 2018. My mid-Au- gust had better be filled with solo gig- olos. Like Katiedid Langrock on Face- book, at http://www.facebook.com/ katiedidhumor. GRILLED HULI HULI CHICKEN Share your favorite recipe! www.facebook.com/mealsinminutes Monica's Meals in Minutes PO Box 68, Petersburg, IN 47567 mealsinminutes@pressdispatch.net FACEBOOK MAIL EMAIL a MEALS IN Monica's MINUTES By Monica Sinclair Have you broken out your grill yet this summer? I'm embarrassed to say that I just used mine for the first time last week. That's mainly because I procrastinated in cleaning it! I grilled up some chicken and corn on the cob and it was all delicious. I just used a bottled marinade for the chicken, so I thought I would try to find another recipe for grilled chicken that I could share with my readers and I could try next time. The first one I found sounded absolutely delicious and has very few ingredients. You might want to don a lei and hula skirt or Hawaiian shirt and have a luau! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup ketchup 3/4 cup reduced- sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken broth 2-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 24 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 5 pounds) DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Re- serve 1-1/3 cups for basting; cover and refrigerate. Divide remaining marinade between two large resealable plastic bags. Add 12 chicken thighs to each; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. 2. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Moist- en a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-han- dled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6 -8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink; baste occasionally with reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes. Source: tasteof home.com Petersburg, Indiana 47567• Phone: (812) 354-7777 IN License #AU10000269 rogercraigauction@outlook.com see www.auctionzip.com, auctioneer #39502 SATURDAY, JULY 29 AT 10 AM HOUSEHOLD — PERSONAL PROPERTY GARAGE ITEMS Tell City Furniture of excellent quality including tea cart, 2 bar stools, hutch, dining table w/6 chairs, floor lamp, long bench, cof- fee table; drop front secretary; recliners; secretary desk; match- ing sofa and chair; 2 night stands; desk; various school annuals; paper shredder; Singer portable sewing machine; Christmas decorations; full size bedroom suite w/dresser and chest; lamps; jewelry boxes; costume jewelry; queen size wicker bed and chest; vacuum; linens; pots and pans; microwave; small flat screen TV; small appliances; Snapper snow blower; yard and garden tools; hand tools; red child's wagon; washer and electric dryer; ½ brass bed; 10" Crasman table saw; Delta Shop Master belt sander; jig saw; antique tools; wood chairs; old school desk; step ladder; elect. pole saw (like new); elect hedge trimmer; ant. wagon spring seat; and lots of other misc. TERMS: Cash, personal check, Visa/Master Card, Proper ID for registration. NOTES: Lots of good clean and useful items, something for everyone, due to the amount of merchandise 2 auction rings will run part of the day, food and restrooms available. OWNER: HOWARD BRISCOE TERESA DAVIS P.O.A. PUBLIC AUCTION Due to moving, the undersigned will offer at Public Auction the following described Personal Property located at 1315 N. Vincennes Ave., Petersburg, Ind. on ROGER W. CRAIG, AUCTIONEER/BROKER EARL WAGLER, AUCTIONEER Petersburg, Indiana 47567• Phone: (812) 354-7777 IN License #AU10000269 rogercraigauction@outlook.com see www.auctionzip.com, auctioneer #39502 ROGER W. CRAIG, AUCTIONEER/BROKER EARL WAGLER, AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 29 AT 11 AM Very nice ranch style brick with 1782 SQFT finished area, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, carport, out buildings, excellent location on Hwy. 61 on the north side of Petersburg, city utilities, great yard with mature trees and shrubs. An excellent op- portunity to purchase a quality home at Auction. Call Auc- tioneer for a private showing. SEE AUCTIONEER FOR TERMS. OWNER: HOWARD BRISCOE • TERESA DAVIS P.O.A. Due to moving, the undersigned will offer at Public Auction the following described Real Estate located at 1315 N. Vincennes Ave., Petersburg, Ind. on Hi stars and welcome to this big stage all lit up in col- orful lights and decorated to help celebrate with all your stars who will have a birth- day or anniversary in the week of July 20 - 26, so come on up onto this big stage and take a bow. July 20 – Sheila Nichol- son Stuppy turns 40 years, Wanda Tisdale, Bianca Dent turns 15 years. July 21 – David Gayhart turns 52 years, Marcia Ken- dle Williams, Rodney Dixon St turns 76 years, Rich Weit- kamp turns 71 years, and Kenny and Sheila Stuppy will celebrate 11 years. July 22 – Amber Brames turns 26 years and Mike Gamble turns 67 years. July 23 – Jesse Willis turns 25 years, Candace Vincent turns 21 years, and Doyle and Sharon Schultz will cel- ebrate 57 years. July 24 – Dale Epley turns 62 years and Chase River Stuppy turns 9 years. July 25 – Lisa Vinnedge turns 55 years. July 26 – Leilani Cayalua turns 47 years, Benny Kel- ley turns 75 years, Alene Poe- hlein turns 89 years, There- sa Hill turns 52 years, Kavin and Brittany Gayhart will celebrate 9 years, and Gor- don and Carol Barnett will celebrate 57 years. May all our stars have a really great day and may all your wishes come true. Keep in your heart and in your prayers all our stars who need that card, vis- it, phone call, and that dai- ly thought of them to have a wonderful day. Events coming up in Winslow and the surround- ing areas are: July 20 – Winslow Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Trading Post, Pike County Moms Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Otwell United Method- ist Church. July 25 – Winslow Com- munity Festival Meeting at 6 p.m. at the Snyder Com- munity Center. July 29 – Poehlein Reunion Planning Meeting at 9 a.m. at the Corner Book Shoppe. August 4-5 – Zoar Mos- quito Fest with the station- ary parade on Saturday at 1 p.m., lots of activities and music for everyone to enjoy. August 3-6 – Jasper Stras- senfest with the parade on Sunday, Aug. 6. Winslow Learning Cen- ter – computers are open ev- ery Monday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Snyder Commu- nity Center. Winslow Seniors meet on Mondays and Tuesdays at the Snyder Community Center. Petersburg Seniors meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Courthouse Basement. Postcards this week are three and a pamphlet sent to Sweets Column Winslow, IN 47598. Postcard # 628 has a mod- ern curved build- ing with the logo of the Pro Foot- ball hall of Fame Canton, Ohio, on the building and past of a foot- ball on the roof. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is regarded as America's pre- mier sports museum and showplace. Opened in 1963, the museum is to: Honor the Heroes of the game, Pre- serve its History, Promote its Values, and Celebrate Excel- lence EVERY WHERE. It reads: "Hi Sweets, this place is well worth the drive if you like football." Janie Tor- mohlen. Postcard # 629 shows a wa- terfall in the forest of trees and a lookout spot for visitors to see this beauty. Cuyahoga Valley National Park Bran- dywine Falls – water tum- bles down layers of shale creating a bridal view. At 65 feet the falls is the highest in Cuyahoga Valley Nation- al Park. Historically it pow- ered saw, woolen, and grist mills that became the center of a 19th Century Village. To- day, visitors to the falls can reflect on how nature can shape the growth of human communities. Reads: "Hi Sweets, This place is beautiful. A great road trip." Janie Tormohlen. Postcard # 630 has a beau- tiful sun and rays filtered through the trees to show the colors of red, purple, yel- low, pink, and green from the leaves. OHIO U.S.A. This one reads: "Hi Sweets, Enjoy your summer." Janie Tormohlen. We also had a pamphlet and a note come in all on the same day, from our star Janie Tormohlen. The note first, "Hi Sweets, Going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio is the best day trip I ever took, everybody who loves the mu- sic needs to see this." The pamphlet is the Ex- hibit Guide – Power of Rock Experience Connor Theater – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This is all in Cleveland, Ohio and the 6 levels have some- thing from any music in this era like the Stewart Gallery of Rock, blues, gospel, R&B, Country, and Elvis; far out poster art, clothing, instru- ments, and Summer of Love turns 50 ; heavy metal; Dick Clark American Bandstand; Music of Cleveland and the Midwest plus more levels of exciting people in the histo- ry of Rock and Roll. Janie we are happy that we could go on your vacation through postcards # 628, 629, and 630 and the pamphlet. We are still wanting to go to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame one of these days. It sounds like you are hav- ing the time of your life as you travel the roads in Ohio. Keep en- joying your trav- els. The Patoka River is less than half full and it has been dropping since Winslow hasn't had any rain to speak of and the temps were in the 90s but the heat index said 100 or more. Yes it was a hot week until Saturday when we cooled a bit into the middle 80s and it felt real nice at the Winslow Riverside Park Flea Market where we had 9 ven- dors along with the Winslow Lions. The stars who came and sold their wares had many stars who looked over their wares and many left with items they needed. The Winslow Lions were there for breakfast and lunch and the needed coffee in the morn- ing and that water or soda to quench their thirst from the day. One item I had was the strawberry ice cream but that wasn't the only fla- vor. They had three more fla- vors. The next Winslow Riv- erside Flea Market is August 19 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. This past week was the Pike County 4-H Fair and the fair had loads of activities going on everyday at the 4-H grounds in Hornady Park. I didn't go everyday, but Kya- na and Laura went all week to be with Kyanas' rabbit Sam, which is a California White and Lionhead mix. All week was hot and humid so the an- imals had a week just like the human. Some of the many animals got to go home and a breeze or two. Some of the many animals got to go home Thursday night instead of Friday night because of the heat index being so high. To all the 4-H participants who had their animal en- tered an shown, we say con- grats to all and each animal was unique because it was tended by you and you un- derstood just what your an- imal was supposed to do to get that ribbon for your tire- less efforts. This was Kyana's first year in 4-H where she had fun as she showed her rabbit Sam, and we are so proud of them. Laura, Terri Ann, Norm and I were at the Rabbit Show on Wednesday morn- ing where we saw several breeds of Rabbits who were judged by Tom Green and the ribbons were given by Queen Bailey Sutt and her court. I never knew there was that many breeds of rabbits but they were all cute in my eyes and they all are winners. Sam was in the grade class with five bucks and two does and Kyana and Sam got 1st place and Best of Opposite Sex. You can see all the win- ners in the Press-Dispatch. But anyway what Norm and I are proud of is that Kyana was so overwhelmed that they won those ribbons that she broke out in tears of joy for what had just happened on her first year as a 4-H par- ticipant. She has the ribbons posted on Facebook, and her rabbit Sam is there also. This is a cool Grandparent moment to see your grand- child be so very happy and in tears for doing something she loves, animals. To all the 4-H workers, 4-H children and everyone else involved in putting on this Pike County 4-H fair and thank you to all the an- imals. The events were well done, the vendors were plen- ty, and the rides were a hit for everyone. Kyana, Kend- ra, Koda, Kaydence rode on the swing and the Tempest ride several times but Norm and I rode the Ferris wheel, but we kissed at three differ- ent spots at the top to keep the tradition going. This was our first Ferris wheel ride to- gether. Here's Norm with a few words of importance. Most of you know I have been taking a break from things after many years of helping out, I just need- ed a break! For the last two flea markets hosted by the Winslow Lions Club, it showed me I need to be more involved, even Barb told me so. Well, she is right, so slow- ly we have been doing just that and getting caught up while working towards the 12th Annual Winslow Com- munity Festival and Light up Winslow Parade. It's hard to believe that it's already that old! It's more than awesome, it's a happening! Pike Coun- ty is the pace to be in Sept. 15 and 16, for on Sept. 16 you will have two festivals going on, the Winslow Com- munity Festival and Light up Winslow Parade 12th year. You will have the Buf- falo Trace Festival Celebrat- ing Petersburg's Bicentenni- See SWEETS on 9