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B-12 Wednesday, November 21, 2012 What's new at your library? By Ginger Rogers brary is a collection center for old batteries? We send them off for recycling. Also, the next time you get a new cell phone and you're ready to get rid of the old one, we collect old cell phones for re- cycling. We want to do our part to help keep toxic ma- terials out of landfills. The cell phone collections Did you know that the li- are part of a recycling pro- gram that makes a small donation to the Friends of the Library for each box of phones we collect. We can collect your batteries and old cell phones at any of our three branches. The letters to Santa pro- gram is starting. Children can write their letters to San- ta and bring them to the li- brary. We will see to it that they make it to Santa at the North Pole. If the letters are submitted to us by Decem- ber 15, children will receive a letter back from Santa him- self. (But he gets so busy af- ter the 15th, you know). We also have a Christmas card contest going on now through December 21. En- tries will be displayed dur- ing the month of December in all three libraries. There will be three age categories: Age 10 and under, Teens, and Adults. You are welcome to take your cards home after the 21st, or they will be giv- en to residents at the local nursing homes. We have had Christmas card mak- ing workshops going on all through November, but you can also submit cards you made at home. There will be no programs The Press-Dispatch at the library from now till Monday, Nov. 26, due to the holiday. Monday, Nov. 26th the Li- brary van will be at Stendal's St. Peter's church from 1:30- 2:30. Stendal residence may want to stock up on materials for the month of December, as the van will not be back until January. You are wel- come to reserve materials on Evergreen or call in re- quests as soon as possible so that we'll have time to gath- er them for you. Also on Monday, computer classes will be offered from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday Preschool at Pe- tersburg is from 9-10:30, and at Otwell from 1-2:30. On Wednesday Preschool is at Winslow from 9-10:30. Thursday preschool is at Petersburg from 9-10:30 and at Otwell from 1-2:20. Mother Goose on the Loose begins at 11 am. Also on Thursday there Chargers band members in Honor Band will be a showing of a hol- iday themed movie at 6:30 p.m. at Winslow. Watch for lots of exciting new programs throughout December. If you love deco- rating and preparing for the holidays, we should have lots of activities you'll like. We're planning a Christ- several members from the Pike Central High School and Middle School bands. Those participating from Pike Central include: Alexis McDowell, Aspen Wynn, Amber Ruble, Abby Hess, Amelia Woolery, Taia Hinton, Allison Moss, Jonathan Kroeger, Steven Lin, Logan Ferguson and Elizabeth Heath. They met with students from 14 schools in the Southern Indiana Region on Saturday and held a great concert on Sunday. The All Region Honor Band performed this past weekend at South Knox High School, and there were Pike County residents invited to Historic Pathways annual meeting USI's Historic Southern mas Open House at the Li- brary all day on Saturday, Dec. 15. Various activities will be taking place all day for all ages, including a cook- ie and recipe exchange. A very Happy Thanksgiv- ing to everyone. Winslow Sr. and Family Services menu By Frieda Bolin green beans, mashed pota- toes, dessert and hot rolls Dec. 4—Barbecue sand- wiches, chips, macaroni and cheese, dessert and bingo Dec. 10—Pork chops, but- tered potatoes, gravy and biscuits, dessert Dec. 11—Beef stew, green beans and biscuits, dessert and bingo Dec. 17—Happy Birthday Dec. 3—Beef and noodles, ber birthdays Dec. 18—Hot dogs, co- neys and soup, dessert and bingo Dec. 20—Christmas din- Indiana and Indiana's His- toric Pathways National Scenic Byway invites the public to attend Indiana's Historic Pathways annual meeting from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Lawrence County Museum of History, 929 15th St. in Bedford, Indiana. The by- way is in the process of in- stalling roadway signs and securing 501(c)(3) status and will be meeting to plan future projects. Indiana's Historic Path- way is a Y-shaped route that stretches 250 miles across ner at 1 p.m. Baked tender- loin, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw and dessert We will be closed from Dec. 21 thru Jan. 2. Lunch will be served on Jan. 3 at 1:00 p.m. Mammograms will be at meal, fried chicken and the works. Free meal to Decem- the Center on Dec. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ferguson joins staff at Dale Family Medicine Family Medicine, was re- cently appointed to the Med- ical Staff at Memorial Hos- pital and Health Care Cen- ter. She has joined Dr. Stan Tretter and the staff at Dale Family Medicine and is ac- cepting new patients. Dr. Ferguson received her Dr. Rebecca Ferguson, medical degree from Chica- go College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed a residency in family med- icine at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL. Family med- icine physicians specialize in the total health care of the individual and entire fami- ly through all stages of life. They provide comprehensive health care with special em- phasis on disease prevention and health promotion. Dr. Ferguson holds cer- tification in advanced car- diac life support, pediatric life support, and neonatal ad- vanced life support. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physi- cians and American Osteo- pathic Association. Appointments with Dr. the southern half of Indi- ana, along U.S. 50/U.S. 150 from Vincennes to the town of Shoals. At that point, it forks and continues along U.S. 50 to Lawrenceburg and along U.S. 150 to the Falls of the Ohio. The by- way tells the story of early settlement, westward mi- gration, and transportation in Indiana. It was designat- ed a state scenic byway in 2004 and to America's By- ways collection in 2009. "As a nationally designat- ed scenic byway, Indiana's Historic Pathways is a great asset to southern Indiana," said Leslie Townsend, di- rector of Historic South- ern Indiana. "We are mov- ing ahead with our signage project so people will know they are traveling along the byway and we are securing our nonprofit status, which will allow us to raise mon- ey and seek grants for spe- cial projects. We are ex- cited about hearing from people along the byway and welcome their involvement so we can help attract more visitors and educate resi- dents about these historic routes." Historic Southern Indiana was created in 1986 to serve the southernmost 26 coun- ties of Indiana. Its goals are to identify, preserve, pro- tect, enhance, and promote the historical, natural, and recreational resources of the region. It seeks to imple- ment those goals through programs in historic pres- ervation, history education, heritage tourism, communi- ty development, and scenic byways. Its office is a part of the Division of Outreach and Engagement. For more information, contact Townsend at 812- 465-7014 Purdue prof serves as advise for Ken Burns Dust Bowl documentary R. Douglas Hurt, profes- sor and head of the Purdue University Department of History, is a program advis- er for the Ken Burn's docu- mentary "The Dust Bowl," which premiered Nov. 18 and 19 on PBS channels. Hurt, who specializes in American agricultural his- tory and is author of "The Dust Bowl: An Agricultural and Social History," was in- terviewed about the causes and consequences of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s that ruined farmland and left many people destitute. Hurt also discussed how people in the region and the fed- eral government respond- ed to the drought and the worst wind erosion problem in American history. Hurt is quoted in "The Dust Bowl" book that accompanies the film and is included in the documentary. "The Dust Bowl and drought of the 1930s attract- ed a great deal of attention during this past summer's drought, and this documen- tary will highlight how na- ture and agriculture can affect the environment for both good and ill," Hurt said. "People often ask if the Dust Bowl could hap- pen again. Drought, long- lasting and severe, is a nat- ural phenomenon of the Great Plains. It will come again, but we have a bet- ter understanding of wind erosion and the methods and technologies as well as precedent for government support to prevent its worst effects on agriculture. Al- though the past is never re- peated precisely, people can learn from history and make informed decisions about the present and future." Hurt also is the author of "The Big Empty: The Great Plains in the Twentieth Cen- tury," "Problems of Plenty: The American Farmer in the Twentieth Century," "American Agriculture: A Brief History," "American Farms: Exploring Their His- tory," and "The Great Plains during World War II." Writer: Amy Patterson Neubert, 765-494-9723, ap- atterson@purdue.edu. Source: R. Douglas Hurt, 765-494-4123, doughurt@ purdue.edu. Daviess Community Hospital volunteer opportunities with local hospice DCH's Helping Hearts Dr. Rebecca Ferguson Hospice Program has oppor- tunities for volunteers. Hos- pice provides professional care and support service to improve the quality of life for Daviess, Martin, Pike, and Knox county residents with inger, RN, DCH Hospice Su- pervisor, hospice volunteers provide companionship to pa- tients, assist them with tasks like shopping and running errands, and provide re- a life limiting illness. According to Melody Win- lief for patient caregivers. "Hospice volunteers are al- so good listeners," said Win- inger. "They help us identi- fy patient needs and are vital members of the health care team that provides care to our patients." Volunteers al- so perform office duties and assist with fund raising ac- tivities. For more information about volunteer opportuni- ties with hospice, contact Wininger at 812-254-8950. Meet Our New Urologists! David Gilley, M.D. and Kris Gunn,M.D. Ferguson may be made by calling Dale Family Medi- cine at 937-7140. The office is located at 4 West Vine Street in Dale. Daviess Comm. Quick Care open Memorial Urology Associates St. Thomas Medical Center – Suite 105 600 W. 13th Street, Jasper on Thanksgiving Daviess Community Hos- To schedule an appointment, please call 996-5850. pital's Quick Care Clinic, lo- cated at 1805 State Road 57 South in Washington, will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22. The clinic will resume normal hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 23. All other Daviess Commu- David Gilley, M.D. nity Hospital medical clin- ics, including the DCH Med- ical Clinic in Washington, the North Daviess Medical Clinic in Odon, and the Da- viess-Martin Medical Clinic in Loogootee will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Fri- day, Nov. 23rd. Something newsworthy? Give us a call— 354-8500 Dr. Gilley received his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indi- anapolis. He recently com- pleted a residency in urology at IU Medical Center. Dr. Gilley has received certification from the National Board of Medical Examiners, and is a member of the American Urological Asso- ciation. Some of the issues we treat: • Elevated PSA • Incontinence • Kidney Stones • Pediatric Urology • Overactive Bladder • Erectile Dysfunction • Cancer (Kidney, Prostate, Bladder, Testis) Kris Gunn, M.D. Dr. Gunn received his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indi- anapolis. He completed his residency in urology at Wash- ington University Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and com- pleted a research fellowship at University of North Carolina School of Medicine's Division of Urologic Surgery in Chapel Hill. Dr. Gunn is a member of the American Urological Association. 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