The Press-Dispatch
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A-6 Local Wednesday, May 1, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Invites you to our... the petersburg Spring Plant Sale & Lunch Sts. Peter & Paul catholic church Fellowship Hall • 711 Walnut Street, Petersburg Friday, May 10 Plant Sale from 9am-2pm Lunch from 11am-2pm Take Out Available soup, sandwiches & drinks REDUCED TEMPERATURE SWINGS ENHANCED PERFORMANCE IMPROVED DEHUMIDIFICATION Variable-speed technology means invariable comfort. The Infinity ® 20 air conditioner combines the energy efficiency of Greenspeed ® intelligence with the convenience and precision of the Infinity System Control. With reduced temperature swings, improved dehumidification and ultra-quiet operation, the Infinity 20 air conditioner will have you more comfortable than ever before. Energy Efficiency That's Right in Your Comfort Zone. ©Carrier Corporation 4/2018. carrier.com PH: 812-743-2382 HEATING & AIR-CONDITIONING Perry ' s LLC Serving the area since 1950. Perry ' s Perry ' s 303 Breckinridge Rd, Monroe City Email: perryshvac@gmail.com Craig Perry Vance Perry Chase Perry Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge volunteers collected 500 lbs. of trash Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge interns and volunteers recently collected 500 pounds of trash at a volunteer work day. Regular volunteer workdays are scheduled on the first and third Wednesday of every month, beginning at 8:30 a.m. CDT. The meeting location is at the Snakey Point Marsh com- plex, Boyd's Station parking lot. Volunteer activities might include trail maintenance, invasive species removal, trash pick up and other activities. Anyone interested in volunteering can show up on the as- signed day or contact the Refuge Office. Pictured are, (l to r): Rob Heins, Alex Pankoke, Ali Sutphin (all volunteer interns), Deb Kwoz, Sue Vernier, Richard Vernier, Tony Greenwell and Levi Hume. Photo courtesy of acting Refuge Manager Heath Hamilton Jasper • 812-482-9696 • www.hopfoutdoor.com Kubota Z122-42 $ 3,899 State parks celebrate Visit Indiana week Every day is a great day to go to Indiana state park properties, but there will be a special incentive to travel to them during Visit Indiana week, which is May 5 -11. The event is put on by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and encour- ages people to get out to see what the Hoosier state has to offer. State parks will participate in Vis- it Indiana week by offering promo- tions and posting stories about dif- ferent properties on social media. From tasty treats to reminders of Indiana's past to beautiful scenery, there will be a reason to take part in this week-long event every day. • State Parks Sunday, May 5 – Enjoy free admission to state parks, state forest recreation areas, and Interlake off-road riding area. Check out the "What's New" list for each state park at stateparks. IN.gov/9447.htm to see projects that park staff have been working on over the winter for your use and enjoyment. • Get Moving Monday, May 6 – Visit one of seven properties of- fering a two-for-one two-hour kay- ak or canoe rental all week (Chain O'Lakes, Potato Creek, Ouabache, Summit Lake, Whitewater Me- morial, Shakamak, Lincoln, Ver- sailles state parks). Get your cou- pon at visitindiana.com/blog/in- dex.php/2019/04/10/get-moving- monday/. • Tasty Tuesday, May 7 – Vis- it one of the seven state park inn restaurants for 10 percent off your Tuesday meal. Get a coupon for the inn you want to visit at visitindiana. com/blog/index.php/2019/04/10/ tasty-tuesday/. Also, watch for a fun video on the state parks Facebook page that features the popular week- end omelet bar at Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park. • Wayback Wednesday, May 8 – Visit a state park, find a histor- ic building or structure, and post a photo of it on the State Parks Face- book page to be entered in a draw- ing for a 2019 annual pass to use this recreation season. The Facebook page will also offer a video about the historic features of McCormick's Creek, Indiana's first state park. • Thirsty Thursday, May 9 – Visit an Indiana State Park waterfall, take a photo or selfie, and post it on the State Parks Facebook page to be en- tered in a drawing for a 2019 annual pass to use this recreation season. Be sure to stay on the trails or be- hind railings for your photos. • Family Fun Friday, May 10 – Learn how to check out an Adven- ture Backpack at Mounds State Park by watching the State Parks Face- book page. Get started on the 11 ac- tivities listed in the Indiana Chil- dren's Outdoor Bill of Rights that every Hoosier child should experi- ence. See the list at childrenplayout- doors.dnr.IN.gov. • Sweet Saturday, May 11 – Get a free slice of sugar cream pie with any meal purchase at any Indiana State Park Inn. Get your coupon, which is valid for Saturday, May 11 only, at visitindiana.com/blog/in- dex.php/2019/04/10/sweet-satur- day/. Remember the inn and camping discounts that continue through much of May. Stay two consecutive nights and get 25 percent off through May 24 when you make reservations at indianainns.com by using the Spring Savings rate, and get 25 per- cent off camping Sunday- Wednes- day through May 22 when you make reservations at camp.IN.gov by us- ing promo code SPRING19 K and J Insurance ribbon cutting K & J Insurance opened recently in Petersburg. Kyler Henry and Johnny Voyles are co-owners and co- principal agents for the agency. Henry said they are agents for Erie Insurance and Progressive. They of- fer home, auto and life insurance policies. They are located at 715 1/2 E. Main St., Petersburg, which is above the Big Dipper ice cream store. Their hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and by appointment. On Friday, they had a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Above are (l to r): Hugh Eskew, C of C Director; Krista Robinette, C of C Executive Director; Stephanie Henry, Kyler Henry and Johnny Voyles, owners; Petersburg Mayor R.C. Klipsch; and Robin Smith, C of C. Make good use of your final days as a student as graduation nears Graduation is the cul- mination of a lengthy jour- ney students take in pursuit of their academic and pro- fessional goals. As gradua- tion day draws near, it can be tempting for students to take their foot off the gas and spend their time hav- ing fun with their fellow stu- dents before everyone goes their separate ways. Such an attitude can derail years of hard work. Though the temptation of celebrating with friends may be hard to resist, the following are some ways prospective grad- uates can stay on course as graduation day draws near. • Maintain your academ- ic focus. It can be easy to get caught up in upcoming cele- brations and the next chap- ter in your life, but students should stay the academic course until their final day in the classroom. Keeping grades up is important, as no one wants to put graduation at risk when it is so close . • Familiarize yourself with your school's guidance office. Guidance counsel- ors often provide informa- tion on coursework and fu- ture schooling options, but they can guide you in oth- er ways as well. Some guid- ance offices double as career placement services, helping students prepare résumés, cover letters and portfoli- os. Some also help students with career assesments that can guide them as they look to begin their careers as pro- fessionals. • Gather some referenc- es. The organizers behind the Sales Innovation Ex- po, a professional network- ing gathering, indicate that 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking. Begin talking with all of the people you can, particularly during internships or volunteer op- portunities. Contact trusted confidantes, be it current or former supervisors and pro- fessors, to serve as referenc- es. • Have an idea of your next steps. It's not neces- sary to have everything mapped out just yet, but you should have a good idea of whether you're going on to more schooling, taking a vo- cational career tract, enter- ing the workforce, or even taking some time to travel. Create a road map on paper showing where you want to be and when. • Plan for some down- time. A fter all of this hard work and dedication, set some time aside after the graduation celebration to recharge your batteries. Some time off can help you focus on the future when you're rested and ready to approach new goals. Taking certain steps lead- ing up to graduation can help you focus more readi- ly on the future.