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Fire Dept. $ 5 Welding team takes first in midwest tourney Pike Central welding students par- ticipating in the Patoka Valley Voca- tional Cooperative Welding Technolo- gy Program brought home First Place Team and four individual trophies on May 3, 2019, from the 41st Annual Midwest Team Welding Tournament at J. Everett Light Career Center. The team placed first out of 20, with a 132-point advantage over the second place team, Franklin Coun- ty. Pike Central's team had two first place finishers, one second place fin- isher and a fifth place finisher. Plac- ing first in the G.T.A.W. category was Forest Park senior Nick Werner. Plac- ing first in the G.M.A.W. category was Pike Central senior Gage Cummings. Placing second in the Theory catego- ry was Jasper senior Caleb Edwards. Placing fifth in the S.M.A.W. category was Forest Park senior Swayde Mor- gan. Also participating for the team was Forest Park senior Elliott Wise- man in the F.C.A.W. category. Each team participating in the tour- nament is comprised of five members. One member of the team competes in a theory category of the contest, which includes a 200 -question written test in welding knowledge, math and blueprint reading. The other mem- bers of the team participate in one of four welding processes, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (G.T.A.W.), Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W.), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.), and Flux Core Arc Welding (F.C.A.W.) that are subjected to a guided bend test, along with a second weldment from a blueprint. The members' in- dividual scores are combined for the team score. Scholarship presentations by Ohio Technical College include a $10,000 scholarship for the first place student and $10,000 scholarships for each stu- dent on the first place team. All stu- dents received welding-related door prizes. Pike Central teammates are, (l to r): Swayde Morgan, Nick Werner, Elliott Wiseman, Caleb Edwards and Gage Cummings. Celebrating Petersburg VFW's 83rd Anniversary Leah Tooley, Debbie Hawkins, Benny Tooley, Carmen Coleman and Ted Hawkins had a great time at the Petersburg VFW 83rd Anniversary and Karaoke Party on Saturday. How to bring beneficial bees back to your yard Bees, birds and butterflies play integral roles in polli- nating many of the crops hu- mans rely on for sustenance. The National Pollinator Gar- den Network, through the National Wildlife Federa- tion, recently launched the Million Pollinator Garden Challenge, an effort to in- crease the amount of nectar and pollen food sources as the organization aims to re- verse the alarming decline of pollinators such as honey bees, native bees and mon- arch butterflies. Many people are afraid of bees because of their pro- pensity to sting. Unlike their wasp and yellow-jacket cous- ins, honeybees and bumble- bees are much more doc- ile and content to hop from bloom to bloom without pay- ing humans any mind. The only time such bees may re- sort to stinging is if some- one inadvertently steps on them. Bees are beneficial for yards. Gardener's Supply Company says one out of every three bites of food hu- mans take depends on a pol- linator. That's because about 150 crops grown in the Unit- ed States depend on pollina- tors. Even though there are 4,000 species of native or wild bees in the continental United States, many popula- tions are in decline. Accord- ing to the Pollinator Partner- ship, various areas of North America have lost more than 50 percent of their managed honeybee colonies in the past 10 years. Bringing these important pollinators back will take a little work, but it is possible. • Plants that offer cover can be attractive to bees that desire a respite from the sun and heat. Coleus and other ground cover offerings can be handy. • Offer water in shallow dishes, as even bees need a cool drink to stay hydrated. • Bees like various plants, so plant more than one spe- cies. Some plants that bees tend to like include alyssum, aster, geranium, bee balm, poppies, and clover. • When planting, include some native species. • Brush piles, dry grasses and dead woods offer nest- ing areas for bees. • The Gardener's Supply Company also says that bees find blue, purple and yellow flowers most appealing. Opt for more of these hues when planning gardens. • Above all, avoid using pesticides in the yard. Even organic ones can be toxic to bees and other pollinators, and they may contribute to colony collapse disorder. With these techniques in mind, homeowners can attract more bees to their yards and gardens, which can benefit bees and hu - mans alike. STOP it takes 3 MINUTES to subscribe to 812-354-8500