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A-6 Local Wednesday, May 8, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Sponsored by the Little Company of Mary Sisters - USA Above: The Head Start kids were the focus of the Fifth Annual Family Day. They had a vari- ety of things to do for the end of school, includ- ing outfits, booths, dinner and games. Left: Safety Sam and DNR Conservation Of- ficer Ken Tincher were part of the Fifth Annu- al Family Day for Head Start children and fam- ily members. Fifth Annual Head Start Family Day a success The Fifth Annual Fami- ly Day for Head Start was April 25 and turned out to be a big success, accord- ing to Family Day coor- dinator Shawna Wiscav- er. She reported, "The theme this year was 'Plant- ing and Growing a Bright Future.' This event was to celebrate the end of our school-year program for our children and their fam- ilies. We had a great turn out. There were games, informational booths and a dinner. Grand Marshal and Entertainment this year was the conservation officers and Safety Sam. Some of the information- al booths were Anthem, 4-H, Petersburg Fire De- partment, Health Care Navigator, CASA, Famil- ia Dental, Petersburg Li- brary and Purdue Exten- sion." The event was held at the Gospel Center Church in the Steve Frederick Ac- tivities building on Illinois Street in Petersburg. Six- teen local businesses and organizations donated, including: Anthem, The Caddy Shack, Fish Hut, Circle K, Huck's, Dollar General Store, Casey's, Schell Auto & Towing, Sisson steel, Pike Colli - sion, #423 Smoke House, Amber Manor, Golden Liv- ing Center, Kiwanis, Jay C Food Store and Subway. Volunteers that made the family day possi- ble were: Chris, Sabree, Hayde and Keanna Mc- Dowell, Jay, Ethan and Spencer Boren, Jane Coo- per, Sue Shoultz, Sharon Blaize, Heather Catt, Judy, Zane and Brandon Schell, Kathy Freeland, Leslie Hunt and DNR Conserva- tion Officer Ken Tincher. Travel without busting the budget If people waited to get rich to see the world, they may never travel to destinations near and far. Even though many people view travel as a luxury, there are plenty of ways to take trips even when money is tight. In a 2018 survey of 1,000 people ages 18 and older, Bankrate found that nearly half of respondents planned to skip travel that year. Among the 49 percent of re- spondents who weren't plan- ning a vacation, 50 percent said they just couldn't afford it. By prioritizing travel as a goal, cuts can be made else- where so there's money in the budget for vacations. Proper planning, research and a go-with-the-flow at- titude can make budget- friendly traveling a realistic possibility. Here's how to get started. • Maximize your card re- wards. If you're excellent about paying for credit card bills in full each month, shop around for cards that of- fer the most travel bang for your buck. Hefty sign-on bo- nus points enable you to rack up travel dollars after a set amount of spending. Those "miles" or "points" can be turned into hotel rooms, air- line tickets, rental cars, and more. • Be flexible on trav- el dates. Set up alerts for when fares drop and be able to leave when rates are the lowest. Various apps, such as Yapta or Hopper, will send price notifications on flights being tracked. Keep your bags packed and be ready to go when you find your bud- geted price. • Cut lodging costs when possible. Travel to destina- tions where you know some- one and you can enjoy a few nights of free accommo- dations. Even two or three nights in someone's guest room or on their sofa can save a few hundred dollars in overall costs. Airbnb and Vacation Rentals By Own- er are some additional ser- vices that can pair travel- ers with price-savvy spots to stay. Hostels are dorm- style rooms that also make for cheap accommodations if you don't need much space or luxury. • Travel a little to travel a lot. The nearest airport may not offer the best deals for your budget. Consider in- creasing your travel radius several miles and fly out of a different airport and even a smaller one. Also, when booking hotels, look beyond city centers or tourist areas. Rates decrease the further out you go. • Travel together to split the costs. Get a group to- gether and maximize the savings, advises Credit Kar- ma. You may be able to score group rates to events, or you can split the cost of a larg- er condo or home among all travelers. Budgeting for travel and learning how to vacation for less can help anyone get away when they desire. Want to share your news with others? The Press- Dispatch can help deliver it to Pike and the surrounding counties. NEWS! 812-354-8500