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Join the One WINNER is drawn at the end of each month $14,185 in grants awarded to local organizations The WIN Energy REMC Community Trust recently presented five grants total- ing $14,185, awarded to the following organizations: • Pike County 4-H Coun- cil received $2,500 towards the expansion of the fair- ground amphitheater. • Gibson County Animal Services received $1,000 to purchase a new computer and software to track ani- mal intakes and adoptions. • Patoka Presbyterian Church received $2,000 to purchase food for their food pantry to support those in need in the community. Receiving award, but no photo available: • L.I.F.T. Inc. received $5,000 towards the pur- chase of insulation and air sealing for the Fairbanks Gym. • Pogue Cemetery Asso- ciation Inc. received $ 3,685 to purchase materials to re- place a block wall in the cem- etery. The Operation Round Up program allows WIN En- ergy REMC members to reach out to worthy causes in their communities and work together to help oth- ers. Since the inception of the program in May 2013, 140 grants have been award- ed to local organizations to- taling over $446,000. Your small change is really mak- ing a big difference for orga- nizations in our community. Grants are awarded quar- terly, with the next round of grants being awarded in March. Applications are due by February 1, to be consid- ered for the March disburse- ment. Any charitable organi- zation within the WIN Ener- gy REMC service territory is eligible to apply. The or- ganization does not have to be a member of WIN Energy REMC. Applications can be picked up at any of the three WIN Energy REMC offic- es or downloaded at www. winenergyremc.com. Be sure to download the most recent application online as periodic updates are made. Pike County 4-H Council pictured (l to r): Rich Williams, 4-H Council Mem- ber/Livestock Committee President; Carol Sue Sutton, WIN Energy REMC Community Trust board member; Judith Gumbel, President Pike County 4- H Council; Kara Willis, 4-H Council President Elect; and Jill Hyneman, 4-H Council Secretary Elect. VFW Post 3587 plays Santa Above: Several Petersburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3587 members and auxiliary members were on hand to play Santa and visited Golden Living Center, Amber Manor and Lakewood Home. Pictured is Commander Chris Kinman presenting gifts to Roger Davis, with assistance from Mike Howard and Leah Tooley. More than a dozen veterans received gifts from the local club. James Capozella photo Below: Lakewood Home resident Howard Briscoe was presented a Christmas card and gifts by VFW Post mem- ber Mike Howard on Thursday when the post visited veterans at Golden Living Center, Amber Manor and Lake- wood Home. More than a dozen veterans were honored and received gifts that day. Debby Pasley photo Watch for thin ice this winter With the recent snowfall and dropping temperatures, Indiana Conservation Offi- cers advise being mindful of the potential hazards of frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It's also important to keep a watchful eye on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways for others who may venture out and find themselves in trouble. Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Just like driving differently on snow ver- sus clear roads, some may need to re-learn how to safely have fun on ice. Put safety first. The best rule of thumb is, when thinking about getting on the ice, be- lieve it is thin ice unless proven otherwise. Here are a few tips to remember when considering standing on or walking on a frozen lake or pond: No ice is safe ice. Test the thickness of the ice with an ice auger. At least four inches of ice is recom- mended for ice fishing; five inches is rec- ommended for snowmobiling. If you don't know the thickness of the ice, don't go on it. Wear life jackets or flotation coats. Carry ice hooks and rope gear. Before going on the ice, leave a note of your whereabouts with a friend or family member. Don't test the thickness of the ice while alone. Wearing a life jacket is especially impor- tant when on the ice. If you fall through, a life jacket will keep your head above the wa- ter until help arrives. The coating of snow that Indiana just re- ceived can make for treacherous ice condi- tions. The snow can insulate the ice, caus- ing it to freeze at a slower rate. When snow and rain freeze into ice, it is never as strong as solid, clear ice. If you see a pet or other animal in dis- tress on the ice, do not go after it. Doing so can often end in tragedy. Instead, contact your local emergency response personnel, who are equipped to make a rescue. Some bodies of water will appear to be frozen solid, but actually can have thin ice in several potentially unexpected areas. Flowing water, such as rivers and streams, should be avoided when covered by a lay- er of ice. Water that is surrounded by sand may freeze with inconsistencies in the thickness of the ice. Underground springs, wind, waterfowl and other animals can also keep areas of ice thin. Girl Scout fun The Winslow Girl Scouts had a Christmas party and made ornaments for their parents. Above: Maddi- son Braunecker, Dani Phillips, Sophia Goodrich, Avya Richardson, Ravynne Cato and Linette Meyers.