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A-4 Local Wednesday, Januar y 29, 2020 The Press-Dispatch Continued from page 1 FLU Continued from page 1 RIGHTS PRIVATE MEDICAID ROOMS AVAILABLE SOON Call for information 812-354-8833 Enhancing Lives Through Innovative Healthcare ™ 309 W. Pike Ave., Petersburg vaccines were not that ef- fective. He said he had been asking his patients and so far, no one with the flu got a vaccination this year. He recommended people who haven't been vaccinated yet to go ahead and get a flu shot, but he warned it takes 10 to 14 days to become ful- ly effective. ruary 7. Porter explained by hav- ing groups show up in each county, it will also send a message to legislators the public doesn't want these or- dinances. He said they hope to get the commissioners to act. "That will send a much stronger message to legisla- tors if a county acts rather than just individuals." At the previous meeting, all three commissioners, Mark Flint, Ryan Coleman and Jeff Nelson said they were supportive of the move- ment. "I think if the need arises, we will," said Com- missioner Nelson about an ordinance. "Those bills haven't passed yet," said Flint. "These bills are coming from one senator. I don't think they will be passed," said Commissioner Ryan Coleman. "This is Pike County, this is Indiana. There is no one on this board against guns," said Flint. Lions Club art contest winners Pike Central middle school art students Eibhlin Teague, Kinsey Mattingly and Ethan Wolfe won the Petersburg Lions Club sponsored an art contest for students from 11 to 13 years old. The Title of the art is was to the theme of Journey of Peace. Eibhlin Teague won the contest. Mattingly was first run- ner-up and Thatn Wolfe was second runner-up. Above Kinsey Mattingly accepts her prize from Club Secretary Keith Thomas and Service Chairman Erica Thomas. Five household cleaning hacks using essential oils (StatePoint) From clean- ers and sprays to air freshen- ers and more, essential oils are making their way into the mainstream as common- place, common sense house- hold solutions. It's no surprise then that the market for essential oils is anticipated to grow signifi- cantly (more than 9 percent) over the next several years, according to Grand View Re- search. More households are catching onto the fact that these beneficial plant- based ingredients have a range of cleaning and home care uses. To get in on the trend, con- sider these cool home care uses for essential oils: • Wipe Surfaces: Creat- ing your own cleaning sup- plies can make chores a lit- tle easier on the eyes, nose and throat. The good news is that certain essential oils, like tea tree and lemon oil can help fight dirt and grime, as well as kill bac- teria and viruses, making them an excellent addition to homemade cleaning so- lutions and wipes. • Banish Bugs: Most tra- ditional home insecticide products use the same ac- tive ingredients initially de- veloped almost 50 years ago. Interestingly, the right mix of essential oils can also be highly lethal to bugs. Famil- iar ingredients such as lem- ongrass oil and geraniol in Zevo Instant Action Sprays target nerve receptors ac- tive only in insects, not peo- ple or pets. "Zevo bug sprays are ef- fective because they target insects' unique biology with a blend of effective essen- tial oils, setting them apart from traditional insecticide sprays," says John Scarchil- li of Procter & Gamble Ven- tures, which sell Zevo online and at select Target and The Home Depot stores. • Bust Fridge Odors: Even if you regularly rid your fridge of old items and wipe down its surfaces, com- batting fridge odor can be a losing battle, as the plas- tic components tend to ab- sorb odors over time. Make that box of baking soda that you have in your refrigera- tor work a bit harder. To go beyond simply neutralizing odors, add a few drops of es- sential lemon oil to it for a crisp, fresh scent. • Revive Fabrics: Take a natural approach to fresh- smelling fabrics. Create your own spray by combin- ing baking soda, distilled water and a touch of your favorite essential oils. Use the formula on linens, up- holsteries, window treat- ments or any other fabrics around your home in need of a scent boost. • Create Calm: You don't have to do a full hygge-in- spired renovation project to promote a peaceful atmo- sphere in your home's spac- es. With just a diffuser and such essential oils as laven- der and bergamot, you can fill a room with a calming scent. For clean, healthy, bug- free spaces, consider intro- ducing essential oils into your home's supply kit. A small but mighty dose can go a long way.