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Call for details. 812-254-6594 Corner of Hwy. 50 & 57, Washington, IN VALLEY OPTICAL 812-254-6594 Saturday morning snack Dagean Knepp and Alyssa McCutchan are all smiles and laughs as they eat nachos between soccer games Saturday morning at the Pike County Youth Soccer League games. See additional photos on page B-2. Tips for family late-summer camping trips For nature lovers, perhaps nothing is more enjoyable than packing up the camp- ing gear, traveling to a favor- ite campsite and getting away from it all while sleeping un- der the stars. Such an expe- rience can be transformative, turning first-time campers in- to lifelong enthusiasts. The opportunity to turn youngsters into nature en- thusiasts who can't wait to spend time outside may be one reason why so many fam- ilies go camping. A 2018 re- port Kampgrounds of Amer- ica found that 52 percent of campers have children, mak- ing camping among the most popular and family-friendly ways to enjoy the great out- doors. Camping with youngsters can help families make last- ing memories. Parents who have never before taken their children camping may bene- fit from employing a few strat- egies to make the trip as fun as possible. • Make a trial run in the backyard. A night camping in the backyard won't be exact- ly the same as a night in the woods, where wildlife, and particularly insects, may be less welcoming hosts. But a backyard camping night can acclimate children to their sleeping bags and their tents. A fun night sleeping under the stars in the backyard al- so may make kids more en- thusiastic about an upcoming camping trip in the woods. • Go over safety early and often. Use every opportuni- ty to explain camping safety measures to youngsters in ad- vance of your trip. Emphasize the importance of staying to- gether in the woods, and teach youngsters how to iden- tify potentially harmful plants like poison ivy, making sure they know to avoid coming in- to contact with these and oth- er poisonous plants. Contact your local parks department, or the campground where you will be staying, for some ad- ditional advice on camping safety. • Let kids help when choos- ing camping equipment. Youngsters may be more ex- cited about camping if they're allowed to choose certain equipment, including their sleeping bags and tents. Be- fore visiting your nearby camping retailer, explain to kids that tents come in var- ious styles because they're designed to protect campers from certain elements that may be more common in cer- tain areas than others. Such an explanation can make it easy to explain to youngsters why you're purchasing cer- tain items, even if those items weren't kids' top choices. • Plan the family menu in advance. Plan the menu in ad- vance so you can ensure ev- eryone will continue to eat healthy. But make sure to in- clude a few kid-friendly camp- ing classics, like s'mores, in the meal plan as well. • Prepare a camping-friend- ly first-aid kit. Bandages and topical antibiotic creams are part and parcel of any first-aid kit, regardless of where you're going. But the elements pose a different set of challenges that require a more extensive first-aid kit. When designing a first-aid kit for your camp- ing trip, be sure to include all the usual items but also over- the-counter medications that can treat pain, allergies, con- stipation, and diarrhea. An ex- tra gallon or two of water also makes for a wise addition to campers' first-aid kits. Family camping trips can instill a lifelong love of the great outdoors in youngsters. A few simple strategies can help parents make such trips safe and memorable. with the health department is working out the details on a location. "That has been a little bit of a struggle to find something in a good location and will be available for the full 10 months," said Gladish. She said they think they have it worked out and hope to have it open in mid-Sep- tember. didates. The three candidates who get the most votes are elected. The five candidates are: incumbents Democrat Todd Meadors, and Republi- cans Greg Willis and Dennis Bishop, and challengers Re- publican Nathan Evans and Independent Cathy McFar- land. There are several positions at the state level up for elec- tion on the local ballot. Pike County has three state representative races on the ballot. In District 63, incumbent Shane Lindauer is being chal- lenged by Democrat Teresa K. Kendall. Both are from Jasper. In District 64, incumbent Matt Hostettler, of Fort Branch, is being challenged by Demo- crat Ian Gamroth, of Prince- ton. In District 75, Democrat John Hurley and Republican Cindy Ledbetter are vying for the seat Ron Bacon held for several terms. Bacon did not seek re-election. Democrat Woody Myers is challenging Republican in- cumbent Governor Eric Hol- comb. Also in that race is Lib- ertarian Donald Rainwater, of Westfield. Former Evans- ville Mayor John Weinzapfel and former Dist. 2 U.S. Con- gressman Todd Rokita are fac- ing off in a battle for Indiana Attorney General. At the federal, level Donald J. Trump is being challenged by Joe Biden. Down the bal- lot is the Eighth District Con- gressional race. Republican Larry Bucshon is being chal- lenged by Democrat E. Thom- asina Marsili, of Spencer, and Libertarian James Rodenbe- ger, of Terre Haute. The last day to register to vote in the fall election is Mon- day, October 5. The first day to vote early is Tuesday, Octo- ber 6. Election day is Tuesday, November 3. Reed charged with OVWI A Tell City man was arrest- ed for driving while intoxicat- ed Friday night in Winslow. Matthew Reed, 35, of 715 23rd St., Tell City, was ar- rested at about 9:30 p.m. af- ter Pike County Deputy Cody Jones said he was following a red pickup truck that swerved to the right, nearly hitting the sidewalk in Winslow on High- way 61, near Union St. He said it then swerved back to the left and went across the cen- ter line. Then, it went left of center three more times while driving north on Highway 61, before he pulled the truck over. When he talked with Reed, who was driving, Deputy Jones said he smelled the odor of marijuana. Reed failed field sobriety tests and admitted smoking marijuana about four hours earlier, according to Deputy Jones' report. Reed refused a chemical test and was charged with op- erating a vehicle while intox- icated (refusal) and posses- sion of marijuana, with a pri- or conviction of possession. By Andy Heuring An elderly Montgomery man was arrested on charges of intimidation with a deadly weapon and resisting law en- forcement after he crashed into a ditch and embankment early Sunday evening. James Hardy, 70, of 6491 E. CR 500 E., Montgomery, was arrested after he attempted to pull a gun on Josh Byrd. Pike Deputy Sheriff Cody Jones said he was respond- ing to a report of a reckless driver, who was swerving and running other vehicles off the road at 4:54 p.m. Jones said when he arrived at the scene and was run- ning toward the crashed ve- hicle from his patrol car, Josh Byrd was there yelling for as- sistance. Byrd told Deputy Jones that Hardy was trying to pull a gun. Deputy Jones, in his re- port, said he saw a gun and holster on Hardy's left hip and grabbed his left arm, but Hardy began to reach his right arm over towards the passenger seat. Jones or- dered Hardy to give him his hands, but he refused. While Deputy Jones was struggling with Hardy, he said Byrd grabbed the gun from Har- dy's holster. Hardy was then taken out of the truck and put on the ground in handcuffs. Byrd, who lives at the west edge of Otwell, said he was in his front yard with his father when they heard the pickup truck crash into a ditch on the north side of the road. He said it then jumped out of that ditch, went across the road and off the south side of Highway 257 into his yard. Byrd said the truck then continued north on 257, out of sight, but they heard it crash again. Byrd, who is a volunteer fireman and first responder, went to the scene. He said he checked Hardy. He said Hardy was saying he needed to get out of there. Byrd said he told Hardy to stay there until the po- lice arrived. He went to the back of the vehicle and got the license plate number, but heard Hardy trying to start the vehicle. He then went back to the driver's side door and told Hardy not to leave, and Har- dy reached for a gun on his hip. Byrd then grabbed the gun and Hardy's hand, and kept him from pulling the gun un- til Jones arrived just a short time later. Elizabeth Doll, of Vin- cennes, had been following Hardy, and stopped at the scene and called 911. Depu- ty Jones said when she saw Hardy trying to pull his gun, she grabbed her children and ran for cover. Hardy accused of trying to pull gun on first responder after crash