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A-6 Wednesday, April 27, 2022 The Press-Dispatch DON'T MISS OUT! SIGN-UP NOW! '22 P ageants ageants 2022 PIKE COUNTY 4-H FAIR DATES: JULY 24 – JULY 30, 2022 For more information, text 812-766-2387 or call 812-830-0903 2022 MISS PIKE COUNTY AGES 18-21 Applicants must be 18 years old by January 1, 2022 and may not reach their 22nd birthday by June 1, 2022, and be a current resident of Pike County. $65 Libby Stone 2021 Miss Pike County Queen PIKE COUNTY All pageants are at Pike Central High School Auditorium Haven Glispie 2021 Little Miss Mylz Modesitt 2021 Little Mister Calleigh Wibbeler 2021 Teen Miss Elle Readle 2021 Junior Miss PAGEANT SIGN-UP MEETING Saturday, May 7 • 9 a.m. - Noon at Randy's Americana Café on Main Street, Petersburg TEEN MISS PIKE CO. AGES 13-17 Applicants must be 13 on or before July 1 and no older than 17 on July 1, and be a current resident of Pike County. Entry fee: $40 LITTLE MISTER PIKE CO. AGES 5-8 Applicants must be 5 on or before July 1, and no older than 8 on July 1, and be a current resident of Pike County. Entry fee: $40 JUNIOR MISS PIKE CO. AGES 9-12 Applicants must be 9 on or before July 1, and no older than 12 on July 1, and be a current resident of Pike County. Entry fee: $40 LITTLE MISS PIKE CO. AGES 5-8 Applicants must be 5 on or before July 1, and no older than 8 on July 1, and be a current resident of Pike County. Entry fee: $40 Application deadline for all pageants is May 31 at 4 p.m. Summer Reading Program has Oceans of Possibilities By Sherri Sebella Oceans of Possibilities is the 2022 theme for the Pike Coun- ty Library summer reading program. The staff has been busy turning the library into an indoor ocean of sea crea- tures, pool noodles and more. The 2022 Summer Adven- tures Program will have vir- tual and outdoor programs planned for all ages, from in- fant to adult. The library will give away baskets and priz- es as rewards for books read during the 11-week program. It begins Saturday, May 14 at Petersburg and Tues- day, May 17 at Winslow. The Winslow Public Library is closed on Saturdays, so those interested in participating in the summer reading program are encouraged to attend the celebration at the Petersburg location on May 14. The Petersburg location will begin sign-ups at 9 a.m. where participants will re- ceive a list of programs and other materials. The library will be using the Beanstack Application to make it easier for participants to track sum- mer reading progress and badges throughout the pro- gram. Calorita Food Truck will be at the Petersburg location for opening day, and Kona Ice will attend the final day on Ju- ly 23. "There will be many activities for the kids," Rhea Turner, Teen/Adult Services Coordinator and Library As- sistant, said. "There will be a pathway to show them where they get their starter kit. Then,they will continue on the path to Genealogy, then the Comput- er Lab, and on to the confer- ence room where there will be activities happening. Larry Haycraft will also be giving a fishing net demon- stration throughout the day." Prize winners will be noti- fied via email and phone calls and baskets and prizes will be displayed in the showcas- es throughout the six-week program. HOW TO USE BEANSTACK 1. A fter download- ing and opening the appli- cation, select "Pike Coun- ty Public Library." 2. Type in Pike County Public Library and select library's name as it appears. 3. Tape "Don't have an account? " Sign up 4. Complete all re- quired fields and select applicable reading pro- grams to complete regis- tration. 5. Visit pike.co.lib. in.us for more informa- tion, or call 812-354- 6257 for Petersburg loca- tion, or 812-789 -5423 for Winslow location. REGISTER FOR SUMMER ADVENTURES! • Receive a treat bag, while they last! • Crafts and ocean-themed books available! • Grab a delicious treat from Calorita! • Fish net demonstrations by Larry Haycraft! • Photo Opportunities! • Special Collections Open House! • PAWS will also be here with a few animals up for adop- tion! • And More To Come! Carly Tegmayer, Children's Programmer at Pike County Public Library holds goodie bags that those participating in the Summer Reading Program will receive on Sign-Up Day, May 14, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Petersburg location. Rhea Turner, Teen/Adult Services Coordinator and Library Assistant, at the Pike County Public Library, has been using her crafty skills, along with some help from other libraries presenting summer read- ing programs, to turn the local library into Oceans of Possibilities for next month's summer reading pro- gram, beginning Saturday, May 14. Water woes The Petersburg Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss the recent surge in water main breaks throughout Petersburg and signed a Declaration of Emergency to speed up the process of fixing the issues they've faced. See story on page A-1. What the nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables do for your body A nutritious diet can serve as a strong foundation for a long, healthy life. Fruits and vegetables are the building blocks of nutritious diets, as they're loaded with nutrients that serve the body in myriad ways. • Calcium: Dark, leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, broccoli, and bok choi contain calci- um. Calcium al- so is found fruits, including papaya and orange. Accord- ing to the National In- stitutes of Health, the body utilizes calcium to build and maintain strong bones. In fact, the NIH notes that almost all calcium in the body is stored in the bones and teeth, where this vital mineral provides struc- ture and hardness. Calci- um also helps nerves car- ry messages from the brain to every part of the body. • Dietary fiber: Dietary fiber is found in various fruits and vegetables. The Cleveland Clinic notes that berries like raspberries and blackberries contain significant amounts of di- etary fiber. Pears, arti- choke hearts and Brussels sprouts are packed with fi- ber as well. A high-fiber diet helps stabilize bowel move- ments and maintain bowel health, and WebMD notes that studies have found a link between high-fiber di- ets and a lower risk for col- orectal cancer. Studies al- so have linked fiber-rich foods with heart-friendly outcomes like reduced in- flammation and lower cho- lesterol. • Magnesium: The Mayo Clinic reports that magne- sium supports muscle and nerve function and ener- gy production. Individuals with chronically low lev- els of magnesium could be at increased risk for high blood pressure, heart dis- ease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis. The NIH notes that magnesium is widely distributed in plants. That means it can be found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, in- cluding spinach, edamame, black beans, bananas, and broccoli. Magnesium levels vary significantly in these foods, so anyone concerned about magnesium deficien- cy can speak with their phy- sicians about the best and healthiest ways to include more in their diets. • Vitamin A: According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, vi- tamin A stimulates the pro- duction and activity of white blood cells, helps maintain healthy cells that line the body's interior surfaces and regulates cell growth and division necessary for reproduction. Green, leafy vegetables are good sourc- es of vitamin A, as are or- ange and yellow vegetables like carrots and squash. Vi- tamin A also can be found in cantaloupe, apricots and mangos. • Potassium: The Di- etary Guidelines for Amer- icans established by the Unit- ed States Department of Ag- riculture list beat greens, li- ma beans, swiss chard, baked po- tatoes (with skin), and yams as great sourc- es of potassi- um. Kiwi, mel- on, cantaloupe, and bananas are additional sources of potassium. The T.H. Chan School of Pub- lic Health reports that the main role of potassi- um in the body is to help maintain normal levels of flu- id inside the cells. Potassium also supports a normal blood pressure. The nutrients found in var- ious fruits and vegetables go a long way toward building stronger, healthier bodies.