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Front Wednesday, Februar y 8, 2023 The Press-Dispatch A-2 moving water, such as a riv- er. Haycraft describes it as a river being like a highway for fish. all live fish swim up- stream, the dead ones float downstream. He added "you just got to figure out which lane of traffic it is and drop your net in the traffic line and the fish swim in." He is passing on the family tradition of net making to his grandson and second appren- tice, Tyler Mason. Mason is the sixth generation to learn the craft. They worked on a net together through the In- diana university Traditional arts Indiana apprentice pro- gram for 2022. Haycraft and his grandson are planning on re-enrolling into the program next year. even though Haycraft is one of the last master net makers, this craft has taken him to several different plac- es and in several magazines, such as Indiana Folk arts, Traditional arts of Indiana, Outdoor Indiana, Indiana spotlight 2, and a T V show called Handcraft america making a net. He was recent- ly On The Porch with John Gregg Fish stories, which can be seen on youTube On the Porch with John Gregg - - s01 e03 - - Fish story. While On the Porch with John Gregg Haycraft said the most fish that he had seen in one of their handcrafted nets was 1034 catfish, it took six men to get the net up and two 20 foot sea arcs just to get the net out. He added that he likes to can buffalo, which is a big white meat fish, and pressure cook them. Then, when ready to eat, add the canned fish to a bowl with crackers, an egg, some milk mixed together; pat it out and fry it. He also was filmed in a new documentary on river fishing; it's called The net Makers. Haycraft said that the doc- umentary has beautiful pic- tures of the White river at Pike County. The documen- tary has been in the theaters and will soon be released. He enjoys many other things as well, such as fly tying. Joe "swampy" and Haycraft teach a fly tying demonstration at the dubois County Museum, in Jasper, once a year on the saturday after Father's day. Haycraft was also a fireman for north Patoka fire depart- ment, a Master of the Hounds at Pike County's Coon Hunt- ers Club, Master Gardener and has been a part of 4-H off and on since the early 90s and continuing into now. He has also worked with boy scouts through the years. With all of his accom- plishments and hard work throughout his life he said "but my greatest accomplish- ment and my privilege to work with the youth that God has allowed me to be part of JaM Club. To tell the youth that God is not dead, He's still alive." Larry Haycraft is someone you should know. Master Net Maker Larry Haycraft and his grandson and second apprentice, Tyler Mason, work on a net to- gether through the Indiana University Traditional Arts Indiana apprentice program for 2022. Mason, sixth generation net maker, is planning on re-enrolling with his grandfather next year. Program, Get Walking, and 4-H. Goble finished up the event with the drawing for the silent auction. Purdue exten- sion had many fun baskets and gifts donated from local businesses, board members and friends of the Purdue ex- tension. Pike Central High school's Future Farmers of amer- ica (FFa) were also in at- tendance, and helped with clean up. If you want to learn more- about what each program offers, call the Purdue ex- tension at 812-354-6838 or sWCd at 812-354-6120. Preparing drinks for the night's dinner include Jack- ie Furman Purdue Extension Board Member, Noah Ber- ry 4-H Volunteer, Jackson Burkhart, 4-H Volunteer and Mandy Hanna Purdue Extension Educator. Daniel Johnson being sworn in as a Supervisor to the SWCD Board Member. Abigail Ross enjoying the up-close view of Fern an American Kestral with her handler Regina Akin from The Talon Trust. tures and visit their student. "I loved dancing the twist and celebrating our history," said Fifth grade student eb- ony Mason. "It (the contest) started with Principal Jay Lee in his first or second year of being Wes principal, about 1979," said aldridge. "Mr. Lee start- ed it as a student Council sponsored activity and it has been held yearly ever since. The student council mem- bers go to the classrooms each morning the week pri- or to sign the students up for the contest." The contest is fifty cents to enter, and the students that twist the most receive a trophy during awards day at the end of the school year. Three judges, including Wes Principal aaron Meyer had a tough job with picking only one boy and one girl in each grade level, based on the student's 50's day outfit and twisting moves. The contest wasn't the only fun for the day, the stu- dents and staff had a 50's themed lunch in the cafete- ria with hot dogs and fries served in the red and white checkered basket. as a spe- cial treat, the P TO serves ice cream sundaes to all the students. "We always decorate a lit- tle with 50's decorations on the stage and a 50's diner backdrop on the cafeteria window where classes can take pictures," said aldridge. "This year ashley (secre- tary, Mrs. ashley barley) and I also decorated the of- fice area as a soda shop and offered soft drinks, sodas and sundaes all week to the staff." This year's Twist winners are Preschool, Lincoln Por- ter and Kinley schroering; Kindergarten, Leo McGiffen and Mia Kendle; First grade, Harvey Wilson and rowan drew; second grade- Mad- den Catt and ava Kendle; Third grade- Haiden Cook and Khloe nixon; Fourth grade- brendan Travis and Maddie McCandless; and Fifth grade- Caisan russell and breena allen. This year's WES Twist contest winners are front row, left to right, Fifth grade- Breena Allen; Fourth grade- Maddie McCandless; Third grade- Khloe Nixon; Second grade- Ava Kendle; First , Rowan Drew; Kindergarten, Mia Kendle; and Preschool, Kinley Schroering. Back row, left to right, Fifth grade- Caisan Russell; Fourth grade- Brendan Travis; Third grade- Haiden Cook; Sec- WES fifth grade boys, including left to right, Caisan Russell and Rayden Schooler show off their twist moves during the Winslow Elementary School 50's Day Twist Contest on Friday, February 3. Russell was the fifth grade winner for the contest Dressed in a pink poodle skirt WES third grader So- phia Branum is showing off her twist moves during the Winslow Elementary School 50's Day Twist Contest on Friday, February 3 TWIST Continued from page 1 SOIL Continued from page 1 NET Continued from page 1 1411 N. 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NEWS BULLETIN TUESDAY, FEB. 7 BOTH AUDITOR AND TREASURER WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8 BOTH AUDITOR AND TREASURER MONDAY, FEB. 27 AUDITOR'S OFFICE TUESDAY, FEB. 28 BOTH AUDITOR AND TREASURER WEDNESDAY, MAR. 1 TREASURER'S OFFICE MONDAY, MAR. 20 AUDITOR'S OFFICE TUESDAY, MAR. 21 BOTH AUDITOR AND TEASURER WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22 TREASURER'S OFFICE Training will occur on line between January 20th and March 22nd but training teams from the software vendors will be on site during the days that the offices will be closed. We appreciate your understanding as we work to be able to serve you better. Fire under investigation at the Dana Moyes property By Sherri Sebella editor sherri@pressdispatch.net a fire that started in a bed- room on Friday, February 3, at the home of dana and bri- an Moyes, is under investiga- tion by the Indiana state Fire Marshall. Chris young, Fire Chief for Jefferson Township, stated that the fire, which started at 4923 s. state road 257, in Velpen, was not sure of the cause of the fire, but that it was under investigation and the house was still livable, with minimal damage. dana Moyes remains in jail on over 20 charges of neglect of a dependent, while await- ing trial, which is scheduled to begin Monday, February 13. Moyes filed for divorce from her husband, brian, while in jail, while he lives at the home in Velpen with their children.