The Press-Dispatch

Front Wednesday, March 22, 2023 The Press-Dispatch A-2 CHASE Continued from page 1 AG DAY Continued from page 1 CAFE Continued from page 1 Pchs sophomore Kelsea Query brought three rabbits, a turtle and her dog to the event. she has been in FFa for two years and is also in the local 4-h showing rabbits. she said that FFa and ag students have been planning the aGstravaganza day for a couple months and helped to set everything up the last two days. Middle schooler K.J. Woods thought the aGstrav- aganza day was better than regular class and said "this should be a class." she had a chance to hold one of Kelsea Query's 4-h show rabbits. FFa member corey Goep- pner said "I really like the way we all came together to put this together. I truly think the kids enjoyed it and learned a little something." another FFa member Zayden recker said "That hay bale toss was a hit, I'd say. I could tell they loved that." and FFa member Pillar rudolph added "aGstravaganza is an amazing resource, it provides our FFa members a great opportunity to hone their leadership skills and it gives our middle school students a great chance to learn about an ever expanding career field." according to Kluemper, he plans to have the next aGstravaganza in 2026. The next two years he plans to host a similar event for high school students called FFa Throwdown. FFA members and Ag students with the help of Mr. Daryl Kluemper, Pike Central's Agricultural Educator, Greenhouse Manager and FFA Advisor, created a fun day for Middle School students to experience different as- pects of agriculture on Friday, March 17 in the Ag building. Front row, left to right, Zarah Sallee, Jaydon Clark, Ava Reinhart and Shelby Vest. Second row, left to right, Akiayia Scraper (in pink), Mr. Kluemper, Zayden Recker, Jeb and Kelsea Query. Third row, left to right, Josiah Ross, Doyal Attaway, Aksel Onyett, Braden Schultheis, Pil- lar Rudolph, Corbin Traylor, Griffin Correll and Nathan Snyder. Back row, left to right, Corey Goeppner and Xan- der Parker. Pike Central seventh grader Serenity Barrett gives the Hay Bale Hi-Toss game a try during the AGstravaganza day at Pike Central, on Friday, March 17. Ag students were there to assist her and other students if they needed help getting the bale over the high bar. menus, a calm and soothing dementia-friendly environ- ment and the peace of mind of knowing that you and/or your loved one living with dementia will be treated with the dignity & respect that you deserve," Brenda hancock the community resource co- ordinator with Generations/ Vincennes University said. "The restaurant will be open at this time OnLy for peo- ple living with dementia and their caregivers. The staff is preparing to attend a demen- tia Friends Indiana informa- tion session in preparation for this venture and are looking forward to serving people liv- ing with dementia and their caregivers from Pike and surrounding counties. Keep an eye out for more detailed information in the coming weeks. " dementia Friendly Peters- burg has a Facebook page you can find updated infor- mation at facebook.com/de- mentiaFriendlyPetersburg/. hancock along with other dementia Friendly Peters- burg advocates have been working for over a year to bring a Memory café to Pe- tersburg. It wasn't until ale- jandra cazares from MiPatio got involved with dementia Friendly Petersburg, that they were able to make steps toward making this opportu- nity a reality. "as a proud Mexican fami- ly, we were taught from a very young age the importance of sticking together and taking care and having patience with our elderly relatives and community," cazares said. "When the organization, de- mentia Friendly Petersburg, came to talk to us about their message and mission we knew it was a no-brain- er to become a part of their group. as a family-operated business, we always strive to give all of our customers great service and experience at Mi Patio. We are excited to let our community know that on the first Monday of each month, we will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Mem- ory café. We encourage you all to stop by Mi Patio with your relatives and friends who suffer from dementia to enjoy a delicious meal." Mi Patio has created a simplified menu with large pictures for easy selection. The menu includes burgers, baked potatoes, french fries, and grilled chicken salad. That is on top of some of their traditional menu items like burritos, chimichangas, tacos, taco salads, chips, and cheese dip. The menu also includes desserts like chur- ros, flan, chimi cheesecake, and fried ice cream. hancock highly suggests any Pike county resident that is available to go to the upcoming Teepa snow rural roadshow event april 12, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the Petersburg community church. Teepa snow is an in- ternational expert on demen- tia and an educator on a posi- tive approach to dementia. For more information about the Memory café at MiPatio, dementia Friend- ly Petersburg, or the Teepa snow event reach out to Bren- Gregory then drove into a res- idence yard at Troy road and highland avenue intersection where he attempted to get back on the roadway, when he and chief deputy Killian's ve- hicle collided a second time. Gregory then exited the vehi- cle and began to run on foot, while his vehicle crashed into the garage door and a garage itself of a resident in the area. Gregory ran approximate- ly 200 yards and was taken to the ground and placed in handcuffs without further incident. Gregory was taken to the hospital for medical clear- ance. Gregory was intoxicat- ed to nearly twice the legal limit and was driving on a suspended license. Gregory was charged with reckless driving, OV WI, re- sisting Law enforcement and possession of marijuana. The Pike county sheriff's Office would like to thank Washington city Police de- partment, daviess county sheriff's Office, Petersburg city Police and the Indiana state Police for assisting them in the pursuit. It is also important to men- tion that Pike county dis- patch and the other dispatch centers play a huge role in the successful and safe ending to these pursuits, organizing ef- forts on the ground and relay- ing the information that they are hearing or seeing on GPs to the other agencies. chief deputy Killian stated that neither he nor Manning were injured in the pursuit but there was damage to their patrol vehicles. according to chief deputy Killian, injuries to Gregory were the result of an air bag deploying upon crashing into the police pa- trol cars. Pike Central sixth grader Wyatt Nolan took a turn for the Hay Bale Hi-Toss game during the AGstravaganza day at Pike Central, on Friday, March 17. He enjoyed his time in the Ag building with all of the activities, and thought it was much better than being in class. Pike Central sixth grader Maci Harris pets Billie Jo the mallard belonging to Freshman and FFA member Josiah Ross during the AGstravaganza day at Pike Central, on Friday, March 17. The next AGstravaganza is planned for 2026. The next two years there are plans to host a similar event for high school students called FFA Throwdown. Pike Central Senior and FFA member Ava Reinhart holds Cheerio, her guinea pig during the AGstravaganza day at Pike Central, on Friday, March 17. The FFA mem- bers and Ag students worked two days prior to set up for the event. The next AGstravaganza event is planned for 2026 Middle Schoolers.

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