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March 29, 2023

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Front Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The Press-Dispatch A-2 -B. Howald Orthopedics | Sports Medicine | Therapy 812-254-8889 of Daviess Community Hospital Photo credit: A Moment In Time Captured By Lindsay Photography Studio ROBOTICS Continued from page 1 PCHS Spring Homecoming Candidates Tiffany Arteaga Shelby Keeker Lakin Sorgius Jaylynn Capehart Heidi Woodford Ashlynn Kirk Anna Whitehead Anna O'Brien Alyssa Young Adelaida Ferreria Purdue Extension holds Spring Break Day Camp By Jill Hyneman correspondent news@pressdispatch.net The 4-h council provid- ed a spring break camp on March 20 and March 21 for students in grades K-12. They had 33 youth of all ages participate in the camp. The days were filled with many actives like decoupaging vo- tive jars, making wreaths out of clothespins, making kites out of recycled newspaper, painting wooden animals and much more. "One of the coolest was a milkweed growing project with a method called Winter sowing," Kara Willis, Vice President of the 4-h coun- cil said. "Our Pike county is right in the path of the yearly Monarch butterfly migration. The only plant that the Monarchs lay their eggs on is Milkweed, which is incredible to think about. The campers are growing the Milkweed in recycled gallon jugs as stage 1, then they will plant the Milkweed to help the butterflies. since only one in 10 eggs survive in nature, the kids are going to nurture the eggs through the caterpillar and chrysalis stages to become a butterfly that will continue the cycle until they head back to Mex- ico for the winter. We're very fortunate to be where we are in the world to be part of that migration. every project is not only art, which is won- derful in itself, but also has a science behind it. The simple act of pour painting which is just like it sounds pouring different colors of paint on a canvas demonstrates fluid dynamics, liquid to sold mat- ter, color mixing, gravity and so much more. Its so exciting to see the creativity and ex- citement over each activity they did." cassie harker from Farm Bureau Inc. attended the camp to read Farm Bureau's book of the year "I Love strawberries." The youth campers got to enjoy straw- berries and ice cream as a snack. "Interacting with the kids and 4-h leaders," anna O'Brien a 4-h camp partic- ipant said when asked what she enjoyed about the camp. "I also liked making puppets, painting, and the monarch milkweed jug". "I really liked talking with sergeant Lelande, he let us ask all kinds of questions and told us what it was like being a police officer in chicago." noah Willis, a 4-h camp par- ticipant, said. The 4-h spring break camp was located at the Pike county Fairgrounds. Pike county youth still have time to sign up for 4-h. The 4-h is also looking for volunteers to help with programs such as this past one. call the Purdue extension Office for more in- formation at 812-354-6838. 4-H Campers show off the puppets they made at day camp. 4-H Campers painting over Spring Break at the Pur- due Extension 4-H Day Camp, held at the Fairgrounds. different team. at the end of the competition each team's scores are averaged to get their total score. as for skills, "the team (circuit Jokers) do their three rounds of coding and three rounds of driving," said schultheis. "They use that total for their skills total." "When we went last year we thought it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and now we are going again this year," said schultheis. "Lightning is striking twice. These kids are Very special, and this shows how much they want it and want to make their com- munity, school, families, and friends proud." Because registration is $1200 and hotels are about $1100 per student and flights about $700 per ticket, any and all donations are greatly ap- preciated for the team. Pictured left to right are Robotics Sponsor Missy Schultheis, Grayson Schultheis, Taylen Bailey, Keaton Stafford and Sponsor Susan Stafford. Robotics team Circuit Jokers going to World's include Grayson Schultheis, Keaton Stafford and Taylen Bailey. "They are super excited and maybe a bit scared," said Ro- botics Sponsor Missy Schultheis. "We need to work on the hopper and make sure we can get the dics to drop correctly so they can shoot." The World's Robotic competi- tion will take place in Dallas, Texas on April 30 through May 3. Pregnant... or think you are? Call:1-877-257-1084 or Locally Call: 1-812-354-2814 • Free pregnancy testing • Free counseling and info. on pregnancy options. • Confi dential counseling for women & men who are suff ering from post-abortion syndrome. • Residential Care • Health and assistance referrals. • Training and education. • Assistance in getting baby and maternity clothes washpcc@sbcglobal.net www.washingtonpregnancycenter.com SUBSCRIBE TO 812-354-8500 Leave contact info or email hmgcirculation@gmail.com

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