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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Pittsfield, Illinois

Western presenting 'HONK! Jr.' Four Pike County CNAs receive By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Western High School will present "HONK! Jr." April 5 and at the Western High School with evening performances at 7 p.m. each night. The cast and crew have been working each night rehearsing the play which features many students. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $3 for children. Childcare will be provided for children under five and concessions will be available. HONK! JR. is the story of Ugly, played by Jessica Grammer, an awkward duck whose gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey, he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Other cast and crew members include: Madison Martin as Ida, Adam Archambo as Drake, Deniz Raif as The Cat, Shelbie Hubbard as Fluff, Rachel Snyder as Billy, Dominique Welch as Beaky, Mariah Goodwin as Downy, Madaline Thompson as Maureen, Jennifer Hubbard as The Bullfrog, Brendan Raftery as Greylag, Caitlin Lee as Dot, Maggie Borrowman as Maggie Pie/Peny, Tre Hoskins as The

The FNB of Barry provides documents to parents/ guardians The First National Bank of Barry is partnering with Child Safety USA, INC to provide Amber Alert Ready Safety Documents to parents and guardians. Parents/guardians will be given 8 X 11 documents containing their child’s picture, full description, and inkless prints of all ten fingers. These information cards can be turned over to authorities to aid in the recovery of a missing child. Neither Child Safety USA nor FNB Barry retains any personal information and the parent is given the only hard copy of the document. In the United States, 3,000 children go missing every day. While some are found within minutes or hours, many are never recovered. Time is very critical to recovering the missing children and the major problem is up-to-date information on the child. Authorities need access to photos, descriptions, and fingerprints to assist them in their search. These Amber Alert Ready Safety Cards will provide Law Enforcement with the vital information they need at the most crucial time. “The safety of our children is most important to all of us. If this program will help just one family at a very difficult time then we have all benefitted,� David Knepper, president of the First National Bank of Barry, said. The First National Bank of Barry has hosted three of these events to date in Barry, Liberty, and Virginia. The fourth event in the series is taking place in Pittsfield, Thursday, April 10 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. during the South Grade School’s “Big Truck Night.� These events have been a huge success and The First National Bank of Barry plans to repeat the series again soon to give more parents access to this invaluable tool. Pictures of the first three events in Barry, Liberty, and Virginia can be seen on the FNB Facebook page at www. facebook.com/fnbbarry. To find out more information you can contact The First National Bank of Barry Pittsfield branch at 217-285-4404.

nomination from JWCC

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Cast of the Western Spring Musical, HONK! Jr. are, in no particular order: Madison Martin as Ida, Adam Archambo, as Drake, Deniz Raif as The Cat, Shelbie Hubbard as Fluff, Rachel Snyder as Billy, Dominique Welch as Beaky, Mariah Goodwin as Downy, Madaline Thompson as Maureen, Jennifer Hubbard as The Bullfrog, Brendan Raftery as Greylag, Caitlin Lee as Dot, Maggie Borrowman as Maggie Pie/Peny, Tre Hoskins as The Turkey, Presley Fee as Grace. Also involved in the play is the crew which consists of Jeffrey Bainter, Morgan Frantz, Destiny Lynch, Amber Swartz. Maggie Borrowman also is in the presentation as Maggie Pie/Peny,

Turkey, Presley Fee as Grace. The crew consists of Jeffrey Bainter,

By BETH ZUMWALT Pike Press Thirteen area residents, including four from Pike County, have been nominated for the John Wood Community College Community Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year award for 2014. Nominated from Pike County are: Tabatha Coleman of Baylis, nominated by Barry Community Care Center, Martha Cummings of Pittsfield, nominated by Eastside Health & Rehabilitation Center; Brittni Hill of Nebo, nominated by Illini Community Hospital and Pam Lord of Baylis, nominated by Liberty Village of Pittsfield. The nominees will be honored at a CNA of the Year luncheon, Friday, April 25, at the Senior and Family Resource Center in Quincy. The 2014 CNA of the Year will be announced during the event. The 2014 CNA of the Year is selected by a committee made up of community members with no direct affiliation to any of the participating agencies. This year’s selec-

in their care.There is a great deal of pride and deep satisfaction that comes from knowing they make a difference each day in the lives of others.� The public is invited to attend. Cost is $8.50 per person, and advance reservations may be made by calling Maria Richmiller at 217.641.4207 by April 19. “Employment opportunities for CNAs are excellent throughout the region,� Brown said. “Earning a CNA certificate and becoming a part of the rapidly growing healthcare industry can take between eight and 10 weeks. Classes are available in both daytime and evening sessions. John Wood also offers the geriatric care specialist program, which builds on the CNA’s basic training and allows them to gain additional knowledge in geriatric care.� More information about upcoming CNA classes and career opportunities can be found at www.jwcc. edu/academics/degrees/nursingcna/<http://www.jwcc.edu/academics/degrees/nursing-cna/> or by calling 217-641-4334.

Morgan Frantz, Destiny Lynch, Amber Swartz.

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Two Rivers Regional Council announces individual development accounts program information Two Rivers Regional Council announced an informational meeting for the Individual Development Accounts Program. This program enables lowincome residents of Adams, Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties in Illinois to enroll in a matched savings program. Participants can save towards down payment of a house, tuition for college or vocational training, or a small business start up or expansion. Participants must meet income and asset eligibility requirements and have earned income. The informational meeting will be held: April 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Two Rivers Regional Council, Second Floor Conference Room 1125 Hampshire St. Quincy, IL. This program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and our community partners: First Bankers Trust, Members First Community Credit Union, Mercantile Bank, Quincy Housing Authority, and United Community Credit Union. For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at Two Rivers Regional Council at 217224-8171.

Liberty Village opens A.J.’s Fitness Center Liberty Village would like to introduce A.J.’s Fitness Center, located at Liberty Village of Pittsfield. This state-of-the-art fitness center is outfitted with easy access equipment that allows for individualized strengthening and a comfortable natural workout. The machines are easy to use and resistance can be adjusted without getting out of the machines. Each member of A.J.’s Fitness is given a Smart Card which they swipe like a credit card into the fitness equipment. This card houses information from prior workouts, as well as goals set for the resident. The smart card sets up each machine, automatically adjusting the weights and repetitions. A.J.’s Fitness Center also offers a wellness program with a wide variety of fitness activities. Each specifically designed exercise activity addresses the areas that affect an older adult’s ability to be as inde-

pendent as possible such as endurance, strength, balance and flexibility. “A.J.’s Fitness Center is just one of the many ways that Liberty Village ensures healthy living.� said Rubi Hoots, Administrator, Liberty Village of Pittsfield. The right kind of exercise and physical activity have proved to be important to the health and abilities of older people. Muscular strength is related to good balance, walking speed, and fall prevention. It is every bit as important for seniors to exercise as it is with younger people. In fact, the relative increase in strength is often quite substantial in seniors who exercise as compared to younger people. Come to A.J.’s Fitness Center, and get on track to good health! If you would like more information, or to schedule a tour of A.J.’s Fitness and Liberty Village, please call Rubi Hoots at 217-285-5200.

HISTORY

Elizabeth Turnbull, left and Kathy Zimmerman served as judges for the Western Regional History Fair at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library March 8. The History Fair is sponsored by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Turnbull judged stationary projects and Zimmerman judged documentary projects.The two were asked to serve as judges thrugh the Abe Lincoln Project of Pike County and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Volunteer Department.

PYL to celebrate library week April 14-19 Pittsfield Youth Library (PYL) will celebrate National Library Week April 14-19 with activities and prizes for youth of all ages. There will be a scavenger hunt available daily and those patrons as well as each youth patron checking out items that week will be entered into a drawing to be held at the conclusion of the week. There will be a used book and DVD sale which will take place all week. Prizes will include library t-shirts, a copy of The Genius Files: Never Say Genius autographed by best-selling author Dan Gutman, a copy of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life autographed by best-selling author James Patterson, Count the Monkeys by Mac Burnett, The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, the DVD “Frozen�, the DVD “Catching Fire�, and a set of books #1-8 of The Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. The Pittsfield Public Library will be open Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will be closed Friday, April 18. Come help

us celebrate all Pittsfield Youth Library has to offer our community! If you have any questions, call 217-285-5232. Connect

with us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/PittsfieldPL.

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PRESENT THEIR 2014 GROUP MOTORCOACH TOURS Mackinac Island: June 15-21 $645 Myrtle Beach Show Trip: September 6-14 $805 **Seats Available** Cost of these trips include: Motorcoach Transportation, All Lodging, Most Meals, Guided Tours, Admissions, (per person, double occupancy)

Pikeland now taking appointments for screenings Pikeland District #10 Preschool, early childhood and Pact Head Start programs will be having a free vision, hearing and developmental screening. All parents of children two-anda-half to fours years of age who live in the Pikeland Unit #10 district are invited to schedule a developmental screening appointment. The screenings will be held at the Pittsfield Methodist Church April 1417. The screening, along with parent information, determines eligibility for Pikeland preschool, Early Childhood and Pact Head Start programs. Pact Head Start serves limited income families. If you feel your child may be eligible for this program, please bring proof of income and proof of child’s birth date. Tax returns for 2013, W-2’s and/or check stubs serve as income verification. A birth certificate, medical card or immunization record verifies birth. For an appointment please call South School at 217-285-2431.

tion committee members include Marla Nunes, Sharon Hankins, Jayne Pieper, Jerry Hagmeier, Mike Hilfrink, Bob Johnson, Cheryl Waterman and Zig Brown. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the CNA of the Year celebration, which is sponsored by JWCC and area healthcare agencies. Certified nursing assistants provide personal assistance and strive to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of those for whom they care every day. “CNA of the Year recognition award was established to honor local Certified Nurse Assistants,� our ‘Angels of Health Care’, for their contributions to the care and wellbeing of the ill and the elderly,� Zig Brown, JWCC interim health science administrator, said. “Successful CNAs are those individuals who are compassionate, caring, flexible and understand that each individual in their care has unique needs and personalities. As a front-line care giver CNAs develop very special relationships with those

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