Taylorville residents Mardell Pizzoferrato and Cindy Hooper have been recognized as Volunteers of the Quarter by Peoples Bank & Trust for their dedication to improving the community through their work with Christian County Animal Control.

Mardell Pizzoferrato has been volunteering with Christian County Animal Control and Fur Love since January 2019. She has a passion for helping cats and kittens, both through her volunteer work and by caring for her own indoor and outdoor feline companions.

Cindy Hooper joined Christian County Animal Control in January 2020 after retiring from CIPS/Ameren in late 2019. She also contributes her time to the Food Pantry. Cindy's love for dogs shines through in her work, and while she forms deep bonds with the animals, she takes joy in seeing them adopted into loving homes.

In recognition of their efforts, Peoples Bank & Trust has made a donation to Christian County Animal Control and will add their names to a commemorative plaque displayed at the bank.

Peoples Bank & Trust, an independent community bank with offices across Central Illinois, emphasizes the importance of volunteerism and community involvement as part of its mission. By spotlighting individuals like Mardell and Cindy, the bank aims to inspire others to contribute to their communities.