TERRE HAUTE —
Today
Vigo County
n Spirit of Terre Haute train, weather permitting, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Labor Day, Deming Park; for tickets, (812) 232-0147.
Monday
Clark County, Ill.
n English as a Second Language, 5 to 7 p.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
Clay County
n Fundraising breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m., and lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Friday, Cunot Community Center, Poland, (765) 795-3461.
n Clay County Genealogical Library open 1 to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday and Saturday, Center Point.
Vermillion County
n Community Bike Rodeo 1:30 to 3 p.m., Sportland Park, Clinton, (765) 492-5330.
n Vermillion County Council meets, 7 p.m., Commissioners Courtroom, Courthouse, Newport, (765) 492-5300, ext. 306.
Vigo County
n gLee Camp, with dance and musical theater classes, grades K through eighth, through Friday, Nancy Sauer Scholl of Theatrical Dancing, (812) 241-7395.
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n Free computer lab for job search purposes, every weekday, also access to phone for local calls; resume building software and self-taught tutorials, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries, 2702 S. Third St., (812) 235-1827, ext. 236.
n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
n Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spay/Neuter League office, 14th and Chestnut Community Center, 1403 Chestnut St., (812) 235-6565.
n Soup kitchen, every weekday, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 232-5190.
n Snakes Alive program, featuring Snakehead Ed with five snakes from five different continents, 2 to 3 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, (812) 232-1113.
n Human Relations Commission meets, 5:30 p.m., conference room, Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1101 S. 13th St.
n West Terre Haute Town Council meets, 6 p.m., 500 National Ave., West Terre Haute, (812) 533-1053.
n Price It, antique and collectible pricing database, information meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, (812) 232-1113.
Tuesday
Vermillion County
n Community Bike Rodeo 1:30 to 3 p.m., Universal Town Park, (765) 492-5330.
Vigo County
n Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau meets, 10:30 a.m., 5353 E. Margaret Drive, (812) 234-5555.
n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary. Accepting unexpired medications; call (812) 232-7447.
n Storytime, ages 3 to 8, 1:30 to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Torner Community Center, pottery, 6 p.m., Deming Park, (812) 232-0147.
n Community Bible study presented by Celestial Christian Church, praise and worship and prayer, 6:30 p.m. with Bible study at 7, Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets; visit celestialchristianchurch.org or call (812) 917-4410.
n Euchre, 7:30 p.m., Riley American Legion Post 328, Riley.
Wednesday
Parke County
n Free family film showing, “Owls of Ga’Hoole,” 10 a.m., Parke Players/Ritz Theater, 201 W. Ohio St., Rockville, (765) 569-0628.
n Knitting and crocheting, all ages, bring own supplies, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., Rockville, (765) 569-5544.
n Civil War lecture and encampment, featuring Joan Flinspach, 1 to 7 p.m., General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, Crawfordsville, (765) 362-5769.
Vermillion County
n Community Bike Rodeo 1:30 to 3 p.m., Newport Park, (765) 492-5330.
n Clinton Redevelopment Commission meets, 5:30 p.m., Clinton City Council Chambers.
Vigo County
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n Disabled American Veteran van transport to Danville, Ill., medical facility, leaves promptly at 8 a.m. from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n Storytime, ages 3 to 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n St. Ann’s Clinic, medical treatment for people at poverty level with no insurance, 1 to 4 p.m., 1436 Locust St. No appointment necessary. Accepting unexpired medications; call (812) 232-7447.
n Game Time, grades K through Fifth, 4 to 5 p.m., West Vigo Community Center, 127 W. Johnson Ave., (812) 533-2307.
n Airport Authority Board meets, 7 p.m., board room, Terre Haute International Airport, 581 S. Airport St., (812) 877-2524.
Thursday
Clay County
n Women’s Health Wellness Bus, 4 to 8 p.m., Clay City Church of Christ, 1-877-847-0023.
Parke County
n Parke County Council meets, 9 a.m., Parke County Emergency Operations Center, 110 E. High St., Rockville, (765) 569-3422.
Vermillion County
n Vermillion County Area Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals meet, 7:30 p.m., Commissioners’ Courtroom, second floor, Vermillion County Courthouse, Newport.
Vigo County
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n Morning Show Backyard Bounce, presented by WBGL, featuring giant inflatables for kids, free event, also accepting donations and brand new shoes for Shoes for Orphan Souls organization, 8 a.m. to noon, Deming Park.
n Storytime, 9:30 to 10 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, West branch, 626 National Ave., West Terre Haute, (812) 232-1113.
n Free blood pressure, blood glucose screenings, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minority Health Coalition Inc., 1101 S. 13th St., (812) 234-8713.
n Book Cart Sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets, (812) 232-1113.
n Around the World in 90 Minutes, You Are Here, summer teen reading program, grades six through twelve, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, (812) 232-1113.
n Carry-in dinner with Europe’s Christmas Market presentation, 5:30 p.m., Wabash Senior Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St., (812) 232-3245.
Friday
Clark County, Ill.
n Farmer’s Market, 4 to 8 p.m., Westfield Park; for more information call (217) 932-2600.
Parke County
n Storytime, infants to age 5, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Rockville Public Library, 106 N. Market St., (765) 569-5544.
Vigo County
n Disabled American Veterans van transport to Indianapolis VA Hospital, leaves 6 a.m., from parking lot of Denny’s Restaurant, Third and Poplar streets; to reserve a seat, call Veteran’s Assistance Center, Vigo County Annex, (812) 462-3261.
n English as a Second Language classes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., mobile unit, Chauncey Rose Center, 1275 Third Ave., (812) 462-4070.
n Hog Roast fundraiser, to benefit CHANCES for Indiana Youth, $10, includes pulled pork sandwich and three sides, 4 to 8 p.m.,Terre Haute VFW Post 972.
n Singles Mix and Mingle, for age 50 plus, 6 to 8 p.m., Apple Club, Holiday Inn, 3300 S. U.S. Highway 41,(812) 232-3245.
n Jeremy “Jer-Dog” Danley, comedian performs, 8 p.m., Moggers Brewery, (812) 234-9202.
Saturday
Clark County, Ill.
n “Joe and the Button factory,” puppet show presented by the Teen Advisory Board, 10:30 a.m., Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2535.
n The Harlan Hall Variety Show, 7 p.m., Harlan Hall, 603 Locust St., Marshall, Ill., (217) 826-2498.
Clay County
n Cruisin with Kroger, for classic cars and trucks, proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Clay County, with food and drinks, door prizes and 50/50 drawing, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kroger, Brazil.
Edgar County, Ill.
n Art Faire and Music in the Park, featuring Christian comedian Greg Strange and more, free event, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Methodist park, next to First United Methodist Church, Paris, Ill., (217) 466-4215.
Vigo County
n Downtown Farmers’ Market, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic meats and eggs, live plants and herbs, alpaca fleece, 8 a.m. to noon, Clabber Girl parking lot, Ninth and Cherry streets; interested participants call (812) 299-5404.
n Telling Your Story Sticks, paint a stick with own personal symbols, $1 craft fee, ages 4 and older, 10 a.m., Native American Museum, Dobbs Memorial Park, 5170 E. Poplar Dr., (812) 877-6007.
n Author Accolade, featuring Richard N. Lewis author of “The True Story of Hard Times Growing Up in the Forties an Fifties,” 10 a.m., Vigo County Public Library, (812) 232-1113.
n Jewelry Art program, make own clay charms and learn how to weave a bracelet or necklace, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Landing at Fort Harrison, (812) 887-4291.
n Pets Alive Spay/Neuter League, registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spay/Neuter League office, 14th and Chestnut Community Center, 1403 Chestnut St., (812) 235-6465.
n Summer Gaming for Families and Teens, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Vigo County Public Library, (812) 232-1113.
n Vigo County Green Party meets, 2 p.m., Coffee Grounds, 423 Wabash Ave., (812) 239-2760.
n “On the Banks of the Wabash” Community Band Festival, 2 to 9 p.m., Fairbanks Park.
July 17
Clark County, Ill.
n Extreme Trail Run, 2 p.m., Mill Creek Park, (217) 889-3901.
n Women of Note benefit for Marshall Animal Rescue Fund, 3 p.m., Harlan Hall, 603 Locust St., Marshall, (217) 826-2498.
Local & Bistate
Valley Datebook, July 10, 2011
- Local & Bistate
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Rockville correctional facility program teaches life skills
It’s hard to know who benefits the most: the inmates or the dogs.
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AAA mag recognizes city for arts works
The nonprofit organization that uses outdoor sculpture to draw attention to Terre Haute is getting some notice of its own.
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State pushing for convenience stores to make safety a higher priority
In 2002, after New Mexico forced convenience store owners to put sweeping security measures into place for clerks working late-night hours, the number of robberies dropped by 92 percent. Assaults, murders and other crimes at convenience stores also dropped dramatically.
Now Indiana officials are hoping voluntary compliance with similar safety standards will bring about similar results.
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Patriotism & Honor
From his vantage point, Sonner Faught could see almost every volunteer in the cemetery.
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Graduation turns to mourning in Clinton
Jeana Lunsford’s graduation from South Vermillion High School Saturday should have been a time of celebration.
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School choice proponents foresee growth of vouchers
Twenty-seven Vigo County students benefited from tax-supported vouchers during the first year of the Choice Scholarship Program, and that number is expected to grow for 2012-13, say Indiana school choice leaders who visited Terre Haute Thursday.
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Tales of obstruction meet first takeover attempts
A decade after Indiana legislators gave the state the power to take over chronically failing schools, the first implementation of the law is meeting with resistance, skepticism and questions about its costs.
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MIKE LUNSFORD: Raising a flag for my father, veteran or not
My daughter, Ellen, and I stood at my parents’ graves on Mother’s Day a few weeks back and talked about how it couldn’t possibly have been so long since we lost them. My dad, for instance, has been gone for 16 years, and that is nearly unimaginable
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3 rescued from burning residence
Quick action on the part of some first-responders is credited with saving the lives of three people in a Vermillion County fire early Saturday morning, according to the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Department.
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He never forgot a name: Friends remember victim of fire at Garfield Towers
When Freddie Poore met you, he never forgot you.
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Hometown boy embraces ‘Promise I Made’: Clinton native Ken Kercheval takes role in Dreams Come True production
Thanks to some help from a hometown boy in Hollywood, “This Promise I Made” is still on track to be kept in Clinton.
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STATE OF THE STATEHOUSE: Many say they don’t vote in primary because of tag that comes with it
A couple of columns ago, I posed a question about why most Indiana polling places on primary election day had so few customers.
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Police looking for convenience store robber
Police are seeking a robbery suspect following a Saturday morning armed robbery at the Jiffy MiniMart at 25th Street and Eighth Avenue.
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Graduation ‘responsibility’: Rose-Hulman stages 134th commencement exercises
Inventor Dean Kamen gave a first-hand demonstration Saturday of how to be an innovator.
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THE OFF SEASON: To the seniors, one last lecture before you go …
It dawned on me one day last week, as I sat at my desk in my teacher clothes and shoes, a stack of ungraded essays calling to me from a rather tall and depressing pile, that I hadn’t missed a high school graduation in 33 years.
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Water rescuers
Emergency personnel wheel a man who was removed from a vehicle that had been driven into the water at Crystal Lake on Boston Avenue near 14th Street at about 9 p.m. Friday.
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For many, camping outdoors is the way to beat the heat, enjoy nature
Stringing up fishing poles in the shade of American flags, households full of Hoosiers are packing into parks across the state this weekend.
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Towns along National Road readying for next week’s miles-long yard sale
Stretching 824 miles from Baltimore to St. Louis, the National Road — known as U.S. 40 through Indiana — will soon be the host site for perhaps the longest bargain market in the country.
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Rose grads honoring late president Branam at commencement today
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Class of 2012 will honor the memory of Matt Branam during today’s commencement ceremony by wearing special pins with the phrase “Make It Happen; Make It Fun,” a favorite saying of the former Rose-Hulman president, who died unexpectedly on April 20.
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Vigo County Jail Log: May 26, 2012
The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on Thursday and Friday, based on jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers but are not final until the Vigo County prosecutor reviews the case and files official charges.
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A fallen soldier returns home
An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Spc. Arronn D. Fields early Thursday morning at Dover Air Force Base, Del.
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Official touts trade with northern neighbor
A top Canadian diplomat told a Terre Haute audience Thursday his country was “disappointed” when President Obama at least temporarily rejected a proposed transcontinental oil pipeline from Alberta to Texas.
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Caution urged for summer’s kickoff
Lane restrictions in construction zones on Interstate 70 and other highways around the state will be lifted to accommodate holiday travel for the Memorial Day Weekend.
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Letters delivered
Several positions will be eliminated this summer at the Terre Haute mail processing facility as the U.S. Postal Service begins moving the operation to Indianapolis, a U.S. Postal Service spokesman has confirmed.
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Companies seek Vigo tax abatements
Two Vigo County companies are seeking tax abatements for expansion projects, one of which is included as part of a county incentive package.
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High-speed chase suspect caught in West Virginia
The suspect in a cross-country, high-speed chase originating in Terre Haute last week was reportedly in federal custody Thursday evening.
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Second victim of deadly I-70 semi-trailer crash identified
The Vigo County Coroner’s Office has identified the passenger of a semi-tractor crash on May 16 in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 12-mile marker.
- VIGO COUNTY JAIL LOG: May 22-24, 2012
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Burn ban in effect for Vigo County through holiday weekend
Vigo County officials have issued a burn ban effective Thursday and remains in effect until 8 a.m. Tuesday.
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Brazil remembers a Fallen Son
A small town seemed sadly quiet Wednesday, waiting to honor a local fallen warrior.
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