Terre Haute: Project receives grant to help pet owners
Project HOPE received an $8,000 grant from the Community Foundation to help pet owners of the recently unemployed and low income citizens on Social Security. This group of individuals didn’t qualify for public assistance or disability. The funds will provide free spay/neuter surgeries for those pets. To qualify, Vigo County citizens need to provide proof of unemployment or proof they receive Social Security benefits. The funds are not for high income retirees receiving Social Security.
The mission to halt the overpopulation of pets without euthanasia.
Worthington: Garden Club to auction starts
On April 25, the Worthington Garden Club will auction a large selection of healthy starts: perennials, annuals, herbs, trees, groundcovers, garden décor and more. The auction starts at 10 a.m. in the Worthington Park Community Building and wraps up around noon. Admission is free, and food will be available as well. The Garden Club is a nonprofit organization that strives to beautify Worthington. For more information, call (812) 384-2879 or e-mail dengreen@node1internet.com.
Clark County: Master Gardener Plant sale May 9
Clark County is coming up roses, and daisies and daffodils – the Master Gardener Plant Sale is the reason. For the 13th year, they will celebrate spring with hundreds of flowers, bushes and trees ready to plant.
The Plant Sale will be 8 to 10 a.m. May 9 at the University of Illinois Extension Office in Clark County, one mile south of Marshall on Route 1.
If you have too many daisies and not enough mums, dig them to sell. Anyone is invited to sell and buy. There is no fee for a space, but it is necessary to call the Clark County Extension Office at (217) 826-5422 to reserve a space.
Terre Haute: Area 7 Agency to stage workshop
The West Central Indiana Economic Development District, Inc., (Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled) will be providing a workshop for preparation of proposals for FY2010 (July 1 to June 30, 2010) funding for the provision of services to senior citizens, homebound individuals and those persons with disabilities in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo counties. The workshop will be at 9 a.m. April 23 at the Vigo County Public Library, Seventh and Poplar streets.
Program funding allocations (based on current funding) Title 111/VII of the Older Americans Act is $1,092,915.
Other program funds are available through the Social Service Block Grant and the Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for the Elderly and Disabled through a memorandum of agreement at State capped rates. The total allocation for SSBG services is $210,695. The total allocation for CHOICE services is $1,078,148.
AH Agency vendors interested in applications are required to attend the workshop. Application packets will not be available before the workshop. fter April 23, only memorandums will be distributed. Proposals will then be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on May 22. Any questions concerning project eligibility or proposal materials should be directed to Gloria Wetnight at 1-800-489-1561 or (812) 238-1561, ext. 240, or e-mailed to gwjtnjght@westcentralm.com.
Rockville: Speaker’s Bureau program April 21
Senior Education Ministries, Inc. and Rockville Public Library have partnered to schedule The Rockville Speaker’s Bureau on the third Tuesday of every month at Rockville Library from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The next speaker on April 21, retired U.S. Marine Cpl. Leighton Willhite, fought during World War II in the Battle of Iwo Jima.
On that day, U.S. Marines hit the sands of Iwo Jima. The Marines had overwhelming force and controlled the sea and air. But the Japanese had the most ingenious and deadly fortress in military history. Almost 100,000 men would fight on a tiny island of about 8 square miles. It took the Marines 36 days to hike that much territory.
Willhite was sent to Iwo Jima and was in one of the first battalions to land on the beach. He was there for 32 of the 36 days. The Marines were sleeping on ground that the Japanese had practiced how to crawl over in the darkness. The days and nights were full of fear and terror.
Willhite watched as both flags were raised on Iwo Jima and also witnessed the first landing of the B-29 Superfortress, Dinah Mite. Willhite was awarded the Bronze star for his efforts on Iwo.
Call (765) 569-5544 for more information.
Marshall, Ind.: Bat presentation set at Turkey Run
A presentation on bats will be given by Dr. John O. Whitaker Jr. at the Friends of Turkey Run and Shades State Parks annual meeting on April 16. Whitaker serves as director of the Center for North American Bat Research and Conservation, as well as the Indiana State University Bat Center. He teaches in the department of Ecology and Organismal Biology at ISU and is the author of The National Audubon Society’s Field Guide to North American Mammals, among other publications.
Whitaker’s presentation about bats will clear up some of the “misconceptions about bats, centered around the idea that they should be avoided or dispensed with. That’s not the case at all. Bats are the main predator against a wide range of insects at night, including those harmful to our agricultural crops. They really bring balance to nature.” In addition, he will discuss the “white mouth disease” which is currently a threat to maintaining bat populations.
The presentation starts at 7 p.m. at the Turkey Run Inn in the Dogwood Room.
Valley Life
Valley Briefly: April 12, 2009
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VIDEO: On the Banks of the Wabash far away …
Paul Dresser left Terre Haute a niche in history.
Opportunism, squabbling and fading memories gradually washed that gift away, like the unending flow of the Wabash River he immortalized in song.
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Vectren cautions public about snow, ice removal
Vectren Energy Delivery wants to remind customers to proceed with caution when removing snow and ice around natural gas meters at their homes or businesses this winter.
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Workshop to emphasize basics of alpaca farming
A one-day seminar on the fundamentals of alpaca farming is planned for Saturday at St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Genealogy Society offers free forum
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society is offering a free educational forum titled “Brick Wall Hurdling” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in rooms A, B and C of the Vigo County Public Library at Seventh and Poplar streets.
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PAW PRINTS: Want to adopt a pit bull? Here are some helpful hints
Despite the bad publicity, pit bulls can be very lovable and loyal family dogs. There is a great deal of confusion associated with the label “pit bull.” The most accurate definition refers to two breeds: the American pit bull terrier and the American Staffordshire terrier. Some people include other breeds in this group because they share similar head shapes and body types.
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Purdue Extension to offer diabetes cooking school
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service-Parke County is offering a diabetes cooking school starting Feb. 27.
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Pepsi Community Caps Program to benefit charities
Refreshment Services-Pepsi will kick off its 2012 Community Caps Program on March 1. The Community Caps Program will benefit several charitable organizations and schools in Clay, Parke, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Edgar County in Illinois.
- Special Occasions: Feb. 5, 2012
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Serve as 4-H judge, volunteer
The 2012 4-H Bi-State Judges and Leaders Clinic will be Feb. 18 at Ivy Tech Community College’s Main Campus, at 8000 S. Education Drive.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Feb. 5, 2012
With January now history we can report new faces in both master point races, male and female.
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Tried 'n' True: Upside Down Pizza calls for crescent rolls
When our boys were young, we went every Sunday evening for pizza in Charleston, Ill. When they got to be older and they were working on the farm, I would make pizza from scratch.
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Extension to offer basic food preservation workshops
Purdue University Extension will be offering basic food preservation workshops at Clabber Girl Culinary Classroom in Terre Haute. Two sessions will offer different methods.
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GRAPE SENSE: Trips open my eyes to new wines in new regions
The wine industry spends a lot of money worldwide to promote brands, regions, and wine tourism. One of the many ways the wine industry invests is press trips.
Depending on when you read this column, I’m either in France or just returned from a press trip.
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Clay Habitat plans open house
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will stage the dedication ceremony and open house for the Mary Ann Hofmann family home from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 at 518 E. Ridge St. in Brazil.
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Born to perform: Terre Haute South senior to sing in Carnegie Hall
Soon, the domed ceiling of Carnegie Hall and the archway in the Hayes family kitchen will share a special connection.
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8th District Rep. Bucshon visits CASA volunteers
The U.S Representative of the 8th Congressional District, Larry Bucshon met with CASA volunteers earlier this month to learn more about the Vigo County Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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Paw Prints: Animal protection law ranking hits home
The Humane Society of the United States released the 2011 “Humane State Ranking” of all 50 states and Washington D.C.
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Tried 'n' True: Here's a recipe for all you chocolate lovers
This recipe is for all you chocolate lovers.
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Soybean farmers build state fair building
Since 98 percent of Americans no longer live on farms, Indiana soybean farmers are going to bring the farm to the public in a new exhibit building at the 2012 Indiana State Fair.
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Sign up now for Rockville Public Library’s ebook class
Rockville Public Library will have free demonstrations on how to use ebook readers with its downloadable ebook service, Overdrive.
- Weddings, Anniversaries: Jan. 29, 2012
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Sullivan Foundation looking for Volunteer of Year
The Sullivan County Community Foundation is currently seeking nominations for its “Volunteer of the Year” award to be announced March 29.
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: Conversation leads to imagining a world with no trees
I was recently asked by someone to imagine what the end of the world would look like. I consider myself a very optimistic person and have never imagined the end. The only image that came to mind was one often portrayed in a Hollywood movie, a scene where a big fireball comes down and everything is burnt to a crisp. The person I was talking with imagined the end would be a world where there are no living trees. This short but interesting conversation got me interested in what has and is plaguing trees.
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College offers cooking class in time for Valentine’s Day
Treat your sweetheart to a home-cooked romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day, courtesy of a cooking class offered at Lincoln Trail College.
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BRIDGE COLUMN : Jan. 29, 2012
In earlier columns we have reported on the winners of the various master point races at the Bridge Center for last year.
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Sign up now for Signing for the Savior classes
There is still time to sign up for Senior Education Ministries’ Signing for the Savior class; the first session is Tuesday.
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Birthdays: Jan. 29, 2012
•Thelma J. Parr
• Earl S. VanScoyk
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Ryves Neighborhood, WTWO plan ‘Share Your Love’ food drive
Ryves Neighborhood Association and WTWO are sponsoring the second annual food drive from Feb. 3-17 called “Share Your Love.”
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A safe crossing: ‘Turtle girl’ Amber Slaughterbeck makes it her duty to transport Wabashiki animals to safety
On her daily drive to classes at St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Amber Slaughterbeck kept encountering a sad scene alongside the highway.
- Special Occasions: Jan. 22, 2012
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