TERRE HAUTE —
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sappington
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sappington of Terre Haute will observe their 50th wedding anniversary June 8, 2012, and celebrate during a vacation planned at a later date.
The Sappingtons were married June 8, 1962, in Plymouth Congregational Church at Terre Haute by the Rev. Robert Carnes.
Mrs. Sappington, the former Mary Sollars, retired as office manager of Sappington & Sons’ Moving Inc. Sappington owns Sappington & Sons’ Moving Inc.
The couple have four children, Arthur Sappington Jr. and wife Faye of North Carolina; and Daniel Sappington, Christopher Sappington and wife Rebecca, and Michelle Ritchey and husband Steven, all of Terre Haute. They also have eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Dooley
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Dooley of Terre Haute will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary today, June 3, 2012.
The Dooleys were married June 3, 1967. Mrs. Dooley, the former Catherine Acrea, retired in 2006 after 22 years with the Vigo County School Corp.
Dooley retired in 2002 as shift commander after 35 years of service with the Terre Haute Police Department. He is a civilian employee of the THPD with plans to retire again in August after an additional 10 years of service.
The couple have one daughter, Kathaleen Louk and husband Eric, and one son, Marty Dooley Jr. They also have two grandsons.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harbaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Harbaugh of Terre Haute will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012, in First Baptist Church of North Terre Haute. They will renew their marriage vows at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow in the church welcome center.
Friends and relatives are invited. It is requested that gifts be omitted but cards are welcome and may be sent to 3640 N. Smith Road, Terre Haute, IN 47805.
The Harbaughs were married on June 9, 1962, in Eighth Avenue Baptist Church by the Rev. Donald Edwards. Mrs. Harbaugh, the former Judy Grizzel, is retired from Union Hospital but works there part time in the cardiac rehab department.
Harbaugh is retired from Union Hospital and works part time at Menards.
The couple have three children, Sherrie Asay and husband Paul, Lorie Jacso and husband Jim, and Thomas Harbaugh and wife Tracey, all of Terre Haute. They also have 11 grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cooper
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cooper of West Terre Haute celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 30, 2012.
Cards are welcome and may be sent to 4901 W. Sarah Myers Drive, West Terre Haute, IN 47885.
The Coopers were married May 30, 1987, in the River of Life Church by the Rev. Maskell. Mrs. Cooper is the former Linda L. England.
The couple have six children, Robert Garred, Pamela Corbin and Paul Garred, all of West Terre Haute; Mike Cooper of Dennison, Ill.; Cindy Long of Champaign, Ill.; and Peggy Bryant of Terre Haute. They also have eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Valley Life
ANNIVERSARIES: June 3, 2012
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3 virtues 4-H has taught these youths
Perseverance, integrity, honesty, responsibility and service are the hallmarks of any successful business.
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YOUR GREEN VALLEY: A Wood’s student’s quest to save thousands of turtles
If you don’t like something, sometimes it’s a matter of taking it into your own hands to change it. For Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College student, Amber Slaughterbeck, that mentality couldn’t be any more true.
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TRIED 'N' TRUE: Fix this Oven Fried Chicken ahead of time
When my brother Gary’s wife got breast cancer, he needed something he could fix ahead of time to throw into the oven when it was time to fix supper after Kathy’s treatments.
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‘Tipping the Scales’ brown bag on weight management
There will be another Vigo County Public Library Brown Bag event, “Tipping the Scales in Your Favor: Tips and Tricks for Weight Management!” at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at the main branch.
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MILITARY NOTES: Published June 16, 2013
Pvt. Jeffrey M. Hall has completed U.S. Army basic training and advanced infantry training at Fort Benning, Ga.
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Valley women, teens to compete in Miss Indiana pageants
Beginning today, young women from across Indiana will gather to begin competition for the titles of Miss Indiana and Miss Indiana’s Outstanding Teen.
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Community Foundation seeks Wish List participants
It’s not too early to start planning for the holidays. The Wabash Valley Community Foundation invites all nonprofit organizations to participate in the 2013 Holiday Wish List.
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ANNIVERSARIES: Published June 16, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. William Latta
Mr. and Mrs. John Lubbehusen
Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Whitkanack
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Monnett
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ENGAGEMENT: Published June 16, 2013
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Fit for a King: Couple opens Clayshire Castle as bed and breakfast in rural Bowling Green
There aren’t too many castles around the Wabash Valley, but now there is one worth checking out. Sit back and relax, and let me tell you the story of the Clayshire Castle and Lord Douglas and Lady Josephine. It’s a modern day fairy tale complete with, yes, a castle.
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GRAPE SENSE: Some think Chardonnay is next big thing in northwest wine
Does the wine world need another great Chardonnay region? California has the great big buttery, woodsy Chards while Chablis brings the mineral and acid. There is virtually every style in between from regions across the globe.
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TRIED ’N’ TRUE: A Bar-B-Que recipe from my brother, Mark
My brother Mark lives in California. He does a lot of cooking. Both of my brothers are great cooks. (I’m the oldest of all my siblings.) Mark gave me the Bar-B-Que recipe.
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Military Note: Published June 9, 2013
Michael “Scott” McIntyre is a 2012 graduate of Martinsville High School in Martinsville, Ill. He arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego on Feb. 25, and he graduated as a Marine on May 24.
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Anniversary listings: June 9, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Irwin
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kirk
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Patterson
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You’re invited to Knit in Day
The Terre Haute yarn shop River Wools is sponsoring a World Wide Knit in Public Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Max Ehrmann Plaza, at Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue.
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Engagement listings: June 9, 2013
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Program helps with spaying/neutering
Spay-Neuter Services of Indiana is sponsoring a low-cost spay/neuter program to benefit local pet owners.
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Birthday listing: June 9, 2013
John Matthew Pine will celebrate his 90th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. today with an open house at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 6076 U.S. 150 in West Terre Haute.
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Discuss American Indian genealogy
Charles G. Hill will present “Is There an Indian Princess in Your Family? An Introduction to Native American Research” at the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society meeting on Monday at the Vigo County Public Library.
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Vectren donates to Vigo CASA Kids
Vectren Foundation in Evansville is looking out for the best interest of Vigo County youth through a $1,500 grant to the Child Enrichment Fund of Vigo County CASA Kids.
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Excellence in Public Service Series seeks applicants
The Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series is seeking applicants from across Indiana for its 2013-2014 Class.
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Learn organ/tissue registry details
Liz Hager, regional coordinator for the Illinois Secretary of State’s organ/tissue donor program, will be at Marshall Public Library on Wednesday to provide information about the organ/tissue donor registry.
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Tree guide sales benefit organization
The Arbor Day Foundation booklet, “What Tree Is That?” helps in identifying trees in a simple, step-by-step process. The booklet is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.
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Meet, talk with Valley ham radio operators
Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year many people find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, Amateur Radio is valuable.
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Register for Fourth of July pageants
Registration for Montezuma’s Fourth of July “Miss Independence” and “Princess” pageants is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the Montezuma Firehouse.
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2013 Farm Progress Show scheduled for Aug. 27-29
The 2013 Farm Progress Show takes place Aug. 27-29 in Decatur, Ill. The exhibit field is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
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Educational/Family Services receives award for literacy efforts
On April 26, Educational/Family Services in West Terre Haute was awarded the Edward N. Howard Literacy Award by the Wabash Valley Literacy Coalition.
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Writing contest for residents of Clark, Crawford counties
Residents with an interest in creative writing have an opportunity to win $500 as part of the James Jones Lincoln Trail Creative Writing Contest.
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Funds for wetland conservation programs available
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana is accepting applications from landowners interested in the Wetlands Reserve Program and the Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program.
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1975-76 Hoosiers launch commemorative products
Players from the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament championship basketball team have launched a commemorative branded line of products; a portion of the proceeds will benefit four nonprofit organizations.
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