Indianapolis
Three Valley men to hold state positions
Indiana Arts Commission serves as a public catalyst, partner and investor in the arts, and serves the citizens of Indiana by funding, encouraging, promoting and expanding the arts. There are 15 gubernatorial appointees. Daniels appointed Jonathan Ford of Terre Haute. Ford is the president of All State Manufacturing.
The mission of the Indiana State Board of Animal Health is to prevent and suppress contagious and infectious diseases among livestock and enhance Indiana’s economy through protecting Hoosiers’ investment in animal agriculture and protect public health by preventing and controlling the spread of animal disease. There are 11 gubernatorial appointments. Daniels appointed veterinarian Dr. Ted Harpold of Rockville.
The state examiner and deputies examine all accounts and financial affairs of every public office and officer, state office, state institution and entity.
The governor appoints one state examiner and two deputy examiners to oversee the State Board of Accounts. Daniels appointments include Bruce Hartman of Rockville.
Terre Haute
Union plans free parenting workshop
Union Hospital’s Maternal Health Clinic is sponsoring a free parenting workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 31. The workshop, staged at the Landsbaum Center, 1433 N. 61/2 St., will feature keynote speaker Pamela Hood who has 28 years of experience caring for mothers, babies and families. There will also be sessions on SIDs, breastfeeding, and panel discussions.
Car seat inspections will begin at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling (812) 238-7301. This workshop is funded by a grant from Eli Lilly; there is no charge to attend.
Terre Haute
CASA introduces new volunteers
Vigo County CASA is proud to introduce 12 new CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers. The primary responsibility of a CASA volunteer is to ensure that the wishes and needs of abused and neglected children do not go unnoticed while they are going through the juvenile court system. The volunteer does this by meeting with the child or children and other persons involved in the child’s life, and writing reports to the court that focus on the best interest of the child.
CASA serves hundreds of abused and neglected children per year, and often there is a list of children waiting for their special volunteer to be assigned.
The new volunteers have undergone extensive background checks, and a 30-hour training curriculum. They are: Barbara Alcock, Rachel Carl, Jerry Lou Jeffers, Carla Kinman, Frank Limas, Deborah Lindley, Catha McCarty, Teri Niebrugge, Teri Parsons, Karen Rothrock, Mary Lou Tenbrink and Frank Young.
Gaining volunteers makes a big impact on the list of children waiting for a volunteer already; however, the need for more CASA volunteers still exists with a range of 35 to 50 children waiting at any given time.
Consider volunteering. If there is enough interest, another training class will be offered in November.
Terre Haute
Next Christmas in April work day set
The next work day for Christmas in April has been scheduled for April 17. Christmas in April is a one-day event designed to repair and rehabilitate the homes of low income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, who are not able to do the work themselves. Repairs are paid for by local sponsors at no cost to qualified homeowners.
Volunteers perform various tasks ranging from carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping, weatherization and general cleaning.
Persons interested in receiving an application for assistance must call (812) 231-8190 and leave their name, address and phone number. The deadline is Nov. 8.
Organizations or individuals wanting to volunteer or make a donation to Christmas in April should call the same number.
Valley Life
Valley Briefly: Oct. 18, 2009
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Terre Haute museums keeping history alive
Even if you don’t have a mystical Egyptian tablet that brings museum inhabitants to life at sunset like character Larry Daley in the “Night in the Museum” movies, history can come alive for you, your friends and family at the many museums in the Wabash Valley.
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ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 12, 2012
• Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jackson
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Learn brief history of Social Security at Brown Bag
Join Amy Long, Social Security operations supervisor, for a brief history of Social Security, including why and how Social Security was created, changes over the years and information on the future at 12:10 p.m. Thursday at the Vigo County Public Library for a Brown Bag.
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Terre Haute’s litter leads to trashy look, feast for crows
Dear My Fellow Hoosiers,
Why do you litter? When I moved here in April 2007 there were two things that I noticed right away about the Wabash Valley. -
PAW PRINTS: Enjoy a pet-friendly Valentine’s Day
Every year, the poison control experts see a rise in pet cases around Feb. 14, with many involving chocolate and lilies (a flower that is potentially fatal to cats).
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Greene’s Goose Pond offers Marsh Madness, March 2-4
Special to the Tribune-StarWildlife Area’s annual Marsh Madness bird festival takes place March 2-4 at multiple locations around Greene County.
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WEDDINGS: Feb. 12, 2012
• McBride Menestrina
• Baer-Marshall
• Miller-Lunsford
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ENGAGEMENTS: Feb. 12, 2012
• Archer-Cooper
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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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