• CLARK COUNTY
Give blood this week
The American Red Cross will host the following blood drives in the area:
• WEDNESDAY — 9 to 11 a.m., Sellersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sellersburg; and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wedgewood Healthcare Center, 101 Potters Lane, Clarksville.
Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit givebloodgivelife.org for eligibility requirements, to make an appointment or for more information.
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• JEFFERSONVILLE
Dollar General hosting grand opening
The Dollar General store newly opened at 1715 Charlestown-New Albany Road in Jeffersonville will host a grand opening starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, a press release from the company says.
At the event, customers will enjoy special deals and free prizes. The first 50 shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other giveaways.
The 9,100-square-foot store features a fresh layout, designed to make shopping simple for customers. Some of the store’s new features include seasonal products featured in the center of the store, easily recognizable departments with visible signage and coolers located at the front of the store, the release says.
Dollar General offers a focused selection of national brands and private brands of food, housewares, seasonal items, cleaning supplies, basic apparel and health and beauty care products.
Visit www.dollargeneral.com for more information.
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• SOUTHERN INDIANA
Wiseheart to meet public this week
Lee Ann Wiseheart, Republican candidate for Indiana Senate District 46, invites the public to a pair of meet the candidate events today and Thursday.
The first will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Clark County Republican Party headquarters, 2946 E. 10th Street in Jeffersonville. The second is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Floyd County Republican Party headquarters, 3800 Grant Line Road in New Albany.
The free events are hosted by the Team Wiseheart committee.
Wiseheart, vice-president of the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated Schools Corp. Board of Trustees, will talk with attendees and give a speech at the events. Light food and beverages will be served.
“I view my campaign as an interview with the people so I encourage citizens to attend and to bring family and friends,” she said in a press release. “I am a strong voice for lower taxes and government efficiency. I am also committed to helping recruit new jobs and investment to District 46.”
For more information on Wiseheart’s background and policy views, visit www.TeamWiseheart.com
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Local WIC program open to families
The Clark County WIC — Women, Infants and Children — Program is a federally funded U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program that offers health education, nutritious foods and other services, free of charge, to Indiana residents who qualify.
It is sponsored through New Hope Services Inc., at New Hope Commons, 1302 Wall St., Jeffersonville.
WIC’s goal is to keep pregnant women, infants and children under 5 years of age healthy. This goal is accomplished by offering personalized nutrition consults, checks to buy healthy food and referrals for medical and dental care and other tips to improve family health.
WIC offers each eligible family member an average of $61 in food checks, every month, for items such as milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, juice, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and much more to provide the essential nutrients to help pregnant women and children grow and live a healthy life.
WIC is for all kinds of families with children or newly pregnant women, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster parents or other legal guardians of children under 5. Verification of U.S. citizenship is not required for WIC eligibility.
Call the Clark County WIC office at 812-288-2715 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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IUS hosting International Festival
International cuisine will be the main dish at the 15th-annual International Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. March 2 at in the Hoosier Room in University Center at Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany.
The festival will be catered by IUS’ new chef, Dylan Starkey, an Indiana University graduate in anthropology and former owner of the Blue Peppermill Café in Clarksville. He has worked at several well-known restaurants in the area including Azalea’s, Fuzzy Zoeller’s Covered Bridge and the Derby Café at Churchill Downs.
Guests will be served a four-course sampling of international fare, including dishes such as black bean falafels with tzatziki sauce, kimchi, Mediterranean couscous, spicy ground nut stew, chicken adobo, baklava and crème brulee.
Entertainment will include the St. Xavier High School Jungle Drummers, Flamenco Louisville and Heartstrings Celtic band. Proceeds will benefit IUS’ overseas study scholarships.
Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5 for students and senior citizens; prepurchase tickets at the IUS Information Desk in University Center; or purchase tickets at the door; free is parking available.
Call 812-941-2333 for more information.
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Clark County
February 22, 2010
THE EVENING NEW BRIEFS: Feb. 23, 2010
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Jeffersonville mayor, council disagree on hiring
Moore said he would veto the legislation, but include a recommendation that the three already hired positions be funded. Zastawny said the council would consider that recommendation.
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GCCS OKs modified balanced calendar
The calendar for 2012-2013 closely follows the calendar adopted by the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation for the same year.
Continued ... - News and Tribune briefs for Feb. 8, 2012
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House panel leader leery of creationism bill
Supporters in the Senate, which approved the bill last week in a 28-22 vote, say the broader religious reference improves the bill’s chances of being ruled constitutional.
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Statehouse action resumes after Super Bowl break
Daniels wants legislators to concede to some more of his wish-list items as they head toward their mandatory March 14 deadline for the session’s end.
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Prosser hosts heated competition
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Clarksville decides to rethink bridge project
“Anytime you have a traffic light, you have a built-in safety concern,” Gilkey said after the meeting. “Sooner or later, someone’s going to go through it."
Continued ... - Four more arrests made in Jeffersonville shooting case
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Vissing Park construction over budget by $2M
“I don’t even know if there was ever a working budget” that included the $2 million figure, Parks and Recreation Director Paul Northam said. “I think it’s basically a guesstimate.”
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Half of Jeffersonville Fire Department overtime budget already gone
During the closing moments of the meeting Councilman Matt Owen said he was shocked by Mayor Moore’s plans and comments pertaining to two Jeffersonville Parks and Recreation Department matters reported in the News and Tribune during the last week.
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Jeffersonville mayor, council disagree on hiring
