• Clark County
H1N1 vaccines to be given Wednesday
The Clark County Health Department will be holding an H1N1 vaccination clinic Wednesday for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
It will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at Nolan Fieldhouse, 5010 Progress Way, Sellersburg.
Consent forms must be filled out for each child. It is available at the clarkhealth.net Web site in English and Spanish. Forms also will be available at the event.
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Clark County SWCD seeks candidates for board of supervisors
The Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking individuals interested in natural resources management to serve as a district official in an elected position on the district’s five-member board of supervisors, serving from Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2013, with a registration deadline of Nov. 27.
Clark County SWCD is a legal subdivison of state government responsible for the protection, conservation, and wise us of the soil, water and related natural resources within the county. SWCD brings educational, technical and financial assistance to bear on the conservation problems of the county. Activities of the district are directed by the five supervisors, three who are elected by local landusers and two appointed by the State Soil Conservation Board. The board meets the first Thursday of each month to plan and oversee efforts aimed at fulfilling the district’s responsibilities. Supervisors receive a salary per diem when engaged in district business. Candidates must be of voting age, reside in the county, and own or rent more than 10 acres within the county.
Visit the district office at 9608 Highway 62, Charlestown, or call 812-256-2330 ext. 3 for more information on SWCD, duties and qualifications of a supervisor, and to register as a candidate.
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n JEFFERSONVILLE
Drainage board to meet
The Jeffersonville Drainage Board will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jeffersonville City Hall, 500 Quartermaster Court.
Those with a disability and in need of assistance in order to participate in the meeting should contact the Jeffersonville ADA coordinator at 812-285-6405.
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Holiday Open House set for Nov. 12
Jeffersonville's Downtown Merchants will present the Annual Holiday Open House in historic downtown Jeffersonville from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12.
Ride the trolley, see the sights, taste the sweets and shop till you drop! Participants include 300 Spring, Baby Chic, CCF Crafts Gifts, Choices, Community Home Medical, Designer Fragrance, Gatherings Romantic Decor, Gold’s Pawn Shop, Grinny Possum Fiber Arts, Horner Novelty, Lavender Hill, Leslie Lewis Associates, LifeSprings, Market Street Inn Bed Breakfast, Office Supply, Pearls, Petunias Boutique, Salon 253, Schimpff’s Confectionery, Springs Salon Spa and Sugar Maples.
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Operation Shoebox seeks gifts
Bowles Mattress Company at 1220 Watt St., Jeffersonville, will serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project, to provide toys and necessary items to children suffering from poverty and war worldwide.
This year, organizers hope to collect 1,600 gift-filled shoe boxes from families, kids, churches, schools and civic organizations in the area. Bowles Mattress Company’s hours for accepting donations are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16-20; 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 21 and 23; and 2 to 3 p.m. and by appointment, Nov. 22. Operation Christmas Child uses tracking technology that allows donors to “follow your box” to the destination country where it will be hand-delivered to a child in need. To register shoebox gifts and find out what country they are delivered to, use the EZ Give donation form found at samaritanspurse.org.
Call 937-374-0761 or visit samaritanspurse.org for more information.
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• Southern Indiana
Reunion planned for ICI employees
There will be an ICI Reunion at noon Saturday at Golden Corral in Clarksville for anyone who ever worked at the powder plant.
Call 812-246-9726 for more information.
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• Louisville
Authors Faire scheduled at Galt House
The Almost Famous Authors Faire, the first book fair of its kind in the Kentuckiana area, will be Saturday at the Galt House in Louisville.
The fair will showcase the ‘almost famous’ authors who need a little more exposure. Authors will be available to sell and autograph each of their books to the general public. Regional and national authors are expected to attend and there will be an reception for all registered authors Friday evening.
The fair is free to the public; authors pay a small fee.
Visit almostfamousauthorsfaire.com or call Teddi Robinson at 812-284-4122 for more information.
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Clark County
Evening News Briefs
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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