• Clarksville
Providence to host event for veterans
Our Lady of Providence Jr.–Sr. High School will recognize its alumni veterans during a special U.S. Veterans Appreciation program from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Nov. 11 in the school’s Robinson Performing Arts Center, 707 Providence Way, Clarksville.
Hosted by Providence students, the program will highlight alumni who have recently served in the Iraq War, and also will pay tribute to two alumni — 1992 graduate J.R. Cartrette and 1966 graduate Tom Gettelfinger — who were killed in action while serving in the armed forces.
Cartrette was one of 19 Americans killed in June 1996, when a fuel truck exploded near King Abdul Aziz Air Base in Khobar near Dhahran in Saudi Arabia.
Gettelfinger was killed when his helicopter was shot down in Vietnam in April 1971. Providence alumni veterans, their families, students, faculty, staff and administration will be in attendance.
Admission to the program is free and open to the general public.
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• Clark County
Governor honoring Grayson today
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels and Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will honor a Clark County business with the Governor’s Half Century Award at 2 p.m. today in the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Grayson Funeral Home — which has Charlestown and New Washington locations — is among 97 Indiana businesses which will receive the accolade for longevity and community service, a news release says.
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• Jeffersonville
Bethel hosts ‘Hymns of the Church’
The Stewardess Board of Bethel A.M.E. Church invites the public together in remembrance of the “Hymns of the Church,” a program dedicated to hymns only, at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 200 West Park Place, Jeffersonville.
The church will be singing and celebrating the hymns of the church, the songs that kept our ancestors and continue to keep us today. Call the church at 812-283-0684 for more information.
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• Southern Indiana
Several earn BBB awards
The Better Business Bureau serving Southern Indiana, Louisville and Western Kentucky has announced its winners and finalists for its 2009 Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics.
Nominees from Southern Indiana, by category, are:
• Very small business — Conner Jeweler’s School, New Albany, finalist
• Nonprofit with revenue of less than $1 million — Interfaith Community Council, New Albany, finalist
• Nonprofit with revenue of more than $1 million — LifeSpring, Jeffersonville, winner; Blue River Services, Corydon, finalist
The awards program honors businesses and nonprofits that “maintain a solid commitment to conducting their business practices in an ethical fashion.”
Awards will be given out at a luncheon at noon Thursday at The Olmstead in Louisville. Call 502-588-0043 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 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.
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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• New Albany
Taste gluten-free foods Saturday
Rainbow Blossom’s New Albany Market will host a gluten-free tasting fair to assist celiac disease sufferers from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at its location at 3003 Charlestown Crossing Way, New Albany.
In recent years, the number of people converting to a wheat-free and gluten-free diet for various reasons — celiac disease, also referred to as gluten intolerance or celiac sprue, being among the top motivators — has grown along with the demand for wheat-free and gluten-free products of all types.
While gluten-free products abound, finding foods that taste and cook the same as the familiar, gluten-rich standbys is not always easy. Holistic chef Jordana Van will be on hand offering samples of made-from-scratch baked goods, along with answering questions and giving tips on gluten-free living and cooking to attendees.
A complete selection of gluten-free items, including a dedicated gluten-free freezer section, are available at all five Rainbow Blossom locations. Call 812-941-0080 for more information.
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Clark County
The Evening News Briefs Nov. 4
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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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