Design bouquets many ways
ANDERSON ó The 2010 Gardening Series sponsored by the Madison County Master Gardener Association and Purdue University Extension kicks off Saturday, March 20, from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Anderson Public Library. Jill Dinsmore, master gardener and floral designer, will present a program, ìMany Ways with a Bouquet.î Learn how to make beautiful floral arrangements from a bouquet.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.madisoncountymastergardener.org, or contact the Purdue Extension Office.
Lenten Concert Series benefits food pantry
ANDERSON ó Every Thursday at noon during the Lenten season, Central Christian Church is offering a musical concert for the public. Come, ìfastî during your lunch, and donate your lunch money to be used at one of the local food pantries. This Thursday, trombonist Lance Goen will be joined by Julie Brown on the piano, and Dan and Daniel Burton on trumpets for the hour-long music presentation. The church is at the corner of 10 and Jackson streets.
Relay for Life meeting scheduled Monday
ANDERSON ó The 2010 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Madison County will have its second team informational meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the Anderson City Building council chambers, said Patty Farran, committee representative. All are welcome. For more information, call the Cancer Society office at 642-6603.
Goodí's ùGreat Easter Egg Hunt begins Monday
ANDERSON ó Goodís Candy Shop, 1423 W. 53rd St., will kick off its annual Great Easter Egg Hunt on Monday. Children and adults hunt in an enormous Easter basket for the five golden tickets hidden in foil-wrapped chocolate eggs available for purchase. Golden ticket holders will win a Goodís basket and must redeem their ticket by April 10.
Christ Temple to host conference
ANDERSON ó Christ Temple Church, 1610 W. 22nd St., will host a Sunday school conference 11 a.m. Saturday. Lunch will be served. Seminars for married couples, singles and widows start at 7:30 p.m. Friday. For information, call Deborah Robinson at the church, 644-9281.
Red Hatters to meet at Daleville restaurant
ANDERSON ó The WOW Red Hatters of Madison County will meet 11 a.m. Saturday at Birdís BBQ in Daleville. Lunch will be followed by a short business meeting. Call the following with questions: Jean Leedy, 642-9514; Sharon Schuck, 649-2838 or Jane McCartney, 759-7593.
Abundance Meal set for Wednesday
MARKLEVILLE ó The Christian Womenís Fellowship of East Christian Church will have its monthly ìGod Abundance Mealî from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the basement of the church. The menu includes chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, dessert and drink with a freewill offering accepted.
The East Christian Church, 124 E. Main St. (Indiana 38), is handicap accessible. Carryouts will be available; shut-ins and small businesses can request meals delivered by calling the church (533-4996) the day of the meal or Diane (533-2330). The public is invited.
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Community Briefs for March 8, 2010
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Wall Street atmosphere alive at AU
Surrounded by a stock market ticker and television screens showing the latest stock prices and world financial news, Federico Boscaini purchased 230 shares of Chevron stock for more than $24,000. He did it in a financial stock trading room at Anderson University — and with university funds.
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Candidates are in for May primaries
Friday was the deadline for candidates to file to run for office in the primaries, and 10 more people signed up before the noon cutoff.
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Man sentenced to 40 years for sex with teen
A man convicted of having a sexual relationship with a minor was sentenced Monday to 40 years in prison.
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Brother allegedly stabs brother in Elwood
Another brother-on-brother stabbing occurred in Elwood Thursday, according to Elwood Police Department Chief Sam Hanna.
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Arrest log: Feb. 11
Arrests made by Madison County law enforcement on Wednesday through Friday, based on jail records.
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Local Briefs: Feb. 11
A compilation of news items of local and statewide interest as published in the Saturday edition of the Herald Bulletin.
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What's Where: Feb. 11
Local meetings and activities are planned Saturday.
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Scattered snow showers
Scattered snow showers are in the forecast today.Steady bursts of snow may quickly cause some slick roads.
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Poll question for Friday, Feb. 10
Vote dai8ly in The Herald Bulletin poll. Today's poll question can be found at the bottom of the homepage on the right side.
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City seeks $2.45 million for salaries, pensions
The city needs additional funds to pay for slight increases in firefighter salaries, as well as $2.35 million for the fire and police pension funds. Thursday night at a city council meeting, a funding suggestion was proposed for the latter, but no solution was determined for the first.
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