Exchange to learn about youth theater
ANDERSON — Anderson Noon Exchange Club will hear about the new program for children called Kids Take the Stage” at Tuesday’s meeting. Shawn Neal will present the program at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon meeting at the Days Inn.
During March, Exchange Club is offering free 90-day trial Exchange Club memberships. First-time attendees are treated to a complimentary lunch. Reservations are not required, For more information, call 617-5912, e-mail andersonnoonexchangeclub@yahoo.com, or visit www.andersonexchange.com.
AMVETS to serve St. Patrick’s meal
PENDLETON — Pendleton AMVETS Post 26, 939 S. Broadway, will be serving a St. Patrick’s Day dinner starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Cost is $5 for a plate of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots and cornbread.
International Tasting Tour on Wednesday
ALEXANDRIA — Madison County Extension Homemakers are sponsoring their annual International Tasting Tour of 20 countries and states on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the 4-H Farm Bureau Building. The come-and-go event is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
Small samples of food will be provided at each country’s exhibit. Beverages will be available at a nominal fee. A booklet of international recipes will also be provided.
‘Getting the Job’ topic of ABWA
ANDERSON — The White River Express Chapter of ABWA will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Days Inn. Mary Kay Thomas will present a program on preparing a successful resume and interviewing to get the job.
ABWA is a group of professional and community-minded women who work to improve their networking, communication and professional skills. The luncheon is open to guests at a price of $10. Reservations are not required.
The chapter is planning a Spring Bazaar for Wednesday, April 21, at the Days Inn. Home-based businesses, entrepreneurs and business women are invited to reserve a booth. Call Joanie Mains at 622-4186.
Paul White to sing at Lenten concert
ANDERSON — Central Christian Church, 923 Jackson St., will continue its Lenten Concert Series at noon Thursday with vocal soloist Paul White. He is known throughout the Midwest for his musical interpretations of gospel, contemporary, and standard Broadway music. All donated money will go to the local food pantries.
Women’s Ministry to meet in Muncie
MUNCIE — The Women’s Ministry of Northeastern General Baptist Association will host its annual prayer breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Antioch Baptist Church, 1700 E. Butler St. Cost is $10. Everyone is welcome.
For information, call Harriett Edwards, Women’s Ministry president, 288-4992.
Author to sign books in Indy April 29
INDIANAPOLIS — Romance novel author Susan Mallery will be at the Borders in Castle Square, 6020 E. 82nd St., on April 29 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Mallery will sign copies of her new novel, “Chasing Perfect.” For information, call (317) 849-8660.
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March 16: Community Briefs
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Eastern Kentucky professor conducts Wigwam survey
Interest in the 9,000-seat Wigwam has spread a lot farther than here in Anderson. A professor of economics at Eastern Kentucky University sent out 800 surveys about the historic gymnasium in November.
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Measles can lead to more sicknesses
Some people may question if the measles outbreak is a big deal or if 13 confirmed cases in central Indiana is a worrisome number. But health officials have their reasons to be concerned and to want the rare virus to be contained.
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Iraq veteran displaced after apartment fire
Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames at Courtyard Apartments, 2725 W. 16th St., but the damage had been done. With the exception of the sweatpants and sweatshirt he slept in, Brandon Wilson lost everything.
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Local man kept Super Bowl books
Brad Bowman didn’t hobnob with Hollywood stars or escort sports notables around Indianapolis. Important as those duties were Super Bowl week, his job as chief financial officer of the host committee was more vital, if less glamorous.
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Police discover drugs, paraphernalia in home
Police have arrested two men they say were involved in the manufacturing and selling of methamphetamine.
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Mostly cloudy skies
Mostly cloudy skies today with highs in the mid 40s.
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State police arrest man for trafficking with Pendleton inmate
State police made an arrest Wednesday morning, after prison staff at the Correctional Industrial Facility noticed a man throw a package over the fence.
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Adult education GED classes offered
Anderson Community Schools is offering classes in GED preparation, English Language classes and Basic Education Refresher classes for the 2011-12 school year.
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Legislature looks at expanding historic preservation tax credits
Under a bill that’s gaining support in the Indiana Legislature, the maximum annual amount of historic-preservation tax credits available to investors would quadruple.
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Local Briefs: Feb. 16
A compilation of news items as published in the Thursday edition of the Herald Bulletin.
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