Community
Community briefs: Nov. 3, 2009
Allen Chapel group meets Friday
ANDERSON — The Allen Chapel AME Church’s group, Allen Chapel Community Civic Friday Fellowship, will meet from noon to 1:15 p.m. Friday. The topic of discussion will be “Keeping Safe During the Holiday Season.”
The church is at 1610 Sheridan St. John L. Lambert is pastor.
Alternative gift fair Sunday at Reardon
ANDERSON — An alternative gift fair will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Reardon Auditorium lobby at Anderson University, 1100 E. Fifth St.
Shop from 16 local nonprofit organizations for “virtual” gifts such as a bag of food, medicine for a sick animal or school supplies for underprivileged local children. Participants will receive a wrapped gift card with a description of the gift and the organization to be helped.
Children are welcome and credit cards will be accepted. Gifts are tax deductible and will be matched by donations from local businesses.
Yearbook orders being taken at M-G
FAIRMOUNT — Madison-Grant High School yearbooks are now on sale. Order sheets have been given out to all students. The books may be ordered by mail or by bringing the order to school and given to Mrs. Burton.
Extra order forms can be found in the school’s front office. Send check, cash or money order to Madison-Grant High School, Attn: Jill Burton, 11700 S/E 00 West, Fairmount, IN 46928.
December dates set for Angel Food
MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Church of the Nazarene, 698 N. Fifth St., will be taking Angel Food orders on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Distribution date is Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
For information, call the church office at 354-2327 or visit the Web site at Middletownnaz.com and click on the Angel Food link.
TIPS Day to be served up on Friday
ANDERSON — Alternatives Inc. and The Texas Roadhouse will host a Community TIPS Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Texas Roadhouse, 2115 N. Scatterfield Road.
Lunch will be served by local “celebrity” volunteers to raise funds for Alternatives Inc., a shelter for women and children in crisis.
For more information, call 643-0218.
Free Winterfest programs Friday
ANDERSON — David Gillaspy, Anderson Public Library’s resident holiday expert, will present a special Winterfest brown bag lunch titled “Christmas on a Dime” from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the Miami Room.
Gillaspy will demonstrate how to create special Christmas memories without going broke.
From 2 to 4:30 p.m., all ages are invited to the library for the annual Jingle Jam in the Children’s Story Hour Room. Children will make three holiday crafts, listen to festive music and have an assortment of seasonal books to check out for storytime at home.
Eat all you can at Fazoli’s fundraiser
DALEVILLE — An all-you-can-eat Fazoli’s fundraiser dinner will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Daleville High School cafeteria.
Tickets are available at the door at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children.
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Schulz's 'Peanuts' based on appeal to 'everyman'
The cartoon world’s Charlie Brown had a plain round face. His young lady pal, Lucy Van Pelt, had rather unremarkable dark hair and generally dispassionate eyes.
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With honor in their hearts
ANDERSON — For the seventh year, those who occupy the lands of Chief Kikthawenund will celebrate his heritage during the Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market, which opens Saturday at Athletic Park.
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Rodney Richey: It was a time for personal growth
Fred” had been with me for almost 25 years. We were tight, and Fred never left my side. Through victories and tragedies, I always knew Fred would be there.
One day in 2007, however, it became clear: Fred had to be cut out of my life. -
Getting organized, and remaining happy
ANDERSON — Deniece Schofield is as organized as you can get.
As a nationally renowned home management expert, Schofield travels the country presenting seminars to show folks that it is possible to manage a home, nurture a family and have time for one’s self preservation. -
Back in the News: Sept. 5
The Herald Bulletin looks back at stories from the Anderson Daily Bulletin and The Anderson Herald newspapers.
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In History: The tale of Captain Pipe
There is a story in our county that contends a Delaware Indian chief by the name of Captain Pipe lived in a village along Pipe Creek south of Orestes.
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Remember When: Sept. 5
In this historic picture, members of the Central Indiana Gas Company have gathered for a Labor Day picnic at Idlewold Park in Pendleton.
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In Service: Sept. 5
The following are brief news items about local residents serving in the military.
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Marriage license applications: Sept. 5
Marriage licenses filed in Madison County July 16-Aug. 15, 2010.
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Group offers support for local caregivers
ANDERSON — Saint John’s Home Care is developing a pair of caregiver support groups that focus on the shared experience that comes from being a family caregiver.
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