Pendleton News
May 02, 2008 06:44 am
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Looking for Korean War veterans
The Pendleton Community Public Library is requesting that Madison County Korean War veterans contact Arlene Shannon at (765) 778-7527.
Madison County Korean War veterans will be honored at a reception at the library on Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. State Representative, Scott Reske will present each one with an award for service from the Indiana House of Representatives.
The program will also include a panel discussion and will be structured similar to the World War II veterans program in November that was so successful.
Officer nominations May 8
The Pendleton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 117 will have nominations for the 2008-2009 officers at the 7 p.m. May 8 meeting.
Final nominations will be made at the June 5 meeting after which the election will be held. Members’ current dues for 2008 must be paid before being nominated for an office or voting in the election.
Garden clinic scheduled this weekend
The Pendleton Garden Club Sidewalk Sale and Garden Clinic is set for Friday and Saturday. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the northeast corner of Pendleton Avenue and State Street (Indiana 38) in downtown Pendleton.
Members of the club will be available to answer questions about gardening, flower arranging, plant care and how to become a Garden Club member.
The sale will feature fresh-baked goods to include fruit and nut pies, breads, cookies, homemade jams and jelly. Other items include bird houses, bird feeders, garden seeds and bulbs, perennial plants (daylilies, iris, daffodils), dried flowers and plant material for flower arranging, wreaths and many other garden-related items.
Donation of sale items from the public are greatly appreciated, organizers said. For more information, call (765) 778-4782 or (765) 778-3653.
Heavy trash pick up soon
This year heavy trash pickup for Pendleton will be on your regular trash day. On Tuesday, May 6, it would be anyone who puts their trash out on State Street and to the south Wednesday, May 7 anyone north of State Street. Items they will not pick up include building materials and used tires. Cardboard should be flattened. Law prohibits the trash service from picking up any items that contain Freon. If you have any questions feel free to call Best Way Trash Service at (765) 649-7272.
Heritage Fair applications available
The Heritage Fair will be held in Falls Park on Sept. 5-6. The contact person for this event is Lana Barton, Century & 1/2 Club. She may be reached at (765) 778-2173.
The Pendleton Fall Festival will be held in downtown Pendleton on Sept. 5-7. Vendor applications are available at www.pendletonshops.com. If you would like more information you may e-mail fallfestival@pendletonshops.com or call Shirley Willoughby at (765) 778-4726.
Adult swim twice weekly at PHHS
Adult swims will once again be offered at the PHHS. The swims will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., and they will continue through Wednesday, May 14.
Adult swims will be held in the lap pool at PHHS and are for any adult that would like to swim laps, do water aerobics, aqua jog, or do physical therapy. The cost is $2 per person per swim.
If you have any questions, call Annie Wills at (765) 778-2002.
Class of ’58 holding reunion
Markleville High School’s class of 1958 will have its 50-year reunion on May 16 at 7 p.m.
If any member has not received a letter contact the below mentioned people as soon as possible.
For more information, call Bob at (765) 533-2362 or Sandy at (765) 642-3098.
Future students to ‘Blast’ off
Blast Off to Kindergarten, a countywide event for all children attending kindergarten next fall will be held at various dates at participating elementary schools.
Sign-up time will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at:
n Pendleton Elementary School — May 6
n Maple Ridge Elementary School — May 8
n East Elementary (Pendleton) — May 13
There will be a free book bag, book and supplies for your child. Meet the kindergarten teachers and participate in fun activities for children and families. Cookies and punch will be served.
For more information, call (765) 641-4028.
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