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SOCIAL NEWS, April 19

THE NEXT WILLIAM TELL CENTER dance will take place Saturday, April 21, from 7 to 10 p.m., with Southern Edge performing. The cost is $5 for ages 12 and up. All ages are welcome to attend.

The Center also hosts line dancing every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

HARRY G. MYERS AMERICAN LEGION POST 142 in Cannelton hosts bingo each Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bingo is held at 6 p.m. and regular bingo games begin at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

Always faithful

The Perry County Marines Detachment 1398 held its officer installation Monday, April 9. From the left are judge advocate Jeff Devillez, sergeant at arms Ken Eubanks, installing officer Dave Englert PDC, commandant Glenn Newton, senior vice commandant Harvey Bays, adjutant Donnie Goffinet, junior vice commandant Jerry Meunier, pay master Cindy Meunier and chaplain Patrick Rich.

Abbey Caskets opens new...

ST. MEINRAD – Abbey Caskets has opened a new production facility on the campus of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad.

The new workshop, which builds wooden caskets and cremation urns, is open for public tours.

Abbey Caskets was established in 1999 to sell wooden caskets and cremation urns directly to the public. The simple caskets include a design based on the casket used to bury the Benedictine monks.

Last fall, a building previously used by Abbey Press was emptied, cleaned and painted.

COMMUNITY EVENTS April 2018...

 

Charlie Tuggle Memorial Ride April 28

 

TELL CITY – The 11th annual Charlie Tuggle Memorial Ride will be held Saturday, April 28, at Braunie’s Bar in Tell City. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 11. All vehicles will leave at 11 a.m. and will return at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and Jeeps and SUVs are welcome. Donations will be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital and Schreiber Family Charities. Other sponsors are Logos and Performance Cycle.

Immigration, language and economy

Overheard, recently, at an area restaurant: woman tells girl at register that she and her party have a reservation; girl exchanges a few words with owner who then asks woman – in clear English – if she could have five minutes; yes, the first woman snaps, but I don’t speak Spanish and would appreciate it if you wouldn’t in my presence.

I was appalled at this woman’s expression of linguistic and cultural prejudice.

Legion Auxiliary poppy day set...

PERRY COUNTY – Red crepe paper poppies will be available Thursday through Saturday, May 3-5, at three Tell City locations, Noble’s IGA, Wal-mart and Cash Saver. Poppy sales will begin at 8 a.m.

The poppies are reminders of the sacrifices of the thousands of service members in all wars.

The program is an annual event sponsored by members of Tell City’s American Legion 213 Auxiliary.

Volunteers will take part in the nation-wide program in memory of the citizen soldiers who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.

Historical society to highlight...

TELL CITY – The monthly meeting of the Tell City Historical Society will be April 23 at 6 p.m. at the museum at Ninth and Franklin streets. Local ‘filling stations’ that have come and gone will be the focal reminiscent theme.

The public is invited, and invited to take a friend, old photos and old memories. The host for the evening will be Barb Lautner.

Campaign underway for Indiana...

BRAZIL – Sheriffs from across the state are launching a $500,000 “Kick In For Kids” fundraising campaign to benefit their nonprofit Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch being developed for future law enforcement officers and at-risk kids.

To motivate individuals, businesses, veteran and other civic organizations to “kick in,” sheriffs have secured two major donors who will match contributions dollar-for-dollar if sheriffs and deputies can raise another $500,000 statewide by Aug. 31.

Step up for children in need

It’s often said that no one really knows what takes place behind closed doors. Smiles and laughter often shield the world from real pain hiding beneath. And when it comes to children, their strife is often the result of being caught in the cross-hairs of an adult issue.

With April being Child Abuse Prevention Month, we encourage all who can to get involved in helping safeguard our children. There are numerous ways in this community to do so.

Tell City police officers warn...

TELL CITY April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Tell City Police reminds everyone it is illegal to type, transmit or read e-mail or text messages on a communication device while driving. Police in most states may now write traffic tickets for texting while driving.

“Distraction is one of the most common, preventable causes of crashes,” said Chief Derrick Lawalin. “It takes your eyes, hands or focus away from the road, putting yourself and others in harm’s way.”