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Written by Ron Ackman
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Tuesday, 29 January 2008 19:00 |
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404 Fremont which was formerly Viv's Deli (a great place to eat) here in Bicknell I'm told is planning to reopen as a restaurant and laundromat according to a rumor I heard. If this is true I wish them well as a laundromat is really needed, and with plant workers maybe the restaurant too. J. Pan and L. Rosalez bought the property in October of last year. |
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NEW DUKE POWER PLANT HERE IS A 'GO' |
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Written by Ron Ackman
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Tuesday, 29 January 2008 19:00 |
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Indiana's IDEM announced Jan 25 that they are approving the permit for construction of this 2 Billion giant construction project. This was the last government hurdle and barring some trivial court injunctions construction should begin really soon. It will be a coal gasification plant producing a lot of electricity with minimal air pollution for the amount of power produced. It is said to be possibly the prototype for this type of electricity generation. If more power plants around the world would go to this type of power generation CO2 would be much reduced over possible use of the old style coal burning power plants and likely global warming would be slowed a lot. At least 2000 Construction workers are expected to be employed over a four year construction period and then a permanent force of 100 to operate the plant. Housing in the area will be in strong demand. Word to the wise, be sure to make your reservations in advance for the Bed and Breakfast and if you want to buy a house in the area don't put it off. The time to buy is now! |
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VINCENNES DANCE GROUP SPONSORS CONTRA DANCE INSTRUCTION COURSE AT VU |
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Written by Ron Ackman
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Wednesday, 09 January 2008 19:00 |
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The Vincennes Colonial/Contra Dance Group who hold regular Contra dances in Vincennes are teaming up with Vincennes University to offer a non-credit course in old time Contra and Round dances held at VU starting on Jan 25 and running for four consecutive Friday evenings from 7 to 9 pm. The local Contra Dance Group will conduct the course which will be held in room B05 in the Physical Education Complex on the VU campus. You can dance easy called historic type dances to great old time music while meeting new folks and getting aerobic type exercise at the same time. No experience is necessary and you can come as singles or couples. It is necessary to make reservations with VU by calling 812-888-4451 or 812-888-4459 prior to the start of the class. Cost is $49 per couple or $25 per single and must be made with the reservations. From Ron Ackman, 120 W 3rd, Bicknell, phone 812-735-1003 |
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Written by Ron Ackman
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Friday, 05 October 2007 19:00 |
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 Recent Bicknell Bed and Breakfast guest Bruce Bicknell of Scranton PA presents Ron Ackman, B&B owner, with 2 watercolor paintings of the Bicknell-Vigo Library. One painting will be given to the library and the other displayed at the B&B.
Bruce Bicknell is a distant relative of the founder of Bicknell, John Bicknell, and even though he has never lived here has maintained an interest for over 50 years in the town that bears his name. |
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Janet Davis Memorial Scrabble Tournament 2007 |
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Written by Ron Ackman
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Saturday, 28 April 2007 19:00 |
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 It was a 'Scrabble players bonanza' Sunday with a large selection of prizes donated by local merchants for the 7th annual Janet Davis Memorial Scrabble Tournament held at the Bicknell Bed and Breakfast. Only 4 players participated and along with some outside donations raised $130 for the National Kidney Foundation. The winner was Ron Ackman for his 2nd tournament win, Wilma Kitchens and Ruthie Strong tied for 2nd and Charlie Strong was 4th.
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