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Ktown Police Dept. Car Wash Fundraiser Reset for June 19

Police Car Wash Reset for June 19 The Knightstown Police Department will host a fundraising car wash on the Public Square on Saturday, June 19, starting at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund new equipment and repairs to patrol cars.

Farmers Market Seeking Vendors

The Knightstown Farmers Market is looking for vendors for the 2010 Season.

The Wednesday market runs June 9-Oct. 13 from 4-7 p.m. The Saturday market is June 12-Oct. 16 from 9-12 a.m. Applications are being accepted for produce growers, and vendors of meats, poultry, eggs, baked goods, dairy products, canned goods, honey, and artisan crafts and goods. Applications are available on the Knightstown COC website, www.knightstownchamber.org; from the Knightstown Chamber of Commerce office (765-345-5290); by mail at Attn: Farmers Market, Knightstown Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 44, Knightstown, IN 46148; or via email at farmersmarket@hrtc.net.

For more information, contact Senior Market Master Greg Tielking at farmersmar-ket@hrtc.net.

Former Knightstown Museum Curator Dolly McCormack Visiting

Former Historic Knightstown president and local museum curator Dolly McCormack will visit Knightstown on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m.-noon. The public and Knightstown High School alumni are invited to stop by and visit with McCormack at the HKI museum, 22 N. Washington St., Public Square. The museum will also be open Friday, June 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday, June 26,from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

KHS Marching Band to Present Summer Blast Show on June 25-26

The Knightstown High School Marching Band's annual Summer Blast performance will take place Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26, with each performance starting at 8 p.m. in the KHS auditorium.

This year's show features Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as well as the newer version, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Other selections will include: Journey's "Anyway You Want It," Transformers, Michael Jackson's "Thriller", and an African drum special.

Canoe the Big Blue Set for June 26

Canoe the Big Blue River will take place Saturday, June 26, at 10 a.m. Those interested in participating in this annual event should meet at the County Road 125-W bridge in New Castle. This is a free community event. Participants should bring their own canoes or kayaks. Rental canoe and kayaks will be available. Canoe Country from Daleville will deliver canoes ($30) or kayaks ($16) to the 125W bridge, but they must be reserved in advance. For more info, directions, or to reserve a canoe or kayak, contact Kathy Rogers at 520-0081..

Knightstown High School Alumni Reunion, Banquet on June 26

The Knightstown High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet will take place Saturday, June 26, at Knightstown High School, 8149 W. U.S. 40. The Class of 1960 is this year’s 50-year class. The classes of 1950, 1970 and 1985 will also be honored.

Registration is 3-5:30 p.m. at KHS. The banquet begins at 6 p.m. and seating gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Cost of the dinner is $12.50. Alumni association dues are $5. Dues benefit the community through scholarships, which help promote local students to future leadership roles. Checks may be made payable to the KHS Alumni Association, P.O. Box 121, Knightstown, IN 46148.

Those planning to attend should make reservations as soon as possible. For more information, contact Janice Barton at 765-345-2752.

New Laws Summary Available

Sen. Beverly Gard (R-Greenfield) announced today that Hoosiers can now access a complete summary of the new laws approved during the 2010 legislative session at www.in.gov/Senator.Gard.

The publication breaks down the new laws by general subject matter and includes the bill number, public law number and the sections of the Indiana Code affected by the new law. Gard said the "Summary of New Laws" can be found in the publications section of her website by visiting www.in.gov/Senator.Gard and clicking on "media center."

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