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Givens earns state's top volunteer award
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
JASONVILLE ---- It only seems appropriate a volunteer of the year have "give" in her name. Betty Givens was named Volunteer of the Year by the VFW Auxiliary for the state of Indiana. Givens, 78 and of Jasonville, received the honor after Rosemary Miller, also of Jasonville, nominated her for the prestigious award...
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Bulldogs have 11 returning players from last year
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
DUGGER ---- As usual, Union (Dugger) football coach Todd Gambill and his staff, including George Sly, John Cox, Eric LeDune, Josh LeDune and Levi Lynn, are struggling with numbers. The second smallest school in the state that plays football currently has 20 players, two short of being able to scrimmage in practice...
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Linton tennis coach faces a youth movement
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
The good news for Linton-Stockton boys tennis coach Brad McKinney is that numbers are up and he won't have to struggle to field a complete team, unlike last year. But of his 11 players, seven are freshmen. "We are young," said McKinney, who begins his fourth season in charge of the boys program. "Eleven is a good number, but nine of them of freshmen and sophomores...
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Eastern girls have plenty of runners
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- In recent seasons, Eastern girls cross country coach Mike Caldwell has struggled with numbers. But he has eight girls who have been regularly attending preseason workouts and is hopeful of even more. "This has been a big increase," said Caldwell, whose Lady Thunderbirds finished 4-44 a year ago. "We could possibly get to nine or 10 once school starts...
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Allan takes over WRV tennis program
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
SWITZ CITY ---- Scott Allan, who went to Worthington-Jefferson High School in 1985 as a freshman before moving to Florida, has returned to the area and will be coaching the White River Valley boys tennis team this fall. He has three returning starters from last year's 2-12-1 squad and 10 players on the roster...
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Eastern has four returning volleyball starters
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- Denice Stonier is full of optimism as she starts her second season in charge of the Eastern volleyball. She will have four returning starters from last season's 2-23 squad. "The girls have had a great attitude," said Stonier. "They have worked hard this summer and have been dedicated to getting better...
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WRV volleyball team could peak at end of season
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
SWITZ CITY ---- Becky Borter knows her second volleyball team at White River Valley will need time to develop, especially after losing seven seniors to graduation from last year's 18-14 squad. "I think we will play our best volleyball at the end of the season," said Becky Borter. "Right now, I just don't know. This group has not played together a lot...
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Bloomfield looking for doubles players
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- After losing both doubles teams to graduation, Mike Canty will begin his eighth season as boys tennis coach at Bloomfield in search of doubles players. "That's the way it was during the girls season in the spring and now we are looking for doubles teams with the boys," said Canty, whose Cardinals finished 7-12 a year ago. "We've got to find some doubles teams...
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McBride looking to replace some key runners
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Although top runner Dustin Haywood returns, Ron McBride will have to replace three of his top four runners as he begins his sixth season in charge of Bloomfield boys cross country. All-Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference performer Brant Munden, along with Austin Roach were lost to graduation. Chris Edelman, who also was all-SWIAC in a 33-19 season that ended with the Cardinals finishing fifth in the sectional and qualifying for the regional, will not be running this year...
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Smith takes over solid Shakamak program
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
JASONVILLE ---- Cassie Smith takes over a Shakamak volleyball program that has posted back-to-back winning seasons ---- 16-12 in 2000 ---- and two straight sectional runner-up finishes. "I am looking forward to the season," said Smith, a 1994 Sullivan graduate who played four seasons for coach Judy Badger. "I think the program is in really good shape...
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Franklin searching for more runners at Linton
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
To begin the season, Linton-Stockton will only have three boys running on the cross country team. Seniors Jared Morrison and Chuck McDonald and sophomore Nathan Simpson will be competing against North Daviess in today's season opening meet, leaving the Miners two short of a complete team...
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Bloomfield shooting for Class A volleyball title
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Last season, Bloomfield was satisfied getting to the Class A state volleyball finals, especially after starting the season at 2-3, the first time in eight seasons the Lady Cardinals were below .500. With five starters returning from that 25-11 squad that lost to eventual state champ Michigan City Marquette in the first semifinal game at Westfield, expectations are even higher...
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Running game could be the key for Linton football team
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Linton-Stockton used a wide-open offense as the Miners posted a 5-5 record during the 2000 season, the first under the guidance of coach Steve Weber. The Miners will feature a more ball-control offense this season, according to Weber. "Last year was kind of out of the ordinary. ...
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Misner looking for above .500 record
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Mike Misner believes his third season as varsity volleyball coach at Linton-Stockton High School will be a breakout year for the Lady Miners. "This is the most experienced volleyball team that I've had," said Misner, who has compiled a 13-36 record, including 7-16 last year. "If we don't have a winning season, I think it would be a disappointment...
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James F. Burt
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
James F. Burt, 89, of Linton, passed away at 4:05 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001 at Walnut Creek Nursing Home in Linnton. Born March 21, 1912 in Henry County, he was the son of William and Lillian (Hiatt) Burt. He was a retired farmer and formerly worked for Owen County and state highway departments. He was a former member of the Coal City Volunteer Fire Department...
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Adam B. Cotter, Sr.
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Adam B. Cotter, Sr., 84, of Linton, passed away at 11:31 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001 at his residence. Born Aug. 25, 1916 in Patricksburg, he was the son of Adam F. and Laura (Miller) Cotter. He was a farmer. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Linton; Linton Masonic Lodge 560 F.&A.M.; Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute; Greene County Shrine Club; Key Largo Shrine Club; Zorah Shrine; and Elks BPOE 866 in Linton...
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Lawrence W. Hutchison
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
SHELBURN ---- Lawrence W. Hutchison, 94, of Shelburn, passed away at 5:40 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001 at Miller's Merry Manor in Sullivan. Born Feb. 12, 1907 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Jake and Ida (Hagerman) Hutchison. He was a farmer and retired from Sherwood Templeton Mine...
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Expectations high for Union volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
DUGGER ---- With success, comes expectations. That is the case for the 2001 Union (Dugger) volleyball team. After having a losing season in 1999, the Lady Bulldogs responded with a 26-6 record a year ago, but ended with a first-round sectional loss. Coach Tammy Meurer will have six returning lettermen from that squad as she begins her 13th season...
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Start of school means another fall sports season is here
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Hard to believe that area children are back in school and the high school sports season is already under way. Both local football teams ---- Linton-Stockton and Union (Dugger) ---- begin the 2001 campaign this weekend. Linton will open at 3 p.m. on Saturday against Milan while the Bulldogs, 1-9 a year ago, will begin their seventh season under coach Todd Gambill against Northeast School Corporation rival North Central at Farmersburg...
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Golf scramble for Shawnee Theatre
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
The annual golf scramble to benefit Shawnee Theatre is set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Boltenwood Golf Course in Linton. Entry fee is $15 or $60 per four-person team. Lunch will be served afterwards. For more information, call 847-4480.
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Police: Allow us to do our job
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
JASONVILLE ---- It seems as if there are more sightings of Cecil T. Gallagher than Elvis these days. Police are wanting to question Gallagher about information he may have about the murder of Paula K. Pauling of Jasonville. "There are a lot of people jumping to conclusions. If their shed door is open they think it is him. He can't be in a hundred places at one time. We completely understand people's fears," said Indiana State Trooper Jackie Taylor...
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Greene County Arts Council seeking additional members
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
The Greene County Arts Council wants anyone interested in the arts, to get interested in its organization. The council, comprised of approximately 50 area people who share an interest in the various forms of art, promotes the arts by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and cultural appreciation...
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Worthington to continue spraying for mosquitoes
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
WORTHINGTON ---- An ongoing debate among Worthington Town Council members over spraying for mosquitoes was resolved Tuesday night. The town will continue using Malathion to kill the insects. "I checked with the (Greene) County Board of Health and they said there are a lot of better things than Malathion, but that they are expensive," said councilman Vern Spoor, adding that Malathion is not harmful to human beings if used properly, and that mosquitoes spread diseases...
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Jerrels happy to back near home
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
If you think back on your education, you'd probably be able to come up with a couple of teachers who had major influences on your life. That would be Jim Coon for me. He was my math teacher (I wasn't very good, but at least he made it interesting) and basketball coach...
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Worthington moving forward with grants
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
WORTHINGTON ---- The Worthington Town Council on Tuesday passed two resolutions, necessary to apply for a state grant to fund a proposed downtown renovation project. The council voted last month to apply for a planning grant from the Southern Indiana Development Corporation. Council president Bill Bays explained the grant would help pay for new sidewalks, curbs, lights and more, for the downtown area...
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Pittman, Sparks place first at state fair
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Two Linton girls, Erin Pittman and Cara Sparks, came home with blue ribbons last week, earned showing their horses at the Indiana State Fair. For 10-year-old Pittman, a two-year 4-H member, it's her second year to show horses at Indiana's largest fair, held each August in Indianapolis...
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Jasonville board affirms Helton firing
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
JASONVILLE ---- The Jasonville Board of Public Works and Safety affirmed the termination of Berchel Helton as a police officer in Jasonville on Tuesday night. Helton and his attorney, Bob Miller of Bloomington, met in executive session with the board to present his case...
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Hargis goes extra mile to produce Fall Sports Preview
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Wasn't it just a day or two ago that school was out for the summer? Man, time sure does fly when you're having fun. It's down to academic business for area students, and they have just (ask a teacher, and they'd probably use a different word than "just") 178 days until the summer 2002 break...
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Dick Bock Open set for Sept. 9
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
The annual Dick Bock Open, a golf scramble to raise money for youth athletic programs at Bloomfield, is set for Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton. New Bloomfield athletic director Jason Skomp said this is one of their major events to help sponsor non-revenue sports...
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Miners drop volleyball opener
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
The 29 kills Mike Misner can live with, but the 28 hitting errors he can't. The Linton-Stockton volleyball coach saw moments of promise and moments of disappointment in a 10-15, 15-13, 15-10 loss to WRV to open the season at home Wednesday night. "Kristen (Cox) and Danielle (Carpenter) were the only two girls that hit in positive numbers," Misner said of the two girls who combines for 17 kills. ...
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Cards open with tennis victory
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Bloomfield began the boys tennis season with a 4-1 victory over visiting Northview Wednesday. The Cardinals, who reversed a 4-1 setback to the Knights in 2000, won two of three singles matches and both doubles contests. Tyler Blakley and Corey Sparks won two close sets at No. 1 doubles while the Cardinal duo of Heath Bartlett and Dustin Headley only lost two games in earning a victory at No. 2 doubles...
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Softball meeting set for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
The Linton Girls Softball League will have a public meeting to elect officers at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Linton Service. The public is invited to attend.
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WRV holds off Arrows in volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
White River Valley squandered six match points before finally putting away Sullivan. The Lady Wolverines opened the 2001 season with a 15-7, 17-15 victory on the road Tuesday night. "I was getting a little nervous," said WRV coach Becky Borter. "It must have been exciting to listen to on radio. Jay (Borter, her husband) couldn't come and listened to the game. He said he would like to listen to all of them."...
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What a way to begin your career
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- What a way to begin your coaching career! In her first game as volleyball coach at Shakamak High School, Cassie Smith, a 1994 Sullivan graduate, had to face Class A No. 6 ranked Bloomfield, the defending sectional, regional and South Western Indiana Athletic Conference champions that advanced to the state finals in 2000...
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Union takes Clay City in volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
Union (Dugger) opened the season with a 15-5, 15-1 victory at home against Clay City Tuesday night in a volleyball match that counted in both the Tri-River and South Western Indiana Athletic Conferences. "I was real happy to start the season like that," said Union (Dugger) coach Tammy Meurer. "It was good to start off with a win."...
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Bloomfield knocks off Shakamak in volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Even experienced players get nervous. Just ask Bloomfield volleyball coach Susie Schulte. The Lady Cardinals, ranked No. 6 in Class A, began its quest for a state championship with a 15-2, 15-1 victory over Shakamak here Tuesday night in the season opener for both South Western Indiana Athletic Conference teams...
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Michael Frederick
(Local News ~ 08/16/01)
SULLIVAN ---- Michael Frederick, 53, of Sullivan, passed away at 1 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001 in Sullivan County. Born Oct. 26, 1947 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Robert and June (Pesch) Frederick. He was the president of the Local 841 Operating Engineers; a member of Sullivan VFW 2459; Sullivan American Legion Post 139; Sullivan Elks 911; and Carlisle Masonic Lodge. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army 101st Airborn, earning a Bronze Star...
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