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Experience Works makes a difference
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
You're 60, retired but active, and don't have much to do. You're bored and could use some extra money. Carolyn Rhodes at Linton's WorkOne might be able to find you a job. For decades, older citizens found employment through the Green Thumb program. On Jan. 1, Green Thumb changed its name to the more descriptive title, Experience Works. It remains the nation's leading provider of training and employment for people 55 and older, with limited incomes...
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Beatrice V. Woodruff
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
Beatrice V. Woodruff, 99, of Linton, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, at Walnut Creek in Linton. Born Sept. 7, 1902, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of Sam and Mary (Guy) Shirks. She was a homemaker and lived in Linton since 1926. She worked in the dietary department at Glenburn Nursing Home before retiring in 1975...
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Kevin S. Tincher
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
INDIANAPOLIS ---- Kevin S. (cK-Webb, "The Duck Man") Tincher, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at Community Hospital in East Indianapolis. Born July 4, 1964, in Linton, he was the son of Ronald W. and Linda E. (Combs) Tincher...
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Mary Ann Collins
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
GREENCASTLE ---- Mary Ann Collins, 91, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle. Born Feb. 21, 1911, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Wayne Earl and Ada Mabel (Owens) Hamm. She was employed as a clerk by G.C. ...
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Linton sign-ups Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
The Linton Boys Baseball League will have sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2 and Saturday, March 9 at County Muffler. Cost is $20 then $10 for each additional boy in the same family. First-year players are required to have a copy of their birth certificate...
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Correction
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
Jason LeDune of Union (Dugger), not teammate Jared Strahle, scored 44 points against Eminence on Dec. 1, 2001. The LDC incorrectly had Strahle listed instead of LeDune.
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WRV nipped
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
White River Valley-Worthington lost a 24-22 decision to Bloomfield in a sixth-grade boys basketball tournament game at Dugger on Feb. 19. Stephen Moore topped White River Valley with 12 points, six rebounds and one steal. Tyler Zimmerly had four rebounds, four points, two assists and one steal...
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IYSA convention March 9-10
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
On March 9-10, the Indiana Youth Soccer Association will be holding its annual convention. Nationally recognized experts on youth sports and related topics will be presented. On Sunday, March 10th there will be a youth module coaching clinic and a level 9 (recreational league) referee course...
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Candidates who have filed for office
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
Those who have filed with the Greene County Clerk's office to run in the 2002 primary election thus far include: ASSESSOR Nancy S. Snellenberger- D Jerry R. Frye - R AUDITOR William E. Sipes - D David L. Bailey - D CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE David K. Johnson - R...
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Holt seeking his third elected term as judge
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
BLOOMFIELD ---- David Holt is seeking his third elected term as judge of the Greene Superior Court. Holt, of Bloomfield, was appointed judge of the Greene Superior Court by former Gov. Robert Orr when the court was created in 1988. He was then elected as judge in 1990 and 1996...
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Linton City Hall plaque OK for now
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from Gov. Frank O'Bannon on a plan to locate a monument containing the Ten Commandments at the statehouse. It wasn't exactly the news State Rep. Jerry Denbo (D-French Lick) wanted to hear...
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No serious accidents reported from bad weather
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
There were a few accidents reported this morning due to the weather, but for the most part, people traveling to work or school made it safely to their destinations. Sullivan County law enforcement agencies were kept the busiest this morning. According to a dispatcher for the department, there had been six accidents reported as of 9 o'clock this morning. She said that most "had been people sliding off the road and into each other."...
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Raymond Albert Flater
(Local News ~ 02/26/02)
Raymond Albert Flater, 56, of Linton, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born July 7, 1945, in Linton, he was the son of Raymond Lloyd and Ruth (McGinnis) Flater. He worked at Wendy's Restaurant for eight years, and also was a licensed welder. He also umpired girls softball and boys baseball and girls high school softball games...
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