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There's plenty to do in downtown Linton this holiday season
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
As November closes and we begin a new month, the season of Christmas is definitely upon us. And that means the hustle and bustle of shoppers preparing for that one big day: Christmas! Ah, the smell of gingerbread being baked, the warmth of a hot cup of cocoa, family gathering to celebrate the birth of Jesus, exchanging gifts, and we couldn't forget ... Santa and his reindeer...
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Betty Jean Jackson
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
Betty Jean Jackson, 78, of Linton, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2002 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born June 14, 1924 in Wellington, Kan., she was the daughter of Loren Homer and Nora Belle (Schauwecker) Jackson. She worked as a line type operator at the Linton Daily Citizen...
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WRV opens with easy win over Shoals
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
The White River Valley defense set the table, forcing 29 turnovers, and the offense feasted on Jug Rox, scoring the game's first 19 points as the host Wolverines celebrated Thanksgiving a day early with a 91-34 victory over Shoals in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night...
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Will the reason Bloomfield Cardinals stand up
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
DUGGER ---- Will the real Bloomfield Cardinals stand up and be counted! Are we to believe that BHS will average almost two shots per minute and 81 points per game, as they did in a 39-point victory at Union (Dugger) Wednesday night? "We've used up our shots for the next six games," said a jovial Ron McBride, who began his 10th season as boys basketball coach at Bloomfield with an 81-42 victory...
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Bloomfield routs Union in opener for both teams
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
DUGGER ---- When Bloomfield wasn't making the extra pass for an open jump shot, its defense was turning steals into layups. The Cardinals forced nine turnovers in the first quarter and drained 10 of their first 14 shots as they jumped to a 24-10 lead and cruised to a 81-42 victory over host Union (Dugger) here Wednesday night in a South Western Indiana Athletic Conference game...
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Program helps raise money for American Cancer Society
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
With Christmas just around the corner, members of the Greene County Unit of the American Cancer Society are making preparations for a special project. With the "Love Lights A Tree" project, each year a Christmas tree has been placed in downtown Bloomfield. This year it will be near the Santa Claus House on the square. In addition, for the first time, "Love Lights" Christmas trees will also be put up at Rotary Park on Linton's Main Street and in Jasonville...
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Linton family enjoys having exchange students
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
A Linton couple who are community representatives for AYUSA, a global youth exchange, say hosting exchange students is a rewarding experience. Walter and Vickie Wintczak currently have three teens living in their home ---- a girl from Germany, a girl from Japan and ---- temporarily living with them until another host family can be found ---- a boy from Kosovo...
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Firemen give family Thanksgiving food
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
The Linton Fire Department made sure a Linton family would have a happy Thanksgiving ---- they gave them all the fixin's. Firefighters Tom Robison, Brad Sparks, Jayson Smith and Chris Walker delivered several grocery sacks full of food to the family Wednesday...
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Local business owners depend on Christmas shoppers
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
The 2002 Christmas season has begun and area businesses are prepared for the onrush of customers looking for that perfect gift. Stores are bulging with merchandise, restaurants have stocked extra supplies and florists are brimming with beautiful Christmas flowers...
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Tryon has seen a lot in his 97 years
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
Imagine living long enough to see transportation go from a horse and buggy to the powerful sport utility vehicles. "The first car I can remember seeing was an old buggy with a motor in it," recalled Ancil Tryon, who was born in 1905. Put away your calculator. He's 97 years young...
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Joanna Rooksberry
(Local News ~ 11/29/02)
JASONVILLE ---- Joanna Rooksberry, 78, of Jasonville, passed away at 5:25 a.m., today, Nov. 29, 2002 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Born Jan. 6, 1924 in Jasonville, she was the daughter of Moses E. and Frankie V. (McClung) Thomas. She was employed by Green Thumb and worked in the Jasonville mayor's office for 23 years. She attended Shakamak Community Church...
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