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Career day offers Shakamak students a look in the future
(Local News ~ 05/22/03)
JASONVILLE ---- Some listened intently, others stared at a cute member of the opposite sex and others were just thankful to be out of class. On Tuesday afternoon at the Lawton Street Christian Church, members of the Shakamak Elementary School sixth grade participated in a career day designed just for them...
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Rockville dumps Lady Miners, Hauger advances
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/03)
Despite a 4-1 loss to Rockville in the opening round of the Northview girls tennis sectional in Brazil on Wednesday, Linton-Stockton senior Kristen Hauger was able to extend her season. Hauger defeated Rockville's Sara Losin 6-4, 6-1, staying alive in the state singles tournament. Hauger will play a yet-to-be determined opponent next week, likely Tuesday, at Center Grove...
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Lakers pound South
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/03)
Shakamak scored three or more runs in four of seven innings as the Lakers drubbed visiting Terre Haute South 14-1 Wednesday night at Jasonville. It was the 17th win in 22 games for the Lakers. "We just played a tremendous game," said Shakamak baseball coach Chip Sweet. "We got great pitching from Austin (Witt) and made just one error on defense...
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Miners improve to 9-12
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/03)
Jamie Abbott tossed a five-hitter to lead Linton-Stockton to a 3-1 victory over North Knox Wednesday. The right-hander struck out a career-high 12 and did not allow an earned run, helping the Lady Miners improve to 9-12. "Jamie threw a pretty good game," said Linton-Stockton softball coach Jessi French. "I think she will probably start us off in the sectional against Eastern since Brittney (Franklin) faced them the first time."...
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Head of INDOT disputes Tedesco's quote on land price
(Local News ~ 05/22/03)
The head of the Indiana Department of Transportation has disputed a statement about land acquisition prices made by an Interstate 69 proponent at a Bloomfield meeting earlier this month. At a May 9 meeting of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, Paul Tedesco, who works for the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Voices For I-69, a pro-highway group, stated that property owners along the proposed route of the new roadway would be compensated at 125 percent of the market value ---- based on what he said was his belief that a new state law passed last year.. ...
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Axe responds to elevated security alert
(Local News ~ 05/22/03)
When the national terrorism security alert was elevated to "yellow" ---- the second highest level ---- Tuesday morning, Greene County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Axe quickly made his notifications to what he called "our facility risk areas."...
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Stephens named Employee of the Year at WVCF
(Local News ~ 05/22/03)
"It surprised the heck out of me." That was the reaction of a Linton woman after being named Employee of the Year at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle. Mary Stephens, who is classified as a cook at the prison, learned about the honor last Wednesday, May 7, when the WVCF paid tribute to its more than 823 staff members during Employee Recognition Day...
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Redbird to open June 7
(Local News ~ 05/22/03)
The Redbird State Riding Area, which will be Indiana's first state-regulated off-road riding facility, will open June 7 northeast of Dugger. There will be no entry fee for opening weekend, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will welcome visitors to see the property that weekend...
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Church continues 113-year-old Memorial Day tradition
(Local News ~ 05/22/03)
SOLSBERRY ----A solemn 113-year Memorial Day holiday tradition of honoring military service men and women will be renewed Sunday afternoon at a small eastern Greene County church. The Greene County Chapel United Methodist Church will host a 12:30 p.m. basket lunch followed by a 1:30 p.m. public service recognizing past and present veterans...
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Coaches expect wide-open softball sectional
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/03)
In recent seasons, the Class A Clay City softball sectional has turned into one of the most unpredictable postseason tournaments involving area teams. In fact, with softball going to four classes next season, this will be the final year of the current alignment ---- which features all six area teams ---- Bloomfield, Eastern, Linton-Stockton, Shakamak, Union (Dugger) and White River Valley ---- plus North Central and the host Lady Eels. ...
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