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United Way preparing for 2005 campaign
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
United Way officers, board members and volunteers met at the Linton Elks Lodge on Tuesday evening to discuss campaign strategies for the 2005 United Way Campaign. Dee Woodruff, president of Greene County United Way (GCUW), organized the kickoff meeting and said there were new policies for this year's campaign, which will run through Nov. 11, 2005...
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Lakers top Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/04)
The Shakamak Lakers came away with an emotionally charged 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, 28-26 win over the Cloverdale Clovers Tuesday. Jenna Barton had an ace, three kiss, one dig and two blocks. Michelle Betts had six points, one ace, 11 kills, and five digs. ...
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Bluejackets come away with win over Eastern Greene
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/04)
MITCHELL ---- The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds traveled to Mitchell on Tuesday to take on the defending sectional champion Bluejackets at the Hive, and came away with a 25-23, 25-22, 25-22 loss to drop their record to 6-9 on the season. It was a loss that frustrated Eastern Greene coach Gina Ingram...
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Ruby D. Woolsey
(Obituary ~ 09/15/04)
NEW CASTLE ---- Ruby D. Woolsey, 84, of New Castle, passed away Tuesday morning, Sept. 14, 2004 at Henry County Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Born April 22, 1920 in Jasonville, she was the daughter of Ira and Edith (Barth) Craig. She retired from Dana Corporation after over 30 years of service. ...
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Stella Burkett Owens
(Obituary ~ 09/15/04)
Stella Burkett Owens, 97, of Jasonville, passed away at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Jasonville. Arrangements are pending at McClanahan-Lee Funeral Home, Jasonville.
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Robert W. "Bob" Moody
(Obituary ~ 09/15/04)
SULLIVAN ---- Robert W. "Bob" Moody, 69, of Terre Haute and formerly of Sullivan County, passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, 2004 at Bethesda Gardens in Terre Haute. Born Sept. 15, 1934 in Sullivan County, he was the son of Donald W. and Esther (Norris) Moody...
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Leona D. Burkey
(Obituary ~ 09/15/04)
Leona D. Burkey, 73, of Bloomfield, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 13 ,2004 at her residence in rural Bloomfield. She was formerly from Jefferson Township, Jay County. She had moved from Jay County to Bloomfield in 1986. Born Jan. 29, 1931 in Pike Township, Jay County, she was the daughter of Orvel and Ruth (Bancroft) Burkey...
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Worthington gets grants
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
WORTHINGTON ---- Worthington residents had the opportunity Tuesday night to ask questions and voice concerns about a planned housing rehabilitation project during a public hearing held at the town hall prior to the regular town council meeting. Rhonda Rumble, Southern Indiana Development Commission project specialist, explained that the $332,674 project will be funded with a $300,000 grant and $32,674 in SIDC matching funds obtained through a USDA Rural Development Grant. ...
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Woodland Bible Camp celebrating Seniors Citizens Week
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
People from all over the state have come to Woodland Bible Camp to enjoy themselves during Senior Citizens Week. David and Mattie McReynolds drove 800 miles from Louisiana to attend. "It's a religious outing," David McReynolds said. "But we like to come and see old friends. My wife went to college with a lot of the people here."...
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EGFD wins state award
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
The Eastern Greene Fire Department will pick up a very special award Saturday. The department has been selected as the 2004 Basic Life Support (BLS) Unit of the Year for the state of Indiana by the Emergency Medical Service Commission. Fire chief Jeff Combs said he is was extremely pleased about the award and will be on hand at the Adams Mark Hotel in Indianapolis to accept the presentation...
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Scotland Festival set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
SCOTLAND ---- The small Greene County town of Scotland with about 100 residents will be bustling with activity Saturday reminiscent of yesteryear when the town was thriving. Looking back shortly after the turn of the century, Tom and Charley Blackmore and Ed Ingles each had dry goods stores where yards and yards of embroidery materials were sold. ...
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Sullivan Corn Festival has a lot to offer
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
When the Sullivan Rotary Club took the reins of the Sullivan Corn Festival last year, members knew they wanted music to be an integral part of it. In 2003, bluegrass, rock and roll, blues, jazz and Caribbean drum bands took the stage on the east side of the square. While none of the same bands will be back, music will once again be a cornerstone of the Sept. 15-18 festival that traditionally fills the streets of Sullivan...
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Eastern Greene School Board meets
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- Eastern Greene Elementary School students will soon have new playground equipment to enjoy thanks to a generous donation from the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and a financial commitment by the board of school trustees. The board on Tuesday night authorized the expenditure of up to $62,972.75 on the new equipment. The school has received two quotes for the playground equipment and installation...
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Kernan recalls days after O'Bannon's death
(Local News ~ 09/15/04)
Monday was the one-year anniversary of the unexpected death of former Indiana governor Frank O'Bannon. It was also a day, when his successor, working political partner and close friend Gov. Joe Kernan, made a campaign stop in Linton. Kernan, a candidate for his own term as governor, admits there were some very difficult days following O'Bannon's death...
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Cardinals continue to look strong in win over White River Valley
(High School Sports ~ 09/15/04)
BLOOMFIELD ---- The Bloomfield Cardinals downed the White River Valley Wolverines, 25-14, 25-21, 25-21, inside Glover Gymnasium Tuesday. The Lady Cardinals supplied a balanced attack to defeat WRV. Ashley Thombleson finished with 20 points, five aces, four digs, three blocks, but her seven kills were not tops on the team...
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