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Keller worked his way up to cockpit
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
Jason Keller admits he had to work up the ranks and slowly pursue his dream of becoming a jet pilot. The Bloomfield native has experienced some setbacks along the way and he had to work lower jobs while climbing the career ladder. But he kept his sights on someday sitting in the cockpit of a huge jumbo jet...
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Eastern Greene snaps losing streak
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/05)
SPENCER ---- Eastern Greene snapped a four game losing streak on Monday with a 60-58 win over the Owen Valley Patriots in girls high school basketball action. "Every body gave us something," said Eastern Greene coach J.B. Neill. "We needed a win. We've just gone through our toughest part of our schedule and we were desperate for a win. Everyone was focused on getting the win, and that was key."...
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Linton faces Eastern Greene tonight
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/05)
They last meet during the third place game of the Greene County Invitational tournament. Now they'll compete in a key SouthWestern Indiana Athletic tilt as the Linton Miners will travel to Eastern Greene tonight starting at 7:30 p.m. The Miners won the last meeting, 66-53, on 74 percent shooting from the field. Linton coach Darren Clayton doesn't expect his team to shoot that well tonight, but feels that his team will have to improve in other areas to be successful...
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Cardinals use balanced attack to top Miners
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/05)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Bloomfield and Linton came into Monday night's Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference girls basketball game tied for second place, but when Monday was over, it was the Lady Cardinals sitting alone in second place as Bloomfield took advantage of poor Miner shooting and 26 turnovers from Linton to pick up a 60-40 win in Bloomfield...
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John R. Shaw
(Obituary ~ 01/18/05)
John R. Shaw, 47, of Indianapolis, passed away at 6:26 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005 at Indianapolis. Born Dec. 21, 1957 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Walter James and Wilma Joyce (Stark) Shaw. He was married to Lisa E. (Owings) Shaw. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and an auto mechanic...
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Eva A. Bays
(Obituary ~ 01/18/05)
Eva A. Bays, 90, of Mooresville and formerly of Worthington, passed away at 11 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005 in Miller's Merry Manor, Mooresville. Funeral arrangement are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington.
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Keen encourages chamber participation
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
The 2005 Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce President, Tracy Keen, hopes to increase participation in the organization and get a new director on board soon. "More than anything, I hope I'll be a positive influence on people," she said. "I hope I can get people excited and maybe create some more participation."...
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Linton, Union schools recognized for helping students
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
By Halea Franklin, staff writer Linton-Stockton and Union high schools were honored with plaques Thursday in recognition and appreciation of hosting exchange students through American Scholastic Associates (ASA) International. Vickie L. Wintczak, ASA International area manager, and Walter Wintczak, ASA community representative, presented the awards...
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Get a good scholarship reference
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
Some scholarships will require letters of reference with them. Shakamak High School guidance counselor Jenny Scott offers some tips for getting good references. "If a scholarship needs a reference, try to give the person at least a week to do it," she said...
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Guidance counselors provide scholarship search assistance
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
College-bound students and their parents can be overwhelmed by scholarship offers and services offering to search for scholarships on their behalf. The Better Business Bureau of Central Indiana warns these families to beware of scholarship scams. Some warning signs the BBB provides include any offer that guarantees a scholarship or your money back; claims their information is unavailable anywhere else; wants a credit card application fee to hold a scholarship; says they'll do all the work; and says your student is a finalist or has been selected for a scholarship for which he/she hasn't applied.. ...
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CAPE program working at Linton schools
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
Members of the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees heard from Community Alliance to Promote Education (CAPE) Director Harry Huber at their regular meeting Monday night. Huber said that Linton's programs are working great. He noted that since CAPE was implemented during the 2001-02 school year, attendance at Linton-Stockton Elementary has risen one percent. That means there have been 1,400 less absences...
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Proposed bill would help Crane
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
A group of area state lawmakers are touting a bill in the Indiana General Assembly that would allow Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division to operate with few state government restrictions and impediments. Also known as the Military Base Protection Act, House Bill 1022, written by State Rep. Eric Koch (D-Bedford), is co-sponsored by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville), Peggy Welch (D-Bloomington) and Troy Woodruff (R-Vincennes)...
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Linton may change to trimesters
(Local News ~ 01/18/05)
Linton-Stockton Junior High and High School students will see a change in their scheduling next school year if the state approves the move. Superintendent Ron Bush received the Board of School Trustees' permission Monday night to apply for a junior high and high school scheduling waiver from the State Board of Education to change scheduling from semesters to trimesters...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 01/18/05)
Bloomfield's junior varsity girls team defeated Linton's JV squad, 43-35, Monday night in Bloomfield. Rachel Thomas led all scorers with 20 points. Ashlea Beard led the Miners with 13. Deleona Miller finished with eight points, Jennifer Cochrane had six points, Brittany Myers totaled five, and Ashley Patton scored four; all for the Cardinals...
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