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Anderson glad she went back to school to teach
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
The decision to go back to college after having two children seems to have been the right one for Susan Anderson. Anderson ---- a 2005 graduate of Indiana State University ---- is the newest member of the Linton-Stockton faculty. She'll teach first grade...
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Vikings send Eastern Greene home with loss
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/05)
MONTGOMERY ---- The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds hit the road to Montgomery Monday night to take on the Barr-Reeve Vikings and came home with a disastrous 25-5, 25-5, 25-6 showing to open the 2005 season. "We just had that first match, deer in the headlights look all night long," said Eastern Greene head coach Gina Ingram explained. "It wasn't like Barr-Reeve came at us with something total out of leftfield. They didn't come with anything we shouldn't have been able to handle...
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Cardinals come up short in season opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/05)
BLOOMFIELD ---- Bloomfield's girls volleyball team opened its season Monday night with a loss to Terre Haute South, 25-17, 16-25, 25-19, 27-25, but they didn't go down without a fight. The Lady Cardinals came out at the start of the fourth game trailing 2-1 in the match and took an early lead. South's Lauren Gottardi tipped the first serve from Bloomfield's Jessica Veatch out of bounds, and Mallory Kraly was called on a net violation to put Bloomfield up 2-0...
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William E. "Bill" Gregory
(Obituary ~ 08/16/05)
INDIANAPOLIS ---- William E. "Bill" Gregory, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at his residence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After the service, he worked for many years at Olin Brass Company, retiring in 1997. Survivors include: a step-daughter Roberta Duncan of Morgantown; a step-son Eddie Reed of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother Norman Gregory of Switz City; four sisters, Wilma Jean Ray of Bloomington, Norma Porter of Jasonville, Doretta Hearth and Loretta Kent of Bloomington; and step-grandchildren.. ...
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Lyons facility conducts fundraiser
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
On Aug. 6 the Lyons Health and Living Center held a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association Annual Memory Walk. "We raised over $1,000 for the Memory Walk. The amount of community support was just wonderful," said Linda Drew, administrator of Lyons Health and Living Center...
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Worthington yard sale is big event, around the corner
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
The annual Worthington town yard sales will be Sept. 3 with opening and closing times left up to individuals. This year, music will become part of the event, according to Delores Calvert, who's helped organize the yard sales for many years. "There will be music at the park for people to listen to while they rest and eat their lunch," she said...
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Sims excited about her job at Eastern Greene
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- Eastern Greene Elementary School is the new home to a special education teacher who can't wait to get started. Melanie Sims, 28, of Linton, is excited about her new job at Eastern Greene. Sims said that she already feels welcome even though she is the new teacher...
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Redbird receives money
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
The State Budget Committee announced Friday that funds have been appropriated for two projects in southwestern Indiana ---- including Redbird Off Road Vehicle Riding Area. Redbird, which is located in Greene and Sullivan counties, will receive $200,000. The funds will provide for development and land acquisition with a planned purchase of 235 acres and a future purchase of 400 acres. The funds will also allow for the construction of an office, equipment garage, storage and restrooms...
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Parmenter to be honored
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
Dr. Matthew Parmenter is Greene County's first recipient of the Indiana River Friendly Farmer Program, which recognizes the excellent management of farming in an economically and environmentally sound manner. Parmenter will be recognized for his environmentally conscientious farming practices during Farmer's Day, Wed., Aug. 17, at the 2005 Indiana State Fair...
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Bleachers should be ready for Friday's game
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
A representative from Schmidt Associates ---- who is overseeing Linton-Stockton's $303,284 bleacher project ---- updated the board of school trustees Monday night on the project. He said the visitors side bleachers should be delivered sometime today...
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Linton police, school working together
(Local News ~ 08/16/05)
The Linton Police Department and Linton-Stockton School Corporation worked together this morning to make sure students got into school safely on the first day back after summer break. Construction on 4th St. NE had officials concerned for the safety of children coming back to school. ...
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Union picks up road win over Wildcats
(High School Sports ~ 08/16/05)
CLINTON ---- The Union Bulldogs got off to the start they had hoped for with a 25-18, 25-9, 25-13 win over South Vermillion Monday night in high school volleyball action in Clinton. "A goal is to always start off the season with a win," said Union coach Tammy Meurer. "I thought as the night went on we got stronger, and that's what I like to see. We really pulled it together."...
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